In the April issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine, Martha talks about the flock of chickens at her farm in Bedford, New York. She started raising her own hens, she says, after personally visiting a factory egg farm. “I was so disturbed by what I saw—the cruel, inhumane conditions—that I vowed to always have my own coop,” she writes. The “cruel, inhumane conditions” Martha speaks of are the battery cages…
Looking to add more protein in your diet or move away from buying traditional protein powders made with whey or soy? Pure Vegan Pea Protein is a delicious and nutritious way to add Non-GMO protein to your diet. Pure Vegan Pea Protein is a blend of vegan protein that is derived from golden pea kernels. All batches are tested by Pure Vegan’s quality assurance, quality control and research and development…
As one walk up to brightly lit store in Chinatown in New York City, May Wah Vegetarian Market may seem like any other markets that have large freezers and pictures of delicious plates of food on the walls. However this is heaven to many vegetarians and vegans searching for the perfect protein substitute to what they have been missing. Recently mentioned in the New York Times “Where ‘Chicken’ Actually Tastes…
It wasn’t too long ago that I found myself spending my afternoons gorging myself with grease laden snacks and passed out on the couch from the “crash” I got as a result of those fatty foods. Grocery stores are filled with enticing processed foods composed of ingredients that we can barely make out. But the pictures that are plastered on each package are so drool-worthy, we can’t help but snatch…
Greetings : ‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry. As we celebrate family and community in the coming days, please indulge on treats that are kind to both the animals and your body. Also try some of Cows’ favorite treats and goodies below. Happy Holidays. A deliciously dairy-free cheese alternative you can enjoy in your favorite recipes. Victoria Fine Foods Naturally organic, vegan, raw and delicious protein. It’s…
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Traditional, staple foods from Asia, central South America, New Zealand, Australia and many more continents have made their way to American tables for some time, and if one surveys the grocery, natural food, and even big box store aisles one can see that they are here to stay. Even though thirty years ago Asian foods like tofu, soymilk, and shiitake mushrooms were novelties reserved for hard-core ‘foodies’, these foods have…
For thousands of years, garlic has been used for its natural antibiotic, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Eating raw garlic rather than supplements, dried or cooked garlic has been shown to be significantly more advantageous for health. According to a recent research study at the University of Connecticut’s School of Medicine, sliced or mashed fresh garlic generates hydrogen sulfide, which can promote blood circulation and protect the heart. Cooked or dried…
It all started with a group of passionate globe trekkers who traveled around the world in search of the finest organic superfood ingredients… checkout this creative video by OMG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRAf45JQE-Y…
In the most basic terms optimal health is “being your best with what you’ve been given”. Sounds good right? Day in and day out as I live my life, this is ultimately what I want but some days and years I’m more there than others. But if there’s ever a New Year’s Resolution worth making, this would be it. With a subject as complex as this one, I’ll just give…
Hello everyone! As you all know, the new year is approaching, and this means one thing: New Year’s resolutions. This year, though, you have some help with your resolutions: Lollihop! Lollihop is a fantastic service that provides hand-picked healthy snacks right to your door every month. It’s the new way to snack healthy. We know that finding delicious healthy snacks is difficult, but it doesn’t need to be. That’s why…
Organic Vegan Chocolate Candy Bars. Mmm… just seeing these words make me salivate. Chocolate… candy… bars…! It’s been a very sweet week because I ate some awesome vegan chocolate candy bars & gourmet chocolates by Sjaak’s Organic Chocolate. I’m still in chocolate heaven cloud, actually. Just as soon as I had finished eating my first Sjaak’s chocolate candy bar, I went onto their website and drooled over all the different…
In my all-vegetarian household, we eat a lot of nut butter (almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter) — on toast, celery sticks, and by the spoonful. Our favorite brand of nut butters are created by Living Tree Community Foods, a small, independent company that manufactures organic, raw, kosher nut butters in Berkeley, California (USA). Living Tree nut butters are made slowly, over several days and in small batches…