New Mexico Vegan November 2019 by Arenas Nancy

Volume 5  Issue 6 November 2019 For Vegans, Vegetarians, and the Veg Curious

The Future is Now Humanimal  Non-Human Animal  Planet

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Inside

Editor’s Note

Assistant Editor’s Note

Point of View - Poem

How To Make A Vegan Snack Board

New Mexico Facts & Trivia

Jane Pierantozzi

27-29

Vegans = Peace (Advertisement)

Hillary White

25-26

Thoughts On The Vegan Message

We May Look Different….

Recipe: Creamy Vegan Mushroom Lasagna

Quick Vegan & Sugar

Why Is The Fashion Industry A 406 Billion Dollar Industry?

Celebrate ThanksLiving (Advertisement)

Overcoming Trauma and Imperfection - Trials of the Desperate Mind and The Relentless Heart - A Prayer (or a fleeting spec of stardust) - Poem

Photo Collage

A Mission To Help With The Transition – Vegan Utopia

Plant Powered Omega 3’s

HeartnSole in the Community

Easy Homemade Hummus

Holidays

Truth & Lies

HeartnSole Vegan Support Group

Resources

True Health Is Not A Singular Path

25-26

Honoring God’s Creation, Getting Back To Eden

27-29

Meet Our Extended Family

Recipe: Vegan Braided Holiday Bread

31-32

Cruelty Free Living is on the Rise (advertisement)

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Health Benefits

25 Plant Based Calcium Sources

Eat Like Your Life Depends On It… (Advertisement)

Celebrate The Holidays With Kindness & Compassion (Advertisement)

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Melissa Brandenburg

Alexandra Donath-DeFries

Karima Henderson

Joanne Kong

New Mexico Vegan Volume 5 – Issue 6 November 2019 Editor: Nancy Arenas Assistant Editor: Arwen NMV Photographer: N. Arenas

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The Winter Holiday Season… still charming, after all these years. In Albuquerque, “Winter” is when the Summer Sun, moves indoors: shines in fireplaces; fills our chimneys; dons warmer pajamas; melts more candles; dissolves more cocoa; and, stuffs… the calendar with more parties, and bellies with more food. My joy for celebrating “the season,” was not always so, however. Why? When I first committed to the vegan lifestyle, my motive was: “compassion for the suffering, of innocent & love-able animals.” But, then, there was an unexpected reaction: the pit of my stomach, sank into an emotional disgust. In my youth, I perceived “the season” as a free invitation from Nature, to rejoice… but, suddenly & shockingly, I understood-“the season” accentuates a global holocaust. Overindulgence of animals on food-plates, under the disguise of seasonal “fun” …saddened, depressed, and angered me. Nowadays, however, the season of gathering around the hearth, for our beloved Winter-solstice… inspires me with courage, purpose, determination, confidence, and so on. I, no longer, digress, into dejection and apathy… no, I shall not sulk with hopeless doubts & fears. Here, is what I’m saying, “If you feel you are sinking into “holiday despair;” swept, helplessly, into the current of deceitful traditions: perhaps you need, only, one thing… to be a bigger solution, to the problem. There is a joy in making a good difference. If you are already “trying,” but that elusive “elf of the happy self” is still not sitting on your shoulder, here is a further suggestion: get yourself a calendar & some patience; then do something; do something… objective… everyday, to further veganism. Then, note your action, for that day, in the calendar. (EXAMPLE ‘A’)- Let us picture, an imaginary person’s, list of vegan-actions, noted chronologically in the calendar, beginning on November 1st: (Friday, 1st) Today, I hosted an all-vegan dinner, for vegan guests. Each vegan-guest, was invited to bring a non-vegan friend/acquaintance, to the party, in hopes of attracting them to veganism’s beauty. (Saturday, 2nd) I went to the dog-shelter. I walked and played, with three dogs.* (Sunday, 3rd) I used my bonus check/earnings, from work, to purchase a surplus of vegan-food, from local vegan-vendors, to support their prosperity/staying in business {I stored the food in the freezer/pantry; and will use it, to host more vegan-outreach-parties, in the future}. (Monday, 4th)… (EXAMPLE ‘B’)- Now, compare the preceding calendar, with that of a different imaginary person: [Friday, 1st] Read an article, on general-nutrition. [Saturday, 2nd] Refrained from adding sugar to my coffee, at breakfast, as part of an experiment. [Sunday, 3rd] Walked my exercise laps, outdoors at the park, rather than inside the gym. [Monday, 4th]… While both groups, (A & B), contain worthy events, Example ‘A,’ could serve as a more intense “pick-me-up attitude-booster,” because it involves a greater direct outreach, to the “society,” to which you belong. Afterall, the presumption of the opening paragraph, here, is that society’s dietary habits, are a force that vegans must learn to be at peace with, whether one is passive or active. Many societies need to learn, that much of their “collective food awareness,” is disconnected from natural empathy. Our society, at large, celebrates “wrong,” …and criticizes “right.” The horror of eating animals for food, is an absurd “wrong” that has been hiding in plain-sight, for centuries. Come on vegans, let’s tear down those deceitful traditions. Let’s fill the air with love. Let’s fill our families with compassion. Let’s give the world, including the children of all generations to come …grace. If happy means “compassionate;” well then… Happy Holidays.

Livegan, -- Nancy _______________ *{Note to readers: before granting volunteer-status, the shelter may require an application-process, including a background check}.

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ASSISTANT EDITOR’S NOTE “Woof wuff, woofity-wuff.” TRANSLATION: Nancy and I, share mutual love and protection. We also advocate for the love and protection of all. Selfishness brings misery… but, love for the world, brings peace. We are all children of the same universe… and are essentially equal. Whomever examines one’s own inner “outlook,” deeply, will one day make the obvious choice, to live in harmonious unity, with everyone. Livegan, -- Arwen

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1. Carlsbad Caverns was water-formed more than four million years ago, with three miles open to tourists. 2. In 1947, a craft of unknown origin crashed at or near Roswell, New Mexico. Allegedly, in 1949, another craft of unknown origin crashed near this city. 3. New Mexico's largest cities are Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe, Rancho and Roswell. 4. The leaves of the Yucca, New Mexico's state flower, can be used to make rope, baskets and sandals. 5. New Mexico's State Constitution officially states that New Mexico is a bilingual State, and 1 out of 3 families in New Mexico speak Spanish at home. 6. During the height of the so-called lawless era of the late 1800' when Lew Wallace served as territorial Governor, he wrote the popular historical novel Ben-Hur. First published in 1880, it was made into a movie in 1959 starring Charleton Heston. 7. Tens of thousands of bats live in the Carlsbad Caverns. The largest chamber of Carlsbad Caverns is more than 10 football fields long and about 22 stories high. 8. Cimarron was once known as the "Cowboy capital of the world". Some of the old west's most famous names, such as Kit Carson and "Buffalo Bill" Cody lived there. 9. The state of New Mexico shares an international border with the country of Mexico.

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10. Hatch is known as the "Green Chile capital of the world".

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The other day, I encountered someone who voiced opposition to animal rights activists, saying that there’s no way people are going to quit eating meat—“How are you going to get people to change?” This person implied that advocating for animal rights is a losing battle, that it’s not a good or right path. When alone, I realized that this person had the effect of getting a rise out of me, but even though I felt initial anger towards what the person was saying, I realized that I needed to find a stronger point of focus for my advocacy; the essence of what our work is all about. It’s not only about motivating people to become vegan, it’s not only about right vs. wrong or who has the better argument. It’s not only about whether enough people will change to make a difference or whether our society as a whole will ever change. It goes way, way beyond this. It is about the fundamental tenets of compassion and filling every waking moment of our lives with the highest good we possess as living beings—our capacity for kindness, empathy, and seeing ourselves in every other living being who shares our identities as living, sensitive and feeling beings who are aware. It seems so simple, yet it has profound implications for the world. We, advocates give voice to the voiceless, telling the world to bear witness to the tens of billions of innocent creatures who are needlessly killed every year. Who is going to be kind to these animals, and prevent them from enduring a horrendous existence that we would never wish on anyone else? Who will comfort them, and touch them with a loving hand? The preponderance and inertia of our social conditioning and the power exerted by the animal agriculture industry is such that it would be so easy to do nothing, to simply accept the killing of animals for food as the status quo. But I am not willing to give up and say that it is too difficult, or that I can’t make a difference. My goal must be to move people to be courageous and open their hearts to the pain they would feel in witnessing what is the most destructive, cruel, exploitative and oppressive act that happens on our planet today, running like an invisible thread through the fabric of our lives. It is this point of awareness that must be reached, no matter by what path, or how difficult it may be. That we as a society avoid this emotional pain and complicit guilt—how often have we heard the words, “Don’t tell me, I don’t want to think about it!”—is not about having shortcomings or insensitivities, and it is never about judging the actions of others. Rather, these types of responses happen precisely because our capacity to love is so great that we want to look away, to subconsciously and protectively distance ourselves from the cruelty, suffering and death that take place through the industries that exploit animals every second of every day. People can reach this point of conscious, compassionate awareness in many different ways, and we can encourage them in specific ways, whether it be through their companion animals, visiting an animal sanctuary, becoming educated about veganism online, attending a vegan festival or gathering, or viewing a documentary. Bringing about positive change through animal advocacy must be about imploring people to turn inward—to look at themselves, and embrace deeply, fully and consciously, their great capacity for love and kindness. Too much of our world is about the material and external aspects of our lives, but we can re-awaken the sensitivity of our true selves that reside within. We all have the power to create a new, transformative and beautiful reality. Only then will we as a society be able to extend that kindness to the fellow beings with whom we walk this earth.

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Creamy Vegan Mushroom Lasagna Easy Creamy Vegan Mushroom Lasagna. Marinated and baked Portobello mushrooms layered with creamy garlic sauce make a hearty portobello lasagna. Vegan Recipe, Can be Gluten-free Prep Time: 15 mins - Cook Time: 1 hr - Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Ingredients Marinated Mushrooms: 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp soy sauce , tamari for gluten free, or use coconut aminos +wine for soy free 2 tsp herbs ( combination of thyme, oregano, rosemary) 1/2 tsp each garlic powder , onion powder (or use 1 tsp minced garlic) 1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire , or use red wine for soy free 2 tsp oil 1/4 cup water 3 portobello mushrooms (about 10 oz) Creamy Garlic Sauce: 1 1/4 cup raw cashews , soaked for an hour for creamier, see note for nut free 1.75 cups water 1.5 tbsp flour (rice flour for gluten free) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp garlic powder 3/4 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp ground mustard or miso or both 1/2 tsp black pepper 1.5 tsp herbs (1/2 tsp each of basil, thyme, ground sage) 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp nutritional yeast Lasagna: 12 no boil lasagna noodles ***, gluten free noodles for gluten free 4 oz baby spinach , wilted on a skillet with 2 tbsp water if fresh, thawed if frozen vegan parm, breadcrumbs, vegan cheese for topping Instructions 1. Mix the mushroom marinade ingredients minus the water in a bowl. Place the whole mushrooms* in the lasagna baking dish. Drizzle the marinade all over the mushrooms. Use 1/4 cup of water or broth to rinse out the marinade bowl and our on the sides of the mushrooms. 2. Bake the mushrooms covered at 400 deg F (205 C) for 20 mins. Remove the mushrooms from the dish. Slice into 1/4 inch or less width, and set aside. Leave the juices in the dish. 3. Blend the garlic sauce ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. 4. Assemble: Add a ladleful of garlic sauce in the dish. Add a layer of noodles. 5. Then drizzle garlic sauce on the noodles, arrange sliced mushrooms on top, drizzle some sauce over the mushrooms, then add a layer of noodles. 6. Spread the sauce on the noodles, then add wilted (if fresh) or thawed spinach (if frozen). Sprinkle some red pepper flakes and a good pinch of salt over the spinach. Add some tofu ricotta** or drizzle some garlic sauce over the spinach. 7. Then another layer of noodles and sauce, mushrooms, noodles, and remaining sauce. Sprinkle some vegan parm all over or vegan mozzarella cheese shreds. (I use a mix of 3 tbsp breadcrumbs+ 3 tbsp vegan parm). Rinse out the garlic sauce blender/bowl with 1/2 cup water and pour on the sides of the lasagna dish. (Use 1 tbsp water if using precooked lasagna noodles.) 8. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 375 deg F (170C ) for 1 hour. Let it sit for 10 mins, then uncover. Sprinkle more vegan parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, herbs and pepper flakes. Then slice and serve. Store refrigerated for up to 4 days.

** Quick Tofu Ricotta: Crumble 7 oz firm tofu in a bowl. Add 1/2 tsp garlic powder,1/2 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp salt &pepper. Mix and let chill for 15 mins, then adjust seasoning and use. More recipes at: https://www.veganricha.com/2019/03/creamy-vegan-mushroom-lasagna.html

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Why is the fashion industry a 406 billion dollar industry? It is self explaining: Even if you tell people the world is going down in a week a vast majority of them would still shop as if there were no tomorrow. Unfortunately this is quite literally speaking, because this is what`s currently happening. For many people, fashion is probably one of the most important areas in their personal lives and telling them how many animals - as well as people and trees and water and air - suffer terribly for those nice looking boots or the new clutch they just bought affects them. If it really does at all, at most ‘til they hit the shops again. We like to express and define ourselves with fashion, it is the way we identify others as “one of us“ or as somebody who lives a completely different lifestyle. That might seem very superficial and of course that`s what it is. If we like it or not, most people work exactly this way and therefore won`t stop buying. It is a vicious circle. But - and that is the good news - I believe that especially the fashion industry has great potential to be a huge game changer for the environment and the animals. Especially luxury fashion has - in spite of its devastating impact on the environment and also the treatment and use of animals as well as the workers - an even more growing problem. Here we have a crowd of people who can afford to buy almost anything, because they are financially in a very lucky position. Yet they make very bad decisions. Neither the customers nor the brands seem to care about what damage and pain their consumerism behavior or their company really causes for the animals, the environment and the people that work for it. That it actually directly, also affects ALL of us. I still tend to believe one of the greatest reasons for that is, that there aren’t enough options in this sector that are vegan and sustainable. That`s why I have chosen to go into exactly that business. I have been asked many times how I think vegan fashion is being accepted so far. To be honest, in my opinion most vegan fashion labels are still either too hippie, too alternative or too experimental (and by saying that, I unfortunately don`t mean good experimental like Jean-Paul Gaultier or Alexander McQueen). I had many discussions about this and many of my non-vegan friends just don't see themselves wearing most of these items - myself included. For vegan fashion it is really essential that we not only get the vegans in the boat, because they are doing already so much, but especially the fashion-crazy people as well as the average shopper. Because they are the majority. I believe that many people still have the impression that if they adapt a vegan lifestyle they are instantly transforming into tree huggers running around in Hemp gear all day. Because this is - hate me or not for saying this - a pretty wide-spread impression people have on vegans. The vegan fashion has been largely supporting this picture for years. When I turned vegan - which was about 16 years ago - freaky I suffered quite a bit. At that time there was barely anything nice on the market. Cork backpacks were (and are still) just no option for me. What we really tend to forget is that a lot of people love their lifestyle and surely don't want to give it up everything that supposedly defines them. We can not be naïve about it - preaching and hoping people all of a sudden see it your way is just a very optimistic dream. You can hold as many monologues about animals or the environments as you want to - people completely shut down if this is being pushed on them. I think this is what all the vegan labels really need to keep in mind. If we really want change, we have to go much more into either making high-street vegan fashion for average shoppers or more exclusive items for people who rather spend more money. Because this really is the majority of people. I am friends with founders from many other great vegan labels and can see that there is a lot of change happening in this direction at the moment. So are there some new fantastic vegan shoes, bags, jackets that are fashionable and much more mass-suitable, along with new exciting materials? YES! And that is really really good news. Because we need as many good vegan and sustainable products as possible. I believe that all the big department and online stores will soon jump on the train and pick up more vegan brands as well. Hopefully that soon is very soon.

Alexandra Donath-DeFries is a sustainable advisor and public speaker and the owner of the first Swiss vegan luxury handbag label Goldrad. She has worked as a professional music journalist for magazines and global media networks like MTV as well as a PR manager for international and highend luxury labels. Together with her husband Ruben they have been active dog rescuers and passionate vegans for many years. The US-German couple now lives in Zurich, Switzerland.

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Human? What is 'Humanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;? Being a 'human' in this world is a dream, also a wake Being human is both a gift and a burden Being Human feels like work. Being Human feels like a test. I have no tokens for your conscience, I have no anecdotes to sooth your untethered wandering No answers to your seeking or your lost senses in the Ether All I have is This Right Now. All I have is this Light, tearing through me like a cure All I have is this belonging To Being without owning Living without knowing Breathing with just. This Moment. Guiding my heart Watching my thoughts Protecting Self Honoring Self In the Highest Form Accepting the finite Embracing the Whole Observing the flesh But not clinging to it Loving earnestly Giving without lack or expectation

Not separate, but within the same womb Patience Silence I allow dis-ease to leave by body Evicted from my soul I allow Peace, Grace, and Unity to enter

Releasing without destroying Destroying without extinguishing Creating ashes to nourish the soil Simple, pure seeds Sleeping, waiting, without want Safe from corruption

Spirit Knows But not the flesh The mind may rot as does the vessel But I do not live in this place I am only visiting

Dormant Awaiting the perfect moment to Sprout Growth and blossoms Not yet manifested Defying time and place Both Earth and Space Healing NM Vegan | 15

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Hi, I'm Karima Henderson the founder and head chef of Vegan Utopia in Tampa Fl. I was not born or raised as a vegan. I actually use to consume a lot of meat and dairy up until about 3 1/2 years ago. At a young age I did develop a passion for cooking, serving, and indulging in different foods though. Food is my 1st. Love, best friend, and comforter at times. Unfortunately, a lot of those foods I ate caused a plaque buildup in my arteries. Lots of pain, and swelling too. Foods like processed meats, high fat cheese, fatty meat and dairy products. After always going back and forth to the doctors and hospital, I gave veganism a try. I surprise a lot of people & myself. Because anyone that knew me personally knows, that I’m super greedy. When I first went vegan. I started every morning with a smoothie. That satisfied my sweet tooth and the fat girl inside of me LOL. Although no sugar was added. It Was just naturally sweet. It was gooood and good for me too. The blueberries were reducing my inflammation "swelling". The avocados and apples, help to reduce the intensity of insulin and blood glucose responses, resulting in better glucose control and more. The green smoothies was causing a bowel movement and weight loss. The raspberries gave a natural source of energy. I felt amazing. It was no way I could ever go back to eating meat and dairy. Once I changed my life into a vegan lifestyle, I was actually reversing medical problems that doctors had told me to learn to live with. I now live without them. I fought illness with food. My 1st love. Food, has restored me back to good health. I have engaged in hundreds of interesting conversations with meat eaters. Some thinking about being vegan. Some were not. A lot of people went vegan and went back to meat. Even vegan individuals struggling to stay vegan. I found out it wasn't so easy for everyone. People told me they think vegans only eat lettuce. They think we get no protein. Even though the highest source of protein is from seeds, nuts, and beans. I found out most people think that vegan food is plain and expensive. People actually said it cost too much, to do better. When doing business with certain companies it can cost a lot, to do better. However, not eating better can cost even more like pain, suffering, and more health issues eventually. So, even if you don’t go vegan, I would suggest at least to eat more fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables, black & brown rice. Less meat. Eating any other way than vegan, destroys the people, the animals, and the planet. So, eat better and remember y(our) bodies are like a high powered performance machine. It needs oil changes "detoxing" it needs water, yes good clean "WATER“! Don't run it too long; it can over heat. Pay attention to your gauges. "symptoms" and stuff. Stay in motion so that the belts and hoses "joints, and muscles" don’t get dry. Things start popping and breaking down. Just like your car, your body needs to be driven. A lot of people need navigation. Because they never took this route and are not sure which way to go. That started me on a mission to help with the transition. Not to be judgmental but informative. To be mindful that going vegan means, breaking a lifelong habit. I took what I learned throughout my life, exploring, studying, and experimenting with different foods. Blending the flavors of the earth. Combining the sweet, savory, and sensual herbs. The spices, fruits, and vegetables. Delicious nuts, oats, and other great natural medicinable foods. I took all of that and founded Vegan Utopia to give you some of the same foods you enjoy eating now. You can enjoy eating as a vegan. Like taco’s, nachos, burritos, burgers and rice bowls. Pastas, beans, tomatoes, and potatoes. Ice-cream, cookies, cakes, and pies too. Everything on Vegan Utopia’s menu has flavor. It's all affordable and all have multiple health benefits. Just to make it easier for people struggling with veganism and definitely for the unsung heroes that are already vegan that don't want to risk cross contamination. For those that want to have more than 1 or 2 options to choose from. For anyone that wants to eat good without sacrificing flavor. Vegan Utopia is here. We have authentic dishes, drinks, and desserts. We also offer meal prep, meal plans, catering, pop ups, and have a location opening up soon. Please follow Vegan Utopia on Facebook and Instagram at 1VEGANUTOPIA.

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Here we are, at that time of year, when families will be gathering to give thanks and to celebrate, another calendar with each other. Once upon a time, I eagerly anticipated holidays. Simply wonderful, they were. Now, holidays are, also… a kind of heartbreaking time for me. Yes, I enjoy gathering with family and friends… “catching up” with all the stories that “passed me by.” I especially enjoy such festivities, in my own home… a cruelty free, compassionate environment, where nothing that ever walked, flew, or swam is on my dining table. Oh, the irony, of celebrating life, while devouring the life-less flesh of a being, that wanted to go on living… it’s mind boggling. I, of course, before becoming vegan, participated in this bloody ritual, as well. I didn’t make the connection between the tidy, convenient packages of “meat” at the grocery store; and, the vibrant lives of living, loving, gentle animals. About seven years ago, I made the connection; and, became vegan. Children are imprinted with so many food-myths, by their families, friends, classmates, and society-in-general: TV; magazines; games; toys; restaurants; etc. Most individuals, reach adulthood, having never questioned it. I didn’t question those myths, as a child. But then, later in life, my mind and my heart opened, leading me to see and understand. Please, if you have not already done so, put yourself in the place of those animals, who suffer. Animals have families and friends. Although we might not comprehend that relationship; they care for their young. Mothers want to be with their babies; and, babies want to be with their mothers. Our present global food system, tears apart animal families. Imagine someone taking your child, your sister, your mother; and, causing them, to endure a life of misery, torture, and even death. Imagine a mother going out to get food for herself and her baby; only to be killed, while away… never to return (as happens in hunting). Imagine being a baby animal, left alone in the wild, waiting for your mom to come back from “the store.” Mom never returns. Eventually, you die alone; because, you were too young to care for yourself. Our food system preys on the innocent. Our food system is broken. I ask you to take a moment, and step out of the comfortable box you may live in. I ask you to let the compassion in your heart overwhelm you, with empathy… and love, for animals. I ask you to put yourself in the place of an animal who wants to live; but, has been destined to die, for the purpose of filling a human’s belly. I ask you to reconsider your food choices. I ask you to help build a better, more compassionate world; and, become a whole-food, plant-based vegan. I am speaking of a “wrong,” that is long overdue, to be made “right.” We need new food-customs; and, new family traditions of celebration. Let’s create and share ‘real food’ (fruits, grains, vegetables, and nuts… plants). Let’s veganize the recipes of old; and, make them vibrantly new. Let’s create a healthier “you.” Let’s create a beautiful future, for our children and their children. Let’s create space for animals to live their own happy lives (free from any human-harm). Let’s create NEW compassionate holidays, wherein we celebrate all lives, instead of killing them. I yearn for all of us, that we may share… compassionate holidays. Here is a link (https://www.staceyhomemaker.com/vegan-thanksgiving-menu/) to some Vegan ThanksLiving recipes.

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Some human-symptoms, of suffering from a vystopian culture, are:

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Anger Intense grief, at the enormity of abuse, on animals & humans Frustration, at being unable, to wake people up, from the trance, of ignorant-violence Feeling alienated (as a minority), from the non-vegan world (the majority) Loneliness, within groups; where you, previously, felt a friendly & welcomed belonging Despair and hopelessness, that “good” will never come, on a grand scale Powerlessness, to effect change, on a personal-local-global level.

Vystopia: [vis-toh-pee-uh] noun 1. Existential crisis, experienced by vegans, arising out of an awareness, of the trance-like collusion, with a “dystopian” world. 2. Awareness of: greed; ubiquitous animal exploitation; and speciesism …in a modern “dystopia.”

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Hello, dear reader! I am Hilary White - a.k.a. Plant Passionista - and I am a certified health coach who empowers you to live your most vibrant life in mind, body, heart, and soul through diet, lifestyle, and mindset shifts. I recently moved to Albuquerque and am enjoying getting to know the community better. Hopefully soon that will include you, my friend! Many people have asked me why I moved to Albuquerque. The short answer is that I moved here (from Seattle) for family, a slower pace of life, and a lower cost of living. An added benefit - you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beat the Southwest sunshine, and while I enjoy a rainy day curled up on the couch, I am glad to be able to get my vitamin D from a natural source (not joking). The longer answer for my move lies in my journey to becoming vegan, practicing true health, and being able to help others achieve the same. You will see from my experience, my friends, that true health is not a singular path: it encompasses many attributes of our lives and we are more likely to be successful if we have help along the way. Honestly, I never thought I would become vegan, or even vegetarian, for that matter. Health has always been one of my core values, and though I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keen on the idea of harming animals, as a former athlete, I thought it was necessary for my existence. But three weeks into pursuing my certificate in plant based nutrition through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, I was finally convinced to adopt the whole foods plant based diet (WFPBD). What led me to the plant based nutrition course was a desire to expand the options in my cooking repertoire. By that point, I already had been egg and dairy (and a whole bunch of other foods) free for roughly a year because of adult onset food allergies and an autoimmune disease diagnosis (eosinophilic esophagitis). Giving up yet another food - meat - was not on my radar. But after meeting a close friend for a brunch of vegan, gluten free pancakes and animal-based sausage, I felt queasy. I concluded the sausage was the perpetrator of my ills and decided it was time to go fully plant based. And though I am not completely WFPBD - I sneak in a baked good here and there (and, well, maybe everywhere during pumpkin season!) - I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t looked back on keeping my plate animal-free. It may seem like preaching to the choir for me to be espousing the benefits of a vegan diet to vegan readership. However, my larger intent is to begin a conversation on what it really means to be healthy and to guide us all to the path of true health. It is my passion for holistic and functional health, and my desire to help others achieve their highest wellbeing, that led me to become a certified health coach. My fervent belief is that true health lies in vibrancy of mind, body, heart, and soul - including, but also much more than, following a WFPBD. Agreed that a large part of what influences those four factors is what we eat - a WFPBD has been scientifically proven to reverse multiple lifestyle diseases and to be the healthiest diet we can follow - but we cannot discount the effects that lifestyle and mindset also have on our health. Personal experience is my closest evidence. In truth, friends, my health journey began long before I was navigating food allergies, reversing autoimmunity, and adopting a WFPBD, though I was unaware of it then. A few decades of living with my hard-driving, perfectionist Type A personality, coupled with years of toxic jobs and relationships, were slowly taking their toll until my body had finally had enough. In the spring of 2016, it stopped functioning properly to the point where I was having difficulty holding even half hour work meetings. This was not only anxiety inducing in the moment, but also threatening to my livelihood because I was a management consultant - someone whose job could be cut at any time for any reason.

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And luckily, my job was cut a few months later - due to budget, not performance (I was thankfully able to hide my symptoms from my clients and employer). This break allowed me time to rest, and while I knew I had to operate differently, I did not know exactly where to turn. Over time, I was able to heal, but I often wonder if I had had the support, accountability, and outside perspective that a health coach can provide, if my healing journey would have been faster and more complete. Thus began my quest to bring true health to others - to be that helping hand, second perspective, and gentle, but tough, love in achieving utmost wellbeing. Because you, too, my friend, deserve to be your most vibrant self in mind, body, heart, and soul. Curious to learn more? I would love to get to know you! You can find me at www.plantpassionista.com or follow me on Instagram: @plantpassionista.

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As a passionate Christian dedicated to God’s call for social justice here is my story. For 17 years my calling had been to protect children from child abuse and improve our community’s response to child victims of sexual and physical abuse and neglect. For all those years that I was working to improve our state of Delaware's child protection system, I didn’t realize until now that God was preparing me for another mission, to advance the protection and rights of animals. I later stepped out in faith to speak out for the protection of his beautiful, peaceful creation – dogs and cats. In 2000, I answered the call and I started Faithful Friends Animal Society in Wilmington, Delaware. We started as an all volunteer group and our name was Citizens for the Protection and Care of Animals. I organized a small group in my home to start exposing the terrible treatment of dogs and cats in our publicly funded shelters and then killing them in mass numbers. At that time, I had learned our state was killing 90% of the 25,000-30,000 homeless and abused dogs and cats entering our state’s shelters each year. Today, Delaware’s save rate is reported to be about 90% at all our shelters. Our organization then grew as God opened doors for us to make social change by speaking out for the animals and passing new laws that promoted life saving and transparency. In 2003 we opened our first no kill shelter. Today our agency reaches 18,000 pets and 20,000 people who love them through a variety of services. While our state still have gaps in services for animals, through God we were able to end the mass killing of animals and promote a no kill, a life-saving mindset across our state by citizens and policy makers. Those years were extremely difficult and in order to stay the course and get through the obstacles, I learned that I had to rely on God. Anytime I tried to rely on myself I failed as I didn’t have all the skills. This is where God does his best miracles. God always opens doors, brings others to help, and does the rest - I learned that when you have faith and do the leg work God does the rest. Just recently, I start to experience that same push from God to start to educate and expose another dark industry, killing animals for food and products and using animals for experiments. I really wanted to say ‘No’. But you quickly learn that when you are open to allowing God to use you, you just cannot say no to God. When God asks you to do something, he gives you such a passion for your mission that you are compelled go forward. Have you ever had a relationship with an animal? A pet dog or cat, maybe a horse? loving relationship this is. They are such a gift from God.

If you have, you know what a deep,

I like to say everything I learned about God I learned from my pet: Unconditional Love, Loyal Companionship and Joy! God has been showing me that the same love I and many have for our pet dogs and cats should be extended to all animals. All animals are a gift and deserving of our love and protection. They are a reflection of God’s love and creativity. I often hear people say they are horrified by the torture of dogs and cats in other countries where they are killed for food. Yet, many of us because of our society and most of our churches have blinded us to gift of the animals and their reflection of a loving God. Once again, this world has lied to us and we have accepted as normal the exploitation and violence against other living, loving beings for our use. Did you know? the Christian church had sanctioned the slavery of African Americans in the US – the church did not stand up for humans who were sold on an auction block and separated from their families, abused, and demoralized. As Christians, I believe that we are commissioned to usher the Kingdom of God, a Kingdom of love and no harm. But how?

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As Christians we are called to be light in a dark world. We need to take the blinders off that this world way has put upon us – and help others pull of the blinders from their hearts and eyes. Just get started. Start sharing the plan God had for all animals, it is simple. It goes back to the Garden of Eden. God’s perfect world and plan was the creation of animals to be our companions, our helpers and friends. Our dominion over animals and the earth is to care for them just as God cares for us, just as parents care for their children. Let us start to share with our church members and leaders that animals are sentient beings created by a loving God to be loved and cared for. Expose the cruelty of animals being bred and tortured in small cages and then terrified as they are killed for food and products which our world’s big agricultural businesses have hidden from the community and for which is being sanctioned by governments. Jesus demonstrated mercy and compassion yet our society has distorted our call to have dominion over animals to justify what now is: systemic torture of animals farmed for food, experimentation, and products we don’t need that aren’t good for us. Factory farming is the norm now in this country and the industrialized world – animals are being treated in mass numbers 60 + billion a year now. They are being treated like machines enduring terrible cruelty, terrorized in a system created by humans under the guise to feed the world. Yet we have over 20 million, mainly children, a year dying from world hunger. How can this be? The grain in 1/3 of those third world countries shipped here for our western obsession with meat could be used to feed starving children and their families. In Isaiah God said, ‘There shall be no harm on my holy mountain’. And in Genesis, where God had created a perfect world for us here was his plan: New International Version Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. It is clear to me that there are no slaughterhouses in heaven and there should not be here if we are to usher in the Kingdom of God. There are no…. •Baby cows aren’t taken from their crying mothers while the babies are put in a dark crates where they cannot turn around to get fat to then be violently killed for veal and •Pigs are NOT put in steel crates where they cannot turn around, and often go insane, so they can make more babies so we can have pork, ham, and bacon •Mom cows are NOT hooked up to machines day and night for years for milk and then when their bones are brittle and they can’t produce, they are dragged to slaughter. •Failing baby pigs are NOT slammed against the cement walls or floors to kill them as they are today as standard practice in factory farms. •Chickens are NOT crammed in cages so small they cannot turn around so their beaks are cut off so they can’t peck each other to death and die before slaughter, nor are they placed in dirty and dark houses Shockingly, this IS the reality today, not in a few isolated cases, this is our food system, a system that has become a violent business to produce meat. This is surely not a system from God. It is not loving or kind. It is a very dark system that our world has now created.

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How can we as Christians live with love if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t embrace the peace of these animals and the call to protect and value them? Just like I was blinded by what society and my church told me, many others are too. The newest research proves that a plant based diet IS healthiest, IS kind, CAN end world hunger, WILL protect the environment. And is in line with our Christian faith to love God above all else and one another. There are lots of ways you can do this, and one simple way is by Honoring Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creation. Serving plant based healthy and cruelty free food at your church events, for your family and friends. Join the Christian Vegetarian Association and get involved in distributing booklets they provide. Hold a bible study on the subject and teach your members about a plant based diet and that animals as our friends. Offer almond, rice, or soy milk instead of cow milk with the coffee served. Show the new documentary, A Prayer for Compassion. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usher in the Kingdom of God and get back to the Garden of Eden.

Jane Pierantozzi is the Founder and Executive Director of Faithful Friends Animal Society, a Delaware based non-profit, privately funded animal welfare organization. She is a life-long Delaware resident who received her graduate education from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania in both Social Services and in Social Policy and Law. Her undergraduate degree was at the University of Delaware in Marketing and Business. Ms. Pierantozzi has 28 years of combined experience in leadership, management, and direct services for abused children and homeless and abused companion animals. She has done extensive work with moving the community away from the status quo, for both child and animal welfare, by advancing public policy through advocacy and program development. She started Faithful Friends Animal Society in her home and grew the organization from an all-volunteer organization with $0 funding to an organization today 19 years later with a budget of $2.5 million and 65 employees saving and serving over 18,000 pets and 20,000 people each year. She is recognized for exposing Delaware high kill rate for pets entering Delaware publicly funded shelters, bringing the national no kill goal for pets entering shelters to the state and instituting laws to both reverse the killing and require life-saving and transparency. Due to her leadership, today every shelter is focused on life saving for pets entering shelters and programs to keep pets with families as much as possible. Ms. Pierantozzi has 1 dog name Emma, and 2 cats: Jojo (a feral cat who is social now and thinks he is a dog) and a senior cat, who has been with her since the inception of Faithful Friends, Isabella

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Animals can feel empathy just like humans do. Empathy for each other, for us, and even for other species.

Ducks 1. Wetlands, such as ponds, streams, lakes and lagoons, and woodland areas, such as swamp forests and stands of mangrove trees, are natural habitats for ducks. 2. Ducks have webbed feet which allows them to paddle and swim in the water more smoothly. 3. They have very good vision and see in color. 4. Ducks have three eyelids. The top and bottom as well as a third that is found on the side of the eye. It is clear and acts much like goggles. 5. Ducks are very social animals who feel most at ease when they’re in larger groups of other ducks, who are called paddlings. 6. They spend their days looking for food in the grass or in water, and they sleep together with their paddlings at night. 7. Male ducks are called Drakes, females are called Hens, and baby ducks are known as Ducklings. 8. Ducks usually look for a mate or partner in winter. Male ducks will attract the female ducks with their colorful plumage or feathers. The female ducks will then lead the male ducks to their breeding ground in spring. 9. Once egg-laying is finished, the mother duck plucks her own downy feathers to help line and cover the eggs. The finished nest is about a foot in diameter. 10. The mother duck will keep her brood of ducklings together to protect them from predators. 11. Not all ducks quack but, ducks make a wide range of calls, ranging from whistles, cooing, yodels and grunts. 12. •Ducks are curious and friendly creatures. 13. They can sleep with one eye open – Ducks can turn off half their brain while keeping the other half alert for predators. 14. Ducks will usually only fully rest both halves if they are feeling safe & protected either in the middle of a large group of ducks or in a safe location.

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Ingredients •1 tsp coconut or cane sugar •2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 pack) •1¼ cup non-dairy milk (105F/40C - slightly warm to touch) •½ cup unsweetened applesauce •½ tsp sea salt •4 cups flour Sugar Wash •2 tbsp applesauce •1 tbsp coconut sugar (+ extra for sprinkling) •1 tbsp coconut oil OR aquafaba

Directions 1.Proof the yeast: Warm the milk up in a small bowl in the microwave by 15 second increments (or in a pot on the stove-top) until slightly warm to touch. You do not need to use a thermometer, place you finger in the milk and it is ready once it feels like a similar temperature to bath water. Do not overheat the milk or it will kill the yeast! 2.Add the warm milk to your mixer with the dough attachment. Add the yeast and teaspoon of sugar to the milk. Turn the mixer on low and mix the yeast until it is just combined (one or two mixes). Cover mixer with a dish towel and leave for 5 to 10 minutes until the milk begins to foam - this means your yeast is active. If your yeast does not foam, repeat from step 1 with new yeast. Your yeast has to be active for the bread to rise!! 3.Combine dough: Add applesauce and sea salt to the foamy milk mixture. Mix on low. Add the first 1½ cups of flour, mixing on low and scraping down the sides when necessary until just combined. By the half cup, add the rest of the flour until combined. You will know the dough is mixed enough because it will separate from the sides. 4.Knead: If you are using a KitchenAid stand mixer, continue to mix on high until you have a soft and pliable dough that forms into a ball. If you are not using a stand mixer, lightly dust a clean counter-top with flour as well as your hands (this will make the dough stick less to your hands as you knead it). Place the dough on top of the counter and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and silky to touch. 5.The dough should be soft and pliable when ready. Smack the dough down on the counter a few times to release any air in the dough. 6.Rise: Preheat your oven to 200F/95C. Turn the oven off and turn the light of the stove on. This creates the ideal temperature for your dough to rise. 7.Spray a large bowl with non-stick cooking spray. Place the dough in the bowl and cover with a clean and slightly damp dish towel. Place the dough in the turned off oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour until the dough has tripled in size. 8.Take the bowl out of the oven and punch the dough a few times to deflate it. 9.Braid the dough: Lightly dust clean counter-top with flour and cut the dough into three equal pieces. Pick up one of the balls of dough. Roll and stretch the dough between your hands until the dough is about 20 inches long (50 cm) and 1½ inches thick (3.8 cm). Repeat this with the other two balls of dough. 10.Place the three long pieces of dough beside each other. Press the ends of the dough together to seal them with a pinch of water and braid the dough until you have a one long dough braid. Bring the two ends of the dough together into a circle and press them with a pinch of water to seal the ends together. 11.Transfer to the braided dough to a lined baking sheet. Cover with damp dish towel and leave to rest for 10 minutes.

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12.Sugar wash: Preheat the oven to 350F. Combine applesauce, sugar and coconut oil (or aquafaba) together into a small bowl. Microwave for 15-30 seconds until the mixture is warm and melted. Whisk together and lightly brush the dough with sugar wash. 13.Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until the crust of the bread is golden brown. 14.Remove from the oven and brush the warm bread with the applesauce mixture. Sprinkle with sugar. Leave to cool for 15 minutes. Serve warm with jam, nut butters or by itself!

Notes 1) For this recipe to be completely oil-free use aquafaba instead of coconut oil in the sugar "egg" wash. Also, omit the nonstick cooking spray. 2) If you do not have a mixer you can mix the dough using a large mixing bowl and wooden spoon. 3) You can also make this dough the night before. Prepare the dough and instead of leaving it to rise in the warm oven, cover with plastic wrap and leave to rise in the fridge overnight. More recipes here: https://www.cearaskitchen.com/indexes/recipes/

Here are some more links to help you during the holiday season. Minimalist Baker https://minimalistbaker.com/20-vegan-holiday-side-dishes/ Forks over Knives https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/#gs.d89a5q Physicians For Responsible Medicine https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/plant-based-diets/recipes The Buddhist Chef https://www.thebuddhistchef.com/?fbclid=IwAR2sl4YiR-QB9F5cZ7GJiM3gx5NdpPEhpjSxgKrPfwpZ2Va6swRvHfyJRf4 Vegan Chef http://veganchef.com/ Fit Vegan Chef https://fitveganchef.com/recipes/ Vegan Richa https://www.veganricha.com/category/holiday Oh She Glows https://ohsheglows.com/categories/recipes-2/holiday/ She Knows https://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/998735/top-vegan-christmas-recipes/

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