We now know that whales sing across oceans, great apes share more than 98 percent of our DNA, sheep can recognize as many as 50 faces after not having seen them for two years, pigs and chickens can learn to operate switches to control heat and light (...)
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In December 2006, the US Food and Drug Administration declared food from cloned animals safe for human consumption, adding that special labelling for such food was unnecessary – despite surveys indicating that consumers are (...)
Good news! Going vegetarian won't leave you with a protein deficiency or put you at risk for developing gout. We're going to put those rumors to rest so that you can stop wondering and worrying and get started down the road to better health!
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There's no mystery behind creating deliciously satisfying vegan meals. Tasty alternatives to the animal-derived ingredients that you may be cooking with are easier to find than ever – many are as close as your local market!
Whether you've gone (...)
I was a chubby child. I liked to eat all sorts of fatty, unhealthy foods – especially hamburgers, chicken nuggets, fish sticks, ice cream, hot dogs and ham-and-cheese sandwiches. I grew a little pudgier every year, and I worried that I would have to (...)
If you think eggs are healthy, the yolk's on you. Eggs are high in saturated fat, calories, concentrated protein and cholesterol. One large egg contains more than 200 milligrams of cholesterol, and eating just one egg for breakfast each morning can (...)
The health benefits of a vegetarian diet are directly linked to the fact that plant-based foods tend to be rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and cancer-fighting antioxidants and don't contain the cholesterol, saturated fat and toxins found (...)
Good news! Going vegetarian won't leave you with a protein deficiency or put you at risk for developing gout. We're going to put those rumors to rest so that you can stop wondering and worrying and get started down the road to better health!
Myth (...)
Faking It
In December 2006, the US Food and Drug Administration declared food from cloned animals safe for human consumption, adding that special labelling for such food was unnecessary – despite surveys indicating that consumers are (...)
Moms and dads, you know the drill: it's back-to-school time, and that means packing healthy lunches that your kids will actually want to eat – all before dashing out the door yourself. Here's one quick tip: leave the deli slices, kebabs, cheese, (...)
It is estimated that 11 percent of Egyptians suffer from diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a disease that commonly afflicts overweight and sedentary people. People with Type 2 diabetes have high blood sugar levels that can affect circulation in their (...)
Unless you're a calf – which is highly unlikely, since you're reading this article – it's not necessary (or healthy!) for you to drink cow's milk. And before you start getting defensive, please hear me out: cow's milk is designed to allow calves to (...)
There's no mystery behind creating deliciously satisfying vegan meals. Tasty alternatives to the animal-derived ingredients that you may be cooking with are easier to find than ever – many are as close as your local market!
Whether you've gone (...)