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Jane Says: Real Men Don't Worry About Drinking Soy Milk

Yes, soybeans contain phytoestrogen—but if consumed as part of a balanced diet, they won't turn dudes into women.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Here are 10 Reasons to Ditch Dairy From Your Diet For Good

Ditch dairy - An article that will open your eyes and give you some insight into how terrible the dairy industry is, and how bad it is for our health. Most of us have been heavily brainwashed by the dairy industry, but once you open your mind and realize the truth, it’s impossible to ignore.

How Ditching Dairy Cured My Asthma

In 1992 I cured myself of asthma and it’s never returned.

How to Teach Your Cows a New Trick: Weeding

Turns out, you can condition helping grazing behavior into your herd.

Why You Can Continue to Feel Good about Enjoying Dairy, Meat

Green living means living in a way that’s good for your community and the planet, and good for you, too. Further, many opt to make certain diet choices to help decrease their environmental footprint bit by bit.

Can Cutting Out Dairy Really Help You Lose Weight?

Are eggs dairy? This is what "dairy-free" really means

The answer to the question whether eggs are dairy lies in the fact that dairy comes from mammals only, whereas eggs come from birds.

5 ways dairy farms sequester carbon

Dairy farmers have many tools that allow them to either sequester or mitigate the emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon. Here are five.

The Best Dairy-Free Sources of Calcium

Check out these plant-based dairy-free sources of calcium that mean that you can put down that glass of dairy milk. Read on for the top sources!

The 7 Best Clean Dairy and Dairy-Free Products

These are the 7 best clean dairy and dairy-free products on the market.

Online Investigative Techniques — GIJN Webinars and Workshops with Henk van Ess

GIJN is pleased to announce four free digital events for journalists on cutting-edge online investigative techniques. They will be led by the globally-renowned data journalist, open source reporting expert and trainer, Henk van Ess. The December webinars are open to all and last for 90 minutes. The January workshops are limited to a maximum of 25 people, by application only and will last five hours.

Healthy Dairy: How to Add the Right Dairy Foods to Your Diet

Yes, dairy products contain saturated fat, which should be consumed in moderation. Yet, they also provide important nutrients like calcium, potassium and complete proteins.

5 High-Calcium Foods That Aren't Dairy

Whether you’re vegan, lactose intolerant, or simply don’t like dairy products, these foods will help you meet your calcium needs without bothering your bovine friends.

5 Things You Should Know About the Link Between Dairy and Acne

We know by now that dairy isn’t a health food, but it’s especially a bad choice if you want great skin. Here’s why it leads to acne. Get informed, change your skin and your life too!

7 Ways Milk and Dairy Products Are Making You Sick

Successful marketing by the dairy industry (including slogans like “Got Milk”) have reinforced the erroneous belief that dairy is good for our health.

Whole Fat Dairy May Actually Be Good For You

New research suggests that full-fat dairy products may actually help in the fight against diabetes and weight gain.