Tag Archives: vegetarian

Weekly Write Up, 8.31.12

Candy for Cows?

Here are some of the best food stories we came across this week:

  • Farmer Feeds Cows Candy Instead of Corn – As corn prices have skyrocketed in the drought, one Kentucky farmer has chosen to feed his 1,400 head of cattle defective candy deemed unfit for human consumption, often with the wrappers still on. He claims the feed mixture, which has a higher fat ratio and contains an ethanol byproduct and mineral nutrient, is actually healthier than corn. Continue reading →

Weekly Round Up, 5.18.12

Naked (Vegetarian) Lunch

Here are some of the best food stories we came across this week:

  • Why Men Avoid Vegetarian Food – A study published in the Journal of Consumer Research found that consumers associate traditional masculinity with meat consumption, especially steak. The report found across 23 languages that meat was referred to with masculine pronouns, and that many American men are afraid of being perceived as weak or wimpy if they choose a vegetarian protein.
  • Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer – In the largest study of the connection between coffee drinking and health, The New England Journal of Medicine found that frequent coffee drinkers, as compared to people who drink little or none of the dark brew, have lowered risks of dying of diabetes, heart disease, respiratory disease, stroke, infections and even injuries and accidents.

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Tips for a Healthy Vegetarian Easter

Courtesy of D'Arcy Norman

I’ve put together a vegetarian Easter menu to please herbivores and meat-eaters alike, packed with nutritious ingredients like spring peas, asparagus, fresh herbs, squash, sweet potatoes, flavored-packed farro and spelt, and organic dark chocolate. Fiber-rich plant-based dishes help you feel full and provide the body with essential vitamins and minerals to help offset the negative effects of too many sugary treats from Easter morning. For healthy vegetarian menu tips, read on. Continue reading →