Bryant Terry told NPR that there’s an African-American tradition of eating black-eyed peas around New Year’s meant to bring wealth and prosperity for the upcoming year. ‘The lore is that the black-eyed peas actually represent copper or pennies. And so along with that, one typically will have a green dish such as collards, mustards, turnips, [...]
Justin Bieber first gives up his vegan diet and now he’s giving out hamsters to strangers? The R&B teen hearthrob was criticized for handing what was formerly his pet to a a young girl at a music event in Atlanta. According to Female First, Bieber told the young girl to take care of his pet [...]
Rick Warren, the sometimes controversial and popular pastor and best-selling author thinks eating wraps that sound healthy is the equivalent of breaking a commandment. At least if you’re a man. In a recent Tweet, the pastor wrote that “real men don’t eat wraps (except for burritos).” Real men don’t eat “wraps” (except for burritos) — [...]
Kathy Freston has a two-part interview series with NPR on veganism, farming and healthier eating. In part one of her chat with host Renee Montagne, Freston explains how she easily makes vegan versions of the favorite foods she grew up eating. ‘I grew up in Doraville, Georgia and I ate barbecued ribs and chicken fried [...]
Kelly Osbourne is 60 pounds slimmer and says she owes it all to her vegan boyfriend and chef Matthew Mosshart. ‘Over the past two years, I’ve lost over four-and-a-half stone (63 pounds) – but I’ve only lost the last stone since I met Matthew,” Osbourne said. “That’s because he cooks for me! He’s a vegan [...]
Dr. Travis Stork, one of the co-hosts of The Doctors, has a great prescription for anyone looking for a New Year’s resolution to get healthier. The Dr. who rides his bike to and from work everyday recommends everyone increase their fruit and veggie intake. One of the best ways to do so is to start [...]