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A tweet advocating consumers cut back on red meat consumption has been deleted by the Environmental Protection Agency following objections from the Irish Farmers Association. The tweet posted yesterday by the EPA’s X account, formerly Twitter, urged consumers to “try veggie recipes” and “reduce your red meat consumption slowly: veggie lunches, Meat Free Mondays etc”. The tweet also pointed out that 10% of meat bought is thrown out. Following a complaint from the IFA, the EPA responded to the farming organization, saying it was their intention to share helpful advice, not to cause anger; but they acknowledge it may have...

Learn how to make potato pancakes with this easy recipe. My family loves them as a side dish or for Sunday brunch. Top them with sour cream and green onions or a dollop of applesauce.

Researchers found, however, that it is hard to replicate the nutritional content of meat. It added that those who live in poorer communities and have a low meat intake often suffer from a number of nutrient-deficient diseases such as stunted growth, wasting and anaemia, The Telegraph reports. Researchers in Animal Frontiers said that unprocessed meat is responsible for providing B12 vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and minerals, such as iron and zinc, as well as supplying retinol. The paper suggested that the link between red meat and disease was almost eradicated when it was combined with a healthy diet, leading to...

Plant owners know just how difficult it can be to figure out what they need, especially when leaves start browning or wilting. But it turns out that plants may have been telling you all along. A new study found that when plants are stressed, they emit specific sounds that identify what's wrong. Previous studies had shown that plants vibrate when under stress, but for years, scientists have debated whether those vibrations become sound waves. By studying tomato and tobacco plants in an acoustic chamber inside a greenhouse, researchers at Tel Aviv University discovered that it's true – plants cry out...

The availability of foods based on plant proteins to substitute for meat has increased dramatically as more people choose a plant-based diet. At the same time, there are many challenges regarding the nutritional value of these products. A study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden now shows that many of the meat substitutes sold in Sweden claim a high content of iron – but in a form that cannot be absorbed by the body. A diet largely made up of plant-based foods such as root vegetables, pulses, fruit and vegetables generally has a low climate impact and is also...

This Halloween, Heinz encourages all vampires to make the switch. Go vegetarian with HEINZ Tomato Blood.

Instead of bok choy, one woman opts for a weedy plant called amaranth. In fact, she has an entire list of edible weeds. Gaye Chan is into what’s known as urban foraging. The University of Hawaii at Manoa professor picks plants we see as unsightly weeds and adds them to her daily diet. “I started doing research on it and realized the things I had been yanking out for years, cursing them, are actually edible and delicious,” she said. Instead of bok choy, Chan opts for the weedy plant called amaranth. In fact, she has an entire list of edible...

AbstractBackground Shifting towards a more plant-based diet, as promoted in Western countries, will reduce the animal protein contribution to total proteins. Such a reduction may not only impair protein adequacy, but also the adequacy in other nutrients. Objectives We determined, for different adult subpopulations, the minimum total protein level and the minimum animal protein contribution to total proteins that are compatible with the fulfillment of all non-protein nutrient-based recommendations. Methods Mean nutritional content and mean diet cost for 5 French subpopulations were estimated using a French cross-sectional representative survey: Women < 50 years (A), Women 50–64 years (B), Women ≥...

According to research of over 26,000 middle-aged UK women, vegetarians have a 33% higher risk of hip fracture than habitual meat eaters. University of Leeds research, published today on August 11th in the journal BMC Medicine, investigated the risk of hip fracture in occasional meat-eaters; pescatarians, people who eat fish but not meat; and vegetarians compared to regular meat-eaters. Among 26,318 women, 822 hip fracture cases were observed over roughly 20 years - that represented just over 3% of the sample population. After adjustment for factors such as smoking and age, vegetarians were the only diet group with an elevated...

he National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 authorizes taxpayer funds for the U.S. Department of Defense to research and develop plant-based proteins for members of the military. The congressional legislation, H.R. 7900, establishes a “Pilot Program on Research and Development of Plant-based Protein for the Navy.” The bill stipulates that by March 1st, 2023, the Secretary of the Navy “shall establish and carry out a pilot program to offer plant-based protein options at forward operating bases for consumption by members of the Navy.” Plant-based protein options are defined as “edible vegan or vegetarian meat alternative products made using...

From plant-eating bodybuilders to role models like Lewis Hamilton, so-called ‘hegans’ are turning gender stereotypes on their headIt was a Sunday afternoon in the late 1980s and the house was filled with the fatty scent of roast lamb. I absentmindedly enquired about the origins of lunch and my brother pointed at the mewing sheep in the field adjacent to our house. I was a five-year-old boy, and I decided on the spot to become the first vegetarian in my family. My parents, while broadly supportive, were understandably bemused – and concerned. It was a less enlightened time, and my lack...

My favourite part of fall are the warm and cozy, comforting and hearty fall soups. I could literally eat soup all day every day this time of year. Today I am sharing my top 25 warm and cozy fall soup recipes, ranging from smooth and creamy soup, hearty and meaty soup, noodle soup and ramen and so much more. There are lots of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options to choose from as well.

**SNIP** Palmer's dish featured barley topped with roasted mushrooms, plus a tomato salad with corn and zucchini slices. This year marked the first time ever that the gala's menu was totally plant-based. According to a press release, Samuelsson brought in 10 New York-based chefs to create a menu around the party's theme, "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion." Fariyal Abdullahi, Nasim Alikhani, Emma Bengtsson, Lazarus Lynch, Junghyun Park, Erik Ramirez, Thomas Raquel, Sophia Roe, Simone Tong and Fabian von Hauske were the chefs selected. Fashion's biggest night featured hors d'oeuvres like collard greens with hot chow served on coconut buttermilk...

The German carmaker is replacing its Currywurst with vegetarian alternatives. After nearly 50 years, Volkswagen will no longer serve its famous made-in-house sausage at its Wolfsburg production plant. In 2019, the Volkswagen butcher’s shop still produced 7 million curry sausages. Volkswagen is cutting its meat production for the sake of sustainability, and it makes sense, but people are losing it over the announcement. As Politico put it, for some folks, this is just “the Wurst!” It flies in the face of decades of sausage-eating tradition. Currywurst production has been ongoing at VW since 1973 The sausage is such a VW...

As people reading this already know, there are times when a man needs to take the bull by the horns and show his critics who’s boss, and that is exactly what Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt did earlier this week in the aftermath of an attack from the radicals in the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals group, also known as “PETA.” Stitt, a Republican, announced back in March that March 22-26 would be “#MeatAllWeek” week after Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, declared March 20th a “MeatOut Day.” Polis’ actions sparked what the New York Times referred to at...

One of the world's best restaurants — Eleven Madison Park in New York — is planning a big change. It is going all plant-based. No more Kobe beef. No more poultry or fish. So why now? NOEL KING, One of New York's best-known restaurants, at least among foodies, is planning a big change. DANIEL HUMM: So we decided that our restaurant will be a 100% plant-based. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Daniel Humm is the CEO and chef at Eleven Madison Park in New York City. He told Guy Raz that the decision to go vegan wasn't made lightly, but shutting down...

According to Queen guitarist and armchair epidemiologist Brian May, the coronavirus outbreak should be blamed squarely on meat eaters. “This pandemic seemed to come from people eating animals, and it’s becoming more well known that eating animals is not the greatest thing for our health,” the 72-year-old tells NME. “We’ve seen more of the effects of how eating animals has brought us to our knees as a species,” he continues. “I think it’s time to re-examine our world in a way that doesn’t abuse other species.” May, who recently converted to veganism in January, tells the music news site that...

Can you be vegan and Muslim? Sumaya and Mara think so, but often have to defend their beliefs."What?! You are vegan?….VEGAN?!… What's next… taking off your hijab?!" That's how Sumaya's mum reacted when she told her she was vegan. "I wish I recorded her! Her whole body language changed. It was like I'd murdered someone," says Sumaya, who's 18 and from west London. "I was like 'Mum, I haven't murdered anyone. If you think about it… I've done the complete opposite." Like many in Britain today, Sumaya proudly carries many identities. British. Hijab-wearing Muslim woman. Somalian. And most recently, vegan....

Vegan fanatics in Florida starved their toddler to death by feeding him a diet of just raw fruits and veggies. Cops say that Sheila O’Leary, 35, and Ryan O’Leary, 30, face charges of manslaughter and child neglect in the Sept. 27 death of their 18-month-old son. According to the Fort Myers News-Press, the baby weighed just 17 pounds when he died on Sept. 27. Sheila O’Leary called 911 reporting that her boy was cold and not breathing. Her hubby reportedly made efforts to resuscitate the boy but became desperate when those efforts failed. The malnourished boy was pronounced dead at...