vegetarianism and veganism

5 tips (and more) for the vegan-curious

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Vegetarian food companies finally get their own lobbyist in D.C.

And it happens to be Dennis Kucinich's wife.

Twitter founders are investing in vegan meat

Twitter cofounders Evan Williams and Biz Stone have some proven expertise in determining the next big thing. So it's notable that they're investing in a vegan meat company called Beyond Meat, whose products are said to be the most freakily convincing fake meat yet.

How many of us are vegetarian or vegan?

Check out poll numbers on how many Americans are abstaining from meat, and how often omnivores are eating it.

A challenge to chefs: Make me a delicious vegetarian entree — or stop claiming to care about sustainability

Chefs these days like to talk big about sustainable food, but they forget one of the key tenets of eco-friendly eating: cut back on the meat.

When did vegetarianism become passe?

Sustainable meat is all the rage these days, but vegetarians shouldn't be cowed (ahem) by carnivorous hipsters: A veg diet is still a big winner for the environment.

Are vegetarians more fun in the sack?

Apparently vegetarians do eat meat. Data from the online dating site OKCupid indicate that vegetarians enjoy giving oral sex more — or anyway, they say they do. There are all sorts of causation and correlation-based theories we could attempt here, but we'll just let your imaginations run wild. We'll simply note that, inevitable confounding factors […]

Is your cheese killing the planet?

Cheese can take a heavy toll on the climate, according to a report from the Environmental Working Group. Get hints for eco-friendly cheese consumption.

Alpha and omega-3: Ask Umbra on vitamins for vegetarians

Seeking to fortify your diet in sustainable ways? Ask Umbra is happy to supplement your knowledge of dietary supplements.