Pictured: Phil Eherenmen, Midge Steuber, and Dave Holland. Midge Steuber is the group leader of the “Port Townsend (& Beyond) Vegan Group” in Port Townsend, Washington. In a seaport community where salmon is king, followed by elk, Midge has started a successful, and thriving pod group. They currently have 139 members, and the group hasRead more
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Have you ever considered the effects of factory farming, or “Frankenstein Farms” as they’re often called, for those living nearby? While we all know of the detrimental effects of factory farming on the environment, many don’t know that the smell produced by these farms is more than just a nuisance for those living nearby. TheRead more
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Yesterday, on a rare day off, I took an extra long time at the gym. I did a longer workout, and then rewarded myself with a visit to the sauna. Sitting across from me was an older gentleman. I don’t remember exactly how the discussion started, but it soon led to a place very personalRead more
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Photo courtesy of Pexels. If you’re looking for even more reason to give up eating meat and animal products, and turn to plants, Barbara King may have your answers in her new book Meathooked: The History and Science of Our 2.5-Million-Year Obsession with Meat. In this NPR interview, Barbara explains why humans are actuallyRead more
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Photo courtesy of Pixabay. Listen to this NPR story about Chris Castro, who is turning the “perfectly manicured lawns” in his Orlando neighborhood into “mini farms” with his program, Fleet Farming. Chris asks his neighbors to donate a portion of their lawns, which will be farmed by volunteers who ride from farm to farm,Read more
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This video was taken while on tour with the documentary film, PlantPure Nation, in the spring of 2015. It highlights the problem with current cancer research, which is focused on developing pharmaceuticals, and other forms of traditional medical treatment, which leave diet out of the picture altogether. Underscoring the problem, Veg News wrote inRead more
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Are you a picky eater, or do you have picky eaters in your household? Shifting to a plant-based diet often means shifting our taste buds, which can be a difficult task for picky eaters. Starting out with flavors you’re comfortable with, along with plant foods without strong flavor notes, is a good first step inRead more
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Singer and songwriter Kerrie Roberts has been singing since the age of 5, surrounded by a family that shared her passion. She has continued to follow her passion ever since. This passion led her and her co-writer, Steve Johnson, to write “Starts with One,” featured in the PlantPure Nation documentary. Knowing that SteveRead more
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Photo courtesy of pixabay. Oftentimes we think that less salt equals less flavor. With the right seasonings, however, it’s actually possible to increase flavor without salt. Before adding salt to your meal, try some of these flavor-enhancing, salt substitutes. Vinegar: Photo courtesy of pixabay. Not only can vinegar be a salt substitute, butRead more
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Did you know that the average American only gets about 5,000 steps per day? This is the equivalent of 2.5 miles. A minimum of 10,000 steps is the recommended amount of activity, for maintaining physical and mental well-being. Ten thousand steps is the recommendation because, unless you have a very active profession, you most likelyRead more
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