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3 Reasons To Embrace The Flexitarian Diet This Earth Day

Published on April 22, 2019 | in Animal Welfare, Meat & Health, Meat & The Environment, Why Go Flexitarian? By theflexitarian |

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Happy Earth Day 2019! Today we celebrate our planet, with a focus this year on protecting the millions of species we share it with. The unprecedented global destruction and rapid reduction of plant and wildlife populations are directly linked to causes driven by human activity: climate change, deforestation, habitat loss, trafficking and poaching, unsustainable agriculture, […]

How Can Flexitarians Buy Less But Better Meat And Dairy?

Published on October 2, 2018 | in Animal Welfare By theflexitarian |

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There is a lot of talk about eating vegan and vegetarian but what if you are not quite there yet or simply do not want to give up on meat and dairy? Does it have to be all or nothing for your food choices to really make a difference? The good news is that you […]

Kangaroo, A Love Hate Story

Published on June 14, 2018 | in Animal Welfare By theflexitarian |

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Sitting down to watch “Kangaroo, A Love Hate Story” I had no idea, that this movie would move me so deeply. Vast landscapes, unique wildlife, The Great Barrier Reef etc.. I have always been fascinated by Australia. Little did I know that it had such a complicated relationship with one of its national symbols, the […]

#TurnYourNoseUp at Pig Factories

Published on May 12, 2016 | in Animal Welfare By theflexitarian |

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I always find writing about animal welfare very difficult. My research often includes shocking articles to read or footage to watch. Time and time again, I am bewildered by the amount of cruelty that goes on in factory farms. That’s why I am so glad to help spread the word about the new #TurnYourNoseUp at Pig Factories […]

Eating Better Meat – Understanding Welfare Labels

Published on October 14, 2014 | in Animal Welfare By theflexitarian |

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Being a flexitarian has always been for me not only about “eating less meat” but also, when you eat it, about “eating better meat”. By “better meat” I mean meat from animals that are properly looked after and raised to higher welfare standards. Animal farming has changed a great deal over the past 70 years or so. Our growing appetite for […]

Let’s Talk Turkey

Published on December 20, 2013 | in Animal Welfare By theflexitarian |

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It was only a matter of time but I finally said it: “Shall we drop the turkey this year?”. My husband raised an eyebrow: “really?”. “Well yes” I replied “I find it quite sinister to eat an animal whose sole purpose in life is to grace our Christmas table”. I started on my flexitarian journey […]