veganism

11.23.09

For the Love of Tofu

Yet another way for vegans to offend the mainstream

By M. Farbman Posted 04.10.2009 at 5:04 am 0 Comments

A woman's desire to advertise her vegan lifestyle on her car license plate was shot down by the Colorado DMV, who read a much less appropriate meaning into the letters.

Also in today's links: communication between dolphins, understanding music between cultures, and more.

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The State of Dairy-Free Cheese

A deliciously meltable vegan alternative, or a cruel mockery?

By the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Posted 08.15.2008 at 9:37 am 0 Comments

Dear EarthTalk: My body doesn't tolerate cheese well. Are there dairy-free cheeses that will be easier on my constitution and better for the environment, too? -- Steve Sullivan, Seattle, WA

With some 30 to 50 million Americans suffering from various degrees of lactose intolerance, and an estimated three million of us now eating animal-free (vegan) diets for humane, environmental, and/or health reasons, the production of alternatives to dairy products has started to become big business.

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