'Meatless Mondays': LA Urges Residents To Turn Vegetarian One Day A Week

Los Angeles is hoping to persuade people to become vegetarian – at least one day per week. Under a resolution unanimously approved by the city council this week, all future Mondays in the City of Angels have been declared “Meatless Mondays.” It’s part of an international campaign to cut down on meat consumption for health and environmental reasons.

McDonald's To Open Its First Vegetarian Restaurant In India

The world’s second-biggest restaurant chain after Subway tailors its menus to suit local tastes, which in India means no beef to avoid offending Hindus and no pork to cater for Muslim requirements.

The first vegetarian outlet will open its doors mid-next year near the Golden Temple in the Sikh holy city of Amritsar in northern India where religious authorities forbid consumption of meat at the shrine.

'Vegetarian' Councilman Redman Eats Chicken To Support Chick-Fil-A

Jacksonville, Florida City Councilman Don Redman, a 35-year vegetarian, ate two chicken-based meals last week at his local Chik-Fil-A franchise in support of chain owner Dan Cathy’s remarks against same-sex marriage.  Redman is known for other gaffes such as attempting to officially move Halloween celebrations when October 31st fell on a Sunday, and publicly questioning the gender identity of an out lesbian attorney and harassment victim.

Just How Many Vegetarians Are There?

• Single people are more likely to be vegetarian than their married counterparts, according to a new Gallup study, with 8 percent of single people saying they are vegetarian compared with 5 percent of married people.
• 7 percent of women in the study considered themselves vegetarian, compared with 4 percent of men. 
• Researchers also found that 2 percent of people surveyed considered themselves vegan.

Poll Shows 39% of Americans Are Eating Less Meat

When asked about their motivation, 66% cited the health benefits, 33% cited animal welfare, and 29% cited concern for the environment.

Edible Gardening 101: 5 Edible Flowers Worth Eating

Our almost-vegan friends over at Vegetarian Times share five of their favorite edible flowers.  Tasty and creative ways to color up a summer salad!

Vegan Diet Recommended For Diabetes Patients

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine emphasizes that meat contains saturated fat, which is associated with heart disease and insulin resistance.