Posts in Environment
Should We Be Pro GMO? (Part 1)

GMOs.  Are they good or bad?  They've been a talking point for quite a while now, with vegans and non-vegans everywhere sharing their two cents on the matter.  I've pretty much stayed out of it.  I've heard things, I've watched some videos on the topic, but I'm no expert.  Today, I'm going to lay out my understanding of the available evidence in the hopes that we can determine once and for all if we should be avoiding GMOs or embracing them.

Or just leave even further confused by the conflicting evidence. 

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The Truth About The Beef Industry

Unlike most animal foods, many people are not only aware of the negative impact of eating beef on their health but actively avoiding it - and they're right to.

But it's not just for health reasons that beef is a bad choice.  The raising of cattle has more of an environmental impact than you might realize, and is definitely no fun for the cows.

Let's explore the truth behind the beef industry.

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Should You Stop Drinking Coffee?

Hi.  My name is Elizabeth, and I'm a coffeeholic.  

It's not just one thing, but the whole that makes coffee so irresistible.  The heavenly aroma, the slightly bitter toasty taste, the warm fuzzies, the kick of energy... Basically, coffee is damn good.  But is it good FOR you?  I'm on a mission to find out.   

Why don't you come along? 

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