Vegetables
If slaughterhouses had glass walls the whole world would be vegetarian - Linda McCartney
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You're probably shopping for vegetables wrong. Here's how to do it better
Not all produce is created equal.
I got a first whiff of this truth as a teenager, traveling in Italy. I noticed the pasta sauces and watermelons there popped with much more flavor than those I was accustomed to in North America. In my 20s, I started reading chefs like Alice Waters and Nigel Slater (my favorite) who made a persuasive case for eating in tune with the seasons — not only to get more variety, but also because eating seasonally will inevitably drive you to local markets, where you can buy from small farmers who take farming, and flavor, quite seriously.
Much of standard produce — the apples, tomatoes, and bananas sold year-round in grocery stores — is bred…
Resources
Dirty Dozen
EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce.
A New Report Says Fruit and Vegetables Are Actually Cheaper Than Junk Food
Findings from the Institute of Economic Affairs challenge the widely held belief that healthy diets are expensive.
Does This Study Show That Leafy Green Vegetables Prevent Dementia?
Do you remember your salad days? Or should you remember your salad days? Both questions may be quite relevant to a study just published in the journal Neurology.
Eating Enough Fruits And Veggies Isn't Nearly As Expensive As You Think
The vast majority of us -- some 85 percent -- fall far short of the recommended levels of fruit and vegetable consumption. That's a big problem because a diet rich in these foods has been linked with a lower risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease and could also help prevent depression.
For Vegans
Despite rumors to the contrary, I’m actually not on a rabid, foaming-at-the-mouth, steak-fueled mission to unveganize the world. My own diet is mostly plants, and I benefit in no way—financially or otherwise—if you decide to put an egg in your mouth instead of a lump of texturized vegetable protein. My sole goal with this blog is to squash out bad science and give folks access to accurate information about diet. What you decide to do with the stuff I say here is completely up to you.
How To Get Lots Of Protein As A Vegan
At some point or another, every vegan will be asked what he or she does for protein. It's a fact of life, as inevitable as daylight savings or taxes. It doesn't tend to be a popular question among vegans, mostly because we get tired of answering and also because the question is often laced with a touch of incredulity and concern, as if at any moment we might begin wasting in front of the inquirer's uneasy eyes.
How to Go Vegan
Going vegan is easier than ever before, but we are here to make it even easier–as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Let's Bust Some False Perceptions About Vegans
There are a lot of vegan myths being taken as truth (the most popular being that "vegans don't get enough protein"), and it's time to set the record straight.
The diet that helps fight climate change
While Houlton’s climate models find that a vegan diet reduces your carbon footprint more than any other dietary choice, a Mediterranean diet is really close.
Why fruits and vegetables taste better in Europe
I wanted to figure out why Americans seem to be cheated of these experiences, so I spoke to researchers who study agriculture, experts on flavor, and even cooks to find out.
You're probably shopping for vegetables wrong. Here's how to do it better
Not all produce is created equal. I got a first whiff of this truth as a teenager, traveling in Italy. I noticed the pasta sauces and watermelons there popped with much more flavor than those I was accustomed to in North America.
4 fixes for the astonishing lack of vegetables in the American diet
Walk through your local grocery store, and you might discover, as Kentucky cardiologist John Mandrola did last year, that four apples cost $9 while a box of doughnuts costs 99 cents. "That’s nuts," Mandrola noted. It is. And over the years, the American dinner plate has been stubbornly deficient in nutritious produce.
The 12 Dirtiest and 15 Cleanest Fruits and Vegetables
On the personal side: if you want to avoid eating pesticides, you can stick with the EWG 15. Washing produce before eating it is always a good idea even if it doesn't get rid of all of the chemicals (USDA studies are done on washed produce). When in doubt, buy organic. As for the political, if ever there was a situation where more research was needed, this is it. And isn't it time for industrial food producers to find ways to use fewer pesticides? Let the produce trade associations know that you don't like their defense of potentially harmful chemicals and that you much prefer organic.
DeliciousTV.com
Delicious TV is a progressive media company committed to promoting a plant-based diet to the American public. Founded in 2003 by Betsy Caron, Delicious TV has produced television shows such as Totally Vegetarian, Vegan Hotspot and Vegan Mash-Up. VegEZ, a vegan recipe podcast and app, is also available for download from the iTunes store. Totally Vegetarian airs on public television and is now on the Roku Streaming Player.
The Vegetarian Resource Group
Nutrition, recipes, information and resources for vegetarians.
TheVegetarianSite
News and information as it relates to the vegetarian lifestyle.
TryVeg
A guide to vegetarian and vegan eating.
Veg TV
Television shows and information promoting the vegetarian lifestyle.
VegetableExpert
Grow your own vegetables to save money, eat well and reduce your carbon footprint. We tell you how to plant, grow, harvest, store and cook them. Whatever your level of expertise and whatever your interest, we hope Vegetable Expert will become your one-stop resource for the information you need - when you need it.
VegNews
The premier vegan lifestyle magazine, VegNews serves up the latest in meat-free news, food, travel, politics, and buzz.
VegSource.com
This site is not just for vegetarians, but also for people who are making the transition to becoming vegetarian, or who are open to considering it. And you might want to consider it.
VegWeb
Recipes and articles in support of the vegetarian lifestyle.
American Vegan Society
The American Vegan Society is a nonprofit educational membership organization teaching a compassionate way of living that includes veganism.
FatFree Vegan Kitchen
My name is Susan, and I'm a vegan--in other words, I don't eat or wear anything that's made of or by animals. I went vegetarian in 1988 because I didn't want to eat animals. Then, about 6 years later, I eliminated all animal products from my life, learned how to cook without added fat, and lost over 100 pounds.
Finding Vegan
Share and find the best recipes from all over the web, all in one spot! FV features your favorite bloggers & their beautiful recipes.
HappyCow
Our purpose is to make healthy food easy to find and more accessible. Founded in 1999, HappyCow was created as a public service to assist travelers and people everywhere find vegan, vegetarian, and healthy food.
Meatless Monday
Meatless Monday is a national health campaign to help Americans prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer - four of the leading causes of death in America.
No Meat Athlete
No Meat Athlete is about giving you tools, not preaching. We’re all about training tips, recipes, advice on how to transition, and the occasional dose of inspiration — so that even if now isn’t the time for you to start eating less meat (but especially if it is), you’ll know you’ve always got someone in your corner to help you out.
North American Vegetarian Society
The is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the vegetarian way of life.
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
World-renowned figures as diverse as philosophers Plato and Nietzsche, political leaders Benjamin Franklin and Gandhi, and pop icons Paul McCartney and Bob Marley have all advocated a vegetarian diet. Science is also on the side of vegetarianism. Multitudes of studies have demonstrated the remarkable health benefits of a vegetarian diet.
The Vegan Society
The Society promotes vegan lifestyles - that is, ways of living that seek to exclude, as far as is possible and practical, all forms of exploitation of animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.
The Vegetarian Resource Group
The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger.
Vegan Action
Vegan Action is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping animals, the environment, and human health by educating the public about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle.
Vegan Outreach
Vegan Outreach is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing animal suffering by promoting a vegan lifestyle.
Vegan Views
Vegan Views shares the aims of the UK Vegan Society, but is independent from it. The magazine has always been produced by unpaid volunteers on a non-profit-making basis, with the emphasis being on debating issues amongst vegans and vegan sympathisers.
Vegan.com
Books, articles, podcasts and information on the vegan lifestyle.
VegDining.com
Your Online Guide to Vegetarian Restaurants Around the World.
Vegetarians in Paradise
A Los Angeles Vegetarian Web Magazine
Viva!
Vegetarians international voice for animals.
Boxed Greens
Organic Produce Vegetables and Fruits Delivered to Your Door Nationwide! Boxed Greens provides an affordable way to enjoy organic fruits and vegetables delivered right to your front door! Committed to supporting small farming operations, we offer a diverse selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables throughout the year. By taking advantage of many local farms and the long growing season in Arizona, we are able to deliver many wonderful fruits and veggies while maintaining our commitment to supporting traditional farms.
DGM Growers
From our Lincolnshire base, we're busy bringing our retail customers the very best of British vegetables.
Earthbound Farm
We’ve been a pioneer since 1984, and we continue to blaze new trails in organic food and farming. We challenge conventional business practices and innovate across grocery aisles to inspire and nourish the people who buy our food.
Edward & Sons
Edward & Sons supplies innovative natural and organic vegetarian foods to stores throughout North America and the world. All our items are vegetarian and most are suitable for vegans. We support plant-based diets, organic agriculture, fair trade and other sustainable practices.
Farm Fresh To You
As people are becoming increasingly interested about where their food comes from and how it was grown, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is becoming a popular alternative for getting high quality food from a trusted local farm, Farm Fresh To You.
Local Harvest
The best organic food is what's grown closest to you. Use our website to find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.
Morning Star Farms
Veggie meals and snacks.
Yves
Founded in 1985, Yves has always been committed to creating delicious products that meets the needs of the health-conscious consumer. We provide nutritious options for consumers who want food that is low in fat, cholesterol-free, preservative-free and convenient to prepare.
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