The Future is Now Humanimal Non-Human Animal Planet
Volume 4 Issue 2 March 2018 For Vegans, Vegetarians, and the Veg Curious
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Editor’s Note
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Spring’s Bounty
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My Body Will Not Be A Tomb For Other Creatures
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The Dangers of Dairy Milk
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Paleopoo
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Best Foods For Your Brain
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Veganism Is More Than Just A Vegan Diet
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Chad Ackerman
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Maria Evripidou
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Heidi MacDonald
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Monica Otero
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New Mexico Vegan VoIume 4 – Issue 2 March 2018 Editor: Nancy Arenas Assistant Editor: Arwen NMV Photographer: N. Arenas
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O, ye jolly springtime: Some would call you sacred; well, you are life …the summer-sun, returning again; when all of Nature’s “green” …briar, bud, or blossom… is reborn …awakened from its dormant wintry sleep. As, all over the world, people are: “blossoming” their compassion; “vining” their knowledge; “rooting” their good-habits; and, being “reborn” as vegans. Veganism is becoming: socially normal. Everyday, human hearts are choosing compassion for animals. May it be, for one & all …may it last, forever. May the soul’s spring season of mercy, shower into a summer-unbroken …eternally warm, wet, and wither-less …uninterrupted by the frost-biting season of apathy. Winter is beautiful and beneficial to Earth; yet, I will continue the metaphor …may love be, evergreen-ly sprouting. I, joyfully, “sprout” compassion: wherever I go; and, with whomever I meet. Please, do the same. Animals do not have government-sanctioned freedom of speech; they need the “animal-advocacy of caring human beings.” From deep in my heart, I appreciate your service, to the entire animal kingdom.
Livegan, -- Nancy
ASSISTANT EDITOR’S NOTE Please don’t eat my friends. Livegan,
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The warm sun, clear blue skies, flowers blooming, and a bounty of Mother Nature’s finest fruits and veggies... It must be Spring! Nothing makes me happier than the feeling of a renewed, fresh start, including all the plant foods we get to enjoy during this time. Your next trip the farmers market, (with reusable bags in tow), will be even better with the plethora of inseason fruits and vegetables available, just waiting to be made into delicious healthy and hydrating meals! Spring Veggies: Artichokes - The #1 highest antioxidant level of all veggies! Which means this funny little thistle is power for your immune system, loaded in calcium, iron and zinc. Arugula - The high vitamin A content improves the condition of bones, teeth, eyes, and teeth. All things we really like right? It also protects the skin and metabolism. Asparagus - Serves as a natural diuretic, which aids in releasing fluids and rid the body of excess salts. Its anti-aging properties helps the brain fight cognitive decline.
Broccoli - Vitamin C, Sulphur, and amino acids make this veg a super detoxifier. It can even reverse the negative effects of sun exposure on your skin with its folates. Cabbage - Your best friend for digestion! Rich in fiber, it helps move water through the bowels, and gets rid of that belly bloat. Plus, it scavenges free radicals away. Cilantro (herb) - The ultimate detoxifier for heavy metals and toxins in the body. It's anti septic, anti-fungal, builds the blood, rebuilds cell membranes and bone health. Fava Beans - Super nutrient dense: rich in protein, copper, B1, magnesium, potassium, and the amino acid dopamine. This improves your mood and fights depression!
Sugar Snap Peas - Rich in fiber and protein, these babies keep you fit and lean with long term snacking. They also aid with fatigue and give you a natural boost! Spinach - Delicious raw or cooked, spinach aids in the growth of bodily tissues. The collagen gives you lustrous locks, vibrant skin and strong nails! Yes please! Zucchini - So low in calories, but so filling and nutrient dense, it is the perfect veg for weight loss. If you haven't make zoodles apart of your weekly meal plan, start! Cont’d‌
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Spring Fruits Apricots - Fight inflammation, are full of phytonutrients and enzymes, their fiber supports a healthy digestive system, and fight eye damage from blue light exposure. Avocados - They look great on toast, have more potassium then bananas, gives us the healthy fats we need to thrive, and make for an amazing face mask too! Blueberries - This superfood is packed with antioxidants and prevents signs of aging like wrinkles, age spots, and hair loss. Less Botox, more blueberries!
Cherimoya - Super high in vitamin C, you can eat these with a spoon, and be thrilled to know they fight anxiety, tension and irritability! #SendToAllYourFriendsNow Grapefruit - Thick slices in mason jar will create a perfect visual for the "Gram, but its also ultra-alkalizing, subtlety sweet and tart, and helps you feel full fast! Kiwi - The skin and seeds are edible and chock full of Vitamin, C, K, E, folate and potassium. Chop them into salads, toss into smoothies, or just grab n go on the run! Lemons - The most perfect natural medicine ever! I love hot water with lemon before bed, and squeeze slices into my water (with no ice or straw), when I'm out.
Pineapple - It instantly gives you tropical vibes, tastes like heaven, and can help cure coughs colds, and improves circulation. Plus, its boosts our while blood cells! Strawberries - It has been called natures perfect food, for good reason. It is the perfect substitute for a sweet tooth craving, so ditch the white sugar and have berries! Tomatoes - Tomato lycopene is an antioxidant warrior! They lower cholesterol and support cardiovascular health. Slice and drizzle balsamic on them, you will thank me. Now that we have stocked up on all this fresh, organic produce, let's start prepping some refreshing and tasty dishes! Here are a few of my go to recipes that I have on rotation throughout my week. Remember, the more raw living nutrients you get in, the more hydrated you are, and the better your internal organs function. Don't care about your organs, and just want to look really good for warm days ahead? Well think of it this way, hydration via living nutrients, stimulates the cells to multiply. This process makes hair grow, skin glow, and muscles tone. Eating green never sounded so sexy! My signature "Gansta Detox Juice”. This is seriously one of the best tasting juice creations I have ever concocted, and makes you feel like a serious bad-ass. This energizing and ultra-hydrating blend, is invigorating, and gets you ready to take on the world! Every single client or friend that has this, instantly becomes hooked. Talk about starting a really good habit, that pays you pack every time! "Gansta Detox Juice” 1 full bushel organic cilantro 1 organic cucumber 1 organic lemon with skin (remove seeds unless you have a high-power blender like a Vitamix) Handful frozen organic pineapple bits 6 large organic lacinto kale leaves Add ice if desired and fill blender half way max with water. Blend until produce is smooth. Do not strain, keep the pulp, the fiber is what fills you up and is full of super nutrients! Once poured into your glass mason jar, gulp down, or sip throughout day, add water if you want it less concentrated. Enjoy! Cont’d… NM Vegan | 07
My favorite "Springs Bounty Raw Super Salad". The beauty of fresh produce and veggies is that they pretty much all come together so beautifully. For this #supersalad, we are going to layer 3 types of greens listed below, then chop in some veg, and even dice up some fruit! I love adding citrus and sweet fruits to densely green salads, it adds a lightness and freshness, and is surprisingly complimentary to the more savory veggies. Lets get prepping this organic medley! "Springs Bounty Raw Super Salad“ 2 cups arugula, 2 cups spinach, 2 cups chopped cabbage, tossed all together into a large salad bowl. 1 large broccoli head, stalk finely chopped, florets loosely chopped. 6-8 stalks of asparagus, toss base and chop rest into half inches. 1 cup sugar snap peas, chopped up as desired, with skin. Juice one lemon, pour over greens. 1 avocado, chopped into large cubes. 6 strawberries, finely chopped into little squares. Half cup blueberries. This is almost the entire grocery list from above! Depending on your hunger level, (and if you want to share), this can serve 2 people, for more just double the portions. After a grueling hot yoga class, I like to devour this bowl all to myself! I like to sprinkle a little Himalayan sea salt onto my avocados for more flavor, and add some pumpkin seeds into the salad, for even more plant protein (the best kind). Once you have all the ingredients ready, just start layering! I like to get really creative and "dress up" my salad. Meaning I arrange all the toppings to be visually pleasing, and start outward in. The eyes feast just as much as our taste buds, and the more colorful and pretty your bowl is, the better it is received into your body. You will love the crispy-crunchycitrusy and creamy vibes that will be happening from eating this epic raw salad. All you need is a large bowl, and a good knife! No cooking or heat involved, so you preserve all the hydration and nutrients, and its stress free for you! Get your bounty on and take this Spring season head on!
Monica Victoria is a plant-based nutritionist, vegan chef, wellness educator, devout yogi, and fitness enthusiast. Her focus is guiding people into a state of alkalinity, via living foods and a lifestyle overhaul. Enhancing the health of the internal organs, outward physical appearance, daily thoughts, self-confidence, and cognitive reasoning. With an emphasis on disease prevention via plant foods and cardiovascular health, Monica guides her clients to live an empowered life. Learning that nutrient-dense plant food is mind/body fuel, that fitness is a reward, and the ultimate form of self-love.
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My wife and I decided to become vegan in 2010, and it has been one of the best decisions that I’ve made in my life. I grew up in San Diego and was pretty much raised on carne asada burritos. I remember eating three carne asada burritos, one for breakfast, one for lunch, and one for dinner several times through my teenage years and early twenties. I started to develop acid reflux in my early twenties and would take Tums and Pepto Bismol regularly after meals and before bedtime. I just thought it was a part of aging and was pretty ignorant to what was really going on with my body and daily diet. On the opposite side of all of this, my favorite punk band growing up was a band from Canada called Propagandhi and they were all vegan. The lead singer/guitarist, Chris Hannah, had lyrics filled with animal rights and the need for people to wake up and see animals as emotional intelligent creatures and not as food or slaves. I always had his lyrics in the back of my mind since I started listening to them at 13 years old. When I was 16 I tried to go vegetarian with one of my best friends. I lasted about 3 weeks and didn’t have the knowledge and will power to stay committed. In the summer of 2010 (before going vegan in October of that year), I was pescatarian at this point, only eating fish, and staying away from all other forms of meat. I was feeling healthier this way, I was off of Tums and Pepto Bismol, and I was feeling a little more compassionate for cows, pigs, and chickens. I decided to go on my first deep sea fishing trip with one of my best friends. During the trip, I was handed a bait fish that was quite large. My friend told me how to jam the hook up through the chin and out the bridge of the nose of the fish. I remember the fish looking at me. It was shaking and terrified and looking at me straight into my eyes. I jammed the hook up under its chin and it started shaking in pain. It still haunts me to this day. I realized that this was a thinking creature that feels terror and pain and I was the one inflicting that onto it. For what? For fun? For food? When I got home from the trip the feeling and thoughts hadn’t left me and I talked to my wife about it. My wife had suffered from asthma her whole life and she had been reading about how a plant based diet could help relieve asthma or in some cases actually cure it. She decided to go vegan two days before we went to SeaWorld. We used to think that SeaWorld was amazing because they were a sanctuary for sea animals. We had season passes and we used to go whenever we had the chance. We watched The Documentary “The Cove” on Netflix and it completely changed our minds about SeaWorld. We decided to go one last time just to see what was going on there and look at SeaWorld with new eyes. While we were walking through the masses of tourists at SeaWorld I turned to my wife and said “I’ll do it. I want to go vegan too”. We’ve been plant based since then and have learned a lot over the years about factory farming, our health, and the environment. I’m a songwriter, producer, and vocalist and I’ve been touring and recording since I was 17. Becoming vegan has become a big part of my lyrics. In 2012, I wrote a song called “Tombs” for my band A Veil and it was inspired by the Leonardo Da Vinci quote “My body will not be a tomb for other creatures.” The song was my vegan anthem and was everything that I was feeling at the time. I also have a huge love of horror films, so I decided to take Tombs even further and make a short horror film/music video for the song. I’ve been in love with zombie movies since I was a kid and decided that the first thing I direct should be zombie themed. The Tombs music video is a satirical analogy of how humans are basically zombies going through life eating sentient beings. I decided to make the victims in Tombs with animal faces/characteristics while still being human and going about their day. This would hopefully give the viewer their own comparisons and make them think a little differently. Currently I’m writing new music with A Veil and although every song is not vegan themed I do have more coming. I can’t help but write lyrics that convey what I believe and care about. A plant based diet truly is obtainable and you can thrive and survive on it. Take it from an “ex-three carne asada burritos” a day kid from San Diego. I believe becoming vegan is the future and hope for bettering our world. Thanks for the opportunity to share my story with you.
Chad Ackerman (born November 30, 1983) is a rock singer, songwriter, musician, writer, director, actor, producer, and a vegan. Ackerman's debut as a singer/songwriter was on November 30, 2012 under the name "A Veil" with an album entitled The in Between. Chad has also been the vocalist for the bands Chapter 14,[1] and Count Your Curses. He was the voice parody of Arnold Schwarzenegger[2] for the band Austrian Death Machine.[3] Chad was previously the vocalist for the band Destroy the Runner,[4] guitarist for As I Lay Dying, and Die Trying. More info at: https://g.co/kgs/Wd7oBy and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5kbE9oosIY
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Dear Readers; Diets; Atkins, Vegetarian, Paleo, Binge, Veganism, Raw, Fruitism, you can just about find some kind of diet In today's social media, social, corporate world, college, family not eating meals regularly at home etc.. We find our Society always clamoring for the next thing to sell, diagnose, blame illness on, or make some excuse about. Professionally I have served and helped people in the field of health for over 15 years. I want to talk with you today about a Vegan dietary lifestyle. Many of you will choose this for social, personal health, animal rights, peer - pressure or spiritual reasons. My recommendation for any diet change or lifestyle change is for one’s own improvement of personal health and Well-Being. Here are some top questions a lot of you will want to know to make a wise choice of what to eat during this change, if you choose this path. a. During the first 30- 60 days of dietary change your body will go thru changes, this is normal. Anything from weight gain, to bowel movement changes from your previous schedule, and can include body temperature changes. Most important to understand is that your body will regulate, be kind to yourself and understand that to help all things flow properly (including peristaltic action), drink plenty of water each day. 1. Protein: Where to find the easiest digestible protein is in leafy greens. It is also the cheapest, and the easiest to access year-round in the United States of America, unless you live in Alaska, North or South Dakota (In these regions it is overly expensive). Next is nuts, remember peanuts are a legume, not a nut. Legumes are a great way to get protein and a hot meal with many varieties to choose from. I advise you to stay away from isolated sources of powders for protein they will be harder on your body to use and digest as they are not complete sources. a. Fiber: Fiber is the easiest to consume with a vegan diet as long as you are eating at least two fresh meals a day. (Meaning, with Salad or veggie / fruit plate) Leafy greens are fibrous, most of your fruits are also. The thing to watch for here is to not overdo pasta, breads and grains. These should be eaten as a side to your meal as you would normally have eaten steak, potato, veggies and a salad or soup. So being vegan you will want to have 1 c. of grain with lunch or dinner with other items of your choice. Too much grain can clog the colon or cause it to be sluggish. b. Water: The best time to drink your water intake is 2 glasses upon waking and 2 glasses before bed to further assist the colon in healthy peristaltic action. Water is best assimilated in between meals so that the stomach acid can focus on digesting the food that is eaten during meals. The recommended quota of water is 1 quart of water for each 50 lbs. of weight, you may multiply this according to your weight. c. Snacks: Make them fun and delicious. This is a lifestyle change and the best way to succeed is to enjoy it, make your food beautiful, sensually delicious, meaning, stimulating to the eye, thereby it will increase your saliva which will in turn help with your digestion. My most recent private client began gaining weight, and, being a lot more hungry her first month after becoming vegan. She was not impressed. I assured her it is temporary and normal. She continued seeking out the best nutrition and found that her body did begin to regulate the hunger part of things. Then she cut out wheat along with animal products and lost all weight gained within a week, as well as a dramatic increase in her energy and stamina. Now, although each person will have their own experiences, this story is to encourage you to not give up early on, but to continue the journey. The outcome will be well worth the journey, just as hiking is worth the view. H. MacDonald Bio: Currently: Local and Global Humanitarian. Entrepreneur, Past: Therapist, Personal Nutritional Counselor, Manager of Health store. Education: AS, (2) and BCS. Certified in many modalities of health and wellness. HMMORR.Com Motto: “At the Core of Every Great Nation is a Strong Family Unit” Favorite Quotes: "There is 'no' remedy for Love but to Love More.“ ~ Henry David Thoreau " To Love for the sake of loving is Angelic. “ ~ A. de Lamintine.
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With Love and Respect, Namaste H. MacDonald (MT. EMT nc)
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In recent years, the “paleo diet,” a diet based on the perceived eating habits of prehistoric people, has become wildly popular. However, modern research says this diet is based on an incorrect view of how early humans lived. Paleontologist Dr. Alan Walker, of Johns Hopkins University, led a comprehensive study on the teeth markings on humanoid fossils concluding, "Every tooth of the hominids of the 12 million year period leading up to Homo Erectus appeared to be that of a fruit eater." So meat eating probably played a very small role in human development. The diets of our closest primate relatives of today may include small amounts of meat and insects, but they probably account for no more than 1-3% of calorie intake. Renowned anthropologist Dr. Richard Leakey regards modern man, our ancient ancestors, and our closest living primate relatives - all - essentially as herbivores, not omnivores. Humans are commonly called omnivore, as if it's normal, natural, and necessary for us to eat both plants and animals. It is true that our bodies are capable of digesting and deriving nutrition from animal products, as well as plants. The same is true of cows, who are commonly fed bloodmeal, fishmeal (they are now the largest ocean predator), and the ground up body parts of other factory farmed animals, but we don't call them omnivores. True omnivores, such as pigs and bears, don't get high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease from eating animal foods. In the last 75 years, animal product consumption in Western society has increased to unprecedented levels to about 30% of our calorie intake, explaining why nearly all Americans have cardiovascular disease. Carnivores and genuine omnivores can eat all the animal fat and cholesterol they want without requiring bypass surgery. Not so for a half million Americans every year. Perhaps the most telling scientific studies have been on paleopoo. Yes, fossilized human feces. Researchers have concluded that paleolithic people consumed over 100 grams of fiber a day, compared to the average American's consumption of about 15 grams a day. Since fiber is found only in plants, (meat, dairy, eggs and fish have ZERO fiber) our ancestors consumed huge quantities of plant material every day. So much so, that eating animal foods would have been difficult. Try eating 28 cups of blueberries, or 20 large apples, or 8 cups of peanuts, or 32 bananas, or 20 cups of broccoli or 30 potatoes or any combination thereof to equal 100 grams of fiber a day and see if you have the stomach for anything more? Cont’d… NM Vegan | 14
Plants have hundreds of thousands of phytonutrients that are proven to alleviate or prevent various diseases we suffer from in modern times. All the major killers are greatly influenced by our diet. Heart disease, stroke, many cancers, diabetes and dozens of other diseases are stopped, reversed or improved by phytonutrients found ONLY in plant foods. As they coarse through our bloodstream, phytonutrients lower blood pressure; enhance immune system response; detoxify blood; lower cholesterol; are anti-fungal, -bacterial, -viral, -inflammatory, and -oxidant; greatly improve PMS and erectile dysfunction; relieve allergies; repair DNA damage; and kill cancer cells. Cutting edge research now indicates that Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF21), the so-called “fountain of youth� hormone, produced in our liver, is boosted by diets high in complex carbohydrates (i.e. whole plant-based foods). FGF21 plays a role in curbing appetite, moderating metabolism, improving the immune system and extending lifespan. Despite these enormous advancements made in nutritional science, we are plagued by misinformed and/or greedy people pushing animal products to a confused and vulnerable populace.
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Comebacks to the Most Common Meat-Eeater Arguments ‘But protein tho..’. ‘Plants have feelings too..’. How many times have you heard these and countless other meat-eater arguments as a vegan? Some of them might be genuine concerns due to the lack of knowledge but most of them are just plain excuses! I mean c’mon! It’s 2018. The truth is out! People used to be very skeptical when it came to veganism, and it’s mainly because of the myths that have been constructed around the vegan diet. The meat & dairy market is a huge industry, making billions every year by feeding us… well, lies! Let’s face it. We all grew up with images of happy pigs, cows and chickens on food packets. It’s no wonder we have such a disconnect between what we eat and what we love. We have been socially conditioned to think of some animals as companions and some others as food. But where and why do we draw that arbitrary line? Where does compassion end and cruelty begin? Unfortunately, the level of cognitive dissonance is immense and well embedded into our belief system and moral code. With only very few exceptions, we’ve all been born and raised as omnivores so I believe we can all understand why change is difficult. Eating meat was society’s norm. From the education system and the international food pyramid to mainstream media and cultural traditions, we have been, and still are, bombarded with the idea that eating animal products is not just normal, but essential. The meat and dairy industry have a lot of money riding on keeping people in the dark when it comes to the consumption of animal products. That’s why they have been funding controversial studies to support their bias for years. Who hasn’t come across the infamous Time magazine cover, proclaiming that butter is good for you? The reality is that people love hearing good things about their bad habits. And even though the scientific community agrees that animal products are harmful, the meat and dairy industry has managed to create enough controversy to confuse and manipulate the public. But the question is, can we continue playing the evil-meat-and-dairy-industry hand in this day in age? Most of the developed world has access to free information via the internet 24/7. Why do we still allow the industry propaganda to cloud our judgement? Is it really fair or even appropriate to keep playing a victim’s game? Are we not all responsible and should we not be held accountable for our own actions? If you care about animal rights, the state of this planet, and your own health, then there really shouldn’t be anything holding you back from embracing a vegan lifestyle. Animals are not ours to eat, wear or experiment on. And as far as personal choice goes..it’s not really personal when your choice involves an innocent victim.
So if we want to be successful vegan advocates, we really need to know our stuff! We should be well informed and ready to pass on that information to people who have not yet been introduced to a vegan lifestyle. There is no valid, logical argument against veganism so here are the best comebacks for the 5 most common excuses people come up with! 1. Where do you get your protein? From food, I get it from food… I can’t believe that the protein myth is still a thing! It has been debunked a million times and people are still using it against vegans! Usually it’s brought up by people who have no idea what protein is and no concept of what an amino acid profile entails. Did you know that vegan activist, Patrik Baboumian, is a strong man that holds numerous lifting world records? All on plants! Did you also know that many world renowned athletes and body-builders such as: Lewis Hamilton, Venus Williams, Scott Jurek, Jermain Defoe, and Barny Du Plessis have switched to a plant-based diet because of the amazing health benefits? So, if you think that a vegan diet can’t support you going to the gym a few times a week, well, you’d be totally wrong. Cont’d… NM Vegan | 18
2. But our cavemen ancestors ate meat. Do you know what else they did? They clubbed women and dragged them back to their cave. I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t base my moral belief system on that! It’s 2018! Stop using analogies from 100 000 years ago! As humans we do not possess carnivorous instincts. Do a little experiment: Place a child in crate with a baby chick and an apple. If he eats the chick and plays with the apple, I’ll give you $1000. Our ancestors resorted to hunting for meat (very rarely were they successful) because they needed calories to get them through the cold winters when plant food was not in season. Tell me, how was that hunting trip to the supermarket today?
3. Plants have feelings too. Try butchering a pig and slicing a carrot and let me know which of of them screams in pain and agony. Plants have no central nervous system, no nerve endings and no brain! Case closed! There is nothing left to discuss!! And if you are truly worried about plants having feelings, be aware that a lot of the plants produced on this planet are used to feed livestock so essentially if you go vegan, less plants will need to be harvested. Did you know that it takes 16 pounds of grains to produce 1 pound of beef? Oh and another thing...We currently produce enough plant food to feed 12 billion people. There are currently roughly 8 billion people on this planet. Why do you think that there is still food shortages and famine at certain parts of the world? Yup...You think about that for a second… 4. I am just one person. If I go vegan nothing will change. Well if that’s the case, why do you still vote in an election? We have to take matters into our own hands and fight for what we believe is right. As Gandhi once said, ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’. As humans we possess the ability to feel compassion and empathy. If we let our natural instincts take over, we wouldn't have so much injustice and suffering in the world. What can you going vegan do for the world? You will spare the lives of around 400 animals who would have been needlessly murdered every single year. Not to mention save water and other natural resources. And let’s not forget! When you play for team vegan you will be leading by example and inspiring others to switch to this lifestyle It’s a domino effect! 5. But animals eat other animals in the wild First of all, how in the name of God, does your city apartment compare to the wild? Do you live in the jungle? Are you not surrounded by all kinds of different shops? Do you not consciously go into these stores and pick and choose whatever you want? Have you ever chased after an animal, killed it with your bare hands and ate it semi-alive and uncooked? I seriously keep wondering where these arguments are coming from! I mean, how can anyone look at themselves in the mirror and feel ‘equipped’ to hunt for food. No claws, no sharp teeth, and slow as a sloth. Yup, we sure are born hunters! Our only feeling when we see a dead animal on the side of the road is that of disgust and maybe grief. It’s not like we are compelled to walk over and munch on the ready-to-go prey! Dead, rotting flesh...Yeah that’s appetizing… Never argue with a vegan… You will never win!
Maria Evripidou is an animal liberation activist, vegan blogger, author and teacher. She studied Clinical Linguistics at the University of Reading in the UK. She owns www.veggiesavvy.com, a website that aims to promote a healthy vegan lifestyle through a series of delicious, easy-to-make recipes and informative articles. Maria lives in the small island of Cyprus and works as an English teacher and content writer. She strives to educate the public about the importance of animal as well as human rights. She will soon be launching the VeggieSavvy e-shop where you will have the opportunity to buy vegan jewelry and apparel. You can reach her via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-evripidou%E2%93%A5-20b578151/ You can also support her on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/veggiesavvy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VeggieSavvy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veggiesavvy/
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It wasn’t too many years ago that I went to my local grocery store and chose my bottle of wine based on the price (nothing over $9.99, thank you very much!), the level of sweetness (Gewürztraminer, anyone?) and the cuteness factor of the label. Based on my lack of wine knowledge, as you can imagine, I tasted some pretty mediocre wines. In fact, most of the wines I drank ranged from average to bad. I certainly did not get what the big deal was about drinking fermented grape juice! And then I moved to Napa Valley! My entire perspective and palate for wine began to change almost immediately. Please do not get me wrong. I promise I didn’t turn into a wine snob the minute my zip code changed to 94559. Though they are not all made the same, it is possible to find some very drinkable wines priced under $10. And I still love a sweet glass of late harvest Riesling from time to time. Though I still love to see fun, artistic labels on wine bottles, that is never, ever how I choose a bottle anymore! Every winemaker that I have interviewed, wine conference I’ve attended, or wine education class I’ve mastered; this is what I’ve been told…drink what you like! It is really just that simple. Or is it? One of my goals when I first arrived in Napa was to drink my way through as many of the 400 or so tasting rooms as I could. Quite a heady goal now that I look back. However, by spending my weekends visiting wineries, I began to refine my palate, learn new terms and be exposed to some of the secrets of winemaking. Frankly, some of those secrets are decidedly not very vegan-friendly! The wine industry, like any other business, needs to make a profit to continue doing what they do. In fact, making wine is a slow, expensive process. The first harvest of a brand new vine can take as long as 3 years to produce fruit. Their very first vintage may take yet another year or two to be bottled. Clearly the success of that first release is imperative to keeping the winery afloat. There is a joke I heard very soon after moving to wine country. It goes like this…Question: ”how do you make a small fortune in the wine business?” Answer: “Start with a large one!” The pressure to make a wine that will be loved by the masses is high. A very popular technique to manipulate fermented grape juice that isn’t quite what the winemaker expected is by using a process called “fining”. Fining is used to remove unwanted components that affect the clarification, astringency, color, bitterness and aroma in red or white wines. Though the need to fine may be a problem with the vineyard or winemaking, it is sometimes the only solution. Fining for clarification is primarily done during white wine production to remove compounds that make the wine “cloudy. Fining agents can also be used in white wines to help reduce oxidative browning and bitterness in whites & reds. Fining for astringency is sometimes done with red wines. We’ve all had a sip of a red that immediately dried our mouths out, right? If that is too unpleasant, winemakers will add fining agents to remove some of the tannins which will make the wine more palatable. Fining can also remove off-aromas like the smell of rotten eggs; stagnant water; onions or mushrooms. While fining sounds like it is the perfect fix-all, in reality the fining agents are often made using animal products & byproducts or chemicals made in a lab. Some of the more common animal based fining agents I’ve come across are proteins that include egg whites, gelatin, albumin (blood serum), casein (dairy), isinglass (fish bladder proteins) and Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP). While PVPP may be considered safe to use, it is a lab produced chemical that is tested on mice, rats and rabbits. Cont’d….
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You have probably noticed that besides being required to list sulfites on the bottle if the wine is sold or made in the U.S., there are no other labeling requirements. It is very unlikely that you will see a list of ingredients on the side of your favorite bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. And it is very rare to find bottles of wine that are labelled vegan-friendly. So what is a vegan wine lover to do? As grim as this all sounds, there are many wineries that use safe, chemical-free, vegan alternatives. Here are some of the sources I use to find vegan wine. •Vegan Alternatives - Some of the most popular vegan-friendly fining agents include clay based options like kaolin & bentonite clay. Diatomaceous Earth, activated charcoal and silica gel are also great alternatives. The left over dead yeast, known as lees, can also be used to fine. •Vegan Labelling - While still rare, with the growing consumer demand for vegan-friendly wines, watch for wines that are labeled as vegan.
•Unfined Wines - Given enough time, wine will self-clarify or self-stabilize often making fining unnecessary. With more and more winemakers choosing this alternative, look for bottles labeled as Unfined. Some of my favorite winemakers refuse to manipulate their wines and never fine their products. •Vegan Wine Club Membership - Frances Gonzalez has founded the first online Vegan Wine Club in the U.S. She and her team have done all of the research & hard work for you. When you become a wine club member the veganfriendly wines will be sent directly to your front door! •ASK! - If you are purchasing your wine at your local grocery store, ask customer service. I have had great luck finding vegan-friendly wines at my local Trader Joe’s. If you enjoy wine tasting, ask your wine consultant. As veganism is exploding globally, it is becoming more and more common to find wineries that educate their staff on what goes into their wines. If you plan to travel, reach out by email prior to your arrival. I don’t recall ever having my inquiries ignored by a winemaker. In fact, most winemakers are very proud of what they do and are always excited to talk about their craft. If your restaurant offers a Sommelier, use their expertise & ask them to suggest a vegan wine to pair with your meal. •barnivore.com - Though not all wineries are listed, I have found it to be a very helpful resource when I don’t have much time to research a specific wine. With a little bit of research, you will be able to find a compassionate vegan wine to enjoy. Cheers!
BIO: Tonia Brauer is a vegan, animal rights’ activist who shops, eats & drinks her way through Napa Valley & blogs about her adventures. When she isn’t working, you’ll find her in search of vegan cupcakes, at the gym burning off the cupcakes or attending animal rights’ marches in Berkeley! She and her husband, Steve, share their hearts & home with 2 rescued cats & one shelter dog!
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Prolegomenon “I’m sorry ...I’m sorry ...I’m sorry” -with these mournful words, I was initiated into veganism (circa 2011). Why? Because, I “woke-up” to a painful self-realization: for decades, from my very birth, I was being a thing that, now, disgusts me, ...yes, I ate animals. All who have shared this “late-awakening” vegan-experience, have had their own personal versions, of dark-denial & rejections of that “light,” such as: Vegan? What’s “vegan?” Who eats vegan? That stuff? That’s rabbit food. If it’s so spiritual, why isn’t all of humanity doing it, already ...we’re all God’s children, right? Is it even healthy? And so that list goes ...on & on & on. What did I do, following my “I’m-sorry Episode?” I did not hang myself, from false-guilt ...I accepted my innocent naivete ...I gathered the “cheap-metal of my disgust” and alchemized it into “golden-determination” ...determination to fix my gaze, more-deeply, on eternal inner-glory. And, with regard to my “remaining time in the world,” …I wish to be a sunny-catalyst for positive change: Little darlings, it’s been a long cold lonely winter ...here comes the sun. Little darlings, the smiles returning to your faces ...here comes the sun ...it’s all right. ---Paraphrased (original lyrics, by: George Harrison).
My positive-change is this: “There is more to vegan-ism, than living-well on ‘rabbit food.’ Vegan-ism will save the human race from self-destruction.” Dietary-practices, of the world-at-large, are causing global-catastrophes for humanity, such as: flooding, earthquakes, giant sink-holes in the earth, calamitous changes in climate, and so on. Also, there are losses of biodiversity, such as: wild-life, human-life, trees & grasses, water, and food. These are fundamental problems, caused by our food-habits. As difficult as the task may seem, it is essential --for the preservation of Earth-- that we alert people, to the necessity of adopting ...not a vegan “diet” ...but, the “vegan way-of-life.” We must genuinely care for the world, in order to save it. Vegan-ism, true vegan-ism, extols this principle: help; ...don’t hurt. Or, if you prefer un-involvement; at least, stay out of the way, for those doing good. With regard to behavioral-consequences, these are better actions, than: eating blood.
Hunger, is not merely the result of self-inflicted misfortune. Hunger, on the global scale, is also the consequence of a foolish, often corrupt, food system that: allows a few profiteers, to deny the basic needs of our world family. {Continued on page 23}.
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Hunger Investigate, more compassionately, Earth’s 8-billion humans. One-billion people, are counted, as suffering from chronic hunger. Children suffer the most severe consequences, of our damaging food-system, with more than 6,000 children dying every day, of malnutrition and hunger-related causes. We, vegans, should not be content to eat-healthfully, in a safely isolated corner of the garden …we must get the whole world, ankle-deep in love with “gardens.” Hear what I am saying, here …more than 250 children die, every hour, from hunger; while, farmed food-animals are excessively over-fattened and led to the slaughter-house. Food that could go into starving human mouths, is instead, destined to become fatty & diseased red blood cells, running down the butcher’s blade.
Government-subsidized Animal Agriculture From the moment one is born into a carnivorous environment, eating animals is presented, as normal, natural, and necessary. The question, “Is it ethical, to kill and eat animals for food…” is not encouraged. Killing animals, is presented as a simple fact of life; it’s just what we’ve been taught to do. Social psychologist Melanie Joy, writes: “When eating animals is not a necessity for survival, as is the case in much of the world today, it is a choice—and choices always stem from beliefs; …the reasons, stem from an oppressive, rooted ideology that conditions us to disconnect from our most deeply-held values—values such as empathy, compassion, and justice—in order to make food choices that cause immense, unnecessary violence and suffering.”
She labels this ideology, “carnism:” the invisible or unrecognized belief system, that conditions people to love certain animals, while eating others; even though animals used for food, have personalities, emotions, and preferences, that are as experientially-rich and unique as those of our own cherished household-pets. Since 1915, the U.S. government has funded wildlife-killing campaigns, intended to protect agribusiness. In 1931, Congress passed the Animal Damage Control Act, which requires the Secretary Of Agriculture to get rid of any wildlife, which is judged “harmful to agribusiness.” In 1971, the "Cain Report", was issued to the U.S. Department Of Interior and Council On Environmental Quality, from a panel chaired by Stanley A. Cain. The Cain Report moaned that the Division Of Wildlife Services continued to neglect both science and the opinions of much of the American populace, who opposed slaughtering animals, and supported wildlife protection. Yearly, the government poisons, traps and guns down hundreds of thousands of our nation's most majestic animals— including wolves, coyotes, horses, grizzly bears and mountain lions. Between 2004 and 2011, Wildlife Services killed over 26 million animals, allegedly to “protect” agribusiness or “bolster” hunting opportunities: a contention based on unsupported myths. The program spends over $100 million, each year, to kill wildlife; furthermore, your tax money helps fund this. (http://www.wildearthguardians.org/site/PageServer?pagename=priorities_wildlife_war_wildlife) - {Continued on page 25}.
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Global Water Supply & Animal Agriculture Calamitous changes in Earth’s climates, could spike wars, among humans, over natural resources, in the not so distant future, as projected by many experts in the scientific community; per animal-agriculture practices. All around the world, shortages of food and water are, now, devastating communities; and, the situation is just getting worse as time passes. Although 70-75% of our planet's surface is water, only 3% of all water is fresh water, water that is drinkable now, without being treated or processed. The surge of heat waves, droughts, wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and dust storms, are unleashing much destruction across the globe. Sea levels are rising, and fertile-lands are drying into deserts; this will cause many people to lose their homes, and thus become “environmental refugees.” As time goes on, supplies of food and water will become increasingly threatened. For instance, the melting of glaciers, alone, could reduce water supplies significantly, as They provide 70% of the world's fresh water. Simultaneously, the human population is rising, and many other sources of water are being contaminated or mismanaged. These problems are restricting people's ability to obtain their basic human rights (food, water, and shelter), and will turn many areas into war zones. In the face of death, people will not simply give up; they will do whatever they can to survive. In Yemen, for instance, people are currently killing each other to get bottles of fresh water. In the future, wars over fossil fuels, will likely be replaced by wars for fresh water and fertile land. Compassion Is Prosperity & Health There are numerous studies that show plant-based diets can sharply decrease the risk factors for heart disease, various types of cancer, strokes, and other chronic degenerative diseases. Doctor Dean Ornish and others have shown that a wellplanned vegan diet, along with other positive lifestyle changes, can reverse severe heart-related problems. Currently, about 1.3 million Americans die, annually, from diseases linked to the feasting of animal products. Compassion, would make our world, far more prosperous-of-heart, and healthy of mind & body. Consider Gandhi’s statement: “The greatness of a nation, and its moral progress, can be judged by how its animals are treated.” We could eliminate the current abuse of: the nine billion animals, in the United States; and, 70 billion animals worldwide, raised annually for slaughter. {Continued on page 26}.
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What would a vegan-world be like? A vegan-world, would be a healthier place. It would be a far more compassionate world. It would be an ecologically sustainable world. It would be a world where starvation and thirst would be sharply reduced, if not eliminated. It would be a far more nonviolent world. A vegan world --where far less water, land, energy, and other resources are squandered for our carnivorous diets-- would reduce the potential for war and other conflicts. (http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/imagining-a-vegan-world/) “Peace is not just the absence of war. Peace is the presence of justice. Justice does not make race, color, religion or species, to be primary …unconditional-equality is primary.” --Philip Wollen I dream of a vegan world, where harmony and compassion, reign for all. The fate of our treasurable planet, animals and people, depend on it. Veganism is more than a vegan diet. Daily, I’m out there in the world, trying to do my part, for all of us. Reverend Rebecca Parker, sums it up well, for me, “Social activism, becomes a spiritual practice, by which I reclaim my humanity.”
Here are some links for more information: https://awfw.org/scarcity-vs-distribution/ https://www.thedodo.com/millions-animals-killed-by-us-government-1090872400.html http://www.pcrm.org/research https://nutritionfacts.org/ http://www.adaptt.org/
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2 medium zucchinis spiralized 1-2 TB Vegan Parmesan (optional)
Quick Alfredo Sauce • 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked for a few hours or in boiling water for 10 minutes • 2 TB lemon juice • 3 TB nutritional yeast • 2 tsp white miso (can sub tamari or soy sauce) • 1 tsp onion powder • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/4-1/2 cup water Instructions • •
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Spiralize zucchini noodles. * Add all alfredo ingredients to a high-speed blender (starting with 1/4 cup of water) and blend until smooth. If your sauce is too thick, add more water a tablespoon at a time until you get the consistency you're looking for. Top zucchini noodles with alfredo sauce and if you'd like, some vegan parm.
Recipe Notes If you do not want the zucchini noodles raw you can cook them in a large pan with a little olive oil for a few minutes.
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I like to say that I’m the unlikely vegan. I have always LOVED animals. Any opportunity to see them- farms, fairs and circuses, I was there! I used to love riding horses, petting the pigs and cows at fairs, and watching the elephants outside the circus tents when they came to town. I never once even gave another thought about what happened to the animals when I walked away from them. I never considered that these sweet trusting animals would be cruelly slaughtered and eaten or that the animals used for entertainment were treated horrifically and beaten in order for people to use them for amusement and entertainment. I was IGNORANT, like so many people. I never connected entertainment or the “meat” on my plate with an animal suffering or being killed. Once that connection was made…it all changed for me. My quick and abrupt move to veganism happened the summer of 2015 when I found an online Facebook form asking for volunteers on a Las Vegas farm sanctuary. I had been coming out of a breakup and thought that it was a great way to keep myself busy on the weekends and care for farm animals, which I always LOVED. Well, unbeknownst to me, it was a VEGAN farm sanctuary. I didn’t even knew what vegan was and yet there I was sweating and working my ass off in 108 degree weather cleaning up horse and cow poop! Our sanctuary had two baby cows, a bunch of horses, chickens and roosters, a baby goat and adult goats and we even took in an injured goose to rehab. This sanctuary was really a special place for me…and so many other volunteers who got the opportunity to spend time with farm animals, whom otherwise would never even see any in person. I mean we live in Las Vegas, where there aren’t too many farms or places to interact with animals. So lucky for me, the other vegan volunteers at the sanctuary were very accepting and understanding of the ignorant carnivores coming in to volunteer at the sanctuary. Those volunteers had potlucks and would bring in awesomely tasty dishes to share with me, which exposed me to vegan food…But for me, it was the animals that made the transition EASY. SO EASY, that I went vegan in less than two months. From hardcore carnivore to hardcore vegan and I didn’t even go vegetarian or pescatarian. I just jumped right in and never looked back. I was the person that used to ignorantly mock vegetarians, and here I am becoming an animal advocate, educating the ignorant masses about the atrocities of commercial farming, teaching vegan cooking classes at a community college and having vegan mixers to get like-minded people together for fun times! Who knew I’d becoming such a compassionate animal loving vegan! Not me!
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I’ve now been vegan for over three years...I even got a vegan tattoo so you know there’s no going back. I also have my own vegan meal prep business that is continually growing in Las Vegas. I hope to open a vegan coffee shop and deli, by the end of the year, too! The movement is only growing! The only regret I have about going vegan is that I didn’t do it sooner.
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A “well-fed” world is one in which… •all people have enough food, and the right kinds of food. The right kinds of food maximize well-being and minimize harm… to people, animals, and the planet. •people are not under-fed and undernourished, dying by the millions of “diseases of poverty,” such as: hunger, nutrient deficiency, and dehydration. •people are not over-fed and malnourished, dying by the millions of “diseases of affluence,” such as: heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. •food is produced and distributed in ways that prioritize the common good. The food system is one that nourishes people, protects animals, and replenishes the planet. More information at: http://awfw.org/philosophy/
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Vegan Super Hero Contest 1p-1:30p Aztec Contest is open to kids & adults. Each category winner will be awarded a prize. You have got to be in it‌.to win it! If you would like to participate in the Vegan Super Hero Contest, please be sure to come in costume & enter to win.
Vegan Mingle Hour 4p-5p Aztec Take a little time to get to know and introduce yourselves to like minded individuals. Have Fun!
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ABQ Vegan: http://www.meetup.com/ABQVEG/ Albuquerque Vegan and Vegetarian Parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/323534174705753/ Otero Veg: http://cloudcroftvegans.com/index.html HeartnSole Spiritual Community: https://heartnsolerevna.wordpress.com/ Leaf: Taos Vegan Society: http://www.meetup.com/Taos-Vegan/ Santa Fe Vegan: http://www.meetup.com/Santa-Fe-Veg/photos/4704212/445478790/ Silver City NM Vegan Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/vegansupportgroup/ www.redandgreenvegan.wordpress.com
January 14 , 2018 – 12p If you are vegan and offer cruelty-free services and products please let us know for possible inclusion in upcoming NM Vegan Magazines, please email us at welcome22day@gmail.com, on the subject line please write NMV Vegan Products & Services.
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New Kids Magazine
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2018 Red and Green VegFest Albuquerque, Be The Hero The World Needs - Saturday March 10, 2018 at Albuquerque Convention Center starting at 9am. Dancing with the Bars – Every Thursday - 8:30AM – Movement exercise program for balance and range of motion - Bear Canyon Senior Center, 4645 Pitt St NE, Albuquerque NM. Fusion Dance one Sunday a month. For more information email heartnsole3@yahoo.com or call 505.332.0446. Light vegan options served. HeartnSole LLC – Vegan Spirituality meeting once a month. For more information email heartnsole3@yahoo.com or call 505.332.0446. Cooking with Compassion one Sunday a month at Natural Grocers NE Heights at 12p. Free event. For more information email sproutingcompassion@outlook.com or call 505.332.0446.
If you have upcoming vegan events, and would like to include them here in our calendar; Send email to: welcome22day@gmail.com Please write on subject line: NMV COE. Thank you.
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