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The Vegan Society Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, United Kingdom. Tel. 01424 427393 Fax. 01424 717064 Office hours: Mon: 9.30-5.30; Tues-Fri: 9.00-5.30 Visitors by appointment please Registered Charity No. 279228 Company Registration No. 1468880 VAT Registration No. 448 5973 95 Founder: Donald Watson Hon Patrons Serena Coles, Freya Dinshah Arthur Ling, Cor Nouws, Donald Watson, Robin Webb Council Terry Bevis, Alex Bourke, Patrick Browne, Frank Hutson, Robin Lane, Tony Martin (Vice Chair), Tim Powell, George Rodger, Rick Savage (Chair) Hon. Treasurer Ten-y Bevis 3 The Vegan, Autumn 1995

Local Contacts Co-ordinator Terry Bevis Prison Liaison Officer Simon Russell STAFF General Manager Richard Farhall Membership & Information Officer Amanda Rofe (part-time) Administration Officer Keith Bird General Assistant Tracey Goodall Veganism may be defined as a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as possible and practical, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. In dietary terms it refers to the practice of dispensing with all animal produce — including meat, fish, poultry, eggs, animal milks, honey, and their derivatives. Abhorrence of the cruel practices inherent in dairy, livestock and poultry farming is probably the single most common reason for the adoption of veganism, but many people are drawn to it for health, ecological, resource, spiritual and other reasons. If you would like more information on veganism a free Information Pack is available from the Society's office in exchange for two first class stamps. The Vegan Society was formed in England in November 1944 by a group of vegetarians who had recognized the ethical compromises implicit in lacto (ie dairy-dependent) vegetarianism. Today, the Society continues to highlight the breaking of the strong maternal bond between the cow and its new-bom calf within just four days; the dairy cow's proneness to lameness and mastitis; her subjection to an intensive cycle of pregnancy and lactation; our unnatural and unhealthy taste for cow's milk; and the de-oxygenation of river water through contamination with cattle slurry. If you are already a vegan or vegan sympathizer please support the Society and help increase its influence by joining. Increased membership means more resources to educate and inform. Full membership is restricted to practising (at least dietary) vegans, as defined above, but sympathizers are welcome as supporters of the Society. Both members and supporters receive The Vegan.

Contents News

W o r l d Vegan Day

You C a n ' t Beat-a Carrot Feast y o u r e y e s

Hit the streets! Sense and Sustainability

Contacts News

Grow Vegan H a s t a la vista w e e d !

Family Matters

B i o r e g i o n a l i s m for beginners

New r e g u l a r Have a Heart!

T i c k e r alert f o r j u n k

F o o d of t h e G o d s —

food vegans

and Squirrels!

Going For Gold

10 J D Hoo

A n n a ' s really tri-ing D e a r Doc

More anarchic cuisine

A vegan doctor advises W e i r d o Alert! Part 3

Treats Vegans International

Postbag Did y o u w i n the p r i z e ?

T h e final instalment Shoparound

Reviews

Publications & Promotional Goods

Noticeboard

Classified

Our man . . . everywhere reports A V e g a n in t h e F a m i l y

Mystic Megan Young Vegans

Say hello to Dori

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News Soya Spotlighted The Food Commission is calling for soya infant formulas to be withdrawn f r o m general sale and to be available on prescription only. The Commission points to a study reported in the New Zealand Medical Journal which warns that the low weight of newborn babies means that those given soya are consuming the equivalent each day of a woman taking five contraceptive pills. Soya contains phytoestrogens (including lignans and isoflavones), oestrogen-like c o m p o u n d s which occur naturally in many plants and fungi, and which are biologically active in h u m a n s and animals. Soya is a rich source. The N e w Zealand report was co-authored by two parrot fanciers w h o had become mystified by the range of health problems their breeding stock (600 of 4 0 species) were developing. These included infertility, reproductive disorders, premature maturity and immune system failure. They consulted other animal breeders and discovered that similar problems were occurring in Australia and the US with finches, rabbits, poultry, guinea pigs, cats and fish — all fed foods containing soya. As a result of the concern expressed by the Commission and others, the Department of Health has brought forward a review of the possible detrimental effects of soya foods on children and has instigated two research projects. Conversely, some scientists believe that in adults, soya oestrogens may help prevent breast and prostate cancer and may be beneficial for osteoporosis and high cholesterol. However, one study showed that they significantly altered the menstrual cycle of adult women. So what are we able to conclude at this stage? Well, it may be something of a cliche but it happens to be true: breast is best. Anything else is inferior. The possible adverse effects of c o w ' s milk protein on human infants are well documented: for example, diarrhoea, vomiting, colic, eczema, catarrh, bronchitis and asthma; whereas, until proven

otherwise, soya is merely 'under suspicion'. Having said that, like everyone else, vegans should avoid OD-ing on particular foods and, to avoid the possibility of a nutritional deficiency, should aim to eat a wide variety of foods — including a high proportion fresh and unrefined.

He's a Hero Congratulations are in order to the Society's very own 'have a go hero', Keith Bird. Keith was preparing to leave the office one evening when he heard the sound of breaking glass. He rushed to the front door and discovered that someone had smashed one of the door panes. Noticing an individual high-tailing it across the road, and with his dander up, Keith gave chase shouting "Stop thief!" (Strictly inaccurate, but more dramatic — with the added bonus of fulfilling a life-long dream!) Obviously realizing that he was no match for a vegan, the individual (later identified as Barry Price), dived into a BP shop, where he was cornered by Keith, who asked the cashier to ring the police. The upholders of law and order excelled themselves by arriving in minutes, fearing an armed robbery was in progress! Mr Price was arrested, admitted his crime against veganism, and was ultimately ordered to do 60 hours Community Service by Hastings magistrates. The streets of sleepy St Leonards-on-Sea are safe once more.

'Soya Milk' Saved? Following pressure firom the Soya Milk Alliance, MEPs, and UK Government Minister, Angela Browning, the European Commission is reviewing its position that requires the abolition of the term 'soya milk'. A decision is expected during September.

— twice the number that abort due to leptospirosis. Researchers at Liverpool University suggest that neospora can infect cattle permanently, causing repeat abortions and reduced fertility. Farmers Weekly 9.6.95

Sell-Out On 22 June, EU Agriculture Ministers agreed new rules on animal transport which will have no practical effect on the welfare of exported calves, sheep and pigs. Under a new two-tier system, there is a 'journey time' of 8 hours for animals transported on basically-equipped vehicles; and 31 hours (calves) or 21 hours (sheep), with a one hour break, on higher specification vehicles. However, at the end of the 'journey time', 24 hours later, the animals can be loaded up for another 'journey time' of the same duration! Demonstrations against live exports continue without let up!

Tasteless Researchers at Horticulture Research International are well on their way to developing aphid-resistant plants. They have discovered that Brassica fruticulosa, a wild relative of the cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprout and broccoli, makes a protein (lectin) which prevents aphids from tasting sap. The insect concludes it has landed on an inedible crop. Brassica fruticulosa is edible and should therefore produce edible hybrids if crossed with commercial crops. However, the researchers are also trying to locate the gene which makes the protein, with a view to transferring it directly into crops. Currently, the cabbage aphid alone spoils an estimated £100 million of vegetable crops in

Britain each year, despite the use of powerful pesticides. New Scientist 22.7.95

Nuts, Hazel Archaeologists excavating on the Island of Colonsay, Inner Hebrides, have discovered the remains of thousands of hazelnut shells. They have concluded that the nuts must have formed the main part of the diet of the people who lived there 8,000 years ago. "They had been roasted in their shells before being eaten and, judging by the absence or animal and fish bones, were consumed as a meal in themselves." Daily Mail 12.6.95

In Brief • The Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries & Food (MAFF) recently analayzed the selenium content of 700 foods samples purchased from shops around the UK to examine regional differences. The highest levels of selenium were found in Brazil nuts, followed by kidney and crab meat. Natural Product News Summer 1995 • Consumption of meat and poultry (kg/person): America — 74.2, Italy — 61.7, Spain — 61.7, UK — 3 7 . 2 9 . Meat Trades Journal 27.4.95 • Phoenix Aviation, the firm that exported calves from Coventry airport, has gone into voluntary liquidation with reported debts of £lm. Farmers Weekly 21.7.95 • In Northern Ireland, five cats died after eating part of the carcass of a sheep infected with Aujesky's disease. Farmers Weekly 16.6.95 • The Hungarian for 'cheeseburger' is 'sajtburger' — pronounced 'shite burger'! Courtesy of Roger Roberts

Neospora Rampant First discovered last year, veterinary investigation centres have recorded a 4.2% incidence of neospora in aborted foetuses to the six months ending January 1995. The abortion-causing bug is now thought to be more common in British aborting cattle than leptospirosis. 5-10% of all abortions are caused by neospora

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WORLD VEGAN DAY D 4 j r A b o u t V e g a n i s m ' , Friends Meeting House, Colchester — s h o w i n g of Truth or' Dairy, vegan cheese tasting and speaker f r o m the Society's Council; showings of Truth or Dairy I and a V e g a n Society I ' m i n i s t a n d ' in R e g e n t s Health Foods, Belverdere, Kent; showing of Truth or Dairy and vegan food sampling, F r i e n d s Meeting House, Boscombe, Dorset.

Looking Ahead All being well, by the time you receive this Vegan World Vegan Day 1995 will be just 5 - 6 weeks away — still allowing you plenty of time to decide how you can best help p r o m o t e a w a r e n e s s of v e g a n i s m on, or around 1 November!

Looking Back The first World Vegan Day took place last year, during the Society's 50th Anniversary celebrations. November was chosen because that it is the month the Society was founded, way back in 1944, and the 1st was considered an easy date to remember. T h e principal object of the day is to heighten general awareness of veganism — especially the vegan diet — and its benefits for human health, the environment and animals. Last year, representatives of the Society undertook three radio interviews on the subject and around 100 local newspapers in the UK are known to have published a letter f r o m the S o c i e t y ' s office. In addition, L o c a l Contacts, m e m b e r s and supporters organized events locally. T h e y included: Showings of Truth or Dairy and A Diet For All Reasons at O x f o r d T o w n Hall; 'Celebrate World Vegan D a y ' , One Earth Shop, Birmingham — with free samples of vegan food; 'World Vegan Day M e e t i n g ' , O r c h a r d Cafe, Portsmouth — with vegan refreshments, a showing of Truth or Dairy and a speaker f r o m the V e g a n Society C o u n c i l ; a public meeting in A b e r d e e n ' s Music Hall — showings of Truth or Dairy and A Diet For All Reasons (part) and samples of vegan f o o d ; availability of a f u l l vegan menu at the Rutland Hotel, Sheffield; 'Everything You Always Wanted to Know

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So what can we do this year? Well, you will see a bit later on that, whatever our circumstances, it's easy to get involved. However, for the moment we would like to draw your attention to the special theme for this year, namely: 'Improving vegan awareness in the business c o m m u n i t y ' . How often have you walked past a row of guest houses, s e a r c h i n g f o r a bed for the night, wondering which (if any) can cater for your n e e d s ? A n d h a v e you ever driven around a town centre scanning the shops for a restaurant which looks as though it might offer something for a ravenous (aren't they always?!) v e g a n ? H o w m u c h simpler life would be if firstly, you could identify veganfriendly businesses at a glance, and secondly, there were m o r e of them! H o w is this possible? This is where you come in . . . The Society has commissioned a bright, eye-catching ' V e g a n s W e l c o m e ' w i n d o w sticker (see back page) and we want you to order s o m e f r o m us and then to persuade your local r e s t a u r a n t , guest house, hotel, healthfood shop, pub, alternative/complementary practitioner, or whatever, to place one in their w i n d o w . The idea is that you buy them f r o m the Society at the subsidized price of 75p (plus p&p) and then sell them to businesses for a suggested price of £1.25. You could use the proceeds to order more promotional materials. Of course we recognize that some eating places haven't a clue h o w to cater for vegans, or simply aren't interested. In this event you will need to o f f e r them a W V D sheet of suggested m e n u s (ring Keith on 0 1 4 2 4 427393 for a supply) and explain that ensuring they a l w a y s h a v e at least one v e g a n option available m a k e s s o u n d e c o n o m i c sense: there are 170,000 adult yegans in the UK, many other individuals with dairy-relat-

ed allergies and, by catering for vegans, they will automatically meet the needs of 2.6 million v e g e t a r i a n s ! (Really k e e n r e s t a u r a n t owners and caterers are w e l c o m e to ring the office for a Catering Information Pack.) Inevitably, some businesses will m a k e a big fuss about paying anything for the sticker, in which case it should b e pointed out to t h e m that they will need to attract just o n e n e w customer to recoup their investment — dirt cheap advertising! While on y o u r tour of l o c a l b u s i n e s s e s you might like to ask if they would consider putting u p a W o r l d V e g a n Day p o s t e r (details o n back page) or selling The Vegan. W e ' l l happily send them a sample copy o n request. Simply give their name, address and telephone n u m b e r to Keith in the office and h e ' l l liaise directly with the shop. Perhaps t h e y might be interested a l s o in g i v i n g Society m e m b e r s a d i s c o u n t ? G i v e t h e i r details to Keith and he'll send them a 'registration' f o r m .

What Else? For those of you unable to get out and about: H o w about o r d e r i n g s o m e W o r l d V e g a n D a y self-adhesive stickers (again, see b a c k page)? — ideal f o r e n v e l o p e s c o n t a i n i n g those letters you might like to write to m a n ufacturers encouraging them to ' v e g a n i z e ' their products. And it d o e s n ' t end there: Ring your Local Contact and o f f e r your assistance; arrange a showing or Truth or Dairy — it always gets a excellent r e s p o n s e ! ; write to your l o c a l newspaper (we'll be doing this as well — b u t they'll probably take more notice of you!); arrange a c o o k e r y demonstration or v e g a n f o o d sampling evening; order some of the n e w A5 leaflets (see page 29) — 'Join the Human R a c e , to G o o d H e a l t h ' and ' P o o r Calf/Poor C o w are generally well-received; organize leafleting/pickets outside dairies, leather s h o p s etc; c o - o r d i n a t e a library o r healthfood shop display; ask your local anim a l rights or v e g e t a r i a n g r o u p to g e t involved... S o t h e r e y o u h a v e it, let u s k n o w w h a t y o u ' d like t o d o , without delay, a n d w e ' l l t r y our b e s t t o h e l p m a k e it h a p p e n . G o o d luck! Richard Farhall PS. Don't forget to let us know how you got on! For a WVD Action Pack send a large SAE marked 'WVD' and two first class stamps to the office.

SENSE AND SUSTAINABILITY Just what is this bioregionalism? Katharine A Gilchrist investigates... ustainable living? Is that something to d o with bioregions? D o e s n ' t that m e a n eating sheep and c o w s ? " This was one f r i e n d ' s ( o v e r ) reaction w h e n I m e n t i o n e d h a v i n g b e e n to a g a t h e r i n g d e s c r i b e d as a "sustainable living" camp. T h e c a m p took place in the grounds of a h o u s e rented b y a housing co-operative. C o operative m e m b e r s supported the principle of g r o w i n g f o o d vegan-organically and plants p r o d u c e d in this way were g r o w i n g around us. Participants in the c a m p included omnivores, veggies, vegans and o n e fruitarian.

This means trying to use locally-made goods T h e r e w e r e w o r k s h o p s on papier m a c h e , meditation and discussions on reed beds (for t r e a t i n g s e w a g e ) but f o o d p r o d u c t i o n w a s the central t h e m e . T h e r e w e r e also talks on permaculture. Very roughly, permaculture is a b o u t d e c i d i n g w h i c h plants to put w h e r e in o r d e r to o b t a i n the m a x i m u m results with the m i n i m u m of effort. A l t h o u g h s o m e f o r m s of p e r m a c u l t u r e involve animal f a r m i n g , w e w e n t o n a trip to R o b e r t H a r t ' s F o r e s t G a r d e n , w h i c h does not. T h e F o r e s t G a r d e n is quite well k n o w n in p e r m a c u l t u r e circles as an e x a m p l e of h o w trees, b u s h e s , h e r b s and other plants can be g r o w n t o g e t h e r to p r o v i d e a h i g h l e v e l of v e g a n s e l f - s u f f i c i e n c y . Yet s o m e o n e at the c a m p did c o n f r o n t m e o v e r v e g a n i s m . "I u s e d to be v e g a n , " she a n n o u n c e d , "but n o w I only eat f o o d p r o d u c e d in Britain. D o y o u think that v e g a n s can d o t h a t ? " H e r c h a l l e n g e surprised m e . " Y e s , I think t h e y c a n if t h e y w a n t t o . " I r e m e m b e r e d r e a d i n g an article on a similar topic and 6

offered to send her a copy. She declined, saying, " I ' m not really that interested."

Vegan Myths She is not alone in alleging that vegans have to rely on imported f o o d . T J Ford, in her article ' F o o d F o r T h o u g h t ' (Green Line, September 1991), argues in favour of bioregionalism. This means trying to use locallym a d e g o o d s and wholly, or mainly, eating

"food that is indigenous to your local area"; the local area (she d o e s n ' t specify how to define it) being o n e ' s bio-region. Ford points out that the further food travels between where it is grown and where it is eaten, the greater the amount of fuel used up. T h e longer the journey, the longer the lorry will be on the road, causing pollution, traffic jams, etc. Ford argues that buying food from the Third World may prevent people there f r o m using the land for their own food crops. The Vegan, Autumn 1995

This may be so, although some would argue that trading with Third World producers is mutually beneficial if nobody is exploited. The article I had offered to photocopy for the anti-vegan w o m a n provides a f u r t h e r a r g u m e n t in f a v o u r of s o m e imports. " W a l n u t s , brazil nuts, h a z e l n u t s are all g r o w n on t r e e s , " states Steve M y n a r d (Vegan Views, D e c e m b e r 1986). " H a v i n g never been to their countries of origin I cannot say what could happen if those trees were chopped down, but I ' m sure you can imagine." M a n y vegans, h o w e v e r , accept F o r d ' s arguments in favour of bioregionalism, but are surprised that non meat-eaters are singled out for attack. Ford refers to the "labour and energy involved in bringing to you. the consumer, the fruits, vegetables, grains and pulses necessary to your vegetarian or vegan diet. Do you know where your lentils have come f r o m ? " she demands. Lentils can be g r o w n in E n g l a n d ; a f r i e n d of m i n e cultiv a t e s t h e m in his garden — along with almonds, chickpeas and peaches. Ford admits that, as she writes, she is breaking her own rules by munching a New Zealand apple — a fruit (good, vegan, eco-

Why does she not criticize meat-eaters who eat New Zealand lamb? logically sound) grown in a country with a good h u m a n rights record (good) on the other side of the world (bad — though obviously not if one lives in N e w Zealand in which case New Zealand apples are bioregional). Perhaps Ford is right to criticize vegans who eat N e w Zealand apples, but why does she not criticize meat-eaters who eat New Zealand lamb? Ford's article also ignores the Movement for Compassionate Living (MCL). MCL has already addressed the question of bioregionalism. It has proved that vegans in the UK can grow their own food without synthetic chemicals or animal products like dung or blood. They have even surprised vegans who were unaware that peppers and apricots could grow in England ( V e g a n Views, 36 and 37). M C L has established that vegans can be bioregionalists.

Bio-Quest What if you don't, or can't, grow your own food? Can you still be vegan and bioregionalist? Sparing no effort to find out, I visited two shops and a library. Unsure h o w to d e f i n e a bioregion, I looked in a greengrocer's for fruit and veg labelled ' l o c a l ' or ' E n g l i s h ' . In J a n u a r y , there were beetroots, leeks and radishes. In July I found broad beans, courgettes, peas and rhubarb. In October, there were 'bobby' 7 The Vegan, Autumn 1995

beans, cress, green chillies, parsnips, pickling o n i o n s , s p i n a c h , spring (!) greens, spring onions and sprouts. In both January and O c t o b e r it sold turnips, in July and October it had celery, lettuces and tomatoes. Local or English apples, c a b b a g e s , c a u l i f l o w e r s , pears and potatoes were on sale in all 3 months. I asked a shop assistant about the lack of English nuts and seeds, emphasizing that I w a s not nationalistic but w a s c o n c e r n e d about fossil fuels being consumed in transport. She told me that the shop sold locally grown sweet chestnuts and cob nuts in season and explained how to cook chestnuts. What about Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? Well, it made sense for me to investigate an English greengrocer because I live in southern England. Green Line (February 1992) printed a letter from Mark Johnston of Fife which disagreed with Ford's article and listed many fruits, nuts, grains, vegetables and pulses which flourish in Scotland. On to the library, to see what books written f r o m a n o n - v e g a n p e r s p e c t i v e say. A c c o r d i n g to Britain's Wild Larder by Claire L o w e n f e l d , P h i l i p p a Back and Patience Bosanquest, hazel nuts and walnuts grow in Britain. Around the coast are edible s e a w e e d s . M o s t of us have eaten them — if only in their capacity as gelatine substitutes. Next stop w a s the w h o l e f o o d shop. 'Produce of the U K ' included barley, flour, oats and split peas. W h i l s t I w a s there, a friend (whose name. Hazel, is suitably bioregional) tried to explain w h y soya b e a n s don't grow properly in the British climate.

Soya Wannabe Green? Most or all soya beans are imported, which explains s o m e pseudogreen o b j e c t i o n s to veganism. An article entitled 'Is Veganism Green?' appeared in Benign Design, newsletter of the Green Party Permaculture Policy Working Group (Autumn 1994). Its author. Spencer Fitz-Gibbon, points out that soya is versatile, turning up in n u m e r o u s c o n v e nience products. He also assumes that vegans may need soya to obtain enough calcium. His case against soya is this: it is not currently grown in ecologically sound ways and it would be difficult to change this as 100% of patent rights to soya belong to a few large companies; it is imported f r o m thousands of miles away and o f t e n used to m a k e overpackaged products. However, not everyone thinks that vegans need soya in order to get sufficient calc i u m . It is r e l e v a n t that s o m e meat substitutes are based on gluten — from various grains that do grow in the UK — rather than soya. (It could be argued that meat substitutes are unacceptable full stop; it could be retorted that they lessen the temptation for people to lapse back into eating genuine animal products.)

Defending v e g a n i s m , Fitz-Gibbon n o t e s that, since soya beans are often fed to cattle, "if you use dairy products instead of s o y a products, you may be indirectly responsible f o r the ecological impact of soya a n y w a y " . T h e same, naturally, applies to locally bred a n d slaughtered a n i m a l s w h i c h have b e e n f e d imported soya. So, what o t h e r e x c u s e s will meat-eaters find? Well, dead animals are not just used in f o o d of course. T h e y turn u p in soap, candles and glue f o r example. Are plants that versatile?

Perfect Plants Plants for a Future says they are. Its list of uses for plants which can be grown outside in Britain reveals that plants can be used f o r anything f r o m bottles to buttons, dyes to disinfectants, pins to paint and w a t e r p r o o f i n g t o wicks f o r c a n d l e s and l a m p s — to say nothing of baskets, blotting paper, cork, cott o n wool substitutes, fibre, f r i c t i o n s t i c k s (for lighting fires), fire retardants (for slowing the spread of fire), fuel, ink, latex, lighti n g , preservatives, s a n d p a p e r , s h a m p o o , string and toothpaste. Thirty-six species, including the bluebell, can be used in glue. The wax myrtle can be u s e d in a r o m a t i c c a n d l e s . N i n e t y - t w o species can be m a d e into s o a p . W e l e d a g r o w s "the b u l k " of the plants used in its remedies and toiletries in Derbyshire. In short, an amazing variety of plants that can be used for food and other purposes can grow — and are growing — in this country. Vegans are n o more dependent on imports than anyone else. If anyone still tries to tell y o u that a n i m a l f a r m i n g is e c o l o g i c a l l y sound, ask t h e m about the e n e r g y used in preventing meat f r o m going bad. According to Jon Fitter, "in environmental terms" the foods which are worst "are those that need constant refrigeration, mostly animal produce". Jon, a vegan, is further proof that one can be bioregional without c o n s u m ing animal products. He lives " m o s t l y " o n locally g r o w n c a b b a g e , c a r r o t s and o a t s , eaten raw ( w h i c h s a v e s f u e l and h e n c e money!). Jon emphasizes that it is not necessary to follow his e x a m p l e in order to be "an environmentally oriented vegan". "Nor am I suggesting that vegans should avoid imported food. I am saying that bioregionalism is not a justification for animal farming in the U K . W e can live s u s t a i n a b l y w i t h o u t e a t i n g sheep or c o w s . "

Thank you to: Hazel a n d Kevin ( f o r their r e s p e c t i v e comments), T o n y (for the lentils), Ken Fern. J o n , S p e n c e r and K a t h l e e n Jannaway.

HAVE A HEART!

Unfortunately (though it certainly helps) a vegan diet is no guarantee of a healthy ticker — a touch more pump priming is required! Dr Michael Klaper has his finger on the pulse...

h e s u d d e n death in 1993 of an a p p a r e n t l y healthy 4 1 - y e a r - o l d v e g a n c a m e as a s h o c k to m a n y in the v e g a n c o m m u n i t y , w h o w e r e f u r t h e r surprised to learn that his autopsy revealed significant a t h e r o s c l e r o t i c b l o c k a g e of t h e c o r o n a r y a r t e r i e s . H e , like o t h e r v e g a n s , m a y h a v e t h o u g h t his diet m a d e him i m m u n e to coron a r y artery disease. But, his death m a k e s it c l e a r that s i m p l y refraining f r o m c o n s u m i n g m e a t , dairy a n d other animal products m a y not be sufficient to guarantee a healthy heart.

Room for Improvement It is c l e a r f r o m medical studies that the risk o f d e a t h f r o m c o r o n a r y artery d i s e a s e f o r v e g a n s is f a r b e l o w that of o m n i v o r e s — but it is not z e r o ! V e g a n s m a y not be a w a r e that t h e f o l l o w i n g risk factors c a n contribute to arterial d i s e a s e and thus heart attack, stroke a n d p r e m a t u r e d e a t h — e v e n t h o u g h their diet is f r e e f r o m animal products: 1 S a t u r a t e d f a t s raise cholesterol levels by d e c r e a s i n g the liver's ability to excrete cholesterol, thus allowing elevation of blood c h o l e s t e r o l to d a n g e r o u s levels. S a t u r a t e d f a t s — i n c l u d i n g p a l m and coconut oils, and processed hydrogenated vegetable fats — are c o m m o n in m a n y vegan main dishes and desserts. 2 H y d r o g e n a t e d vegetable oils — c o m m o n l y f o u n d in v e g a n m a r g a r i n e s , c h i p s , cookies and other baked goods — contain stiff, t r a n s - f a t t y acids that can injure artery w a l l s , c o n t r i b u t i n g to plaque build-up. 3 E x c e s s i v e a m o u n t s o f liquid v e g e t a b l e o i l s ( m o r e than 1 t b s p per d a y ) can coat the red b l o o d cells f o r h o u r s a f t e r fatty meals, 8

m a k i n g the b l o o d m o r e viscous. V i s c o u s blood f l o w s thickly and slowly through the tiny capillary blood vessels and thus is more likely to clot. Slowly-flowing blood retards oxygen delivery to the heart muscle and to the c o r o n a r y arteries themselves. T h e s e repeated and prolonged bouts of decreased blood f l o w f o l l o w i n g high vegetable fat meals contribute to injury of artery linings a n d heart m u s c l e cells alike, leading to atherosclerosis and heart failure. 4 R e f i n e d sugars f u e l the atherosclerotic process by saturating the natural cholesterol in the blood with glucose. T h e sugar-saturated cholesterol molecules (called 'glycosylated' cholesterol) are f a r 'stickier', and thus more likely to a c c u m u l a t e in arterial plaques. Foods high in sugar, cholesterol, as well as saturated fat, such as 'ice c r e a m ' , chocolate and most baked goods, pose a particularly potent threat. 5 V i t a m i n B , 2 d e f i c i e n c y — vitamin B l 2 (cobalamin) is required to remove homocysteine from the bloodstream. Homocysteine is a sulphur-containing product of protein metabolism that, when present in excessive amounts, can injure the delicate lining of the arteries, contributing to the initiation of atherosclerotic plaque build-up. A s vitamin B j 2 levels fall, homocysteine levels rise. Vegans with low or t o r d e r l i n e ' B12 levels (below 2 0 0 pcg/dl) may unknowingly have elevated levels of homocysteine and thus be susceptible to the initiation of c o r o n a r y artery d i s e a s e . T h e B - c o m p l e x vitamins, pyridoxine (B 6 ) and folate are also required for homocysteine metabolism. B o t h t h e s e v i t a m i n s are f o u n d in w h o l e grains, dark leafy greens, and fresh fruits, but m a y be lacking in the diet of a ' j u n k food v e g a n ' , w h o eats most of her/his meals

out of a packet, jar or tin. 6 D e f i c i e n c y of o m e g a - 3 essential fatty acids — essential omega-3 fatty acids (especially linolenic — found in flaxseed oil, soybean oil, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, rapeseed oil, and dark green leafy vegetables) have been s h o w n to retard progression of artherosclerosis by decreasing bloodclotting tendency and by decreasing inflammatory reactions in the walls of arteries. Excess of artery-damaging fatty acids can o c c u r with o v e r - u s e of ' u n b a l a n c e d ' oils (omega-6 only) — eg corn, safflower and

One day, after eating a huge dinner of oily tofu lasagne, and then running for a bus, he suffers crushing pain that feels like an elephant sitting on his chest sunflower oils. Junk food diets are often top heavy with saturated fats and hydrogenated oils that 'crowd out' linoleic and linolenic acids f r o m their essential role in cellular metabolism, membrane formation, etc. 7 Oxidizing agents — molecules that tear e l e c t r o n s f r o m o t h e r m o l e c u l e s , leaving them chemically altered. Oxidizing the cholesterol molecule makes it 'stickier' and increases its likelihood of a c c u m u l a t i n g in a t h e r o s c l e r o t i c plaques. Oxidizing agents commonly encountered in modern vegan diets — as well as in the elements of daily life (air, water, etc), can cause our own 'natural' cholesterol to accumulate more aggressively in arterial wall plaques. They include: a ) Foods cooked in hot oils. Heating fats and oils to high temperatures creates oxidizThe Vegan, Autumn 1995

o n e ' s genetic m a k e u p , the c o n d i t i o n s that spawn atherosclerosis on an omnivorous or a vegan diet are generally all avoidable with appropriate dietary and lifestyle practices. Since you c a n ' t alter your genetics, the wise strategy is to identify the risk factors that you can change and minimize them in your daily life. Vegans can significantly reduce their coronary risk f a c t o r s a n d h e l p g u a r a n t e e healthier arteries with the following steps: 1 Eat more whole foods — such as (whole) grains and legumes; potatoes for energy and protein; and organically grown fresh f r u i t s and green/yellow vegetables for their antioxidants, b i o f l a v i n o i d s and o t h e r n u t r i e n t s . D o n ' t base too many of your weekly m e a l s on overly-cooked and packaged foods. M a k e it a goal to i n c l u d e at least f i v e p i e c e s of fresh fruits and vegetables each day. (A good guide — at least 5 0 % of each d a y ' s volume of food should be eaten uncooked or lightly steamed.) C o o k i n g m e t h o d s that result in less free radical formation — and thus are more artery-friendly — include steaming or sauteeing in broth. H e a t i n g in w a t e r l e s s cookware also minimizes nutrient loss.

ing, ' r o g u e ' f r a g m e n t s of fat m o l e c u l e s known as ' f r e e radicals' that d a m a g e our arteries and age our tissues. 'Free radical feasts' include fried foods — such as fried tofu cutlets and veggie burgers, as well as fast-food French fries and common oil-fried crisps. b) Oxidizing air pollutants, such as autoexhaust o z o n e , o x i d e s of nitrogen f r o m industrial e m i s s i o n s , and cyanide f r o m cigarettes — including ' s e c o n d - h a n d ' smoke. c) Chlorine — a strong oxidizing chemical commonly used in municipal water filtration plants to kill microbial pathogens. It is suspected as being a culprit in damaging artery walls. 8 Deficiencies of antioxidant vitamins — vitamins C and E and beta-carotene 'quench' free radicals and other oxidizing agents, and thus protect arteries against atherosclerosis. Processed and devitalized convenience foods are not only deficient in antioxidant nutrients, but add to the body's burden of oxidizing substances to be neutralized. Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants as well as in other essential nutrients. 9 Lack of aerobic exercise — modern, sedentary lifestyles promote arterial clogging9 The Vegan, Autumn 1995

10 Stress — p r o m o t e s atherosclerosis in humans, probably by several mechanisms, including sustained high levels of 'stress hormones', such as adrenaline and cortisone in the bloodstream, which can raise blood pressure and d a m a g e artery walls. Chronic unhappiness, fear, anxiety, or held-in anger can be as deadly as a cheeseburger-only diet.

A vegan diet that contains one or more of these risk factors can help set the stage for a heart attack, stroke or clogging of an artery to a vital organ — in an apparently healthy individual. A s the years go by, the 'toxic brew' created by the above factors silently seethes in the b l o o d s t r e a m causing atherosclerotic plaques to steadily build in the inner linings of vital arteries. 'Suddenly', our hapless vegan may find him/herself with high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol levels. One day, after eating a huge dinner of oily tofu lasagne, and then running for a bus, he suffers crushing pain that feels like an elephant sitting on his chest. Too late, he discovers that his diet and lifestyle had set off the lethal cascade of atherosclerosis.

For a Happy H e a r t . . . Clogging of the arteries is the most common cause of death in industrialized societies, but it is not a normal part of ageing, and it need not happen to anyone. With the exception of

2 Avoid ' u n b a l a n c e d ' v e g e t a b l e oils like corn, cottonseed and safflower. Minimize all processed f o o d s — especially fried f o o d s , and 'health food/junk food' — such as c o o k ies, cakes and other confections laden with refined sugars, w h i t e f l o u r , h y d r o g e n a t e d fats other artery-injuring substances. Restrict the use of liquid vegetable oils to less than 3 tsps per day. 3 Make a c o m m i t m e n t to regular, sustained physical activity — at least 3 0 minutes of brisk walking, every other day. 4 Minimize exposure to excessive oxidizing environmental toxins. Consider drinking non-chlorinated water. 5 Assure a d e q u a t e intake of vitamin B 1 2 . Consider a d d i t i o n a l s u p p l e m e n t a t i o n of antioxidants — v i t a m i n C ( p o s s i b l y of extreme i m p o r t a n c e ) , v i t a m i n E, b e t a carotene, selenium, etc — especially if the diet has been low in dark green and yellow vegetables. 6 Try to ensure adequate sleep and rest. 7 Learn to release stressful emotions, while making steady progress towards b e c o m i n g as gentle, appreciative and as loving a person as you can be. Atherosclerotic d i s e a s e of the heart a n d blood vessels is largely a preventable artef a c t of our ' c i v i l i z e d ' diets and lifestyles. T h e above guidelines are o f f e r e d as nutritional ' l i f e i n s u r a n c e ' f o r a n y o n e w h o desires a heart and blood vessels that will last for a long, healthy lifetime.

GOING FOR GOLD

Vegan triathlete, Anna Folland introduces... herself! u r s u i n g e x c e l l e n c e in the e n d u r a n c e sport of triathlon h a s b e c o m e a fairly r e c e n t o b s e s s i o n of mine. It is a sport that d e m a n d s a great deal of time, self discip l i n e a n d d e d i c a t i o n . I h a v e been involved in t r i a t h l o n t r a i n i n g a n d c o m p e t i t i o n f o r n e a r l y t w o years n o w , w h i c h is not nearly as long as I have been following a vegan lifestyle. Nevertheless, I am equally comm i t t e d to both. T r i a t h l o n is a rapidly g r o w i n g e n d u r a n c e sport w h i c h involves the three disciplines of

Many of my best years are yet to come s w i m m i n g , c y c l i n g and r u n n i n g c o m b i n e d into o n e . T h e s w i m is the first discipline and is usually in a lake, river or even the sea, so a g o o d w e t s u i t is a necessity in this c o u n t r y ! T h i s is f o l l o w e d by the cycle section, entailing the negotiation of a variety of hills. A n e x h a u s t i n g run c o m p l e t e s the race. T h e w h o l e e v e n t is c e n t r e d a r o u n d a ' t r a n s i t i o n ' area, which c o u l d be described as an o p e n air changing r o o m ! This is where, a s a q u i c k l y a s p o s s i b l e , a ' t r a n s i t i o n ' is m a d e f r o m o n e d i s c i p l i n e to the next. T h e first visit f o l l o w s the s w i m and so involves

exchanging swim cap, wetsuit and goggles for bike, helmet and shoes, which at the seco n d visit, f o l l o w i n g the c y c l e section, are replaced by a pair or running shoes! The sport is completed over varying distances but it is the Olympic distance event w h i c h is the most p o p u l a r . This involves s w i m m i n g 1,500m, cycling 40km and running 10km and is so called because it is this d i s t a n c e w h i c h has been bidding f o r O l y m p i c status. Recent recognition by the International Olympic Committee has resulted in Olympic G a m e s inclusion beginning at the Sydney Olympics 2000. This provides an excellent o p p o r t u n i t y for the sport which, o v e r the n e x t f e w y e a r s is likely to g r o w rapidly in both size and m e d i a coverage. I a m only 2 5 - y e a r s - o l d , w h i c h is relatively young in triathlon terms, so hopefully many of my best years are yet to come.

Kick Start A s u c c e s s f u l first season g a v e me great i n c e n t i v e , e n t h u s i a s m and hope f o r the future. In August 1994 I was selected to represent Great Britain at the World Triathlon Championships. Alongside this honour came the unenviable challenge of trying to raise ÂŁ 2 , 0 0 0 to f u n d the trip. T w o vegan f o o d companies were invaluable in their support and I cannot thank them enough. They are V a n d e m o o r t e l e (manufacturer of Provamel soya products) and P l a m i l Foods.

Who knows how many triathletes will be vegan by the year 2000 After lots of hard fund raising and arduo u s training I made it to N e w Zealand and h a d a f a n t a s t i c time. T h e world c h a m p i onship race was extremely challenging. As it was my first international race my main goal was to represent my country to the best of my ability. Having n o w gained the experience of a world c h a m p i o n s h i p race I feel b e t t e r e q u i p p e d to aim f o r the medals in future championships. M y m o t i v a t i o n c o n t i n u e s to g r o w ; I devote over fifteen hours a week to training by squeezing two training sessions in a day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even with a full-time job. Full-time work 10

and s p o n s o r s h i p is a necessity b e c a u s e triathlon does not pay well in this country. T h i s year I placed ninth in the National C h a m p i o n s h i p s at W i n d s o r , which has resulted in Great Britain team selection for the 1995 Mexico World Championships to be held in N o v e m b e r . I am relying on the generosity and support of sponsors once again in my bid to attend this event. F o r t u n a t e l y this year I h a v e my kit taken care of by New L i n e C l o t h i n g . Following my GB selection I have received a great deal of media attention and so have been able to p r o m o t e my sponsors, my sport and my vegan beliefs.

Vegan Trend As a state registered dietician and sports science degree graduate I am well aware of the importance of a balanced diet to aid performance. As my diet is naturally high in carb o h y d r a t e and low in fat, with a d e q u a t e protein, I d o not have the problems of many athletes w h o have to balance an increasing need for carbohydrate with an abundance of protein and fat. Regular meals and snacks ensure I am provided with optimal levels of nutrients to support my training and racing as well as my everyday activities. Many of the specialist food bars and drinks made for endurance athletes are suitable for vegans as the m a n u f a c t u r e r s begin to r e c o g n i z e the nutritional benefits of animal-free products. If it takes nutritional incentives for triathletes, of any walk of life, to realize the advantages of a vegan diet, then I hope we may be one step closer to society appreciating the advantages of a vegan way of life. W h o k n o w s h o w m a n y triathletes will be vegan by the year 2000 and w h o knows how many of you will remember reading this article when you see triathlon d o m i n a t e the Sydney Olympics 2000!

A n n a a p p e a r s on the f r o n t of the S o c i e t y ' s new health leaflet, 'Join the Human Race to Good Health'. (See page 29 for ordering details.) Anyone wishing to sponsor Anna is invited to write to her via the Society.

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DEAR DOC

Michael Klaper MD, author of 'Vegan Nutrition: Pure & Simple' and 'Pregnancy, Children & the Vegan Diet' answers another of your questions

Is there any medical evidence indicating that a vegan diet may be of value in cases of asthma? My doctor doesn't believe that what I eat has anything to do with my breathing problems. What can I say to her? It is not surprising to hear of your doctor's scepticism regarding the vegan diet and asthma. The pivotal role that nutrition plays in the majority of ' W e s t e r n ' diseases — including asthma — is only now beginning to be recognized by 'organized medicine', yet published medical studies give strong support to the key role that a vegan diet can play in both the prevention and treatment of asthma. Among food-borne substances noted to adversely affect asthmatics, dairy proteins have long been among the most frequent culprits. It has been speculated that the child first becomes sensitized to the bovine proteins in c o w ' s milk in one of two ways: either (a) offending cow proteins enter the bloodstream through the infant's permeable intestinal lining membranes, or (b) tiny droplets of milk are inhaled down the windpipe (trachea) when the baby is sucking c o w ' s milk (or bovine-based formula) from a bottle — an especially common 11 The Vegan, Autumn 1995

occurrence when the infant is laying on its back. Through this 'inhalation method', the bovine protein is applied directly to the surface of the bronchial membranes, where it potentially can act as a potent sensitizing agent in genetically-susceptible children. Whatever the mechanism, as demonstrated by Businco and his colleagues in R o m e , children who are breast-fed, and who are weaned on to soya-based formulas and other non-dairy products, have a far lower incidence of asthma — as well as allergies and eczema — later in life. What if you already have asthma? The study by Swedish researcher O Lindahl should be of great interest to you. Lindahl followed thirty-five patients who had suffered f r o m chronic bronchial asthma for an average of 12 years. Twenty patients were on cortisone. Placing them on a vegan diet for one year resulted in highly significant improvement for most everyone in the study. Lindahl writes: "In almost all cases, medication was withdrawn or drastically reduced. There was a significant decrease in asthma s y m p t o m s . . . 71% reported improvement at 4 months and 92% at 1 year. There was a significant improvement in a n u m b e r of clinical variables; for example, vital capacity, forced expiratory volume at one sec and physical working capacity, as well as a significant change in various biochemical indices as IgM, IgE, cholesterol, and triglycerides in blood." Almost

all patients were able to discontinue their cortisone treatment. In my own practice, I have noted similar — and o f t e n dramatic — beneficial effects of a vegan diet on asthma. I usually recommend the use of nutritional supplements that have been shown to be of value in asthma, such as magnesium, vitamin B,2, and the oils rich in omega-3 oils — including flaxseed, borage or evening primrose. I encourage my asthmatic patients to become astute and thorough readers of food package labels in order to guard against hidden dairy protein-containing ingredients, masquerading as casein, calcium caseinate, whey powder, sodium caseinate, buttermilk solids etc. It is also important to remember that although animal proteins like dairy and egg whites are the most c o m m o n substances that exacerbate asthma, s o m e plant proteins — especially wheat, corn and soy — can be troublesome for some asthmatic o r allergic people. I usually suggest that my asthmatic patients eliminate grains, legumes, nuts and other possibly offending foods for 1-3 weeks — and then nourish themselves on unlimited amounts of rice, sweet potatoes, green and yellow vegetables and non-citrus fruits. T h e y are to take daily walks or similar exercise, drink plenty of water, avoid polluted air and second-hand s m o k e (as much as possible!), breathe deeply frequently during the day and follow an individually tailored s u p p l e m e n t programme.

During this time they should not change their medication regimen but, a f t e r several m o n t h s of s y m p t o m - f r e e breathing, I s u g gest they work with their doctor to gradually taper off the medication — taking weeks or months to do so, if necessary. During this ' r e b a l a n c i n g ' time, it is also a g o o d idea to work to make the intestinal tract healthy, in order to prevent o f f e n d i n g food proteins, microbial byproducts, and other substances f r o m leaking out into the bloodstream and possibly exacerbating the asthma. This is d o n e through the use of a n o n - d a i r y acidophilus preparation taken several times daily, along with any indicated anti-parasitic therapyA f t e r the first 1 - 3 w e e k s , hopefully with resulting clinical i m p r o v e m e n t , the person is encouraged to 'reconstruct their diet' by adding back each grain or other (vegan) food they have eliminated — o n e at a t i m e , every 48 hours. During this time they are to observe and to record the effect each ' n e w ' , 'challenge food' has upon the asthmatic tendency. In this way one can determine — f r e e of c h a r g e — the effects of food upon the airways and the rest of the body, and to construct a dietary style that will let the asthmatic person breathe easier — or maybe, no longer be asthmatic at all.

Dr Klaper regrets that he is unable to undertake consultations by post/telephone

Vegan novice? You're not alone. John Callaghan concludes his experiences of endeavouring to stay on course in a largely non-vegan world

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ALERT! v;

Animals are there to be used P e o p l e o f t e n c o m e out with this on the basis that h u m a n s are smarter, stronger, etc than a n i m a l s . H o w e v e r , taken to its logical conclusion, this line of argument can, is, and has b e e n u s e d to o p p r e s s and kill h u m a n s considered ' i n f e r i o r ' .

How do you know animals feel pain and suffering in the same way as us and to the same degree? O u r r e s p o n s e is g e n e r a l l y d r a w n f r o m the k n o w l e d g e that animals are sentient and possess n e r v o u s s y s t e m s . H o w e v e r , the simple a n s w e r is to suggest that the enquirer mere12

ly observes how animals respond to painful (and pleasurable) stimuli and applies a little c o m m o n sense.

Not All Out to Get You T h e best way of keeping friends and having an easy time is to reach an agreement: you w o n ' t g o on about what heartless bastards they all are and talk constantly about h o w difficult it is to buy decent shoes, how much soya milk is etc, if they don't try to make you eat anything you d o n ' t want to, or make you feel a weirdo because you can't drink certain beers because they contain fish bladder. Having said this, now that veganism is a key part of m y life, it would be foolish to expect m e , or people close to me, to never talk a b o u t it. A f t e r initial arguments, m y

friends, family and colleagues have c o m e to accept my position and often help me out by highlighting any animal-based substances in products I ' m thinking of buying. Arguments have become discussions about, f o r example, why I w o n ' t eat freerange eggs. Mockery has given way to genuine interest.

Laugh at the good jokes and let the bad ones wash over you Expect the same questions to arise again and again. Be patient â&#x20AC;&#x201D; allow for the fact that few non-vegans completely understand the c o n c e p t . But m o s t of all expect, and accept, the jokes. Veganism (to my mind at The Vegan, Autumn 1995

least) isn't a religion and even if it was it s h o u l d n ' t be a b o v e being m a d e f u n of. Being devoid of a sense of humour virtually guarantees that people will make fun of you — or avoid you! My advice is simple: laugh at the good jokes and let the bad ones wash over you. Only take people to task if you feel their intentions are vindictive.

Cooking I ' m n o nutritionist and so I s u g g e s t you check out the 'Publications & Merchandise' pages for books on the subject. However, as far as I can gather, the same rules apply for a healthy vegan diet as many other diets — ie lots of fruit and vegetables and not too many fatty foods. All the vitamins and minerals you need can be obtained f r o m animal-free sources. Even the notorious vitamin B l 2 can be found in things like Marmite, Plamil soya milk and some vegan margarines. As for myself, m y basic diet consists of rice/pasta dishes, containing various vegetables, in some kind of sauce — eg stir fries, curries, sweet and sour's etc. They are quick, easy-to-make, taste nice and are reasonably healthy. There are vegan substitutes for practically every animal food product — although most are a lot more expensive than their animalbased counterparts. This is due largely to economies of scale: fewer vegan products are produced and animal product staples often attract subsidies (whereas soya beans, for example, are subject to a heavy import tax). As regards the taste of these vegan substitutes, well it depends on how much you were attached to the originals. I found tofu acceptable because it tastes of whatever it is flavoured with. S o y a milk, on the other hand, took a good year or so to get used to. There are plenty of brands available so you should find at least one you like.

ers cooked on the same hotplate as conventional burgers. The really bastard thing about eating out is that unless the food provider is vegan you really can't trust them. Being terribly British, I really d o n ' t like having rows in public and so, if I suspect I ' m about to be taken for a ride, I j u s t tell t h e m that I ' m allergic to meat and dairy products. This has the effect of completely changing their attitude t o w a r d s me. E v e n t h o u g h I ' m still looked upon as a freak, I get treated sympathetically — presumably because they wish to avoid my collapsing in the midst of the other diners. T h i s ( p e r h a p s unethical) behaviour on my part arises f r o m an easyto-develop ' m e ' v e r s u s ' t h e m ' war-like mentality. Still, it guarantees I get w h a t I want! I don't really k n o w whether this state of mind is c o m m o n to m o s t v e g a n s or whether it is the product of my own paranoia.

they keep you alert; however, the relentless nature of it all can make you feel tired and victimized. I ' v e o f t e n taken it p e r s o n a l l y w h e n I've seen p e o p l e tuck into hot d o g s and such, not so much out of loyalty to their victims, but b e c a u s e I resent the f a c t they c a n do s o m e t h i n g so d i s t a s t e f u l in such a carefree manner. Unlike the hot doggers, I feel completely exasperated every time I discover later that I ' v e eaten something that w a s n ' t vegan after all. To be absolutely certain of what is actually in a product you need a degree in f o o d chemistry and 'inside' knowledge! On top of this hassle you get the s a m e

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remarks, same questions and same j o k e s . All this might sound like a good case for not becoming a vegan. H o w e v e r , although I ' v e experienced m a n y of the situations described, I ' m still just as committed a vegan as the day I started, probably more so. There's n o secret formula; you just do your best. As I've indicated before, you d o n ' t have to be Dr Doolittle, or even like animals in order to think they have a right to life — and o n e free of suffering at that. I ' v e yet to be convinced by any a r g u m e n t that j u s t i f i e s exploiting animals, other than f o r our o w n immediate survival. Until it's a case of either the animal or me, let us both live as natural an existence as possible.

I find the hardest parts of remaining a vegan are familiarity with the arguments and the resistance you f a c e practically every day. S o m e t i m e s it is it d i f f i c u l t to sustain the emotions which originally led you to a cruelty-free lifestyle. I d o n ' t carry pictures of animal abuse with m e but, in order to ensure I keep to the 'path', perhaps I should. The task is m a d e harder by the constant need for vigilance. Complete avoidance of animal products is a virtual impossibility. (Gelatine-containing) Photographic film (or a connection with it) pops up everywhere. Such p h e n o m e n a m a y be beneficial, since

There's no secret formula; you just do your best

One thing I suggest you buy before you do any shopping is the Animal-Free Shopper. This lists thousands of products from food and clothes to cosmetics. Animal ingredients have a variety of names and this book will help ensure you don't get conned and perhaps even give you some peace of mind.

Eating Out More often than not this is a stressful experience. For a start, unless they're vegetarian/vegan, many eating places don't seem to know what vegans eat. Secondly, even if this doesn't apply, due to the need to adapt or create a 'special' meal you may be considered the cause of major inconvenience and disruption. Watch out for milk or egg derivatives in veggieburgers, fries cooked in animal fat, animal-fat containing rolls and veggieburg13 The Vegan, Autumn 1995

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Just when you thought you could add boiling water to nothing else in a tub, along comes Cous Cous Instant Meals from First Quality Foods. Choose from Mexican, Indian or Chinese.

and, yippee, honey-free! The ever-encroaching Holland & B a r r e t t now offers a vegan range of traditional biscuit products — Wholewheat Flapjack, Scotch Shortbread, Wholewheat Fruit Flapjack, Ginger Wafer, Digestive Biscuit, Chocolate Digestives and Fruit Shortcake. Two new choccy delights now: one from Plamil —• Organic Chocolate Drops (I'm sure you — or do I mean I? — will end up eating twice as much chocolate like this. Drops are so more-ish!); the other from Buxton Foods — organically grown hazelnuts and sultanas coated in rich dark chocolate, waiting for you in supermarkets (eg Sainsbury's, Tescos), as well as health/wholefood stores. Tropical Wholefoods is a fair trade company dealing in sundried fruits and veggies from Uganda and East Africa. Its products are really quite mouthwatering (sun-dried mangoes — yummeee!) Its distribution network has expanded, so you should find its delights in your health/wholefood store.

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Now available after the early harvesting, laverbread, an edible seaweed, is supplied in a tin by Welsh Barrow. The tins (300g) contain nothing but the edible part of the plant and can be eaten as part of a cooked breakfast (traditional) or as an interesting addition to other meals, such as pizza or pasta dishes.

Dolma has incorporated Cherish Skin Care into its range of vegan toiletries. Its new catalogue is available now. L U S H produces a huge range of products, many suitable for the likes of us (those products with a tick next to them in the amusing newspaper format catalogue.) Contact: LUSH, 291/2 High St Poole, Dorset BH15 1AB. 01202 668545.

Along similar lines are two new additions to the potent M r s Bassa collection — Vegetable Pickle and Apricot & Date Chutney (available only via mail order; 0181 871 4460).

Sauces for Courses Pandering to the interest in international cuisine, M r Bean has made it easy to create that authentic flavour sensation, while remaining sugar-, preservativeand gluten-free, with cooking sauces in four varieties — Indian Korma, Chinese Sweet and Sour, Italian and Mexican. Detailed investigative forays have, thanks to one of our readers, concluded that Blue Dragon Coconut Cream Powder is suitable for vegans, the sodium caseinate being non-animal derived.

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Animal-free shopping with Annie Brosnan Drink Up! For this round-up of the latest liquid refreshments on offer, try imagining that those sizzling summer days have stretched on into the autumn . . . From G u s t o — where it pays not to get your ' s ' s and 't's mixed up — comes Gingkola ("pure gingko biloba extract and pure African kola nut in sparkling apple juice"). O r c h i d D r i n k s entices us with three flavoured waters in peach, raspberry and cherry — with the promise of more later this year. And then there's A q u a L i b r a Summer Fruits, to keep the regular Aqua Libra company. If more of a positive taste experience is to your liking, S a r a h ' s J u i c e D r i n k s uses fruit puree to create pear, peach, apricot, or more exotic mango or guava drinks. Whole E a r t h ' s Sparkling Aloe Lemon jumps aboard the current aloe craze. More of a continental thing than here in the UK, iced tea can take a bit of getting used to, but it can actually be quite pleasant. T w i n i n g s has produced three Iced Tea Drinks — Peach, Earl Grey and Raspberry. Becoming known as ' N e w Age beverages', ignore such drinks at your streetcred peril! For the oh-so-slightly less chic comes a range of teas in small boxes (10 bags) from new compa14

ny H e r b Oasis. There are herb teas, herb & fruit teas and three "functional" teas — Slimmerstea, Serenity and Laxatee(l). Whole E a r t h ' s new non-caffeine coffee substitute appears in the guise of Organic Nocaf — couldn't be much plainer than that! Finally, P r o v a m e l has brought out a Vanilla Flavoured Soya Milk.

Reader Offer 1 The first 25 requests received for P o t t e r ' s Boldo Aid To Slimming Tablets (RRP £3.95) will receive a free tub! The tablets contain bladderwrack — "an anti-obesity agent", dandelion root — "a diuretic that increases fluid output", and butternut — "a gentle purgative". Write to: Potter's Herbal Medicines/The Vegan Offer, Leyland Mill Lane, Wigan WN1 2SB.

On the Side T o liven up stir-frys, curries, salads — in fact, anything — try one of the new Kitchen Garden range of condiment sauces from L u n n - L i n k s . There are six to choose from: Hot Chilli Paste, Lemongrass, Freshly Minced Garlic, Wholegrain French Tarragon Mustard, Mint Sauce and Mild Curry Paste -— all grown organically.

Sweet Nothings . . . To begin with the bad news: no vegan chocolate can now be had from Thorntons. (If you have the third Animal-Free Shopper you will already know this — see, using old editions is most unwise!) This is quite a blow, as I'm sure you'll agree, so maybe this sad state of affairs will be remedied if we all write in very disappointed tones to: Customer Care Dept, Thorntons, Thornton Park, Somercotes, Derbyshire DE55 4XJ.

Sweet Somethings . . . Now to better news. Safeway's new Reduced Sugar Jams are vegan (six varieties). From Holly Mill Bakery come new Pressed Fruit Bars (Peach Melba, Fruit Cocktail and Orchard) which are sugar-free

And Finally . . . The new mail order footwear catalogue from Birkenstock (0171 935 3556) includes a sandal range aimed specifically at vegans! The times they are a changin'.

Reader Offer 2 Tell the H a n d m a d e Flapjack people why one of its flapjacks helped get your holiday off to a flying start and you could win a selection of vegan-friendly goodies. Send you name, address and details of where you bought the flapjack to: The Handmade Flapjack Company, Unit Y3, Herald Way, Binley, Coventry CV3 2NY. Don't forget to mention The Vegan!

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VEGANS INTERNATIONAL Alex Bourke surveys the global vegan scene In Hmea, north Sweden, 25% of students are vegetarian or vegan. 5% of Swedish agricultural products are organic. The Swedish Vegan Society has been travelling the country lecturing and showing Truth or Dairy. Ten free cookery courses have been arranged for enthusiastic teenagers. A vegan nutritionist has been taken on for a school project in the north. In the last year, 'militant vegans' have been busy burning milk lorries, and attacking meat factories and zoos. The Swedish Vegan Society has stated that it has no connection with the actions, which have been extensively debated in the media.

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Veganization Vegan students at the University of California, Berkeley, were fed up to the back teeth with salad, baked spuds and bread so Vegan Action Co-ordinator, Leor Jacobi collected 1,200 signatures (20% of dorm residents) asking for vegan options. Armed with vegan recipes and nutritional information, the activists met with college administrators. An all-vegan lunch day marked the resulting introduction of a vegan menu. Leor's tips for canteen veganization: Draw attention to the problem with a petition; get the student union to support you with a resolution; give tons on info to admin and catering staff; don't turn the request into a veggies v non-veggies issue; try to include everyone in the debate. Further details: Vegan Action, PO Box 4353, Berkeley, CA

War Heroes Since 1972, 'Food For Life', the charitable food relief programme of the International Society for Krsna Consciousness, has served over 65 million hot veggie meals (half of them vegan). J 30 centres operate in Eastern Europe, 20 in Australasia and 40+ in the Americas. Volunteers have risked their lives to serve 1 million+ meals in Sarajevo and Chechnya. In the US, Food For Life receives US$3 million in state and federal grants for sheltering and feeding 45,000 homeless people every year. All workers are volunteers. To support the Food For Life contact: 10310 Oaklyn Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, USA. Tel. 301-299 4797.

Veg TV Armenian, Karen Saakyan has started Russia's first vegetarian TV show. "So far we've shown 45 ten-minute shows", he told me, "and the response has been fantastic." Topics covered include health, shopping, the environment, animal abuse, recipes, social violence (and its possible connection with meat-eating), spiritual equality of all beings, and on-the-spot reports on vegetarian food relief in Chechnya. The only problem is finding new material for this show — which is watched by up to 40 million people in the CIS. If you've got any old magazines, videos, or you're a campaigning group or publisher, send material to: Goloka TV, 125284 Khoroshovskoye shoss, d-8 Korp3, Moscow, Russia. Tel. 95-945 7537. Fax. 95-945 3317.

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VEGANS Graded Greyhounds I am sure we all agree that using animals for sport is cruel. In fact, we have no right to use animals for anything. Some people would argue that even having animals as pets ('companion animals') is cruel, as all species should be allowed to live independent lives without human interference. We are at present a long way from that ideal, because most domestic animals like cats and dogs have been bred in such a way that they rely on human beings for food, companionship and guidance. The greyhound is an example of this dependence. This dog is bred prolifically by breeders trying to produce a fast racing dog. The pups are sold and trained to run on the dog track, where people bet money on them and hope to win big prizes. While they are running fast and winning races, they are kept in kennels and cared for and trained by kennel

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staff. However, as soon as they stop winning races, the owners are anxious to be rid of them and replace them with new dogs. This often happens when the dog is still quite young and has lots of years left to live. Many finish up unwanted and are put to sleep. I recently visited an animal rescue centre where they provided a home for ten unwanted ex-racing greyhounds. The owner told me that because people believe they are vicious and chase cats, these dogs are very hard to home. On the racetrack they are trained to chase the electric hare and this leaves them prone to chasing any small creature that moves quickly — like a cat. The greyhounds welcomed me with smiling eyes and long, waggly tails. One stood on its hind legs, rested its paws easily on my shoulders, and pushed its long wet nose into my face as a greeting. I expect you have guessed, I could not resist adopting one. I chose a 3-year-old brindled female named Dori. Fortunately, she gets on very well with my other animals, cats and rabbits included — although I would not trust all greyhounds to do so. The vet told me that, because of their build, a greyhound cannot sit down but only stand or lie down. The animal's comfort is not considered when these animals are bred, only the speed at which they can run. You will be pleased to hear that Dori is not too keen on running and much prefers to hang around my kitchen waiting for scraps, and she loves vegan 'cheese'. Have you tried it yet? One of the makes is

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JASMINE'S DIARY It has been 18 months since 1 became a vegan and at last I feel as though things are getting easier. At first everything seemed awkward — my friend's attitude toward my diet was one of amusement and my family viewed it with alarm. What really annoyed me though was that, because I am a teenager, everyone said it was a passing phase that I would grow out of. I am glad to say I am being taken more seriously now and my friends accept that 1 am vegan, and have stopped offering me milk chocolate or coffee with milk in — apart from last week when my best friend Debbie bought me a white coffee from the school vending machine. When I objected, she said, "Well, it's alright because it's powdered milk." For our summer holiday, my family and I went to stay at a small hotel by the sea and Mum did not mention when booking that 1 was a vegan. She said she didn 't want to make a fuss and at meal times 1 could leave the meat and dairy and eat the rest. This proved to be horrible. The first morning at breakfast the landlady presented me with double fried egg, beans and two lots of corpse. She seemed hurt when 1 never touched it and asked me why. I explained, and from then on she was really obliging and made me salads, rice and pasta dishes for dinner, and brought me fresh fruit instead of the 'traditional (YUK) English breakfast'. The landlady said her daughter was a vegetarian but she had never heard of a vegan before. She has now!

called Scheese and is delicious. If your healthfood store does not stock it, tell it that it's made by Bute Island Foods and comes in many flavours. Try it melted on a home-made pizza!

Youth Groups The Animals' Defenders is the youth group of the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS). It campaigns against many issues connected with animal cruelty — including circus-

es, zoos, factory farming, bullfighting, blood sports and the fur trade— as well as being concerned about environmental issues, such as the destruction of the ozone layer. The annual subscription is £5.00. Members receive an introduction pack, quarterly magazine and updates on current NAVS campaigns. Contact:

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Y O U CAN'T B E A T - A So observes the sharp-eyed 'Cook Vegan' author, Richard Youngs arrots are g o o d at any time of the year. T h e y are also versatile and an excellent s o u r c e of b e t a - c a r o t e n e — w h i c h is c o n v e r t e d in the b o d y to vitamin A. You can u s e t h e m in s w e e t o r s a v o u r y r e c i p e s . M o r e o v e r , c a r r o t s are c h e a p , a n d o r g a n i c c a r r o t s — at little extra cost — taste astonishing. G r o w n in the U K , only occasionally i m p o r t e d , t h e y c a n reach s h o p s with minim u m transportation and be very fresh. Except for the pate and cake, which will g i v e s e v e r a l h e l p i n g s d e p e n d i n g o n appetite, the following recipes serve two.

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In a mixing bowl, mash together the cooked carrots and pre-cooked chick peas. Stir in the caramelized onion. Season to taste. Cool, then transfer to 'fridge to chill. Serve with toast, oatcakes, pitta bread or similar.

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Push down so that the pastry disc fits snugly. Trim edges with a knife. Cook in a moderate oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, peel and chop the carrots. Boil or steam until very tender. Drain. Mash. Add the g r o u n d a l m o n d s , lemon juice and seasoning. Spoon the mixture into the pre-cooked flan case and return to the oven for a further 15 minutes. Serve hot or cold.

4 medium carrots 4 h e a p e d t b s p f r e s h c o r i a n d e r leaves squeeze of lime or lemon j u i c e 2 t b s p olive oil salt Grate the carrots. Cut the leaves from the coriander stalks, then c h o p the leaves. Add both to a salad bowl. Dress with the lime or lemon juice plus olive oil. Season to taste. For best eating, allow to sit in the 'fridge for at least half an hour so that the flavours can mingle with one another.

For a 6" (150 cm) flan case: 3 oz (85g) wholemeal f l o u r 1 oz (30g) vegan m a r g a r i n e cold w a t e r f l o u r f o r rolling vegetable oil f o r g r e a s i n g f l a n tin

Scrub and dice the carrot. Boil or steam until tender. Drain and then m a s h thoroughly. M e a n w h i l e roast the c o r i a n d e r and c u m i n seeds in a dry pan o v e r m e d i u m heat until slightly brown and pungent. Grind to a fine powder in a mortar and pestle. Add to the mashed carrot. Then, while still hot, add the oats to the carrot mixture. Stir in and season with salt and pepper. Leave to cool. Form into two large burgers and lightly fry in oil until golden on both sides.

For the filling: 2 medium carrots 2 heaped tbsp ground almonds squeeze of lemon j u i c e salt a n d p e p p e r T o make the case, rub together the flour and margarine to form what look like fine b r e a d c r u m b s . Add cold water d r o p by drop until a stiff dough is formed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you won't need much and the stiffer the dough the better. Though not essential, for best results transfer this dough to the 'fridge

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Contacts News Well, well, here we are. Holidays over, nights getting longer and only the mixed blessing of Christmas to look forward to. Gloom and despondency. Hang on a minute though! I'm getting feedback from Contacts who seem busier than ever, and it's World Vegan Day that's getting them excited. The opportunity to tell the world about the benefits, peace of mind and sheer joy of veganism is too good to be missed. Many ideas are coming forward — including giving short talks at local health food shops, based around the Vegan Society's

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excellent video Truth or Dairy, having vegan food tastings while distributing the Society's new health leaflet; and even dressing up in animal costumes whilst running stalls, to show the animals which benefit from people adopting a vegan diet. Ideas such as these are ideal for attracting vital media attention — so long as the local newspaper and radio/TV station is notified well in advance. While some of these events will take place on the official date, (Wednesday) 1 November, many will be held on the two weekends either side. So, our

Contacts' energy and enthusiasm is going to be really stretched and, as many hands make light work, this is the one time of year when members' help will be appreciated more than usual. Do get in touch with your Local Contact and assist in making this a meaningful and enjoyable day. World Vegan Day is not the only event worth noting in the latter part of the year. Last year's AGM celebrated the Society's 50th Anniversary with a social afterwards featuring good, inexpensive food and drink, complete with disco. This new feature after the AGM proved very popular with members, so we are doing something along similar lines this year.

Once again it will be a great opportunity for both new and established members to meet the Society's Council, staff and a number of the Local Contacts. The relaxed atmosphere of the social is an ideal place to exchange ideas and views with like-minded people following the formal business of the AGM. If you would like to find ®ut if your Local Contact will be attending, give them a call and maybe you could travel in a group or, if there is no Local Contact in your area, then come along to the AGM and social and chat with us about the possibility of operating as a Contact! T e r r y Bevis Local Contacts C o - o r d i n a t e r

Grow vegan

Veg Action September

Maggie Dunn continues her guide to vegan-organic growing does not improve in the second year, it would be a good idea to obtain a soil analysis. (A good crop of mixed weeds is generally a good indication of fertile soil!)

The Traditional Way Traditional gardeners dig over their plot in autumn, incorporating lots of compost/manure and let the frost break down the large clumps of earth, This method kills off some insects and diseases. In spring, the soil can be raked to a fine tilth, ready for sowing. It's very hard work, and disturbs the soil and beneficial organisms.

The Veganic Way

Autumn is a good time to plan and prepare your garden. Traditional cottage gardens consist of fragrant herbs edging the pathways, with rows of vegetables in the centre and fruit bushes and trees at the far end. The outside of the garden is adorned with a mixture of flowers. Whatever design you decide on, you will need approximately 300yd 2 (260m 2 ) to feed a family of four, predominantly f r o m the garden.

Down to Earth The soil in your chosen plot may not be in good condition, so d o n ' t expect marvellous results in the first year. However, if crop production

The increasingly popular 'no dig, raised bed' system involves making a series of beds, 3-4' wide, separated by permanent pathways of about 18" (45cm). The aim is to prevent compaction of the soil (by not treading on it) and to grow more crops in a smaller area. Unlike traditional cultivation the nutrient-rich top soil is kept on top and not dug under. In addition, bacteria and earthworms are not disturbed (they work at different levels). By working the top 3 - 4 " (7.5-10cm) of soil, the deep-rooted weed can be eradicated. This system has proved successful on all types of soil. It is explained in more depth

in Veganic Gardening by Kenneth Dalziel O'Brien. Another useful 'no-dig' book, Organic No-dig No-weed Gardening by R P Poincelot, is not veganic but nevertheless is both informative and practical.

Hasta la Vista Weed! To clear the ground ready for planting, Kenneth O'Brien suggests flattening the weeds, spreading a coating of lime and then one of straw. Water well by spraying with AR Herbal Activator at the rate of 1 pint per 12yd2. Spray again with water and keep moist. weeks later rake off the surface straw and debris and use the material to make rough and fine compost heaps. Another technique involves cutting down any tall growth and covering the whole area with carpet. This keeps out the light and prevents anything from growing. A few months later you should have an area of broken down (or at least very soft) growth that can be easily cleared.

Just Good Friends A vegan-organic, companionplanted garden copies nature; no soil is left bare and the garden utilizes only its own resources. Plants that are mutually beneficial are grown together using rich natural humus from the garden. It does away with permanent beds with paths and row-crop cultivation replaces monoculture. Whilst a lot of us pay lip-service to the companion planting ethos — eg growing garlic under peach trees — to be truly

• Plant spring cabbage. • Sow lettuce to cut from Nov-Dec. • Sow chives and chervil directly into the soil. • Save seeds of marrow, courgette, squash, melon and beans for next year (brassica, onion and leek take two years to seed so I don't bother saving these). • Sow onion seed in drills to be transplanted in spring. • Lift main crop carrots, onions, shallots and potatoes. • Sow green manure crops.

October • Sow spring cabbage, onions, broad beans and early peas. • Sow summer cauliflower and winter lettuce in trays under glass. • Sow salad rocket, coriander, fenugreek and salad rape in the border under glass. • Earth up celery and leeks. • Ripen green tomatoes by laying in a dark place with a ripe banana.

November • Sow broad beans. Plant garlic. • Sow spring cabbage under glass. • Stake Brussels sprouts to prevent roots being loosened by winds. • Collect leaves to make leafmould for next year.

effective, this system should not be undertaken on a piecemeal basis.

Roundabout Rotating crops reduces or eradicates the conditions under which pests and diseases thrive. A basic rotation system appears below:

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Onions & brassicas

Root crops

Potatoes

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Onions & brassicas

Root crops

Potatoes

Legumes

Yr 4

Root crops

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Family matters Katharine A Gilchrist and Lesley Dove introduce a new page which addresses the concerns of vegan families Katharine writes . . . Lesley and I would like to build on the work Louise Wallis has already done in her 'Womenspeak' column, as well as introducing new topics. 'Matters arising' from earlier columns include: Homeopathy What if your GP agrees with your request for homeopathic treatment on the NHS but doesn't know of any homeopathically trained GPs in your area to refer you to? Condoms We are too polite to repeat the responses some people made when told that Durex condoms contain an animal product. Happily, the new Animal Free Shopper lists vegan condoms in the 'Garden and Leisure' section (or do the compilers mean 'Garden or Leisure'?). If some manufacturers can avoid casein, a dairy product, why can't the rest do the same?

are stupid — daft enough to drag smelly washing to a railway station and accompany it on the journey rather than impressing Mum with their ability to locate the nearest launderette? Why does the mother find a bra in her son's washing? Is it an attempt to portray transvestism as normal (fair enough, women have been wearing 'male' clothing for years)? Is it his girlfriend's bra? Is the message that meat-eaters have better sex lives? Is the girlfriend expecting his mother to start washing her clothes too? I wonder how we would promote veganism if we had a 30 second ad to do it in. On now to new subjects . . . Pregnancy testing Are modern pregnancy tests animal friendly? If not, what other ways are there of detecting pregnancy? (Before the bulge starts showing and the foetus starts kicking, that is.)

Eating disorders One reader mentioned an organization which was supposed to help people with eating disorders yet advised her to start eating meat, knowing this was against her principles. Has anyone else had a similar experience? What organizations are involved and how do they 'justify' their bias?

Milk tokens We intend to return to this subject in the next issue. Here are some basic facts: The government gives milk tokens for children under 5 whose parents are on Income Support and for some disabled children up to the age of 16; if a child is breastfed, the mother is allowed to drink the milk obtained with the tokens — although only until the child is a year old.

Sexism in advertising Louise pointed out the sexism in a leaflet produced by the Meat and Livestock Commission. What do you make of those 'Meat — the Recipe for Love' adverts? What about the one where the student takes his dirty washing home to Mum? Is it sexist, or does it merely reveal that meat-eaters

The Department of Health insists that the tokens must be exchanged only for cow's milk or cow's milk products. An exception is made if the recipient is allergic to cow's milk, but not if s/he is vegan. Some shops do accept milk tokens in return for soya milk or other vegan products. However, not everyone has

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access to these helpful shops and why should the Government ignore vegans anyway? Although, as I intend to explain in a future column, this is not just an argument about soya milk, we would appreciate advice from doctors, nutritionists, etc. We would like to challenge the Department of Health's claim that this bias against soya milk is for nutritional reasons. The Campaign on Milk Tokens can be contacted at: c/o, 24 Hardman Street, Liverpool LI 9AX.

Lesley adds: We were very sad to see the end of 'Womenspeak' and felt that many of the issues touched on by Louise needed to be followed up. I would like to appeal for readers' contributions on vegan management of the menopause, and family and child-bearing issues — eg school/nursery meals, children's parties, vaccinations, breast feeding, weaning, milk tokens, the use of drugs during labour, feeling isolated from other mums, availability of information, soya-based infant formulas. Some of you may have other ideas. For instance, one vegan

lesbian told me that she found 'Womenspeak' too mainstream — hetrosexist even. In Louise's defence, it must be said that in 'Women as Scapegoats' (The Vegan, Winter 1994) she referred to women being murdered by the male Church for being lesbian, and condemned it. Unfortunately, I felt the theme of the article was an excuse to condone the killing of unborn babies rather than being its main focus. The piece lacked balance and I was therefore pleased to see Alison Davis's anti-eugenics, pro-life letter in the Spring 1995 'Postbag'. However, the purpose of this column is not to continue this ethical debate (much as I would be glad to!) but to concentrate on practical issues relating to vegan lifestyles and bringing up children cruelty-free. We would like to cover a wide range of vegans' outlooks and opinions, and aim to do so impartially. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please write to Katharine or Lesley c/o the Vegan Society office.

FOOD OF THE GODS —AND SQUIRRELS!

F o r t h o u s a n d s of years, nuts have provided us with a v a l u a b l e source of f o o d . A s well as b e i n g rich in p r o t e i n a n d f a t , n u t s a l s o c o n t a i n vitamin B , , B 2 , niacin, iron and calc i u m ( a l t h o u g h the presence of phytic acid inhibits their absorption by the body). N u t s p l a y e d an important part in the diet of p r e h i s t o r i c p e o p l e s , b e i n g b o t h e a s y to gather and to store. T h e y will also keep for a l o n g time. In a n c i e n t times, the acorn w a s the most p o p u l a r nut, and r e m a i n e d so into the Middle Ages. The ancient Romans r e g a r d e d nuts as a luxury food, and served t h e m as p a r t of t h e d e s s e r t at i m p o r t a n t feasts, with one exception — acorns were r e g a r d e d as b e i n g fit only for the poor. T h e versatility of nuts m a k e s t h e m very u s e f u l f o r c u l i n a r y p u r p o s e s . T h e y can be i n c o r p o r a t e d into almost any dish, sweet or s a v o u r y , and they also add flavour, richness a n d texture. E a c h nut has its o w n distinctive taste and r e c i p e s can be altered by substituti n g o n e t y p e o f nut f o r a n o t h e r . N u t s are a v a i l a b l e in m a n y f o r m s — g r o u n d a n d w h o l e , salted and unsalted, shelled and unshelled.

Bitter Sweet A l m o n d s w e r e first g r o w n in Asia, but are n o w cultivated extensively in S E Europe and the M i d d l e East. Although trees are g r o w n in B r i t a i n , t h e y b e a r m o r e b l o s s o m t h a n f r u i t , as a l m o n d s need rich soil and w a r m t h to flourish. W h e n the nuts are ripe, the velv e t y g r e e n c a s i n g s u r r o u n d i n g e a c h shell splits. T h e nuts are then mechanically hulled 24

„ all in a nutshell,' says Carol Wilson

and dried, before being cleaned, graded and sorted. T h e r e are two kinds of almonds — sweet and bitter. The latter are poisonous in l a r g e q u a n t i t i e s , d u e to the presence of h y d r o c y a n i c acid, and are used in small q u a n t i t i e s in the m a n u f a c t u r e of a l m o n d e s s e n c e a n d m a r z i p a n . A l m o n d s were an

They were also regarded as a sign of fertility and a happy marriage important part of medieval cookery. Almond milk was very popular and was often used as a substitute for c o w ' s milk (it is more easily digested than c o w s ' milk). Almond milk can be m a d e easily at home, in a food proc e s s o r o r p e s t l e and m o r t a r . Blanched ground a l m o n d s were simmered with water, or w a t e r a n d w i n e , to extract as m u c h a l m o n d j u i c e as p o s s i b l e . T h i s was then sieved to m a k e a rich, oily 'milk'. The residual paste was almond 'butter'. At medieval banquets, great quantities of almonds were eaten before the meal, as it was thought that the nuts h a d the p r o p e r t y of warding o f f drunkenness. A l m o n d oil is o b t a i n e d f r o m s w e e t almonds, and is clear and odourless. Its chief u s e is c o s m e t i c , as it is an excellent skin softener and cleanser. It is better to buy almonds in their skins and blanch them yourself for a better flavour and texture. A l m o n d s are rarely used alone

in savoury dishes b e c a u s e of their sweet flavour; they are usually mixed with walnuts or brazils.

Up the Amazon Brazil nuts grow in the Amazon jungle. The trees are more than 150 feet high. Creamy coloured blossoms appear f r o m October to March, and fourteen months later, the fruits a p p e a r . T h e s e are r o u n d , w o o d y husks, inside which are twelve or more nuts, fitted together in a perfect circle, with one nut in the centre. This explains the wedge shape of the nuts. After gathering, the nuts are ventilated and turned regularly during transportation. Brazil nuts have a very high oil content and tend to go rancid quite quickly, once shelled. T h e shelled nuts should be a pale cream colour (yellowing is a sign of ageing). They will keep for up to a month in an airtight container. Brazil nuts give a c r e a m y f l a v o u r to savoury dishes, such as nut roasts. They can be coarsely chopped and sprinkled over all kinds of salads, including fruit salads. If the nuts are placed in the freezer before cracking, the kernel will be easily removed.

'Juglans' W a l n u t s thrive in t e m p e r a t e climates, including Britain. Every part of the tree is used — the leaves in teas and infusions; the bark for medicinal purposes; and the husks f o r dyes. T h e trees were n u m e r o u s in E n g l a n d in parks and g a r d e n s , until the The Vegan, Autumn 1995

absorbed. A d d the r e m a i n i n g ingredients, and enough hot w a t e r to cover. C o v e r the pan and simmer very gently until the rice is tender.

BRAZIL STUFFED MUSHROOMS 1 lb (455g) large cup m u s h r o o m s 1-2 oz ( 3 0 - 5 5 g ) b r e a d c r u m b s 2 oz (55g) brazil nuts, chopped 2 tbsp vegetable m a r g a r i n e salt and pepper W i p e the m u s h r o o m s and remove the stalks. C h o p these finely and mix with the rest of the stuffing ingredients. S p o o n into the mushroom caps and place on a greased baking tray. B a k e f o r a b o u t 25 m i n u t e s , G a s Mark 4/180 °C.

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b e g i n n i n g of the 19th century w h e n the wood became fashionable and the trees were cut d o w n . English nuts are smaller than those imported f r o m France, Italy and California. It is thought that walnuts were first brought to this country and France by the ancient Romans. The Romans attributed walnuts with magical healing powers. They called the nut 'Juglans' — 'Jupiter's Acorn', and believed it had the p o w e r to cure headaches because of its brain-shaped kernel. W a l n u t s were thrown to children at Roman weddings to symbolize the leaving of childish pursuits; they were also regarded as a sign of fertility and a happy marriage, because the two halves of the shell are so closely joined. In the Middle Ages, eating walnuts at the end of a meal was thought to aid digestion. Walnut milk ( m a d e in the same way as almond milk — see below) was given to babies a f t e r weaning, as well as being used in the kitchen. Jars of pickled walnuts are available. These are soft immature nuts still in their husks, pickled in vinegar. They are used in stuffings, salads and as a garnish. The unripe nuts are also used to make walnut liqueur. Walnut oil has a lovely flavour, but should be used sparingly. It has a special affinity with garlic and is good in salad dressings and to add flavour to dishes. The oil is also reputed to be soft and soothing to the skin, and was once used as a cure for skin troubles, such as eczema. Walnuts should never be stored in the 'fridge, as this would harden the oil they contain and ruin the flavour. The protein contained in walnuts is possibly the 25 The Vegan, Autumn 1995

closest to that of animal protein (20.5g per lOOg shelled nuts), except perhaps for the soya bean. T h e roots of the walnut tree secrete Juglone, a substance which is poisonous to m a n y v e g e t a b l e s a n d f l o w e r s , such as tomatoes, rhododendrons and azaleas. These should not be planted near walnut trees.

ALMOND MILK Approx 3 0 blanched almonds 2 fl oz cold water hot water brown sugar (optional) In a f o o d p r o c e s s o r or pestle and mortar, grind the almonds to a paste. Add the cold water and process or beat until very smooth and c r e a m y . G r a d u a l l y add e n o u g h hot water until the mixture is white and has a milky consistency. If you like, sweeten with brown sugar. Delicious with muesli.

SPICED NUT RICE 8 oz (225g) long grain rice 8 oz (225g) vegetable margarine 2 onions, peeled and sliced 1 cinnamon stick, broken c a r d a m o m seeds, few 2 - 3 tbsp blanched almonds salt and pepper Wash and drain the rice. Melt 2 oz (55g) of the margarine and fry the onion until tinged with gold. Stir in the rice and the rest of the m a r g a r i n e a n d c o o k until the f a t is

1 large tin pear halves in syrup 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp grated lemon rind 4 oz (115g) brazil nuts, chopped 2 tbsp b r o w n sugar Drain the pears a n d p o u r the s y r u p into a saucepan. Boil the s y r u p q u i c k l y until reduced and t h i c k e n e d . R e m o v e f r o m the heat and add the lemon juice and rind. Place the pears into a greased ovenproof dish, hollow side up, and sprinkle with the nuts and sugar. Pour over the syrup. Bake for about 2 5 - 3 0 minutes, G a s Mark 4 / 1 8 0 °C, basting occasionally.

WALNUT SAUCE 3 cloves garlic 2 " (5cm) slice stale bread 4 oz (115g) walnuts 1 fl oz walnut oil 3 fl oz olive oil wine vinegar salt Crush the garlic thoroughly. Soak the bread in a little cold water and squeeze out the surplus to leave a thick paste. Grind the nuts f i n e l y in a p r o c e s s o r o r with a pestle a n d mortar. C o m b i n e the garlic and bread and gradually stir in the nuts, until smooth. M i x together the oils. Slowly add the oil to the mixture, a little at a time. S e a s o n to t a s t e with vinegar and salt. Serve with vegetables or salad.

WALNUT SALAD DRESSING 1 dsp wine vinegar 4 d s p walnut oil salt and p e p p e r pinch of sugar pinch of French m u s t a r d Beat all the ingredients together until well blended. Garlic salt may be used instead of ordinary salt.

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analysis but the book is a great starter manual for those wishing to live more compassionately — offering guidance and answers to commonly-voiced concerns. From the vibrant cover to the bibliography and useful addresses, one can't help but be affected by the underlying sense of hope for the future. • Tracey Goodall

Why Vegan Kath Clements Heretic £6.95 P b k , 125pp A s staple fodder of the vegan ethos, and an indispensable activity for survival, unsurprisingly eating forms the core of this book. T h e opening chapters single out the meat, egg and dairy industries as major contributors to the global food problems at the heart of the planet's decline. Clearly stating the arguments for veganism, and bursting with facts and figures, Why Vegan identifies the major issues, such as waste — f r o m the obvious waste of life to the food mountains which lie dormant in the West whilst starvation statistics inflate in poorer nations; and the environment — constantly bombarded with farmyard toxins, it is literally gasping for breath. And yet Why Vegan is not an anthem of d o o m , nor does it pretend that vegan principles are a panacea for society's ills. It is a sensitive, thought-provoking appeal to c o m m o n sense and a rallying call for action. In the latter pages, Kath Clements switches to a lighter footing, illustrating how veganism can be incorporated effortlessly into your larder and lifestyle. Practical tips, and a valuable section on vegan babies, are followed by recipes from her own collection, adding a distinctly personal flavour. T h e strength of Why Vegan lies in its positive, straightforward, down-to-earth approach — aiming to reach the widest audience possible. Vegan veterans will find little to chew on in terms of new material or critical 26

Devour The Earth VSUK £11.99* VHS PAL video, 20 mins As you may guess from the title, this video puts the strong environmental case against animal exploitation. Paul McCartney reads the script. It is an excellent script, with many telling phrases — beef farming is described as the most wasteful recycling programme ever devised; salmon farming is compared to caging swallows. The video is divided into short sections, with headings such as 'Deforestation', 'Global Warming', 'Soil Depletion', 'Acid Rain*. In each section, the stark facts are presented, showing the harm done to the planet by livestock farming. Nor is the fishing industry forgotten — one of the sections is headed 'Suffering Seas'. Meanwhile, the throbbing rhythms of the sound track suggest the relentless march of time and destruction. Each section ends with eyecatching graphic boxes, summarizing the key facts. I have to make a negative

point here. One of the graphic boxes is badly worded and appears to say that it takes more land to feed a vegan than a vegetarian or a meat-eater — in fact, of course, the vegan requires the least amount of land! The last few minutes turn from the strictly environmental point of view to look at health and welfare (human as well as animal). This section cannot deal with the subject in depth, but skims over just a few points. Many viewers who were totally unmoved by the destruction of whole ecosystems will be sickened by these brief glimpses: chickens being debeaked with a red-hot blade; a dead whale being hoisted out of the sea, blood pouring from its mouth; a huge, newly-killed bull, still twitching, dwarfing the slaughterman attaching it to a conveyer line. This disturbing video should be seen by everyone who does not care about the future of the planet. It will be a tragedy if it is viewed only by those who already care. • George Rodger * Available from: The Vegetarian Society(UK), Parkdale, Dunham Rd, Altrincham, Cheshire WAN 4QG

the alternative new% video

the viewer is plunged headfirst into a montage of short documentaries of public protest, consisting of (mainly) good quality footage shot with camcorders, explanatory narrative and text. Issues covered include: road building, land reclamation, live exports, sectarianism in Northern Ireland, dodgy dealings by multinationals, social policy brutality and bloodsports. The uplifting parts include the highly entertaining office occupations by protesters demanding answers to questions they have written and telephoned to companies for years, disruption of a Lloyds Bank AGM, and schoolchildren in Glasgow refusing to return to the classroom until their views about road building are heard. The shocking parts include footage of demonstrators (of all ages) being kicked, punched and dragged about by police, simply for protesting peacefully. One of the upsetting scenes is that of a deer being savaged by hounds, half-drowned and shot. To non-campaigners: watch Undercurrents 3 because it might just inspire you to put yourself on the frontline and get involved in the struggle for justice; to campaigners: watch it for encouragement, inspiration and ideas. To those who feel that breaking the law cannot be justified: watch this video and learn how civil disobedience is often the only effective way to campaign. Undercurrents 3, with its accompanying contacts booklet, is totally fascinating, occasionally amusing, and inspiring throughout. Everyone should watch it. • Ronny * Available from: Small World Media, DW115, 46 Rymers La, Oxford OX4 3LB

Undercurrents 3 Small World Media £9.50 (£6.50 unwaged; £25 institutions)* VHS PAL video, 110 mins This is gripping stuff, beginning with the message: "Civil disobedience on grounds of conscience is an honourable tradition in this country and those who take part in it may in the end find themselves vindicated by history." Before s/he has a chance to consider this powerful statement.

Reviewers T r a c e y G o o d a l l is the V e g a n S o c i e t y ' s General Assistant G e o r g e R o d g e r is a V e g a n Society Council member R o n n y is an animal rights c a m p a i g n e r currently w o r k i n g on an activist handbook

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Postbag

STAR LETTER Although perfectly entitled to his views, I fear that those expressed by Andrew Luke will serve only to convince the casual reader that vegans are as barmy as they always suspected! Quite apart from the sheer impracticality of his scheme to do away with predator species, removing them from the food chain would not be in the best

Contributions to Postbag are welcomed, but accepted on the understanding that they may be edited in the interests of brevity or clarity. Send your letters to: The Editor, THE VEGAN, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, UK

Anthropocentric Perhaps unconsciously, Andrew Luke ('And the Hyenas Laughed No More?, The Vegan, Summer 1995) has fallen into the same erroneous thinking that he was trying to avoid: anthropocentricism. Many writers — such as Capra, de Beauvoir, Griffin and Naess — have argued that the dominant contemporary world view has been shaped over countless centuries by a reductionist and hierarchical way of thinking which has viewed humanity as 'apart from' nature instead of as 'a part o f nature. Central to this theory is the concept of 'self and 'other', the 'other' being something that is essentially different from the dominant and which is objectified and subordinated. The very system of morals and ethics which Andrew has discussed are themselves an extremely useful, though imper27 The Vegan, Autumn 1995

fect, manifestation of human hierarchical reductionist thought. The predatory nature of the hyena is not something that should be perceived of as being evil, or something which should be eradicated. Within nature, there are no morals; no dichotomy of right and wrong. • Glenn Ashbrooke, Powys

Insane Andrew Luke's article neatly avoids any contact with reality. I do not like to see an animal torn apart, whether for a carnivore's dinner or the sport of next door's cat, but the thought of killing off every major predator strikes me as being insane. Are we to kill borderline omnivores such as chimpanzees who occasionally take live prey? Prey animals did not evolve in isolation — they interacted with predators. Take one away and the other will become unfit and unhealthy. Without predators animals would end up like humans

interest of their prey, which would simply multiply unchecked (unless culled by humans) until their food supply became exhausted and mass starvation ensued. Unpleasant though it may be for us to see, for example, a pack of hyenas kill a zebra, the alternative for their victim may well be a lingering death from starvation brought on by illness or old age. There is a world of difference between the need of the natural carnivore which kills in order to live and the greed of the human carnivore who sanctions the rearing and slaughter of animals solely for the pleasure of eating their flesh. Paradise on Earth will remain a myth until we learn to accept our place within the natural world instead of seeking to manipulate it to serve our own ends. Paul Appleby, Oxon Paul wins a voucher worth £5 off a pair of Ethical Wares boots! The Star Letter prize for the Winter 1995 issue is £10 off a holiday at the idyllic vegan/veggie guesthouse Taigh na Mara in the Scottish Highlands!

— corpulent, lazy couch potatoes prone to heart disease etc. I do not write so much on behalf of predators but for a world with all the checks and balances that have made it the amazing place it is. • Ian Fletcher, Isle of Wight

Luke's My Main Man Brothers and sisters! Andrew Luke's piece was like a breath of fresh air sweeping across a sultry, rain-starved savannah. I speak for the silent, law-abiding majority when I say that hyenas have had their own way for far too long. All they do is take, take, take. These wasters saunter around the place in gangs — frightening the young and old alike, torture and murder defenceless citizens, make an awful racket and, apart from their 'ripe' droppings, give very little back to the community. Luke deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. David Attenborough? Pah! In solidarity . . . • Rodney Wildebeest, Central Africa

Helping Hands Mrs Wright's letter about having a child with a disability (Summer 1995 'Postbag') has certainly highlighted the need for vegan families with special needs to join the Vegan Families Contact List for mutual support. People with Down's Syndrome have written books and learnt to drive. Some are of average intelligence and therefore should not be written off at birth, or before. Like the rest of us, they vary in their abilities. If vegans had more of a 'sense of community' Mrs Wright may not have felt so negative about her son during his early years. • Lesley Dove, Middlesex

It Takes Two I feel Alison Davis (Spring 1995, 'Postbag') has missed the point of my article on abortion, 'Women as Scapegoats' (The Vegan, Winter 1994); the point being the inconsistency of those who oppose abortion. Women are routinely singled out for criticism whilst the (equally culpable) men who got them pregnant are forgotten. In this respect, anti-abortionists are patently sexist and anti-woman, and that is what I object to. If blame is to be apportioned then let's have equality. • Louise Wallis, London

The deadline for the Winter'Postbag' is 25 October

Publications & Merchandise PUBLICATIONS SELECTED TITLES

A DIET FOR ALL REASONS

Animal Free Shopper Vegan Society Third edition of the ever-popular shopping guide for those wishing to buy goods which are free of animal ingredients and involve no animal testing. Includes products listings sections — Food, Drink, Toiletries & Cosmetics, Remedies & Supplements, Baby & Infant Care, Footwear & Clothing, Home & Office, Animal Care, and Garden & Leisure; useful contacts; mail order addresses; and information on animal substances and additives. £4.95 (163g)

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How to makeyour world a better place

Long-awaited second edition. A simple and straightforward (yet comprehensive) exposition of the case for veganism. The ideal gift for interested family and friends. £6.95 (142g)

Pictures

An upbeat, informal introduction to the vegan diet — the thinking

(First published as Home Ecology.) A lively and wide-ranging introduction to all aspects of green home-making. Packed with hundreds of tips for leading a more eco-friendly lifestyle. £9.99 (432g)

Richard Maybey Collins

Gill Langley Vegan Society

Vegan SocietyAVord o V H S Video (PAL)

The Green Home

Food for Free

Vegan Nutrition

Truth or Dairy — who, what, where, when, how and why vegan

A recording of an illustrated lecture given by Dr Michael Klaper, author of Vegan Nutrition and Pregnancy Children and the Vegan Diet. £15.99 (227g)

Karen Christensen Piatkus

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KARliN CHRIST! NSKN

A substantially updated second edition of the most comprehensive survey of scientific research on vegan diets. Ideal for vegans, would be vegans, and health care professionals. Includes highlighted key points, easy-to-follow tables, chapter summaries and a brand new section on vegan mothers and children. £8.95 (425g)

A Diet For All Reasons Michael Klaper MD Paulette Eisen Nutritional Services VHS Video (PAL)

Why Vegan Kath Clements Heretic

behind it and the health and environmental benefits. Presented by vegan poet Benjamin Zephaniah and featuring a host of vegan athletes and celebrities. £9.00 (305g)

FEMINISM, ANIMALS A N D SCIENCE The Naming of the Shrew LYNDA BIRKE

First published 20 years ago, this is the wild food forager's bible. Details of over 240 edible, berries, nuts, fungi and leaves are given - many illustrated in colour. (Warning: contains a short section on shellfish.) £7.99 (318g)

Feminism, Animals and Science - The Naming of the Shrew Lynda Birke Open University Press Begins with ways in which animals are defined and with feminist concerns about non-humans as fellow sufferers, and moves on to how ideas about animals are constructed in biological science and how these intersect with feminist critiques of modem science. £11.99 (292g)

• All titles are paperback, unless otherwise indicated • A number of titles listed here lack a vegan perspective but have nevertheless been included on the basis of their informativeness 28

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REMAINING TITLES Animal Rights / Liberation Animal Liberation, Peter Singer, Thorsons £12.99 (550g) Animal Liberation: A Graphic Guide, Lori Gruen, Peter Singer & David Hine, Camden Press £4.95 <265g) Animals, Politics and Morality, Robert Garner, MUP £12.99 (380g) Animals' Rights, Henry Salt, Centaur (hdbk) £12.00 (430g) The Dreaded Comparison: Human & Animal Slavery, Maijorie Spiegel, Heretic £3.95 (130g) The Savour of Salt, George Hendrick & Willene Hendrick, Centaur Press £12.95 (400g) Why Animal Experiments Must Stop, Vernon Coleman, EMJ £6.95 (200g)

Home & Garden Forest Gardening, Robert A de J Hart, Green Books £8.95 (340g)

Nutrition & Health Pregnancy, Children & the Vegan Diet, Michael Klaper MD, Gentle World (US) £7.95 (355g)

Vegan Nutrition: Pure & Simple. Michael Klaper MD, Gentle World (US) £7.95 (250g) Foods That Cause You to Lose Weight. Neal Barnard MD, Magni Group £8.99 (198g)

Cookbooks 365 Plus One Vegan Recipes, Leah Leneman, Thorsons £6.99 (270g) Cook Vegan, Richard Youngs, Ashgrove Press £5.99 (170g) The Vegan Kitchen Mate, David Horton, Vegan Society (NSW) £3.25 (140g) An Allergy Cookbook (vegetarian edition) Patricia Carter, Ian Henry Publications £6.25 (170g) Gourmet Vegan, Heather Lamont, Gollancz £5.99 (145g) Simply Vegan, Debra Wasserman & Reed Mangels, VRG (US) £6.95 (315g) The Caring Cook, Janet Hunt, Vegan Society £3.45 (165g) The Single Vegan, Leah Leneman, Thorsons £5.99 (220g) The Vegan Cookbook, Alan Wakeman & Gordon Baskerville, Faber & Faber £7.99 (375g) Vegan Cooking, Eva Batt, Thorsons £5.99 (270g) Vegan Health Plan, Amanda Sweet, Arlington £6.95 (375g)

Reference Guides

The Vegan Magazine

The Animal Welfare Handbook. Caroline Clough & Barry Kew, Fourth Estate £8.99 (315g) The Cruelty-Free Guide to London, Alex Bourke & Paul Gaynor, Cruelty-Free Living £4.95 (170g) The Extended Circle, Jon WynneTyson, Centaur £7.50 <580g) The Pocketbook of Animal Facts & Figures, Barry Kew, Green Print £6.99 (225g)

(Quarterly — Prices include p&p) Current and back issue/s £1.75 Four-issue subscription. Please state first issue. £7.00 50th Anniversary (Aut 94) bumper issue. Includes history of the Society. £2.25

Fiction Anything Within Reason, Jon Wynne-Tyson, Oakroyd Press (hdbk) £14.99 (397g)

Background Reading Abundant Living in the Coming Age of the Tree, Kathleen Jannaway, Movement For Compassionate Living £1.50 (55g) Beyond Beef — The Rise & Fall of the Cattle Culture, Jeremy Rifkin, Thorsons £8.99 (550g) Compassion: The Ultimate Ethic (An Exploration of Veganism), Victoria Moran, American Vegan Society £4.95 (190g) Food For a Future, Jon WynneTyson, Centaur £4.99 (150g)

Leaflets (Prices include p&p) A5: General • Join the Human Race to Good Health • Leather — More Than Just Skin Deep • Poor Calf/Poor Cow. 100 — £1.75; 500 — £5.95; 1,000 — £10.50; 2,000 — £19.25

MERCHANDISE Multi-Purpose Cards — Four original vegan-oriented cartoons by Pete Donohue. Blank inside. Recycled card and envelopes. Black and red on white. 45p (50g) Vegecat — Supplement which is added to recipes (supplied) to provide complete meals for vegan cats. £8.25 (233g) Vegekit — As above but for kittens up to 12 months and lactating queens £8.25 (245g) For Vegecat/Vegekit send an SAE marked

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Oops! In the Summer 1995 'News' it was incorrectly stated that bulk sellers of Grand Cruelty-Free Draw tickets needed to send in £50 worth of stubs and monies in one envelope to qualify for a signed copy of Vegan Nutrition; the advertisement for the Draw correctly stated £25. Fortunately, there is plenty of time to achieve the £25 target and, to help them along, members and supporters will find, in this Vegan, a further supply of tickets! Your efforts are much appreciated.

Happy Hols?

Diary Dates 1 Oct Glaxo Picket, 11 am. Details: Stevenage Animal Rights, 01438 359424. 2 Oct World Farm Animals Day. 14 Oct Vegan Families Picnic, small hill opp bandstand, Hyde Park, London, noon. Contact:

16 Oct World Food Day. Worldwide Day of Action Against McDonalds. Details: Greenpeace(London), 5 Caledonian Rd, London N1. 24 Oct Toxicol Labs Picket, Ledbury. Details: 01562 700086. 28 Oct Anti-Corporations Fayre, Conway Hall, Red Lion Sq, London WC1, l l a m - 8 p m . Details: 0171 837 7557. 1 Nov World Vegan Day. 4 Nov World Vegan Day event: Showing of Truth or Dairy and vegan food sampling at the One Earth Shop, Birmingham. Details: 0121 632 6909. 29 Nov Toxicol Labs Picket, Ledbury. Details: 01562 700086. 2 Dec Vegan Society AGM, Conway Hall, Red Lion Sq, London WC1, lpm. 9 Dec Kingston Cruelty-Free Xmas Fayre, Richard Mayo Hall. 30

Kingston, Surrey, 10am-5.30pm. Vegan food! Animal Charities Fayre, Old Town Hall, Horsham, W Sussex, 10am-4pm. 16 Dec Christmas Without Cruelty Fayre, Kensington Town Hall, London, 10am-5.30pm. Major attraction: Vegan Society stand! 26 Dec Boxing Day Anti-Hunt Demos. Contact: HSA, 0115 959 0357. For a comprehensive list of events, send an SAE + two first class stamps to: The Animal Rights Calendar, 180 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham, NG1 3HW.

Speakers Wanted As interest in veganism grows, so the requests from schools, colleges, vegetarian — even agricultural! — groups for a speaker (and showing of Truth or Dairy) continue to rise. Consequently, the Society is looking for vegans to join its Speakers List. So, whether you're a member, Local Contact or Vegan subscriber, if you have experience of giving talks —- or think it's something you could do with a little guidance — please contact Keith at the office for a 'registration' form.

By (very) popular demand the Society will shortly be starting work on another guide to restaurants, hotels, guest houses, pubs, eating places and holidays which cater for vegans. If there are any you think we should include, don't keep it to yourself, send Amanda the details!

Member Discounts • Ivy Guest House 3 Melbourne PI, Bradford, W Yorks BD5 OHZ. 01274 727060.10%. • Organique 130 Drummond St, London NW1 2PA. 5% mail order; 10% shop (no discount on books). • Nutrition Centre/Health Food Store 2-3 Iron Bar La, Canterbury, Kent. 10%. • Shahee Bhelpoori Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant 1547 London Rd, Norbury, London SW16 4AD. 0181 679 6275. 10%. • Well Bean Health Food Shop 9 Old Dover Road, Blackheath, London SE3 7BT.0181 858 6854. 10%. For a current list of businesses offering members a discount, please send an SAE marked 'Discount List' to the office. If you know of a business interested in offering a discount, please give the details to Amanda.

eating places, pubs and shops selling vegetarian and vegan foods, is available for £1.86 (p&p incl) from: Nottingham Vegetarian & Vegan Society, Rainbow Resource Centre, 180 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HW.

A Good Effort Many commiserations to Jim Connolly, who sustained an injury 33 miles into his sponsored walk along the West Highland Way (95 miles) for the Vegan Society. Thanks to both Jim for a valiant effort and those sponsors who parted with their cash anyway! WELL FED-NOT Atj a u i m l DEAD!

By GK.AHAM mmmm

Well Fed For a copy of Well Fed — Not Animal Dead! — a "vegan cookbook/gardening manual", send £1.86 (p&p incl) to:

Vegan Practitioners! Are you a vegan herbalist, homeopath, GP, nutritionist, dietary therapist, counsellor or other healthcare practitioner and willing to consider taking vegan patients/clients? We'd like to put you on our Vegan Healthcare Practitioners List! Please contact Amanda at the office for a 'registration' form.

Get Together? Vegans & vegetarians in Dumfries & Galloway, interested in forming a local group, should contact:

Eat, Drink & Be Merry

Run Vegan

The third edition of Vegetarian Nottingham — a guide to hotels,

The Vegetarian Cycling & Athletic Club would like to hear The Vegan, Autumn 1995

of any running achievements of vegans past and present. (Send an SAE for the Club newsletter): VC&AC, 13 Peers La, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes MK5 6BG.

Panel Reports A summary of the conclusions of the Mediation Panel, set up to examine Colin and Lis Howletts' disputes with the Society, appears in the 1994-95 Annual Report & Accounts.

Local Groups (See also 'Contacts News')

Information Vegan Magazines. In addition to The Vegan — the official magazine of the Vegan Society — the following independent publications may be of interest: Vegan Views 6 Hayes Ave, Bournemouth BH7 7AD. An informal quarterly with articles, interviews, news, reviews, letters, cartoon strip. Subscription for four issues: £3 (Europe and overseas: £4). New Leaves 47 Highlands Rd. Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8NQ. Quarterly journal of the Movement for Compassionate Living — The Vegan Way (see below). Annual subscription: £3. Cheques/POs payable to: 'Movement for Compassionate Living'. Y Figan Cymreig (The Wales Vegan) Bronyr Ysgol, Montpelier, Llandrindod, Powys, Wales. Bilingual quarterly. Annual subscription: £1.50. Vegfam is an overseas aid charity based on vegan principles, It has provided short- and long-term relief to the victims of drought, flood cyclone or war in 30 coun-

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tries. For details send an SAE to: Vegfam, 'The Sanctuary', nr Lvdford, Okehampton, Devon EX204AL (01822 820203). Plants For a Future, a veganorganic resource and information centre for edible and other useful plants, maintains a trial/demonstration ground of 28 acres — containing over 1,500 different plant species. For details of its plant database. Garden & Plant Advisory Service and wide range of leaflets, send an SAE to: Plants For a Future, The Field. Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall PL22 0NG. (01208 873554). The Vegan Business Connection aims to encourage mutual support within the vegan community and lists vegan individuals, as well as companies, providing goods or services suitable for vegans — whether in formal business or not — and well beyond food related services. To support, or to be supported contact: VBC, c/o Veggies. 180 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HW. 0115 958 5666.

The Vegan Cyclists' Holiday Club aims to organize weekend (and longer) breaks, all ages, on/off road, accommodation — camping/hostels/caravans. Contact:

vegan principles. To receive a copy of the list, send an SAE marked "Vegan Families Contact List'. To register your family, please send an SAE marked 'Vegan Families Contact List Application'.

The Vegan Bikers Association aims to promote veganism amongst motorcyclists and set up a fund for the purchase and distribution of alternatives to leather. Newsletter: The Long Road. Enquiries: 48 Hawkins Hall La, Datchworth, Knebworth, Herts SG3 6TE.

The Movement for Compassionate Living — The Vegan Way seeks to spread understanding and to simplify lifestyles by promoting awareness of the connections between the way we live and the way others suffer, and between development, consumption and the destruction of the planet. Co-ordinators:

The Vegan Community Project exists to form a contact network between people who are interested in living in a vegan community and to establish one or more such communities. While some of its members seek merely to live close to other vegans, others wish to establish a vegan land project or centre for the promotion of a vegan lifestyle. Newsletter subscription (4 issues): £2. Contact:

The Vegan Families Contact List provides a link between parents throughout the UK seeking to raise their children in accordance with

Lesbian and Gay Vegan Group, Box 43, 82 Colston St. Bristol BSI 5BB. Vegans International co-ordinates the promotion of veganism, encourages the formation of new organizations, and organizes an annual vegan festival. Contact: Cor Nouws, Vegans International,

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S C O T T I S H H I G H L A N D S . Near Kyle of Lochalsh. Vegan B & B in modern bungalow with spectacular views. Ideal centre for exploring Skye and Wester Ross. B&B £14, EM £8.

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ACCOMMODATION D O N A T I O N S R E Q U I R E D (o help purc h a s e sheltered a c c o m m o d a t i o n for elderly v e g a n s in need. Contributions to: ' H o m e s Chancery For Elderly Vegetarians Ltd', House, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, Surrey SMI 1JB. 0181 652 1900. Specify ' V e g a n Fund".

C O R N W A L L . Spacious self-contained holiday flat over-looking picturesque estuary. Sleeps 4, vegan owners. SAE: Blackaller, Meadowlands, The Saltings, Lelant. TR26 3DL. (01736) 752418.

S O M E R S E T , W E L L S . B&B, 2 - 3 min utes walk from cathedral and city centre. Beautiful countryside, ideal for walking the Mendips. En-suite facilities, wholly vegetarian and vegan. Tel: 01749 677181.

C U M B R I A . Vegan B&B. 2 rooms. Strictly no smoking. Children very welc o m e . Good local walks and marvellous vegan food! Tel:

T O R Q U A Y . Brookesby Hall Hotel. Exclusively vegetarian. Glorious sea views. Quietly situated next to extensive area of coastal woodland. Close beach and town centre. Established reputation for delicious vegan meals. Please contact res. props, for brochure and further information. Tel: 01803 292194.

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ANIMAL CARE M E A T - F R E E C A T S ! Vegan supplem e n t s for h o m e - m a d e recipes. In use since 1986. S A E : Vegecat, The Vegan Society, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road. St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, UK.

COURSES Shiatsu T h e E u r o p e a n Shiatsu School h a s branches in L o n d o n & throughout the U K & Europe F o r prospectus, please send 3 class stamps to: ESS Central Administration (Dept VE) H i g h Banks, Lockeridge, Nr Marlborough Wits SN8 4EQ T e l : 0 1 6 7 2 861362

EATING OUT P O R T S M O U T H , Orchard C a f e , Francis Ave. 0 1 7 0 5 6 1 4 6 6 6 . Vegetarian/Vegan, organic, c o o k e d f o o d . 3 courses under £6.00. T a k e - a w a y available. T u e s - T h u r s : 9 a m - 5 p m , Fri and Sat: 9am- 9 p m .

FUNERAL SERVICES G R E E N / D I Y F U N E R A L S . Eco-friendly inexpensive c o f f i n s , memorial tree-planting. Please send £ 1 in unused stamps with A 5 size S A E to B o x 328.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION B & B , V E G E T A R I A N / V E G A N . Near H e a t h r o w , W i n d s o r , Henley, Reading. Berkshire, Bath Rd. A4. £35 double, £ 2 0 . 0 0 single. T e n n i s school for lessons. B r a d f o r d s . M a i d e n h e a d 01628 29744. C O R N W A L L . Mevagissy 5 miles. V e g e t a r i a n s / V egans/Non-smokers. C o m f o r t a b l e B & B accommodation. R e a s o n a b l e rates. Mount Pleasant Farm, Gorran High Lanes, St. Austell PL26 6LR. 01726 843918.

D E T A C H E D C O U N T R Y H O M E in quiet hamlet near Wimborne, Dorset. Exclusively vegetarian/vegan B&B. Spacious comfortable twin en-suite T/C facilities, T V . Ideal touring, walking, cycling area. N o smoking. £15 per person per night. Tele: 01202 841561. D E V O N (Lydford). S/C for N/S visitors at V E G F A M ' s HQ. SAE to: The Sanctuary', Nr Lydford, Okehampton EX20 4AL Tel/Fax: 01822 820203. G O V E G A N IN D E N M A R K A former vicarage is the homely frame for your Danish holiday experience. Our wholesome delicious food — only the best, ecological grown raw materials — awaits you at the charming island of Langeland. Unspoilt woodlands and countryside, clean beaches, fairytale castles, cultural activities and mix with the friendly Danes — almost everybody speaks English. Let the relaxed atmosphere at 'Sundg&rden' invigorate soul and body. SUNDGARDEN, Slotsgade 10. DK-5953 Tranekcer. Ph: 00 45 62591555. I N G L E T O N . North Yorkshire. Vegetarian/Vegan B&B. only £13 p.p.p.n. at picturesque Prospect Cottage. Discount for more than one night. Tel: 015242 41328.

V E G A N W O R K I N G H O L I D A Y S in mountains of southern Spain from £34. Retreats and workshop holidays also available. Tel: International Light Foundation. 01603 787331. W E S T C O R K . Self-contained accommodation. Cooking facilities and en-suite bathrooms. Peaceful wooded area close to the coast. Ideal for walking, cycling or as a base for touring. Green Lodge, Trawnamadree, Ballylickey, Bantry, Co. Cork. Tel: 00 353 27 66146. W H I T B Y Falcon Guesthouse, B&B, vegan/vegetarian. Quiet location, seven minutes walk from centre and harbour. Lounge and sunny breakfast room. TV in lounge. Parking near house. Tea-making equipment. £14 (plus child reductions). Tel: 01947 603507. Y O R K . Vegetarian/Vegan wholefood, non-smoking B&B. Comfortable en-suite accommodation. 10 mins walk centre. £17.

The Old Post Office Llanigon,

Comfortable Edwardian withof spectacular across Poriock Bay and guest set inhouse the heart Exmoor'svjwild heather moorland. Delicious traditional vegetarian and vegan cuisine Fine wines. Log fires. Candle-lit dinners. Luxurious bedrooms, all en-suite. ETB 2 crowns Highly commended AA 3Q Recommended 2 day break Nov-Feb incl - £49 pp/DB&B

BLACKPOOL

WILDLIFE HOTEL

Open all year round Licensed. 100% non-meat. Small friendly hotel. (Exclusively vegan/vegetarian. Special diets catered for — all freshly made.) No smoking throughout. Situated two minutes from the sea. Near all the attractions. Parking available. 39 Woodfield R o a d , Blackpool F Y 1 6AX. Tel. 01253 346143.

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M I D - W A L E S , Staylittle (15 miles from the Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth). Vegan/Vegetarian B&B, optional evening meal. Non-smoking. Tel: 0 1 6 8 6 430425. M I D - W A L E S . Stredders Vegetarian Guesthouse, Park Crescent, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6 A B . Telephone 01597 822186. Vegan and special diets a speciality. O L D R E C T O R Y H O T E L , Maentwrog, 0 1 7 6 6 590305. Three acre riverside garden. Main house/budget annexe. All ensuite. Informal atmosphere, home cooking, vegan & Italian menu. Reduced 2+ nights. Dogs welcome.

Hay-on-Wye

Delicious Home-Cooking, Special Diet Ottering, Non-Smoking, Open Fires Explore Yorkshire Dales and Famous Set lie/Carl isle Raihoay

A very special, distinctly different, 11 tb century listed bouse at the foot of the Block Mountains. Only tiro miles from the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye. Separate guests sitting room, lovoly bedrooms & relaxed atmosphere. Exclusively vegetarian/vegan. From £14 pp. Tel: 01*91820008

Quiet Country Hotel overlooking beautiful tidal estuary and bird sanctuary. Britain's oldest vegetarian/vegan hotel stands in its own grounds close to beaches and unspoilt coastal walks. WoodcoteThe Saltings, Lelant, St Ives, Cornwall Tel. 01736 753147

T e l . 01729 823840

A Tigh Na M a r a Scottish Vegetarian/Vegan Lochside Guest House Highly acclaimed idyllic base to discover north/west Highlands. Gourmet Scottish farmhouse cooking and (vegan) cheeses, boats, bikes, winds seashore location. Brochure? Tel/Fax: Also Fior Iomaigh (Perfect Image). Celtic + vegetarian gifts, food, guides etc.

WALNUT COTTAGE

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VEGETARIAN/VEGAN GUEST HOUSE

S C O T L A N D . Solway coast. Homely B & B . vegetarian/vegan on request. Walks, beaches, bird-watching. C.H., Pr. parking, large garden, tea/coffee all rooms. Phone 0 1 5 5 6 640269.

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I S L E O F W I G H T B & B . Peaceful home of vegetarian/vegan owners. Picturesque valley village. Tel: (01983) 731279. Evening meals available by request. L A K E D I S T R I C T : Delightful accommodation in 18c vicarage. With exclusively vegetarian/vegan cuisine. Modest tariff. Beech Tree, Coniston. Tel: (015394) 41717.

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Vegetarian/vegan. C u s s e n s cottage, en-suite r o o m s w i t h o w n e n t r a n c e , tv, t e a - m a k i n g . Residence sunlounge/dining room. Vegetarian/vegan 3 course d i n n e r w h e n r e q ' d . P e a c e f u l rural setting, pub. s h o p . p.o..restaurant. 10 m i n . walk. C y c l e hire, riding, m o u n t a i n walking. N e a r b y 13th century historic K i l m a l l o c k . E a s y d r i v e t o K i l a m e y , Tralee, C o r k , L i m e r i c k , G a l w a y , S h a n n o n L a k e s . Atlantic coast. Relax in s e c l u d e d l a w n s and o r g a n i c kitchen g a r d e n . B r o c h u r e a n d b o o k i n g details. Phone: Ita, 010353 6398926.

NEAR SAWREY, AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA LA22 0LB Vegetarian/vegan B&B. delightful country house accommodation. Situated in Beatrix Potter's picturesque village with its olde worlde inn, 2 miles from Hawkshead, Lake Windermere (car ferry) 2 miles. Delicious breakfast, lovely bedrooms, Superb l a k e / c o u n t r y views.

Peaceful village setting. Excellent base f o r walking, cycling, exploring C a m b r i d g e , Fens and Suffolk. Relaxed a t m o s p h e r e , open fires, delicious h o m e cooking. Exclusively vegan/vegetarian B & B . E M optional. Non-smoking. Telephone Heather Gatter 01223 811804

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BXMQOft LOUNGE CHAPEL STREET EXFORD SOMERSET TA24 7PY 01643 831694 Relax in the heart of Exmoor National Park and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. No smoking. Exclusively vegetarian and vegan food. Most rooms en-suite, all with tea/coffee facilities.

L O N G / S H O R T F A S T S for healing. Vegans very welcome. Vegan diet used pre/post fast. All conditions, stress, general well-being. Successful, safe. Caring environment. SAE: The Purist Foundation. Goddards Green Stable, Angley Road, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3LR. 01580 715851.

Semi-display (boxed) Commercial: £7.26 per single column centimetre Non-commercial: £4.95 per single column centimetre Display (non-classified boxed) & I n s e r t s

NURSING HOMES MAIL ORDER D O L M A , incorporating CHERISH SKIN CARE, offer a fine range of vegan perfumes, skin care and toiletries. A member of the Cosmetics Industry Coalition for Animal Welfare. Send SAE for new extended brochure including special Christmas offers to: D O L M A . 19 ROYCE AVENUE, HUCKNALL, NOTTINGHAM NG15 6FU. Agents required — excellent earning potential. H E R B A L I N C E N S E . Totally vegan. Various blends, in jars and refill bags. Send SAE for list to: Patchwork Dragon, ST10 The Croft. Whiston, Staffordshire 2HZ

Bethany Vegetarian Nursing & Rest Home 7/9 Oak Park Villas, Dawlish. Devon EX7 ODE. Tel: - (01626) 862794

PUBLICATIONS A H I M S A . Quarterly magazine of the American Vegan Society. Veganism, Natural Living, Reverence for Life. Calendar Year subscription £12. Address: PO Box H. Malaga. NJ 08328. USA.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Please ring for a rate card. Advertising M a n a g e r : Richard Farhall A d v e r t i s i n g Sales E x e c u t i v e : Keith Bird PAYMENT P r e - p a y m e n t please by cheque or postal order made payable to 'The Vegan Society - . Eire and overseas: Payment must be by sterling cheque drawn on an British bank or by sterling International Money Order.

Exclusively Vegetarian And Vegan Diets. Wholistic Care offered with a choice of Complementary therapies. A friendly, non-smoking home for Short or Long stay. Holiday and Respite Care

PUBLICATION DATES March, June, September, December COPY DATES

M U S I C / M E D I T A T I O N T A P E S . £6.50 each (incl. p&p). For free brochure, write/phone: FF Cassettes, 29 Roundwood Road, Hastings TN37 7LD. 01424 753792.

MISCELLANEOUS

THE ORDER OF THE CROSS SPIRITUAL AIMS AND IDEALS The order is an informal Fellowship, having for its service in life the cultivation of the Spirit of Love towards all Souls: Helping the weak and defending the defenceless and oppressed; Abstaining from hurting the creatures, eschewing bloodshed and flesh eating, and living upon the pure foods so abundantly provided by nature; Walking in the Mystic Way of Life, whose Path leads to the realization of the Christhood; And sending forth the Mystic Teachings unto all who may be able to receive them — those sacred interpretations of the Soul, the Christhood. and the Divine Love and Wisdom, for which the Order of the Cross stands.

PERSONAL

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A L O N E ? Seeking soulmate/Friends? Interested Countryside, Arts, Crafts, Healthy lifestyle etc. SAE: Evergreen. PO Box 147, Waltham Cross EN7 6BZ. (01992) 632250.

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE

COMPACT CONTACT CENTRE is a caring, so lowfees friendship agency, quite different from all others catering exclusively for vegans and vegetarians both in Britain and abroad for any purposes. CONTACT CENTRE enables you to choose friend(s) from detailed adverts and/or to write an advert yourself without disclosing your name and address. CONTACT CENTRE gives full scope to your individual requirements; you don't even have to complete a form. Instead a friendly ear is leant to every member. As we cannot tell all in this advertisment, please write for membership details from:

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Regular Services. Meetings and Retreats are held in London and elsewhere. For further information please contact: The Headquarters (VN), 10 De Vere Gardens, London W8 5AE. telephone 0171-937 7012.

SITUATIONS WANTED

Advertisements are accepted subject to their satisfying the condition that the products advertised are entirely free f r o m ingredients derived from animals; that neither products nor ingredients have been tested on animals; and that the content of such ads does not promote, or appear to promote, the use of non-vegan commodities. Books, records, tapes etc. mentioned in advertisements should not contain any material contrary to vegan principles. Advertisements may be accepted from catering establishments that are not run on exclusively vegan lines, provided that vegan meals are available and that the wording of such ads reflects this. The submission of an advertisement is deemed to warrant that the advertisement does not contravene any Act of Parliament, nor is it in any other way illegal or defamatory or an infringement of any other party's rights or an infringement of the British Code of Advertising Practice. The Vegan Society reserves the right to refuse or withdraw any advertisement.

RATES AND CONDITIONS RATES AND CONDITIONS

Although every care is taken, the Vegan Society cannot accept liability for any loss or inconvenience incurred as a result of errors in the wording, or the late or nonappearance of an advertisement.

All prices inclusive of V A T Series discount: (4 consecutive insertions prepaid): 10% Box No: (per insertion) £2.00 extra Lineage Commercial: £6.60 for 20 words (minimum) Additional words: 39p each

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Write to: Richard Farhall, Editor, The Vegan, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, United Kingdom To ensure return of your work please enclose an SAE.

INORID

A practical and comprehensive guide to preventing animal cruelty by Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder of PETA. Contains hundreds of simple w a y s to help save animals — whatever your level o f involvement. Cheap enough to give to all your non-vegan friends!

Deed of Covenant A Deed of Covenant substantially increases your gift or subscription to the Vegan Society, at no extra cost to yourself, because the Society is able to claim the income tax that you have paid. Provided you are a taxpayer, the Society can claim an additional 33p (at current tax rates) for every pound you covenant. The Deed need only apply for four years, assuring the Society of a regular income so that it can plan for the future. It is easy to complete and once made you have only to sign a claim form which we send you in the first year.

H O W YOUR CONTRIBUTION G R O W S Here are some examples: Annual Amounts

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NEWKIRK

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For further information, please contact: Amanda Rofe, The Vegan Society, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA.

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P r o m o t i n g a diet f r e e f r o m all animal p r o d u c e a n d a m o r e c o m p a s sionate w a y of living that s e e k s to avoid e x p l o i t i n g a n i m a l s for any purpose

WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY

cruelty-free footwear and clothing

There must be many readers who would like to offer financial support to the Vegan Society in its unique work but have limited means at their disposal. There is, however, an easy way of helping regardless of present circumstances — by including a legacy to the Society in your Will. Great or small, such legacies can make a real and enduring contribution to the promotion of vegan ideals. For those who would like to make a bequest to the Society the following form of words is suggested:

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with quality craftsmanship and design. S u i t a b l e f o r v e g a n s , vegetarians a n d all t h o s e w h o care a b o u t t h e e n v i r o n m e n t For a FREE full colour catalogue call or fax 01 708 739293 or write to: Ethical Wares, Dept VM, 84 Clyde Way, Rise Park,

Property left to the Society is another valuable contribution to our cause. If you wish to will land or property to the Society, please write for details of how to arrange this

RESULTS May 1995

June 1995

lst 406 Caroline Atkins £33.37 2nd 23 J Singh £20.03 3rd 175 Carol Brady £13.13

lst 223 Deborah Spiers £33.00 2nd 66 Diane Heyes £19.80 3rd 52 Ian Nicoll £13.20

July 1995 lst 208 Mark Hawthorn£40.12 2nd 364 Lisa Jones £24.08 3rd 183 Freda Phillips £16.05

The Overseas Aid Charity for Vegetarians & Vegans is

and leisureware combining the finest synthetic materials

I bequeath to The Vegan Society, Registered Charity no. 279228, presently at Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, United Kingdom, the sum of £ , and declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other authorized officer of the said Society shall be good and sufficient discharge of such legacy.

MONTHLY CASH DRAW

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The Vegan Society's

MONTHLY CASH DRAW Cash prizes every month!

If you'd like to make a regular contribution to support the Vegan Society's work and stand a chance of winning a cash prize every month, then the Society's Monthly Cash Draw is for you. Each month, three cash prizes — comprising 50% of that month's total entry money — are drawn. A monthly entry is £1.50 but you may make as many entries as you wish. The draw takes place on the last working day of the month. A list of winners is published in The Vegan. There's more: Every year, the winners of the preceding 12 Monthly Cash Draws are entered into a Super' Cash Draw for a chance to win a new prize of £100! To take part just complete the form below and enclose your remittance for 3, 6 or 12 months as required. Don't worry about forgetting to renew — you will be reminded in good time!

VEGFAM

MONTHLY CASH DRAW

(Registered Charity Nr. 232208, Inland R e v e n u e Ref X N 8 5 5 5 )

FEEDS THE HUNGRY WITHOUT EXPLOITING ANIMALS The Fragile Environment of Developing Countries cannot support T W O populations — Humans and their Food Animals. For nearly 30 years VEGFAM has provided short and long-term Relief to People who have been the victims of Drought, Flood, Cyclone or War in 30 Countries. Our Supporters control how much of their Donation goes on Administration since VEGFAM operates three separate Funds for the use of Donors/Testators the particulars of which are: • DONATIONS for PROJECTS* go to The Midland Bank pic Deposit a/c Nr. 73006921 Bedford Square, at • Donations for Administration TAVISTOCK, Expenses* = a/c Nr. 71117696 Devon, PL19 0AH • Donations for Office Building SORT CODE: 40-44-05 Fund* go to a/c Nr. 91125257 *Funds needed URGENTLY Please telephone Lydford (=01822) 820203 or Hitchin (=01462) 45629) for more details — Covenant Forms/Bankers Ortder Forms etc. (& SC Visitors' Accom) or write (SAEappreciated) to: V E G F A M , " T h e S a n c t u a r y " , N r . L y d f o r d , O K E H A M P T O N , Devon E X 2 0 4 A L T h a n k you f o r y o u r S u p p o r t

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Eye-catching design printed on A3 recycled gloss paper. Ideal for stalls, health food shops, noticeboards, World Vegan Day events etc. (IS}")

38mm dia, self-adhesive stickers in sheets of 24. Uses: the sky's the limit! (6g)

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11 cm ilia, self-cling vinyl window sticker. Mainly for use in restaurants, cafes, hotels, guesthouses, healthfood shops, pubs — any businesses with vegan-friendly goods, services or owners. Provides the perfect opportunity to meet, and if necessary, educate local business people. We suggest you sell ibis business-enhancing sticker for £1.25 and use the difference to buy further supplies of promotional materials. (6v)