Photo credit Jayda Kechour Where does food come from? For most, the answer would be the grocery store; but for senior Sustainability major Jayda Kechour, food is more than a box of cereal on aisle six. Kechour — an animal lover who was already conflicted about eating animals — drew the line and became a vegetarian, a person with a meat-free diet, when she bit into a … [Read more...] about Where It All Ve-gan
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Students Adopt Plant-Based Diets at Pepperdine
Art by Leah BaeCompletely giving up meat and animal byproducts may sound like a difficult transition, but plant-based diets and alternatives grow in popularity every year.The offerings at major chain restaurants reflect this boom in demand for plant-based options. McDonald's agreed to a partnership with Beyond Meat in February to develop their own plant-based burger, the … [Read more...] about Students Adopt Plant-Based Diets at Pepperdine
Opinion: Dear Pepperdine, Be Mindful of the Meals
Art by Brian Zhou There is a lack of nutrition labeling in the Caf, the menu has diminished at the HAWC, prices have increased across cafeterias and students with dietary restrictions are left with limited options. There is no reason a student should be fearful, unhappy and feeling lost when it comes to eating a meal at their university. Pepperdine uses the food provider … [Read more...] about Opinion: Dear Pepperdine, Be Mindful of the Meals
Petty Perspective: There is No Room for Mushrooms
Art by Samantha MillerImagine this: You are sitting down at a restaurant, excited to eat dinner. Your waiter puts a delicious meal in front of you. You lift up your fork, when suddenly, you see it. Mankind's greatest enemy.The mushroom.A mushroom is a "fleshy fruiting body of a fungus,” according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary. While I do not consider myself a picky … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: There is No Room for Mushrooms
Opinion: Motivate Meaningful Change through Meatless Mondays
Art by Samantha MillerIn 2021, vegetarian and vegan diets are becoming significantly more popular. Veganism increased in popularity by 500% since 2014, now reaching a grand total of 6% of the United States population practicing a vegan diet, according to Plant Proteins.Co.This is also reflected in the availability of options for these diets. Before COVID-19 altered the ways … [Read more...] about Opinion: Motivate Meaningful Change through Meatless Mondays
