How a Chinese pole dancer ditched meat, lost weight and became a vegan pastry chef

How a Chinese pole dancer ditched meat, lost weight and became a vegan pastry chef

Competitive pole dancer Linda Vongdara underwent a life transformation in 2015, switching from an omnivorous diet to a vegan one. Then a new mother aged 35, she “went off” meat and dairy products after reading about the cruelty involved in the dairy industry. Cooking meat also suddenly made her feel ill. Until then Vongdara, who … Read more

Middle East turns to non-alcoholic beers, healthier than colas and not tainted by Gaza war

Middle East turns to non-alcoholic beers, healthier than colas and not tainted by Gaza war

AB InBev has seen demand for zero-alcohol brews rising among residents of some Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, according to Jason Warner, its chief executive officer for Europe and the Middle East. Sales to tourists and expatriates have also grown. A bottle of Corona Cero, a non-alcoholic beer manufactured by AB InBev. The brewer … Read more