Vegan Bits header image 4

Entries Tagged as 'Uncategorized'

Shake Things Up

May 8th, 2008 · 3 Comments

One of the things Jane and I still crave is cow’s milk. I have a smoothie for breakfast every morning. Jane makes almond milk, and that works just fine. It’s also an effective substitute in baked goods and for general cooking, but cereal just isn’t the same. And Jane would just [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Uncategorized

Free Vegan Burgers at Johnny Rockets

May 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I’ve mentioned this a few times in the past, and some of you don’t agree with me, but it seems to me that veganism is becoming more mainstream. Or, more accurately, vegan food options are becoming more readily available. A few months ago we wrote about Vegan Brownies at Starbuck’s, and Vegan Sandwiches [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Uncategorized

An Apple A Day Can Keep The Oncologist Away

April 30th, 2008 · 3 Comments

An apple a day can keep the doctor away, the oncologist that is. Researchers at Cornell University have identified compounds in apple peel which may help to inhibit cancer growth. This is both good news and bad news for me. The good news is, I love apples; Fujis and Galas in [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Uncategorized

Vegan Athletes

April 23rd, 2008 · 5 Comments

When you announce to the world that you’re switching to a vegan diet, often you’re met with derision. Personally, I think it’s because people feel threatened in some way. But whatever the reason for their reactions, at some point the people you are talking with will express concern that you will be doing [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Uncategorized

Petition to Oprah - Revisited

April 19th, 2008 · 9 Comments

Savia contacted us this morning and suggested a modification to our petition.
Oprah’s not the kind of person who is going to ask her viewers to be vegan. However, it is possible she would do a show about the horrors of the way animals that are raised and slaughtered for our food are treated. I wish [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Uncategorized