Veg*n Diets Archives - Page 54 of 92

Aug 18 2015 | karol orzechowski

Meat Eaters Produce Double the Greenhouse Gases as Vegans

A survey of over 55,000 participants found that consuming meat produces 50% more GHGs than vegetarian diets, and vegan diets produce significantly less again. READ MORE

Aug 17 2015 | karol orzechowski

Teen Vegans Get By With A Little Help From Their Friends (and Subculture)

This research finds that supportive friend networks and punk rock culture can be major factors to help young people become vegan and maintain the diet. READ MORE

Aug 6 2015 | karol orzechowski

Veg Diets Popular Among Lower Income Populations, Students in the U.S.

This poll found that in the U.S., among 8 million people are vegetarian, and that veg diets are most popular with households that make less than $50k/year. READ MORE

Jul 31 2015 | Faunalytics

Study of Current and Former Vegetarians and Vegans: Qualitative Findings

Lapsing vegetarians and vegans need better information about health and food choices, as well as more social support, to stick to their ethical diets. READ MORE

Jul 12 2015 | karol orzechowski

Being Veg Shrinks Your Carbon Footprint and Lengthens Your Life

A study of more than 73,000 participants finds that mortality rates are nearly 20% higher for non-veg folks, and their carbon emissions increase by a third. READ MORE

Jul 7 2015 | karol orzechowski

Veg Diets are Healthier, and Promoting Them Pays Off Long-term

Better health results can be achieved if health workers promote veg diets over meat-based diets, even if people sometimes "cheat." READ MORE

Jul 6 2015 | karol orzechowski

Plant-Based Diet: Healthy, More Environmentally-Friendly, And Cheaper

An optimal, healthy plant-based diet has a much lower environmental impact and cost than that of the average omnivore, a Dutch case-study finds. READ MORE

Jul 3 2015 | karol orzechowski

Compromise and Consumers: Beyond Regulations

Consumers might select products that are better for animal welfare if they are presented with a range of options, so they can choose between ethics and price. READ MORE