Vegetarian and Vegan news presented by SmarterVeg.com http://www.clanthompson.com/vegetarian/index.php?main_page=articles KidBean.com, an online retailer of organic baby clothing and toys, has teamed up with Soles4Souls to assist in their efforts to donate 1 million pairs of shoes, along with other relief supplies, to victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=63&categoryid=6 From peep-toe pumps, slingbacks and strappy sandals, the collection of evening footwear at Vegan Chic is designed to complement any wardrobe or occasion. Perfect for weddings, prom, parties, vacations or just a night on the town... http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=61&categoryid=7 With the growing popularity of dancing, it is no wonder that the number of vegan and vegetarian dancers is increasing. With this increase comes a problem: where to find leather-free dance shoes? http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=62&categoryid=7 THE Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine recently named SKINNY BITCH IN THE KITCH one of the five best cookbooks of the decade. Skinny Bitch in the Kitch provides healthy vegan recipes that actually taste good, from Bitchtastic Brownies to dairy-less Fettuccini Alfredo. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=60&categoryid=5 California based Natural Magic recently launched a new line of natural and organic herbal skin care with an earth friendly focus. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=59&categoryid=7 This article lists the top four mistakes people make when going vegan-and offers ways to make a smart transition. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=58&categoryid=3 Parents and other concerned adults, now is your chance to tell Congress that students across the country deserve healthy foods-more vegetables, fruits, vegetarian foods, and healthful nondairy beverages. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=56&categoryid=6 Domaine Carneros, the first and only sparkling winery in the United States with all estate vineyards certified organic (California Certified Organic Farmers, CCOF), recently researched that its longtime environmentally-friendly winemaking practices are vegan-friendly as well. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=47&categoryid=7 At a time when diabetes drugs such as Avandia are linked to dangerous side effects, a pair of new studies in two major nutrition journals provide powerful evidence that a low-fat vegan diet is a highly effective way to treat and prevent type 2 diabetes. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=42&categoryid=5 Farm Sanctuary, the nation's leading farm animal protection organization, today thanked the City of Chicago for taking steps to pass the nation's first ever Green Food Resolution, urging that sustainable plant-based food be made readily available to all the city's residents, and signaling an important milestone in Farm Sanctuary's campaign to introduce Green Food Resolutions in cities across the U.S. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=49&categoryid=6 The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on vegetarian diets that concludes such diets, if well-planned, are healthful and nutritious for adults, infants, children and adolescents and can help prevent and treat chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=43&categoryid=5 Sir Paul McCartney, with his daughters Mary and Stella, is launching a new food campaign - MEAT FREE MONDAY - on Monday 15th June which encourages people to help slow climate change by having one meat free day a week. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=40&categoryid=6 There is more medical evidence that pregnant women should steer clear of advice to "eat for two." http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=28&categoryid=2 Individuals who eat more red meat and processed meat appear to have a modestly increased risk of death from all causes and also from cancer or heart disease over a 10-year period, according to a report in the March 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=37&categoryid=5 A study comparing the bone health of 105 post-menopausal vegan Buddhist nuns and 105 non-vegetarian women, matched in every other physical respect, has produced a surprising result. Their bone density was identical. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=36&categoryid=5 Well-planned vegetarian and vegan diets are healthful choices for pregnant women and their children, and vitamin B12 needs can be easily met with fortified foods or any common multivitamin, say doctors and dietitians with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=23&categoryid=2 A vegan food renowned in Asia for its ability to protect against heart attacks also shows a powerful ability in lab experiments to prevent formation of the clumps of tangled protein involved in Alzheimer's disease, scientists in Taiwan are reporting. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=35&categoryid=5 The February issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers suggestions for a well-balanced vegetarian diet -- and some reasons why it's worth considering. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=44&categoryid=5 Add Your Name to the Food vs. Feed Petition to the UN http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=39&categoryid=6 John Robbins, author of "Diet for a New America" and founder of Earthsave International makes his argument for eating a vegetarian diet. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=18&categoryid=3 Calorie restriction, a diet that is low in calories and high in nutrition, may not be as effective at extending life in people as it is in rodents, according to this study. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=45&categoryid=5 Mice given quercetin, a naturally occurring substance found in fruits and vegetables, were less likely to contract the flu. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=34&categoryid=5 Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to a wide spectrum of conditions. Strict vegetarians are most at risk. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=33&categoryid=5 The reason a beef burger tastes better than a veggie burger to some people has more to do with values than taste, according to this study. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=55&categoryid=3 If, for dietary or ethical reasons, you have decided that you want to put your infant on a vegetarian diet, you should be very careful in choosing formulas and solid food for your child. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=5&categoryid=2 There is no reason why even strict vegetarians cannot have fertility levels equal to meat-eating women, and there is no reason why their pregnancy and the health of their future baby should not be normal. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=3&categoryid=2 While making the decision to become a vegetarian is a personal choice and can be done for physical, mental, or spiritual reasons, here are some great reasons that can make the decision to become a vegetarian easier. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=4&categoryid=3 Are you a vegan? Vegetarian? If so then I expect that you already have your views on why leather is 'bad'. This article explains more about the 'down' side to leather - the well-known product that is used for all sorts of items, from furniture, car seats and belts to shoes, clothing and handbags. http://www.smarterveg.com/index.php?main_page=articles&do=viewarticle&articleid=6&categoryid=3