-GMO: GM plants produce toxic pesticides that permeates the plant’s tissues. This toxic “bug killer” has been found surging in the blood of pregnant women and their unborn fetuses. Animal studies (which we don’t condone) have shown organ damage, gastrointestinal and immune system disorders, accelerated aging, and infertility. Inter-specie genes in GM plants can transfer
We've all heard that eating naturally grown, organic food is better for you. Here are some reasons why pesticides and synthetic fertilizers should be avoided: -Pesticides: Countless studies link pesticides with cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, birth defects, and more. Not to mention the environmental impact on the local wildlife and the contamination of our precious water
Do you salivate and think, "delicious" when you see a cow? -Meat studies have shown that it can putrefy in the bowels before it exits, lacks in fiber, is high in fat, is too high in protein to process effectively, and has a huge environmental impact. It is a well-known statistic that it takes a staggering
Besides the inherent health risks involved from eating meat, the way these animals live and die is horrific. Take gestation crates for instance. Sows are kept in these crates for years, where there are only a mere few inches between them and the metal bars that completely surround them on every side. Many crated sows
-Gluten is a plant protein that is found in products containing any variety of barley, rye and/or wheat (including spelt, khorasan (kamut) and triticale). The New England Journal of Medicine found at least 55 diseases which can be caused by ingesting gluten; some of which can become fatal. Heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, lupus, MS, schizophrenia,
Join your community. Join the world. Take a stand for every person on Earth and every person yet to be born. All around the globe, millions of people will be marching and gathering in 500 cities and 40 countries around the world to send out a strong message that we do not approve of Monsanto's
Perfect Pairs Pasta and Red Bell Peppers – Increased Energy: One cup of cooked pasta can provide you with about 10% of your daily requirement of iron. However, the iron from plant foods like grains, beans, and vegetables does not readily absorb in the intestines. Red bell peppers, which are rich in vitamin-C, help convert the
Get ready for an informational, intimate group to dine and talk about health & wellness. Lead by vegan pioneer and nutrition innovator Lydia Kindheart. Class Information Schedule: Group Meets 6pm - 8pm, January 7th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th. Cost: $40-$115 Sliding Scale, $20 deposit to RSVP. Per Person / Per Session (Price Includes Dinner) Where: Lydia’s Express Restaurant 6761 Sebastopol Ave,
Check out vegan bodybuilder Jim Morris—Elton John’s ex-bodyguard—in PETA’s newest ad urging people to go vegan to improve their health and increase their life expectancy: Pretty buff for a septuagenarian, huh? He broke the color barrier in bodybuilding, and now he’s breaking the age barrier as PETA’s most senior pin-up to promote
WHY A LAW OF ECOCIDE IS REQUIRED This we know because it no longer works to destroy our habitat. A law of Ecocide can be put in place at the very top, as an international crime, over and above all other laws – to prevent mass damage, destruction to or loss of ecosystems. To do
Don't miss out on the San Francisco Green Festival THIS WEEKEND! Get a FREE $30.00 San Francisco Green Festival Weekend Pass with ANY purchase between now and Friday (11/14) at 5:00pm! 1 ticket per purchase per person. HURRY! ONLY 40 tickets available at each location! About the Green Festival Green
This September 21st, we invite you to join us for what we hope will be the largest Global Peace Mediation yet. For the International Day of Peace, organizations and spiritual leaders around the world are unifying with one message: Inner Peace is the first step towards World Peace. By healing the war within our own
