A new study has found a vegetarian diet is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, but linked to an increased risk of stroke. This is how we should – and shouldn't – interpret the results.
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Understanding happiness in chickens could tell us how to improve their housing.
Meat substitutes and alternatives might play a positive role but aren't going to save the planet.
In the world of advertising, meat is for men, while serving dinner is for the women.
Plant-based proteins are in hot demand. That's why Canadian grocery stores and restaurant chains are racing to give consumers what they want.
It's not just a modern fad – plant-based diets have a long and colourful political past.
Rather than prioritizing human beings at the pinnacle of the animal kingdom, Leonardo revered all living beings. When he compared people and animals, it's the animals that often came out on top.
Animal-rights protesters have grabbed headlines this week, but research shows antagonism is not always effective.
There are many things we can do to support our immune systems. It turns out going vegetarian might be one of them.
One of the largest UK meat processors has launched a new vegan meat product. This was long overdue.
Not eating animals might make you feel more virtuous, but is it good for your health?
Almost one in five Canadians are going meatless or eating far less meat. But most establishments aren't actually targeting vegetarians or vegans; they're chasing "flexitarians." Here’s why.
With the rising influence of celebrity chefs around the world, do restaurants have responsibilities to promote more ethical forms of eating?
As more and more children embrace meat-free diets, using 'Chicken Run' to promote burgers may no longer work for fast food chains.
Vegan diets can come with significant risks for babies if not planned and supplemented very carefully.
As societal habits change so too does language and metaphors.
More and more people are adopting plant-based diets in Australia and other western nations. But also seemingly on the rise is resentment towards vegans and vegetarians.
A new study indicates almost a third of Canadians are thinking of eating less meat, but men are less likely to eschew meat. The livestock industry is fighting the protein wars.
Don't let Bjorn Lomborg's cherry-picked statistics fool you.
American spending on pets is more than the combined GDP of the 39 poorest countries in the world. What if even a small percentage of this spending was allocated to reducing suffering, asks a philosopher.
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Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Professor in Food Distribution and Policy, Dalhousie University
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