Open any health or women's magazine, and you'll eventually come across a recommendation to "eat more fish." Fish perplexingly continues to be touted as a "health food," despite the fact that many of the species that people commonly consume-most notably tuna-are contaminated with mercury and other toxins. So why is it considered "healthy"? Because-compared to other meats, which are loaded …

Your local animal shelter or favorite rescue group does a fantastic job helping cats and dogs. You want to offer your full support. Then you are invited to the big annual fundraiser. This is usually a food-centered event such as a dinner or a barbecue—and it all too often features meat. Then you find out that there might be a …

Perhaps it's an illusion (or maybe just hormones), but as I get older I find that I have a greater sense of inner peace than I did in my youth. I am still astonished by how cruel people can be toward others—that never stops as I fight to end animal abuse.

And life's complications can sometimes …

We long ago solved the Thanksgiving (and holiday) turkey-dinner "problem." Our Ma's recipe for a vegan holiday roast and two different gravies is below. It's become a true tradition in our family. As you can see, the roast is really a high-protein "dressing," and just a warning–this recipe makes …

Want to know how to be healthy and cruelty-free? No worries—eating vegan is easy! Get all your answers and more with PETA's "Wondering About a Vegan Diet?" infographic, and don't forget to share this infographic on Facebook.

Are you ready to eat healthy? Pledge to go vegan for 30 days! Check out ourvegetarian/vegan starter kit and free mouthwatering …

Older adults who are looking for a little more pep in their step are discovering the joy of soy, how rice can be nice, and how greens keep you in the pink (of health).

A new poll shows that currently some 2.5 million Americans over age 55 are vegetarian, and the number is increasing all the time. According to …

Most of us have heard stories about the travels of Johnny Appleseed on foot across the Midwestern prairie, during which he'd stop to plant apple orchards or donate seeds to people in need. Did you know that he was also a devoted vegetarian?

Johnny's compassion for animals even prompted him to use what little cash he had …