1.4 Billion Wings Were Consumed During the Super Bowl

Animal welfare groups are urging Americans to consider chickens after consuming 1.4 billion wings during Super Bowl LIV weekend. According to the National Chicken Council, this is an increase of 2% over last year and enough wings to circle the Earth three times.

While the National Chicken Council does have animal welfare guidelines, not all producers adhere to those.

Kitty Block, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, told Newsweek of chicken treatment, “Virtually all chickens have been genetically manipulated to grow so fast and so obese that they’re at slaughter weight at only 45 days. It’s a sad reality that chicken meat comes from very young chickens who are about six weeks of age. The rapid growth speed and unnatural size also cause birds to experience painful leg deformities and even heart attacks because their hearts aren’t strong enough to pump blood throughout their enormous bodies.”

Block encouraged citizens to consider plant-based options, saying, “It’s never been easier to do so, with even chicken companies starting to produce their own meat-free items.”

We couldn’t agree more, Kitty! Check out these meat-free chicken articles and recipes:

• Buffalo Cauliflower Wings With Cashew Ranch  [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
• 15 Saucy, Sweet, and Spicy Vegan Wing Recipes to Bring to Your Next Party
• Cauliflower Buffalo Bites [Vegan]
• 10 Sweet, Sticky, Spicy, and Crunchy Vegan ‘Wings’ Recipes You’ll Want to Devour Immediately
• This Company Wants to Bring Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets to Schools, Cafeterias and Hospitals
• KFC is Testing Vegan Fried Chicken at Select US Locations!

Watch Rooney Mara visit an undercover factory farm and learn more about factory farms in One Green Planet, check out these articles:

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• This New Documentary Will Change How the World Sees Factory Farming Forever (VIDEO)
• The Important Lesson About Factory Farming We Can Learn From 31 Rescued Ducklings
• 200 Health and Science Experts Have a Very Powerful Message About Factory Farming
• Why Factory Farming Is a Broken System Where Extreme Animal Cruelty and Abuse Is the Norm
• How Genetic Manipulation in Factory Farms Impacts Chickens: The Story of Louise the Rescued Hen
• Costco Sets Up Massive Chicken Slaughterhouse in the Midst of an Environmental Crisis
• Turkeys Found Living in Filthy, Dangerous Conditions at Major Factory Food Chain
• Battery Hen Reaching to See Light in Her Cramped Cage Shows the Realities of Factory Farming

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer and has many side effects. 

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some resources to get you started:

• Weekly Vegan Meal Plans
• Plant-Based Health Resources
• Plant-Based Food & Recipes
• Plant-Based Nutrition Resources
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
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