Vegan Diet
Is access to vegan food a human rights issue? Experts weigh in
An Ontario firefighter says his rights were violated after his employer refused to provide sufficient vegan food while he was battling forest fires in B.C. in 2017. Continue reading
Anne Hathaway says her brain felt like a ‘computer rebooting’ after breaking vegan diet
The actress previously told Harper’s Bazaar that she didn’t feel “good or healthy” while she was vegan. Continue reading
Montreal vegan and vegetarian restaurants for the holidays
Amie Watson shows how vegetarians and vegans can also eat well this holiday season with her list of vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurants in Montreal. Continue reading
Alicia Silverstone says a vegan diet prevents illness, but is she right?
The 42-year-old actor said her son has “never had to take medicine in his life” because he eats a plant-based diet. Continue reading
PETA wants ‘meat tax’ to steer Canadians toward plant-based diet
Would a tax on meat convince you to put down a hamburger or stop eating steak? Continue reading
Vegetarian and vegan ‘meats’ are more popular than ever, but are they good for you?
Experts say some burgers, hot dogs and sausages can be highly processed and filled with sodium. Continue reading
Is it healthy to put children on a vegan or gluten-free diet?
Jennifer Sygo, a registered dietitian and sports nutrition at Cleveland Clinic Canada in Toronto, said children’s bodies “want to be challenged” with a wide variety of foods. Continue reading
Calgary woman credits plant-based diet for reversing chronic lung disease, restoring sight
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Kate McGoey-Smith says her health began to turn around after she adopted a plant-based diet that she began to follow under the supervision of a doctor from the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute. Continue reading
Feeding your child a vegan diet? Parents could face jail time in Italy
An Italian politician is introducing a new bill that would hold parents legally responsible for handing their kids “a diet devoid of elements essential for healthy and balanced growth.” Continue reading
Italian couple loses custody of child after strict vegan diet lands him in hospital
A 14-month-old toddler in Italy has been taken away from his parents after a strict vegan diet reportedly led to a severe case of malnutrition. Continue reading