Published March 28, 2014 01:18AM
Good News! Stories We Dig From Around the Web
Know who invented the veggie burger? We didn't either. Here's a brief history of the amazing meatless patty once known as the "VegeBurger."
A round-up of VT editors’ favorite newsworthy links.
Know who invented the veggie burger? We didn’t either. Here’s a brief history of the amazing meatless patty once known as the “VegeBurger.” [Smithsonian Magazine]
New research finds that eating peaches may help slow the growth of breast cancer. Pre-summer tip: throw frozen peach slices into your next smoothie for a sweet nutritional boost. [EurekAlert]
Grocery chain Safeway commits to sustainably sourced palm oil in its products (think nut butter, beauty products, shampoo, baked goods, and a slew of other common items). Palm oil production has been linked to heavy deforestation and habitat loss, most notably in Indonesia and Malaysia. [Environmental News Network]