Some ancient Greek and Roman philosophers supported vegetarianism. Killing animals for pleasure causes people to develop the ...

In all three studies, vegetarians felt that achieving success and power were more important to them than meat-eaters did.

The ever-popular vegetarian and vegan diets are intriguing for their particularities and health implications. But can they really be adopted without risk? Let's decipher their specific features, ...

Story at a glance Americans who identify as vegetarian or vegan now make up at least 6 percent of the population, and possibly 10 to 15 percent, according to recent surveys. Three-fifths of America… ...

Vegetarianism makes manifest the unity of creation. There is a story about St. Francis of Assisi to the effect that one cold winter’s day, Brother Leo came into his small hut to light a fire for ...

Researchers have identified genes linked to vegetarianism. This may help explain why some people who are motivated to give up meat for ethical, environmental or health reasons, don't always adhere.

Vegetarianism may be in your genes Eating less meat is good for your health and the environment. Now a new study suggests genes may play a role in people's ability to stick to a strict vegetarian ...

Kennedy worries that vegetarianism’s historic links to fighting against oppression could weaken as plant-based cuisine becomes more and more mainstream.

According to this dietary pattern, processed foods have been considered unhealthy, and the consumption of raw plant-based diets and unprocessed foods has been encouraged. KOCHI: In vegetarianism ...

Writing in a letter to his friend Lucilius around AD62, the Roman philosopher Seneca outlined two arguments for vegetarianism. The first argument came from a Roman philosopher called Sextius whom ...