Vegetarian News

Hitler's food taster Margot Woelk talks about his vegetarian diet

Margot Woelk, 95, a German woman who served as Hitler's food taster during the war claims the Fuhrer was vegetarian. According to Woelk, in the two-and-a-half years she tasted his food for poison, Hitler ate only fresh fruits and vegetables.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 4 comments

Billionaire entrepreneur wants vegetarian-only colony on Mars

Elon Musk, the billionaire co-founder of PayPal and the one in charge of creating SpaceX, wants a colony on Mars for 80,000 people. Only one problem, they must all be vegetarians.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 8 comments

McDonald's to open first vegetarian-only restaurants in India

Amritsar - Due to heavy local demand, McDonald's is scheduled to open a vegetarian-only restaurant near the Golden Temple in the Sikh holy city of Amritsar in northern India sometime in the middle of next year.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 5 comments

Ottawa’s Veg Festival returns with inspiring panelists

Ottawa - Are you seeking a fun activity this Sunday in Canada's capital? Veg Fest organizers seek to inspire further vital social awareness on healthy lifestyles through vegetarianism. Panelists are also scheduled to discuss topics which include animal rights.

In the Media by Raymond Samuels

Soccer: Red meat products off the menu at Forest Green Rovers

Nailsworth - For some English football fans, indulging in a meat pie, burger or hot dog is often more exciting than the action of the pitch. Unfortunately for fans of Forest Green Rovers, they no longer have the option of purchasing any red meat products.

In the Media by Christopher Bates

EasyJet under fire after offering pork only menu on Israel flight

Tel Aviv - Passengers aboard an EasyJet flight from Israel to London experienced a bit of turbulence when it was announced shortly after takeoff that the menu options for those wanting to dine were limited to pork products, instead of the standard kosher fare.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 3 comments

Vegan owner of UK football club bans sale of red meat at stadium

Stroud - Director Dale Vince, owner of Forest Green Rovers, a football team in the Blue Square Premier league in the UK, has banned the sale of burgers, sausages and cottage pies at the stadium.

In the Media by Kev Hedges - 3 comments

Prisoner compensated for being given non-vegetarian meals

A convicted rapist in a Polish prison was awarded compensation for being given meals which included meat after claimed he had converted to Buddhism and required a strict vegetarian diet.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin

Diets lower in meat could prevent 45,000 deaths a year

According to a new report issued by Friends of the Earth, people changing to a diet which contains just three meat meals a week could prevent approximately 45,000 premature deaths and save the UK's NHS £1.2 billion a year.

In the Media by Jane Fazackarley - 4 comments

The truth behind what's inside hot dogs Special

Hamburg - Whether you call it a frankfurter, hot dog or wiener it's a cooked sausage and a year-round favorite. They can be made from beef, pork, turkey, chicken, or a combination- the label must state which. But does it always? What exactly is the ingredient MSM?

Digital Journal Report by Kim I. Hartman - 5 comments

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