Vegetarian and vegan lifestyles are growing in popularity as millions of Americans choose to go meatless, whether it’s because they are animal lovers or feel that eliminating meat from their diet is simply better for their health.   In hopes to bring attention to these lifestyles, October is recognized as National Vegetarian Awareness Month. It…

The Active Learning Elementary School PS244 in Flushing, Queens has become the first school-of-its-kind to go completely meatless.  With a focus on nutrition and health education, the school began to decrease the amount of meat options offered during meal times, and in January they partnered with the non-profit organization, “New York Coalition for Healthy School…

Mondays often receive a bad reputation because of their all too quick arrival after a relaxing weekend.  However despite the dissatisfaction with Mondays we typically feel, studies suggest on Mondays we are most likely to sit down, make a plan for the week, and be ready to take action.  It is similar to the feeling…