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For cancer-free living, meat and dairy-free dining are the way to go, it seems. A new study funded by the National Cancer Institute found vegans have even lower cancer rates than vegetarian counterparts, who in turn see less cancer than omnivores. More
Imitating the carnivorous ways of our Stone Age ancestors is one of the central aims of the modern paleo diet. But according to new research, our prehistoric ancestors may have eaten much less meat than previously believed. More
If you’re a meat lover, you may be out of luck in about 50 years. Why? To put it very simply: the world just doesn’t have enough water to support your diet. Our water supply is dwindling, and the diet of a meat and dairy eater uses considerably more water than that of a vegetarian. More
Iowa recently approved a bill that has outraged a lot of animal rights activists. And rightly so. House File 589 just passed in the state’s legislature and has reached the governor’s desk. If signed, the measure would prevent people from photographing or filming a factory farm without the owner’s consent. Essentially, it would ban the undercover work that has previously exposed animal abuse on factory farms. And now, that exposure could be a crime. More
Omnivores, take note: Embracing a vegetarian diet could make you happier and less stressed, according to new research published in Nutrition Journal. More
Last week I wrote an article about my personal experience with going vegetarian and some of the vitamin deficiencies I experienced as a result, including low levels of B12 and Iron. And wow, what a debate it sparked between vegans and omnivores! Can’t we just all get along? Judging by the comment thread, it doesn’t appear so. More
Here at Blisstree, we discuss a lot of news and opinions about eating meat or not eating meat. And because we have some writers who are vegetarians and others who are not, my editor (Briana) and I got into a healthy discussion recently about the ethics and morals behind eating meat. Specifically, we argued whether you can truly eat meat humanely, or if caring about the welfare of animals means never eating meat at all. Take a look at our debate and then let us know where you fall. More
Slaughtering horses gets people riled up, as evidenced by the reactions to Congress’ decision to lift the horse slaughter ban in the U.S. While some think it’s inhumane, others—including PETA, surprisingly—think it’s actually better that lame or sick horses be slaughtered in the U.S. (since the alternative is often abandonment or shipping to Mexico or Canada for slaughter, neither of which is an improvement). And many think that while we’re at it, we may as well be economical and process the meat for consumption, too. But even if domestic horse slaughter is humane, eating horse meat isn’t necessarily a good thing. More
After a 5-year period, Congress has lifted the ban for U.S. inspectors to oversee horse slaughter, which means the doors are now open again for horses to be killed and butchered in the United States. As expected, activists are outraged (as am I), especially considering that slaughterhouses could be up and running in as little as a month. And for what? Greedy ranchers. More
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A common thread from paleo dieteers seems to be, “But the diet worked for me!” They attest to everything from improved health and weight loss to more energy and better skin. Well—great! There’s a lot to love about the Paleo diet: The emphasis on fresh fruits, nuts and veggies; a commitment to cutting out processed foods, refined sugars and ample carbs. These are the hallmarks of any good diet, and it’s no wonder people following this advice are going to look and feel better. But it’s the overarching narrative and pseudoscience associated with the paleo diet that makes it so hard to take seriously. More
When I first started writing for Blisstree a few months ago, my boyfriend suggested I post about the ‘Paleo diet,’ which he had a few friends following. I thanked him for the suggestion, but dismissed it—a couple of weirdos eating bunches of meat did not a trend make. Since then, however, I’ve seen references to the Paleo diet—also called the caveman or Stone Age diet—cropping up in the media more and more. And everyone I’ve talked to seems to know someone on it. More
We know why many Blisstree readers give up meat and go veg, but after a while of  smooching sprouts, loving leeks, and kissing kiwis, many vegetarians can hear their body’s  crying out for that zesty tang of animal flesh. Some say fish is the “gateway drug” that gets them back to beef, others say they had certifiable conditions that required a meaty solution. Here’s what Blisstree readers had to say about their choice to give up vegetarianism, and beef things up a bit. More
Evidence from a new study (that makes a terrifying amount of sense once you think about it) suggests that looking at pictures of meat can actually make people feel calmer.
Researchers from McGill University in Montreal split men into groups and showed them pictures of either meat or other items, and then had them evaluate how well another person was reading a speech. When the speech reader made a mistake, the men were asked to alert them by making a sound that was either soft or ear-splitting. The men who looked at meatporn were more likely than the others to have a non-aggressive response to the mistakes. More
At Blisstree, we like to think that we know just how tough livestock production is on the environment (we yak about the topic a lot), but this 6:45 video by environmental nonprofit INFORM reaffirms several shocking facts on the subject that are well worth repeating and sharing. Namely, livestock production creates a massively negative effect on the environment (extensive water usage, destruction of trees for pasture, responsible for 20% of all greenhouse gas emissions around the world, etc.). Also, cows are not supposed to eat corn or grain. These make them sick, which is why many of them are shot up with so many antibiotics. (Did you know that 70% of the antibiotics used in the U.S. are for livestock, not humans?) More
