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Jellyfish aren't the most nutritious animals in the ocean. Yet sea turtles and many other organisms get their nutrition from almost nothing else. Here's why they don't totally starve to death.

The environmental impact of the foods we eat can be tricky to track. But now, researchers in the UK have developed a system to estimate the impact of 57,000 food products in the UK and Ireland! And we are gaining insights into the...

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We all know the arguments that being vegetarian is better for the environment and for the animals -- but in a carnivorous culture, it can be hard to make the change. Graham Hill has a powerful, pragmatic suggestion: Be a weekday veg.

Some of the animals you think of as just cute grass-eating creatures might actually be more interested in chomping on your meaty bones.

Meat consumption is the leading cause of climate change. Animal agriculture accounts for roughly half of global emissions. On average, each American eats 275 pounds of meat a year, compared to the global average of 90 pounds per person...

Rice with vegetables and eggs is always a good idea!This quick and easy vegetarian main dish (or loved-by-anyone side dish) is ready in 10 minutes or less, at the same time it's very tasty and nutritional.

Grilled vegetable salad recipe tossed in a tangy citrus dressing. Fresh summer veggies cooked and roasted on the barbecue.

A delicious mix of fresh zucchini and yellow and red bell peppers are cooked in butter and olive oil.

A filling and delicious way to eat meat-free, this vegetarian couscous can be enjoyed as a light main (perhaps for an office lunch), or as a shared side.

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Do you hate the thought of eating animals, but Mom and Dad are die-hard carnivores? Use cold hard facts to let them know that going veggie is the way to go.

You don't need meat to get enough protein every day. Follow these steps and you'll have protein to spare.