Nina Vultaggio

Despite evidence to the contrary, the meat and dairy industries continue to barrage the world with propaganda touting their benefits. We asked our members what reasons these groups could have (aside from self-preservation) for continuing to promote death on a plate. While the answers many not surprise you they certainly provide food for thought.

Dietary restrictions come in all shapes and sizes. When they are medically justified it seems that restaurants move heaven and earth to get the order right. However, tell them that you’re vegan or vegetarian by choice and their concern seems to fly right out the window.

We asked VeganWorld’s Important People what they think members of the community should be called. The vote was close but not too close …

The transition from the foods mainstream America touts as normal to a vegan or vegetarian diet is different for everyone. Whether it takes you six months or six years there will be stumbling blocks on the road. We asked over 2,000 members of the VeganWorld Community what their challenge was and were surprised by the results.

Mothering babies in need supercedes some of the most common predatory instincts, or so it seems in an article published by CBS in May of this year. Lily, a mix of Labrador and something, was rescued while wandering along an old farm road. She was pregnant and soon had six puppies who all got adopted. Lily did well at the shelter then the kittens showed up ... without a mother.

When long time vegetarian and animal rights activist Sir Paul McCartney speaks, Britons listen ... The question is will they act on his challenge to Britons to adopt "meat-free Mondays" to cut carbon emissions. The former Beatle took a page from Australia's book where cutting out meat one day has become quite popular.

According to Treehugger, Tommy Lee is a vegetarian, as of three weeks ago. Of course his inspiration is probably due (at least in part) to his recent reconciliation with his darling, Pamela Anderson, a dedicated and outspoken PETA member.

There are many reasons to give vegan cooking a try. It is a good way to quickly and simply reduce your effect on the environment, as meat production is a major issue. It can also have great health benefits. The difference between veganism and vegetarianism is an important one to distinguish before beginning vegan cooking. Vegetarians do not eat animal flesh, but will eat animal products, such as honey and dairy.

The results of the VeganWorld Presidential poll are in. We asked all of our members to sound off on their preference for a president ... Is it Senator John McCain? Barack  O'Bama? Hillary Clinton? Or did an overwhelming majority of you wish you could vote for George Bush for four more years? Read on and find out the surprising results ...

Cooking with lowfat vegetarian recipes doesn’t mean giving up the foods you love. In fact, almost any recipe from your family cookbook can be turned into a lowfat vegetarian recipe with a few simple modifications. Let’s explore our options…