In Earthsave Canada’s Virtual Speaker Series, Virginia Messina draws from her wealth of knowledge to help us transition to veganism and successfully stay vegan. Covering topics from nutrition to practical tips and mindset she has advice for both the vegan-curious and the die-hards among us.
A document mistakenly made public from the UK’s Nudge Unit outlines considerations for making impactful policy changes to address climate change. It includes a review of policies designed to nudge people towards more plant-based food options.
An overview of what was and was not found in a new study on diet and the severity of COVID-19 infection. Plant-forward eating is associated with better outcomes.
With the exploding popularity of plant-based products, we are set to see a dramatic transformation of our cultural relationship to animal-based foods. These changes will remove many of the social barriers some would-be vegans face, allowing them to act in accordance with their values without being stigmatized or excluded.
The unsung hero of our health and vitality is dietary fibre. Unfortunately, most of us are deficient, leading to serious health consequences. Affecting meat-eaters and vegans alike, fibre deficiency can be corrected with the right knowledge and a will to change.
"Scientists have discovered that many baby animals experience grief in ways remarkably similar to humans, especially when they lose a parent, sibling, or close companion.
Bottom line: Meat industry 'science' amounts to mostly lies. Quoting the study, "Our findings highlight that using animal protein as a comparator in industry-funded studies,
"Switching to plant-based diets could help protect our environment—and ocean life—in meaningful ways. A 2023 analysis from the University of Oxford, which studied data from
New Research Shows What Our Diets Are Doing to the Oceans: “An Existential Crisis”
New research reveals how ocean warming threatens thousands of species. Here’s how our diets could help protect them.
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