MINEOLA, New York (PRWEB) December 09, 2014

According to a Harris Interactive Service Bureau study commissioned by the Vegetarian Research Group in 2013, approximately 7.3 million Americans are vegetarian; 22.8 million follow a vegetarian-inclined diet; and one million are vegan - those who exclude meat, poultry and gelatin in their diet. Although it may sound unexceptional in a country of 300 million, the research emphasized that the number of vegans doubled from 2.5 per cent in 2009 to 5 per cent in 2013. This statistics are expected to increase in the coming years, not only because of growing advocacy but also by likely active family influence. A challenge, then, is also posed to parents and guardians in helping their kids understand the reason behind the practice.

With this aim in mind, author Linda Napoli returns to the world of children's literature with "Wild Vegetarians"(published by Xlibris), a colorful picture book that explains vegetarianism to kids in relation to the natural world. The book follows the lively conversation of two vegetarian kids Joseph and Sophia as he tries to acquaint her with the creatures in the wild that have the same vegetarian lifestyle as they do. Along the way, readers are aided with pictures of discussed herbivores with geographical references to their natural habitats. Told in an endearingly friendly and simplified manner, it gives young readers a unique perspective on the philosophy of vegetarianism without being preachy. It is also presented in a comic book style to provide young readers with a more stimulating read.

"I believe that vegetarianism is becoming a lifestyle choice for more families and it is important that children understood what it is about," says Napoli. Through this book, she hopes to enlighten little kids on the vegetarian way of life, explaining the subject in an engaging and entertaining way and to show them that eating their greens is not only normal but also healthy to their bodies and to the world as a whole.

Wild Vegetarians By Linda Napoli Softcover | 8.5x11in | 24 pages | ISBN 9781493165902 E-Book | 24 pages | ISBN 9781493165919 Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author Linda Napoli is a retired reading specialist whose favorite interests are children and literature. She is married with three grown sons and spends her spare time writing, dancing and having adventures of her own. Her inspiration for this story is her niece and nephew who are always asking, Why? Wild Vegetarians is her second children's book.

Xlibris Publishing, an Author Solutions, LLC imprint, is a self-publishing services provider created in 1997 by authors, for authors. By focusing on the needs of creative writers and artists and adopting the latest print-on-demand publishing technology and strategies, we provide expert publishing services with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound and full-color formats. To date, Xlibris has helped to publish more than 60,000 titles. For more information, visit xlibris.com or call 1-888-795-4274 to receive a free publishing guide. Follow us @XlibrisPub on Twitter for the latest news.

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Food

OPB | Dec. 9, 2014 midnight

The holidays are here, and that means its time for cookies! Whether youre attending an office party or a family gathering, it never hurts to have a few great cookie recipes at the ready. And if youre looking to accommodate the vegans at your holiday soire, look no further than my go-to solutions for making delicious, vegan holiday cookies in your own homekitchen.

In my festiveCoconut Vegaroons I use flaxseeds and water instead of the egg and garbanzo flour instead of the wheat flour. These cookies make the perfect addition to any holiday party or celebration.YUM!

Getting creative, like I did with myCherry and Chocolate Taco Cookies cookie recipe, makes holiday baking more fun, too. Here I use whole-grain tacos instead of pastry dough to create a quick and tasty chocolate-and cherry-filled cookie. Use a brown rice tortilla to keep it glutenfree.

Youll find more of my vegan baking tips here. Cheers to a cookie-licious holidayseason!

RichardKaplan

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NW, Washington DC, U.S (PRWEB) December 09, 2014

American entrepreneurs, Nadia Robinson and Louis Bookoff have started a groundbreaking initiative with the distribution of healthy, organic food from their social business, Locals Aquaponics Farm.

Sustainable aquaponics growing system to supply affordable organic food.

Locals allow for everyone to be able to eat organic produce regardless or income or location, and allow for cities to grow smart. Their mission is helping local communities.

The venture combines sensors with technology in a vertical aquaponics growing system to supply a sustainable source of organic produce. The project started on a small scale after years of research and development to meet the growing demand for organic produce that is affordable for the consumer and grown in a transparent and social responsible manner.

This business grew out of a desire to preserve and protect the environment for this and future generations. Researchers and engineers who examined this project have agreed this is a groundbreaking initiative that will lead to help a large number of consumers lead healthier lives.

"Having access to organic food is the best way for them to avoid the supplements and synthetic items like food coloring, preservatives and chemical additives which damage the immune system and cause serious health problems every year, says Mrs. Robinson, CEO of Locals.

A fundraising campaign was recently launched on the crowd funding site, Indiegogo, to raise money to start development and production of organic food and take the company to the next level. The business partners have invested thousands of dollars in the last five years to set up the small scale aquaponics farm and are now ready to take the venture commercial.

With the high-quality organic food produced, the company aims to significantly reduce the cost to the consumer and provide affordable alternatives for them to live healthier lives.

About the owners Nadia Robinson has played vital roles in launching three start-ups prior to Locals. She has degrees in Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises, and has multiple years of greenhouse experience as well as other growing experience. Louis Bookoff is currently majoring in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises and Accounting at the Whitman School of Management. He has a passion for food and has led various marketing campaigns for restaurants and a startup company.

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