http://www.activeg.org ActiVeg - vegan inspiration, news & events for vegan and vegetarian information, support and networking en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:23:09 GMT 012345678910111213141516181920212223 1 daily 1970-01-01T17:30+00:00 1440 admin@makessense.co.uk http://www.interglacial.com/rss/about.html Meat: Americans' #1 Food Safety Concern http://www.activeg.org/news/4479.html According to a national survey of more than 3,000 participants conducted for NPR by Thomson Reuters, more than 60 percent of Americans are worried about food safety, with 51 percent expressing particular concern over the safety of the nation's meat supply. Certain meat components may increase bladder cancer risk http://www.activeg.org/news/4478.html A new study suggests that consuming specific compounds in meat related to processing methods may be associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer. What I'm really thinking: The vegan http://www.activeg.org/news/4472.html 'I'm fascinated by the fact that my friends' desire for food they enjoy the taste of overrides any ethical considerations' Vegetarianism is not contrary to Arab culture http://www.activeg.org/news/4471.html Meat is important in Middle East religious and social culture but giving it up could solve economic and environmental concerns BUAV welcomes Minister's announcement to end animal testing for household products http://www.activeg.org/news/4470.html BUAV welcomes Minister's announcement to end animal testing for household products and reduce the use of animals in research Labs given £1m to cut animal tests http://www.activeg.org/news/4469.html Scientists in Scotland have been given almost £1 million to develop techniques to cut down on the use of animal testing in research. Experiments with genetically modified animals increase http://www.activeg.org/news/4468.html The number of scientific procedures involving genetically modified animals has overtaken those involving "normal animals" for the first time. Anthony Maynard Sportive ride report: friendly, fun and a feast for foodies http://www.activeg.org/news/4436.html Road CC reviews the Anthony Maynard Sportive which is held in memory of death of the young vegan cyclist. Study: Meat Eaters Could Pack on More Pounds http://www.activeg.org/news/4466.html The more meat you eat, the more weight you will gain over time, according to a new study by British researchers of the Imperial College in London. Vega composer Graham Reynolds: What’s in Your Fridge Friday? http://www.activeg.org/news/4426.html Graham, who has been a vegan for 20 years, showed off the contents of his fridge. Event: Veggie Snow Trip 2011 http://www.activeg.org/events/1897.html