The Vegan Winter 1999

The magazine of the Vegan S o c i e t y

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CONTENTS W E L C O M E Managed to excavate your Millennium Meltdown Bunker in time for the Big Y2K? N o , me neither — still, I can assure you that the survival essentials stockpile — organic truffles, Malibu (no, 1 wasn't raised in Essex), salted cashews and Brussels sprouts will be put to good use. H o p e there aren't any food combiners reading!

What about those jolly unsporting French chaps refusing to accept that 'good old' British beef isn't going to make them crazy? What was the first thing some of our supermarkets did to stoke up the (largely imagined) widespread public indignation and gain brownie (or should that be 'loyalty card') points? They actually withdrew French apples from their shelves.

N o w , don't get m e a wrong, unless they've come out of my vegan-organic garden I can't abide Golden Delicious. But there was an important principle at stake — the overlypowerful supermarket chains had banned a vegan product! Worse still, at a stroke, they had ruined the businesses of French apple growers. O K , so more than likely the production of the fruit was chemically-assisted — but there are precious few outfits dealing entirely in animal-free commodities as it is.

Unfortunately, my concerns were somewhat lost on the staff (and earwigging customers) at my local Tesco.

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SHOPAROUND The goodies are o u t there

10 DIET MATTERS Problems solved 13 A LITTLE VEGAN ONE T o jab or not to jab?

14 ANYTHING FOR A BUCK T h e rodeo mentality 16

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IODINE: TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE? O r about right?

17 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS A vegan 'wish list' 18 YOUNG VEGANS Clare's bit 20 MEGAN THE VEGAN Megan wears well 21 WINTER WARMERS or H o w to Cut Your Fuel Bill!

24 FOCUS ON . . . CATHERINE GRAINGER (VS Information Officer) 25 HIPPOS YES - GOATS NO! Vegan Aid

Overleaf you'll read about some of Dave Arnold's and Judith Shakeshaft's amazing athletic endeavours. D o n ' t their achievements make you want to pull on a pair of shorts and swim your nearest river or run up a 'handy' mountain? . . . H m m m , I think our Millennium Resolution had better be to show a tad more enthusiasm for carrying the vegan fitness banner!

26 GROW VEGAN Putting the ' f u n ' in fungi 27 REVIEWS 28 CHRISTMAS TIME, MISTLETOE AND... VEGANS! Seasonal treats 31 LISTINGS

I hope you have a great and memorable vegan Millennium Eve. Remember: all that talk of planes dropping out the sky on the stroke of midnight, food riots and descent into Mad M a x style law and order is complete b u n k u m — isn't it? . . . Pass that shovel matey.

32 THE VEGAN PRIZE CROSSWORD 18 33 VEGAN SOCIETY LOCAL CONTACTS They're all here 34 POSTBAG Views, debate (and the o d d gripe!)

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© The Vegan Society T h e views expressed in The Vegan do not necessarily reflect those o f the Editor or of the Vegan Society Council. N o t h i n g printed should be construed to be Vegan Society policy unless so stated. T h e Society accepts no liability for any matter in the magazine. T h e acceptance of advertisements (including inserts) does not imply endorsement. T h e inclusion of product information should not be construed as constituting official Vegan Society approval for the product, its intended use, or its manufacturer/distributor.

Contributions intended for publication are welcomed, but unsolicited materials will not be returned unless accompanied by an SAE.

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Fans of Liz Cook's Vegan Nutrition Chart will be pleased to learn that there is now an accompanying vegan nutrition/cookbook in the same attractive, upbeat style.

Copies are available for £12.95 + £1.50 p&p from the Vegan Society (01424 427393).

A LIKELY CULPRIT? A research team from Kings College, London, the Middlesex Hospital and Wickhain Laboratories has suggested that BSE (bovine spongifonn encephalopathy) was caused by bacteria in contaminated water, sewage and the soil — not by a rogue prion protein.

Pagan Animal Rights can now be contacted at: 32 Gaywood Hall Dr, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE30 4ED.

T h e i r research shows that autoantibodies to Acinetobacter calcoaceticus were found in high numbers in serum taken from 29 cattle that succumbed to BSE, compared to little or no signs of the antibodies in BSE-free catde from organic and other "conventionally" reared herds.

The 34th World Vegetarian Congress — with all vegan catering — will be held 10-16.7.00 at The Toronto Colony Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Details: Toronto Vegetarian Association, 1101-2300 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4P 1E4 Tel (416) 544 8891 Fax (416) 544 9094

Sincere apologies to George Rodger and Brian Barker, w h o were ommitted from the list of Benefactors in the Vegan Society's Annual Review 1998-99.

In October, the Home Office announced that the infamous LD50 test (chemical toxicity tests that depend on 50% of the animals involved dying) would no longer be allowed unless no alternative exists.

Independent, 22.10.99

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T h e bacterium spread due to changes in the 1970s and 1980s which turned animal remains into protein, which was then fed to cattle.

O n e of the researchers, Prof Alan Ebringer, also believes the bacterium has caused a n u m b e r of fatal illnesses C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to Dave Arnold — vegan for 10 years — w h o was the 31st finisher o u t of a field of 267 starters c o m p e t i n g in the gruelling I r o n m a n ' T h e Longest Day' T r i a t h l o n , held in W o l v e r h a m p t o n , in August.

D a v e c o m p l e t e d the 2'/2 mile s w i m 112-mile cycle ride and 26.2 mile m a r a t h o n run in an impressive 10 h o u r s 14 mills 27 sees — with the invaluable assistance o f flat cola and marzipan!

W e catch lip with Dave in the final stage: I knew my running offof long cycles to be pretty dire and expected this to be no different, so was not surprised when others started to pass me . . . It was so easy just to stop and walk — the hard bit was forcing myself on — but 1 did.

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With about 5 miles left 1 knew nothing would stop me. I even found it in me to start picking off those ahead — / u«s even lapping people!

Coming into the stadium for the final 300m was an indescribable mix of exhilaration, pride, pain, emotion . . .

I'd had a great day, a great race and, though I say it myself, a great finish too.

UnfortunatelyJackie and camera had missed my moment, not expecting me back just then, so I had to trip back and do the last 50m again! Still what's another 50m after 140 miles?

Dave has represented Britain for two years in the Duathlon World Championships, finishing 16th in Spain in 1997 and 21 st in Germany a year later — and has run the London Marathon in 2 hours 48 mins. Nice one, Dave!

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The Vegan Society has signed up to the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection's call for a five-year moratorium on xenotransplantation (animal-to-human transplantation).

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have revealed that a 35-yearold HIV-positive patient, who died 2 months after he received a transplanted baboon's liver in 1992, had contracted a virus from the animal.

Independent, 1.10.99

VEGAN CHILDREN'S CELEBRATION PARTY after being contracted by victims from the general environment, not by eating beef. This would account for why some of the 47 people w h o have died from the human form of BSE, nvCJD (Cruetzfeldt-Jakob disease), were vegetarian.

In September, the C h i e f Medical officer. Prof Liam Donaldson warned that million of people in Britain are still in danger of contracting the nvCJD, from beef consumed 15 years ago. He still could not predict whether a few hundred people or several million would be affected.

"What is absolutely certain is that the present relatively low number of cases [CJD] should not lead anyone to conclude the worst is o v e r . . . Levels of human exposure at the height of the BSE epidemic would have been high."

Elsewhere, dead rats have been found in a supposedly airtight store filled with the g r o u n d - u p remains of cattle slaughtered under BSE regulations. If the bonemeal at the former aircraft hangar at Barston Heath, Lines is not securely stored there is a possibility that any infection present could get into the air or water supplies.

There is also a risk of spontaneous combustion.

There are now about 400 000 tons of cattle remains in 13 storage sites around Britain, but only one incinerator exists that is capable of destroying the material.

Daily Telegraph, i. 11.99 Guardian, 22.9.99 Daily Telegraph, 23.8.99

ANIMAL TESTS UP T h e annual UK H o m e office report on the Statistics of Scientific Procedures on Living Animals: Great Britain 1998 was published in July 1999.

T h e number of scientific procedures started on animals in the U K in 1998 increased by 23 693 (+0.9%) when compared with 1997.

T h e number of procedures on all mice increased by 72 933 (up 5%).

Sun 2 April 2000 noon-4pm Stanford Hall Loughborough Leicestershire Children £4 Accompanying adults £6 Scrumptious party food • entertainment • goodie bag • information For tickets, offers to sponsor the event and further details contact: Helen Hewitt, 124a Brook St, Wymeswold, Loughborough, Leics LEI2 6TU 01509 881646 For flyers ring

01424 427393 This was caused by a large increase in the use of genetically-manipulated mice (up 87 642). There were also increases in the number of procedures performed on several species in 1998, including sheep (up 15% to 40 246), birds (up 17% to 120 839), ferrets (up 2 5 % to 2286) and O l d World m o n keys (up 3 1 % to 2475).

Overall, the rise in the total n u m b e r of procedures is attributable to the huge increase in the use of genetically manipulated animals — mainly mice but increasingly, rats. Over 9 9 % of genetically-manipulated animals are used in non-toxicology procedures. In 1988, the majority were used in immunology (94 805), cancer research (78 059), 'other' research (61 196), and molecular biology (59 623).

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KIWIS GO APE N e w Zealand's Parliament has created a world first by legislating for the pro-

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tection o f ' n o n - h u m a n hominids, also k n o w n as great apes. Great apes — chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and orangutans — are members of the same genetic family as humans.

T h e Animal Welfare Act prohibits the use of all great apes in research, testing, or teaching "unless such use is in the best interests of the n o n - h u m a n h o m i n i d " or its species.

N e w Zealand's Minister for Food and Fibre, J o h n Luxton comments: This requirement recognises the advanced cognitive and emotional capacity of great apes".

Such recognition is based o n scientific evidence that the n o n h u m a n great apes share not only our genes but also basic h u m a n mental traits, such as selfawareness, intelligence and other forms of mental insight, complex communications and social systems, and even the ability to master some h u m a n language skills.

T h e Great Ape ProjectInternational (GAP) has hailed the groundbreaking legislation as part of the trend toward recognising the complex mental, social and individual realities of other animals' lives.

T h e numbers of n o n h u m a n great apes have plummeted this century, as free-living populations have increasingly fallen victim to the commercial bushmeat trade and deforestation.

More than 3000 individuals are held in captivity around the world. All of the n o n h u m a n great ape species are listed as threatened.

More tofu news! In addition to Cauldron's Organic Tofu, Sainsbury's own brand tofu is also coagulated with calcium sulphate — and is therefore a good source of calcium for dairy-avoiders!

A report published by Newcastle University's Journal of Rural Studies has concluded that a ban on foxhunting would result in only 1000 job losses and not the 16 000 claimed by the Countryside Alliance.

Guardian, 20.10.99

The Iceland supermarket chain —the first to give G M ingredients the boot — has upped the pressure on its competitors by announcing that all artificial colours and flavours have been cut from its own-brand foods. A recent Mintel survey found that 70% of shoppers were worried about the quality and BSE risks of meat.

Independent, 7.10.99

Further information: Great Ape Project, PO Box 19492, Portland, OR 97280-0492, USA web w w w . e n v i r o w e b . o r g / g a p Great Ape Project press release

ENTER... COMPUTER VET C o m p u t e r s with discerning ears could soon warn farmers w h e n an animal is sick — and may even diagnose exacdy what is wrong.

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Just under 100 members and supporters attended the Vegan Society's A G M on 20 November. If you couldn't make it, you missed out on beer sampling and great food dished up by Heather's.

Heather's Restaurant can be found at: 74 McMillan St, Deptford, London S8 (020 8691 6665).

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GM ROUND-UP • T h e British G M industry has agreed t o delay all c o m m e r c i a l planting of genetically-modified c r o p s until t h e results o f scientific trials o f t h e effects o f G M c r o p m a n a g e m e n t o n British farmland wildlife are k n o w n . T h e E n v i r o n m e n t Minister, Michael Meacher has stated that c o m m e r c i a l p l a n t ings w o u l d n o t b e p e r m i t t e d if t h e trials, d u e t o finish at the e n d of 2 0 0 2 , s h o w "significant d a m a g e " t o insects, plants, flowers a n d birds.

T h e G o v e r n m e n t has a d m i t t e d that s o m e G M crops from t h e trials — spring a n d a u t u m n oilseed rape a n d forage maize — m i g h t e n t e r t h e h u m a n food chain.

Independent, 6.11.99 • U S researchers have f o u n d that h o t climates d o n ' t agree w i t h M o n s a n t o ' s herbicide-resistant soya beans, causing stems to split o p e n a n d c r o p losses o f u p t o 4 0 % .

New Scientist, 20A 1.99 • B e j o , a D u t c h seed c o m p a n y , has asked t h e E u r o p e a n C o m m i s sion for p e r m i s s i o n to sell its G M r a d i c c h i o — a type o f red-leafed c h i c o r y . It's t h e latest G M f o o d a i m e d at British c o n s u m e r s and w o u l d b e t h e first to b e eaten raw.

Independent, 16.10.99 • T h e W o r l d W i d e F u n d for N a t u r e ( W W F ) has w a r n e d that trials o f G M trees are rapidly increasing a r o u n d t h e w o r l d w i t h o u t p r o p e r controls, p o s i n g a serious t h r e a t t o t h e global e n v i r o n m e n t . G M versions o f at least 2 4 trees, i n c l u d i n g silver b i r c h , Scots p i n e , N o r w a y spruce, teak, apple a n d c h e r r y have b e e n released i n t o t h e e n v i r o n m e n t .

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o f insect-resistant genes i n t o n a t ural forest, w h i c h c o u l d devastate insect p o p u l a t i o n s vital t o support forest life a n d create ' s u p e r w e e d ' trees that c o u l d deprive others in t h e search for water a n d nutrients.

Independent, 10.11.99 • T h e Five Year Freeze petition for a m o r a t o r i u m o n genetic e n g i n e e r i n g a n d p a t e n t i n g in food and f a r m i n g n o w has o v e r 6 0 0 0 0 signatures. F o r m s (returnable by m i d - J a n u a r y 2000) are available from: Five Year Freeze, 94 White Lion St, London N1 9PF 020 7837 0642 e-mail

• M a r k s & S p e n c e r is t o r e m o v e G M soya a n d maize f r o m animal feed.

Natural Products News, October 1999 • T h e w o r l d ' s biggest-selling weedkiller, t h e chemical glyphosate, is facing a European ban after a confidential European U n i o n r e p o r t s h o w e d that it also kill beneficial insects a n d spiders.

A ban w o u l d be a b l o w to M o n santo, w h i c h p r o d u c e s m o s t of the w o r l d ' s supply u n d e r t h e n a m e R o u n d u p . It is central to the g r o u p ' s p r o d u c t i o n of geneticallye n g i n e e r e d seeds, as R o u n d u p R e a d y seeds are able t o withstand t h e weedkiller.

Independent, 12.10.99 • In a m o v e a i m e d at pleasing overseas c u s t o m e r s , o n e of the U S A ' s biggest millers, A r c h e r D a n i e l s - M i d l a n d ( A D M ) , has asked its suppliers t h r o u g h o u t the U S M i d w e s t to start separating G M crops.

Independent, 6.10.99

— but also to those in different cultural arenas, such as fiction, poetry, film making and fine art. However, all pro-animal people are welcome.

Speakers include Carol Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat.

Because there is little institutional support for such an event, donations are essential. Contact: Robert McKay, Department of English Literature, University of Sheffield, Shea wood Rd, Sheffield S10 2TN

developed software that can detect the wheezing and coughing of sick animals. Starting with pigs, they built a database of 5(XX) different sounds from six pigs — including the usual repertoire of grunts and oinks, as well as background noises such as clanking gates and whirring fans.

Frequent coughing is considered to be a reliable indictator that a pig is unwell. The software issues a warning only when the n u m b e r and frequency of coughs exceeds a certain limit.

Neu> Scientist, 16.10.99

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Vegan cyclist/runner.Judith Shakeshaft's dream came true when she became the third member of an all-women Mountain Biker International team entered for the Hi-Tec Adventure Challenge — a tough mix of kayaking, trail running, mountain biking and "special Parachute R e g i m e n t challenges". Perhaps most challenging of all, Judith joined the team a week before the event and none of its members had met! T h e n there was the problem of Judith never having kayaked before — so a quick session had to be squeezed in.

Sponsors are required to support Millennial Animals, an interdisciplinary conference to be held by the Department ofEnglish Literature at the University of Sheffield, 2 9 - 3 0 J u l y 2000. Millennial Animals will have an explicidy pro-animal focus and offers a space for people w h o are actively c o n cerned with pro-animal issues to come together to discuss their divergent approaches.

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During the last two miles, Judith towed one of her flagging team mates along, and both team mates needed to be dragged through the last l/ 2 mile. It was worth it though — J u d i t h ' s team finished first!

T h e event was filmed by Channel 4 from the ground and air for a Christmas special.

SIGN OF THE TIMES? A Mori survey for the National Farmers' Union has found that nearly 5 0 % of 8-11-year-olds think that riiargarine comes from cows. O n e in five does not know ham comes from pigs.

In September, the Country Landowners Association conducted a telephone survey of 10—14-year-olds.

Many did not know why cows produce milk or the name for a female sheep.

Most were unaware that wheat is harvested in the autumn and more than half had no idea what the term free range meant.

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Bluebells — k n o w n to have been used by Welsh m o n k s in the 13th century to treat leprosy — contain a wide range of novel c o m p o u n d s that are related to a group of c o m p o u n d s that have anti-viral and anti-cancer activity.

ANOTHER COFFIN NAIL T h e European Commission has warned that tests on Belgian meat showing high levels of cancer-causing dioxins may indicate widespread industrial polludon of farms.

T h e warning raised concerns about the dioxin content of meat in Britain which, like most European countries, has no systematic check on farms close to industrial polluters.

T h e alarm was raised after tests on Belgian beef revealed samples c o n taining more than the m a x i m u m permitted quantities of dioxin had been poisoned by industrial sources, rather than the contamination that devastated Belgian agriculture earlier this year.

Another food safety scandal broke with the admission that sewage sludge was used in Belgian animal feed until June this year.

Independent, 22.9.99

C o m m o n British plants such as daffodils, dandelions and red clover are being analysed for their pharmacological properties. T h e Government's Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research and biosciences company, MolecularNature, are extracting 100 c o m pounds a m o n t h from endemic plant species to test their effectiveness against everything from the c o m m o n

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BEST R E S T A U R A N T / C A F E C A T E R I N G F O R VEGANS Wild G i n g e r T h a n k you for all your nominations. D e b b i e Palmer from M a n c h e s t e r was the first nominator drawn and wins a great s c o f f — a vegan h a m p e r .

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This year's Vegan Readers' Awards show vegans are no different f r o m t h e general British population in their liking for sex, beer and chocolate — and they like to stay clean while they're indulging!

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LET'S DO IT AGAIN! T h e all-vegan international festival in Malta in October was such a success that plans are afoot for a similar event in April 2000 on the Adriatic coast a few miles south of Trieste. Details: tel/fax 020 8265 3277 e-mail v

Scientists are raiding the knowledge of the medieval apothecaries to discover drugs to combat the major killers of the 21st century, from cancer and heart disease to Alzheimer's and tuberculosis (TB).

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nother season, another Shoparound. Our favourite festive treats are revealed on page 28 — but for now, set aside that tinsel/sprig of holly, and take a peek at t h e latest animal friendly goodies.

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Rise and shine with some ever so healthy sounding mueslis — another H e m p Muesli, this time from HFIA ( H e m p Food Industries Association) a n d Markal's Organic Energy Muesli w i t h Fruit & Nuts or Standard Organic Muesli. All promise t o provide a nutritious and delicious start t o t h e day. A great reason t o get o u t of bed!

The nibblers amongst you might be interested to hear that t w o well k n o w n brands of biccies are v e g a n — Fox's Coconut Crinkle Crunch and Jacob's Bakery's Fig Rolls and Vitalinea Fig Rolls (the lower fat version). Whilst the technical department, customer services and shop floor staff at Tesco and Sainsbury continue to disagree over the vegan status of their j a m doughnuts, the Co-op claims its are definitely OK. (Sticky) Fingers crossed that they stay that w a y . . .

Meanwhile, a proud new bearer of t h e Vegan Society's trade mark is Carole Monteith's Twistees — a n unusual sweet snack (tel 020 8979 7473 for mail order)

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Further fast food — but this time, of t h e savoury kind. The wellestablished Ambrosian V e g e t a r i a n Foods has added some fun a n d appetising pasties to its range — Cheez N Chive and Cheezy Baked Bean. A n d another old friend, Cauldron Foods, has launched a nifty little Nut Cutlet.

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IT'S GOOD TO CHEAT! R e d w o o d ' s Cheatin' Roast Turkey has "all t h e flavour and texture" of t h e real thing, but is simple to prepare a n d totally animal-friendly.

G r e a t for amazing those sceptical meat-eating relatives and for a n y o n e f e d up w i t h nut roasts! Redw o o d is offering a free sample to t h e first 5 readers t o send their names a n d addresses o n a postcard m a r k e d 'The V e g a n Offer' to: The Redwood Co, Unit 6, Alexander Ct, Fleming Rd, Earlstrees Industrial Est, Corby, Northants NN17 4SW.

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Always a welcome winter warmer, d o n ' t forget there's no shortage of vegan soups available from Baxters. The Scottish-based company produces a Healthy Choice range which includes t w o vegan varieties — Carrot, Onion & Chick Pea; and Italian Bean & Pasta. In its Traditional range, French Onion a n d Minestrone are vegan-friendly, and the Carrot & Butter Bean from its Vegetarian range is equally suitable.

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market, which also includes 'golden oldies' such as W h o l e Earth Organic Hot Chocolate and Cadbury's Drinking Chocolate.

All perfect for these chilly winter nights.

Cake Mixes — available from health/wholefood shops.

And last but certainly not least, Orgran has launched No Egg, an egg replacerto be found in health/wholefood shops.

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In response to public demand, granoVita has added no fewer than five organic products to its range. All are free from G M O s and available from health/wholefood shops. Vitamix Meat-Free Burger Mix and Meat-Free Sausage Mix are over 9 0 % fat free, and would be lovely served with salad and Mayola! Organic — an organic, additive-free vegan mayonnaise. That said, t h e slightly less sophisticated amongst us w o u l d be kept more t h a n happy w i t h the company's Tomato Ketchup or Grannie's Traditional B r o w n Sauce, granoVita's latest offering is an organic tomato sauce for pasta — once again, free from artificial ingredients and GMOs, it goes by t h e name of Tomato Full!

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Meanwhile, anyone w h o needs a hand with their home baking skills may like to investigate Wright's bread mixes. These are available in several mouth-watering GMfree varieties, the vegan ones being Sunflower, Malt n Bran, Mixed Grain, Premium W h i t e and Wholemeal. Or, for an Italian flavour, you might like to try Best Foods' Napolina Pizzeria bases (Deep Pan, Mini, Standard or Stone Baked) topped with either its Spicy Tomato, Pepper & Herbs or Traditional Tomato, Herbs & Spices Pizza Toppings. Even gluten free vegans can have a go at baking their o w n bread and cakes, using Pleniday Bread or

I couldn't let an issue go by without mentioning my favourite topic —chocolate! I'm very happy to bring news of the return of Tropical Source chocolate. All products in the organic and nonorganic ranges are vegan — w e tried the Toasted Almond and Hazelnut Espresso Crunch, which were simply gorgeous. The company even donates 10% of its profits to conserve tropical rainforests where cocoa beans are grown. Hurray!

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If you thought there couldn't possibly be any more soya products out there after the soya bonanza in the Summer Vegan, you'd be wrong! But don't worry — simply console yourself by popping down to your nearest health/wholefood shop and picking up a tub of Provamel's new Ice Dessert (chocolate, vanilla or strawberry flavour). So yummy and good for you that it has proved popular with vegans and non-vegans alike.

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For little folk everywhere, Green People has launched the Happy Kids range of toiletries — including Bath & Shower Gel (with aloe vera, lavender and olive oil t o protect and nourish young skin), Body Lotion, Shampoo (with lavender, tea tree and mandarin which may help prevent head lice when used regularly) and Sun Lotion (SPF 15).

All are certified organic, and free from artificial perfumes, colourings and preservatives. Available from health/wholefood shops or by mail order from: The Green People Co, Brighton Rd, Handcross, W Sussex RH17 6fiZ01444 401011.

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The festive season inevitably means a little scrubbing and pampering, so here's a selection of animal-friendly toiletries to help you along. The exotic sounding Aladdin Aromas makes a range of vegan goodies — including bath oils, bubble bath and shower gel. Camilla Hepperalso makes a vegan bath and shower range, and lastly. Dessert Essence produces Body Rain Body Wash and Moisture Management Body Wash. Now you've no excuse not to smell gorgeous!

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If you've not already tasted it, the party season is a perfect opportunity to try Orchid Drinks' wonderful Ante Dry. A lightly sparkling non-alcoholic drink, it contains a unique and revitalising blend of fruit juices, herbs and vitamins. Great if you're driving or working or just want an alternative to the alcoholic stuff. Orchid is kindly giving away a case of 12 x 750ml bottles to the first 3 names picked out of a hat. So send your name and address to: Vegan Offer, Orchid Drinks, Mandate Hse, Harbour Walk, The Marina, Hartlepool TS2 4QX.

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There'll be ample opportunity for celebrations over the next month or so, meaning the appearance of t w o vegan champagnes in ASDA — Champagne Brut and Vintage Champagne — couldn't be more

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Freerangers (previously Reborn) is a brand new business offering comfy Vegan Society trade marked animal-free shoes and sandals made from Lorica sporter.

Each pair is cut to order and sewn by hand, so you can mix and match colours, have odd-sized pairs — or even single shoes. Every pair has a money back guarantee and sizes go up to mens 14.

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timely. To complement a festive meal, on the other hand, you could take advantage of t w o very reasonably priced and readily available vegan wines: t h e Co-op's Syrah Malbec (a rich red) and The G y o n g y o s Estate Chardonnay 1997 ( a t a n g y white, available from Threshers, W i n e Rack, Bottoms Up). Cheerszzzh!

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Diet Matters Sandra Hood answers more of your diet-related queries ff am changing from a vegetarian ito vegan diet and I would like to know if, during this process, it is common to experience things like abnormal bowel movements and moodiness?

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Yes, t h e s y m p t o m s you are experie n c i n g are c o m m o n p l a c e in altering dietary habits — a n u m b e r of changes are likely t o be taking place in y o u r b o d y . For example, m e a t and dairy products contain some pre-fonned nutrients that a plant-based diet has t o synthesise. A n example of this is m a r i n e fish oils, which are rich sources of docosahexaenoic acid ( D H A ) , a polyunsaturated fatty acid; a vegan diet is devoid of this nutrient.

H o w e v e r , D H A can b e m a d e in the b o d y f r o m alpha-linolenic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid that can be f o u n d in green leafy vegetables, seeds and grains. T h e r e f o r e , the body has to readjust itself a n d synthesise this fatty acid. In addition, there are likely to be changes in gut flora, w h i c h can lead to changes in b o w e l m o v e m e n t s .

S e n i o r S t a t e R e g i s t e r e d Dietitian. Please address your q u e s t i o n s t o h e r at: Diet Matters, The Vegan, Donald Watson House, 7

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Phil M i t c h e l l Lines P h y t a t e s are f o u n d in grains, seeds, n u t s , vegetables and fruits a n d yes, t h e y can i n h i b i t iron absorption — a n d m a y also r e d u c e t h e availability o f c a l c i u m a n d zinc! H o w e v e r , iron d e f i c i e n c y in vegans is n o m o r e c o m m o n t h a n in t h e rest o f t h e population. T h e absorption of i r o n f r o m p l a n t f o o d s is i m p r o v e d b y i n c l u d i n g v i t a m i n C at t h e same meal.

W h e n c h a n g i n g to any n e w eating r e g i m e n , it is i m p o r t a n t to ensure you are getting a balanced diet with e n o u g h energy (calories) for your r e q u i r e m e n t s . If y o u r diet is low in energy t h e n y o u will experience m o o d swings a n d tiredness.

O x a l a t e is a salt o f oxalic acid and is v i e w e d as an a n t i - n u t r i e n t because it interferes w i t h t h e absorption of the essential minerals iron, m a g n e s i u m a n d (especially) calcium. H o w e v e r , o u r g u t is s t i m u l a t e d t o reject this a n t i - n u t r i e n t a n d t h e a m o u n t of oxalic acid a n d p h y t a t e in t h e diet can b e adequately dealt w i t h w i t h o u t any d e t r i m e n t t o n u t r i t i o n a l status. Also, it is n o w k n o w n that if phytates and oxalates f o r m a regular part of t h e d i e t , t h e b o d y is able to adapt to their p r e s e n c e a n d c o u n t e r a c t any negative effects o n n u t r i e n t absorption.

T h e r e are m a n y factors affecting the absorption of nutrients but few will alter t h e b o d y ' s n o r m a l mineral status if a p e r s o n is physically well and following a balanced vegan diet.

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yi supposedly vegan meal I parr \ tially ate contained meat and I was physically sick. Why? Brian Cohen Middlesex T h e same e n z y m e s are used to break d o w n animal proteins i n t o a m i n o acids ready for absorption and break d o w n vegetable proteins i n t o a m i n o acids. T h e r e f o r e , a vegan should not v o m i t after eating meat. It has been suggested that t h e cause o f v o m i t i n g in such situations is psychosomatic — the individual c o n c e r n e d is so upset b y having k n o w i n g l y c o n s u m e d an animal part that it makes h i m / h e r sick. A l t h o u g h this may be partly true I d o n o t think it's the w h o l e picture. H o w d o w e k n o w that enzymes, b l o o d acidity and plasma p r o t e i n s d o n ' t change?

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Vomiting is the body's way of ridding itself of a harmful food substance and I believe that as a vegan of such long standing your b o d y is n o t 'used' to such foods. If you had continued to eat meat (inadvertently or not) your b o d y would have adjusted. #suffer with skin lesions and I have been recommended to take red clover and sage. What foods will help?

A m y Niven Humberside T h e skin is the largest single organ system in the b o d y and is often taken for granted. G o o d food sources of nutrients important for skin maintenance are: V i t a m i n A Carrots, spinach, dark greens, vegan margarine, tomatoes V i t a m i n B Nuts, oats, pulses, yeast extracts, green leafy vegetables, bread, dried fruits, potatoes and m u s h r o o m s Z i n c Bread, rice, oats, nuts, pulses and tofu, I r o n Nuts, seeds, pulses, rice, dried fruit, sea vegetables S e l e n i u m Cereals, nuts, soya beans, mushrooms, bananas It is important also to drink plenty of fluid — particularly water — and to exercise regularly.

T h e r e are many natural remedies that can promote healing. R e d clover is a m e m b e r of the legume family and has been shown t o soothe t h e nerves and help with coughs and o t h e r

bronchial conditions. Sage, used for stimulating and cleansing the skin, can be used to alleviate a n u m b e r of ailments.

However, your lesions may be d u e to a n u m b e r of factors and I r e c o m m e n d that you visit your G P or homeopath. 's it safe for me to have 7Sg of nuts/seeds every day even though they are high in fat?

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Fat is essential in the diet. Used for energy, heat and insulation, it contains the fat soluble vitamins A, D , E and K and provides essential fatty acids (necessary for cell membranes and nerve tissues).

Although it is an important part of the diet, the general population eats too m u c h (usually saturated) fat and this can lead to obesity and associated diseases — such as coronary heart disease and diabetes.

Vegan diets are generally lower in fat; however, w i t h o u t k n o w i n g your age and activity level it is difficult for m e to say h o w m u c h fat you should be having. Energy derived from fat should represent approximately 35% of your total energy intake.

For example, if your total energy requirements are 2100 kcals per day, you require about 735 kcals (35%) from fat, which w o u l d total approximately 82g fat. Sources of 'good' fat include nuts, margarines and oils (choose soya, rapeseed or olive).

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A Little Vegan One Tammi Dallaston Wood is an informed parent

ecently, I received an invitation from my doctor to have chick embryo tissue; human foetus medium; gelatine; and live measles, mumps and German measles viruses (some of the components of the MMR vaccine) injected into my toddler. Sorry readers, if you are trying to eat your breakfast!

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When a child is vaccinated with MMR, three live viruses are injected directly into the blood stream. By bypassing the nose and throat — the normal method of entry for viral infections — the child's body is under onslaught before being given the opportunity to build up an immune response. The liver and kidneys don't get the chance to carry out their cleansing mission and the virus becomes toxic. Animal DNA contained in the vaccine can then be picked up by the live virus and implanted into the genetic structure of the child, known as transcession.

This can make the body confused and not recognise its own cells, causing chronic symptoms which can eventually lead to auto-immune diseases.

MONKEY-ING AROUND

In 1964, the Salk polio vaccine, cultured on the kidney cells of monkeys, was found to contain the carcinogenic SV40 virus and later withdrawn. The flu vaccine contains dead avian leukosis viruses — which causes many kinds of cancer in chickens. It has even been suggested that vaccinations prepared from beef-derived material could be responsible for nvCJD. As long ago as 1988, the

pharmaceutical industry was concerned about using sera pie-infected sheep products in vaccines and moved to the use of bovine-derived material. No one yet knows what happened to vaccines made with British bovine serum before the BSE scare. Only in November 1996 did "all currently licensed vaccines comply with guidelines and not contain any UK sourced bovine material."

So, human foetal material is seen by medical researchers to be a preferable vaccine cell culture to those derived from animals, because it carries less risk of transcession. Is this a case of Hobson's choice?

German measles is a mild viral infection, and the prime reason for giving it to young children is that the disease can cause birth defects if caught by a woman in her first three months of pregnancy. Measles is a more serious viral infection that can have nasty complications. It can develop into bronchitis and pneumonia, but most complications arise from poor nutrition and not seeking medical advice to treat complications. The vaccine manufacturers state that known side effects include fever, inflamed testes, bronchitis, febrile convulsions, encephalitis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, SSPE (a fatal brain hardening disease) and atypical measles — a much more vicious form of the disease. Mumps usually affects children between the ages of 5-14.

Not all children are obviously unwell when they contract mumps naturally.

The vaccine is given to one-year-olds because, if an adolescent or adult

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catches the virus, infection can spread to the testicles. If both are badly infected infertility can result, although the incidence of this is greatly exaggerated.

Last year, researchers at the Royal Free School of Medicine in Glasgow concluded the MMR vaccine was linked to the rise in regressive autism. This can include speech problems, double incontinence, hyperactivity, multiple food allergies and poor sleeping patterns. They recommended that the vaccines be given separately, a year apart.

However, it is now virtually impossible to have individual shots administered in Britain.

GOOD HEALTH

A child who is vaccinated doesn't receive the same amount of immunity as the child who naturally acquires the disease. Vaccines have a tendency to wear off and don't take on some children. This can lead to problems and risk of complications if illnesses are caught in early adulthood. It also means that vaccinated mothers have less natural immunity to pass on to their children, which puts everyone at an increased risk.

A healthy immune system is one that is allowed to flourish with good nutrition, emotional security and minimal contact with chemicals.

Armed with the right information, some good cookbooks and basic nutritional advice, you can give your child the best present possible this Christmas — good health that will last a lifetime.

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Erins Cottage, Whiteway Rd, St George, Bristol BS5 7QX. Liaises with health authorities, doctors and solicitors on behalf of parents The Informed Parent PO Box 870, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 7AU 020 8861 1022 J A B S 1 Gawsworth CI, Golborne, Warrington W A 3 3RF 01942 713565.

Information about holidays to France where you can get individual shots of the measles component of the vaccine Vaccination Awareness Network 178 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3 H W 0115 948 0829 Vaccination Information PO Box 43 Hull HU1 1AA Vaccine Victim Support Group 27 Malcolm Gr, Rednall, Birmingham B45 9BS W h a t Doctors Don't Tell Y o u 4 Wallace Rd, London N1 2PG 020 7354 4592

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NOTHING Lara Greguric is sickened by the 'rodeo mentality'

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Suddenly a horseback rider explodes into the very same ring and begins to chase the baby around. She runs to escape, her panic and c o n f u sion mounting. Eventually the rider throws a noose around her neck and painfully stops her dead in her tracks.

Seconds later the rider violently throws her on her back and ties her feet and hands together. T h e thunderous applause of the audience of hundreds only confuses the baby further.

Professional cowboys swear that bucking is a natural behaviour WARPED

If our society treated a h u m a n baby in this way we would be considered barbarians. However, replace that baby human with a baby cow and, suddenly, it's acceptable in the name of sport, entertainment and profit. This, unfortunately, is a typical scene in one of the hundreds of rodeos that take place annually in N o r t h America.

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As a result, broncos and bulls are shocked with cattle prods, smeared with caustic ointments, and whipped to enrage them as they wait their turn.

These animals are also fitted with flank straps cinched tightly near their abdominal region. This strap pinches

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their internal organs, groin and genitals, causing them to buck. In addition to all of this, the rider wears spurs during the ride, digging them into the animal's neck and shoulder area causing further irritation and bucking.

Because of such horrendous abuse, bucking broncos and bulls often develop back problems due to repeated pounding, and risk leg injuries from tendon deterioration.

Professional cowboys swear that bucking is a natural behaviour which horses and steers perform out of sheer enjoyment. However, a recent experiment undertaken by the Humane Society of the United States disproved this claim. T w o horses known for their gentle temperament were outfitted with flank straps. Both continued to buck until the straps were removed.

Conversely, several rodeo broncos were released from their pens without wearing flank straps and did not buck at all. T h e experiment uncovered that the frenzied bucking exhibited by rodeo animals is artificially induced through torturous methods.

Calf R o p i n g As they wait in their chutes the fivemonth-old calves are subjected to extreme cruelty, all in an effort to make them run faster. They are prodded by a 5000-6000 volt electric 'hot shot' and their tails are painfully scraped across the metal bars of the chute until they bleed (known as 'tail twisting'). Once released from the chute, a calf can run at speeds up to 27 mph. T h e calf is then roped, bringing him to a halting stop, jerked to the ground and any three of his legs are then tied together. Injuries typically sustained include severed trachea, broken backs and necks, severe bruising, separation of the skull from the neck, massive internal haemorrhaging, paralysis and death from choking. In defence of rodeos, one veterinarian associated with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association had this to say: "These

are not animals that are forced to . . . perform out in the arena. They thoroughly enjoy what they are doing."

It's hard to imagine any living, breathing, sentient being enjoying such treatment.

Steer R o p i n g Also known as 'bulldogging', this event involves two cowboys on horseback. One rider keeps the steer running in a straight line, while the other drops down on the steer, grabs him by the homs, twisting his neck to bring him to the ground. The steer is not considered 'down' until he is flat on his back or side with all four legs straight. The steers suffer broken horns, neck and spinal cord injuries, broken vertebrae and ribs, extreme bruising, damage to internal organs, paralysis, haemorrhaging and even death.

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These events are only a sample of what goes on at rodeos. Numerous other events, such as wild cow milking and chuck wagon races, subject animals to degradation and dangerous environments involving high speeds.

In 1986, a chuck wagon crash at The Calgary Stampede resulted in the deaths of nine horses. In 1995 three horses were killed at The Stampede, two in chuck wagon races and one after slamming his head against a metal gate. In 1996, another four horses were killed in Stampede chuck wagon races.

OUT OF CONTROL

7 0 % of rodeos held in North America are not officially sanctioned and rarely have supervision of any kind. T h e remaining 30% are subject to R o d e o Association rules that are not aimed at eliminating cruelty, but rather minimising it. The rules are not strictly enforced and penalties are not severe enough to deter abusive treatment.

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0R A BUCK ences witness merely eight seconds of this horrendous cruelty. For these animals, the abuse continues behind the scenes as they are transported and housed in poorly ventilated and cramped quarters, often without adequate food, water and veterinary attention.

Also, hundreds of hours of unsupervised practice sessions lead up to a rodeo event. Abuses that might result in a 'slap on the wrist' penalty in competition are nothing more than learning experiences during practice. As Dr TK Hardy, a Texas veterinarian and steer roper, so adeptly pointed out in a Nai'swcek interview: "I keep 30 head of cattle around for practice at S2(X) a head. You can cripple three or four in an afternoon . . . it gets to be a pretty expensive hobby."

DETACHED Rodeo participants have argued that they must treat the animals humanely because without them, no rodeo can take place. However, this is untrue.

The animals are viewed as expendable.

For most, the rodeo is merely a detour on the way to the slaughterhouse.

Rodeo animals are owned by stock contractors and not the rodeo participants, allowing no emotional attachment to the animals. The contractors

rent out animals to the various rodeos.

Once spent, the animals are sold to slaughterhouses and replaced with new ones.

Dr CG Haber, a veterinarian with 30 years' experience as a meat inspector for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), summarises these animals' fates: "The rodeo folks send their animals to the packing houses where . . . 1 have seen cattle so extensively bruised that the only areas in which the skin was attached was the head, neck, legs and belly. I have seen animals with six to eight ribs broken from the spine and at times puncturing the lungs. I have seen as much as two and three gallons of free blood accumulated under the detached skin."

AN EASY BUCK Participants in rodeos are not exhibiting sportsmanship, but rather violent exploitation for profit.

Contestants compete for millions of dollars in prize money, often making a living from their winnings. Rodeos are a horrible example of posturing, chest puffing and classic 'man conquers beast' machismo. Wrestling and, many times, injuring an unwilling, frightened and defenceless animal does not prove one's manhood.

Rodeo animals are not willing participants in this circus, as is clearly demonstrated by their undying determination to escape those individuals who insist on roping and wrestling them, and their incessant bucking of those who try to ride them. Animals are not ours to exploit for profit. They are sentient beings who deserve respect, a fact that those involved with rodeos have forgotten.

Rodeo is merely a detour on the way to the slaughterhouse

SOURCES

Animal Emancipation Inc factsheet, Rodeo: An American Tradition?

Envirolink www.envirolink.org The Humane Society of the United States www.hsus.com PETA factsheet. Rodeo: Cruelty for a Buck Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association www.prorodeo.com Spank magazine www.spankmag.com

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— eg in the US, Switzerland and Scandinavia — iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) have reduced dramatically. Universal iodine prophylaxis would prevent endemic goitre and other I D D s — and without the side effects associated with curative treatments. Iodised oil supplementation administered to infants may reduce infant mortality in populations at risk for deficiency.

levels that can be safely ingested by infants and children over long periods, the Government's Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food feels there is unlikely to be a health risk. The current advice from the Department of Health is that pasteurised whole cow's milk should be used as a main drink only after the age of one year.

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A c c o r d i n g t o the W o r l d Health Organisation ( W H O ) , m o r e than 2 billion people suffer from an inadequate intake of iodine. Iodine deficiency is n o w rare in the U K , but is still c o m m o n in many areas of the world, including some parts of Europe.

Iodine deficiency as a m a j o r determ i n a n t of e n d e m i c goitre has been recognised for several decades. T h e evidence is also strong that supplementation is effective in preventing e n d e m i c cretinism and early foetal and infant death. O n e study of male children with prolonged iodine deficiency identified possible neural impairment, as well as p o o r socio-psychologic stimulation — resulting in learning disability and lowered achievement motivation.

Goitrogens — such as thiocyanates and perchlorates — interfere with iodine uptake by the thyroid.

Calcium, iron, magnesium and m a n ganese ions in hard water may be goitrogenic. Brassicas, cassava, maize, b a m b o o shoots, sweet potato and lima beans contain goitrogenic cyanoglucosides. In the U K , these foods are only likely to be important w h e n they are c o n s u m e d in c o n j u n c t i o n with a diet low in iodine.

In 1998 iodine intake and deficiency were investigated in 30 vegans. There was a wide variation in intake. Mean iodine intake in subjects w h o c o n sumed seaweed was in excess of the R N I and approached the provisional m a x i m u m tolerable daily intake.

However, overall findings suggest that vegans are an 'at risk' group for deficiency.

T h e iodine status of vegans and the subclinical effects of low iodine intakes and infrequent high iodine intakes on thyroid function in this group need to

thyroxine and triiodothyronine, necessary for maintenance of metabolic rate, cellular metabolism and integrity of connective tissue. Deficiency causes an enlargement of the thyroid gland and is k n o w n as goitre. In the foetus it is necessary for nervous system develo p m e n t d u r i n g the first three m o n t h s of gestation; infants born to severely deficient m o t h e r s may suffer cretinism.

At least a quarter of adolescent girls in developing countries are iodine deficient. Hypothyroidism d u e to iodine deficiency affects about 5.7 million people and is the world's leading preventable cause of intellectual i m p a i r m e n t .

In the elderly, p o o r mineral n u t r i tion is attributed largely to low dietary iodine intake. H o w e v e r , the available data is insufficient to make a critical judge—ment a b o u t appropriate dietary r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s for this section of the population.

M e a s u r i n g urinary iodine in population-based surveys provides an indicator of iodine-deficiency disorders.

BETTER THAN CURE In countries w h e r e iodine prophylaxis has been u n d e r t a k e n over many years

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More than 2 billion people suffer from an inadequate intake of iodine ON THE UP Levels of iodine in the British diet are considered plentiful and goitre is n o w rare. In 1992 iodine concentrations in the total diet were reviewed; the estimated daily mean intake of iodine by adults in the U K was found to be 190(i.g/day — in excess of the recomm e n d e d R N I (Reference Nutrient Intake) of 140(lg/day, but not considered dangerous.

Iodine levels in cow's milk have risen greatly in recent years. Calculations for adults suggest that the average c o n sumer of milk n o w has a daily iodine intake of 220(tg. T h e average c o n sumption by children aged l'/2-4'/2 is n o w thought to be 150ng/day. High level consumers in this age group might obtain as m u c h as 300|ig. Although there is a lack of information on iodine

be further studied. Only four other studies have included an assessment of iodine intake in vegans (Abdulla et al, 1981; Key et al, 1992; Draper et al, 1993; Rauma et al, 1994) — and restrictions within study populations and methodologies raise questions about the accuracy of the findings.

JUST SAY WHERE T h e richest source of iodine is seafood. T h e a m o u n t in vegetables and cereals depends on iodine soil levels. A m o u n t s in animal products depend on the levels present in animal feed. Milk and dairy products are the main sources of iodine in the British diet. Foods containing the red dye erythrosine also contain large amounts of iodine, b u t this is in a bound form and the bioavailability is reported to be just 1 - 5 % .

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As instructed, I had notified t h e holiday c o m p a n y about my v e g a n diet in a d v a n c e . A t our first hotel in Interlaken, t h e restaurant staff m a d e g r e a t efforts and came up w i t h s o m e w o n d e r f u l meals! The 4 star hotel in Lucerne w a s impressive t o o and, o n t h e menus outside t h e restaurants in these t o w n s I o f t e n s a w vegetarian specials offered. I w a s relieved that eating o u t w o u l d n o t be such a w o r r y — t h e restaurant staff seemed

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M y parents are considering returning to Switzerland next year, so fingers crossed for that one! A t the moment, being in the final year of GCSEs, I have a lot of school work. I enjoy school and just have to keep on at it!

VEGAN RITUALS!

I have a friend in Malaysia w h o I email frequently. If everything goes t o plan she should be coming to the UK in the next few months. I explained to her that I am a vegan a f e w weeks ago. She told me that, as a Hindu, she understands the concept, and if she stays for a day or t w o at my house, she may be willing to put the "rituals into practice"!

CHANGING ROOM

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If you haven't yet, check out the Vegan Society's website at: www.vegansociety.com. I have and it's brilliant! It has lots of interesting information, is well presented and has a lot to offer.

I think I'm addicted to the Internet!

'TIS THE SEASON . . .

As more vegan products become available so there are more Christmas and seasonal ones from which to chose. The Vegan Society and Dr Hadwen Trust merchandise catalogues are great, and healthfood stores usually have good stock of festive vegan goodies. I might do as I did last year and make a nut roast, served with cranberry sauce.

Did you make any vegan toffee apples for bonfire night? (The toffee being dairy-free caramel.)

Some of my vegetarian friends are interested in animal-free end-ofterm party food.

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Eat, drink and make merry!

D o n ' t f o r g e t t o send me y o u r v i e w s , stories, feedback a n d ideas for this p a g e ! W r i t e t o me at: The V e g a n , Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, UK.

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CHILLIED CABBAGE AND POTATO SOUP Richard Youngs will get you glowing

Cold weather demands hot and hearty food. Here are some winter warmers forfuel and pleasure. All recipes serve two people unless otherwise stated

THE BIG BROTH

For a large pot that will keep for a few days: 1/2 m u g c o m m e r c i a l broth m i x (lentils, barley, peas . . . ) water for soaking 2.25 litres/4pt fresh water 1 large p o t a t o 1/2 the potato's v o l u m e o f celeriac 2 m e d i u m leeks 1 m e d i u m carrot 1 small o n i o n g e n e r o u s p i n c h o f nori flakes 1 tbsp fresh r o s e m a r y or 1/2 tsp dried r o s e m a r y 1 tbsp v e g a n stock p o w d e r 1 tsp yeast extract A n extra 5 7 0 m l l i t r e / l p t w a t e r salt and p e p p e r t o taste • Cover the broth mix with water and leave to soak overnight • Drain and rinse. Place in a large saucepan and add the 4 pints of fresh water. Bring to boil. Spoon off any scum that surfaces. Continue boiling for an hour • Peel and dice the potato and celeriac. Scrub and dice the carrot. Chop the leek and onion • Add the prepared vegetables plus the nori flakes, rosemary, stock powder and yeast extract — along with the extra water, to the pan.

Return to the boil for a further hour • Season with salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp s u n f l o w e r oil 1/2 tsp dried r e d chilli flecks 3 c l o v e s garlic 1 very s m a l l o n i o n 2 g e n e r o u s handfuls s h r e d d e d w h i t e c a b b a g e 2 m e d i u m potatoes 1 tbsp fresh parsley 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried r o s e m a r y 1 tbsp s o y s a u c e 1/2 tsp y e a s t extract 1 tsp t o m a t o p u r e e 1.1 litres/2pt w a t e r salt t o taste • Crush the garlic. Chop the onion. Peel and dice the potatoes • Pour the oil into a large saucepan over low to medium heat. Add the chilli flecks, then the garlic. Fry for a few seconds. Next add the onion, cabbage and potatoes. Cook together for about 5 minutes • Add all the remaining ingredients except for the salt. Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer for 1 hour • Check for saltiness. Adjust. Serve

BEST GRAVY rfl-> WJ 2 tbsp s u n f l o w e r oil 1 medium onion 1 tsp vegan w h o l e g r a i n m u s t a r d 1 tsp s o y s a u c e 1/3 tsp y e a s t extract 1 glass v e g a n red w i n e 1 tsp c o r n f l o u r 1 c u p w a t e r or unsalted water left o v e r from b o i l i n g v e g e t a b l e s • Finely chop the onion • Saute the onion in the sunflower oil very slowly over low heat for about 15 minutes until it is caramelised — browned, but not burnt. Pour in the wine and add the mustard, soy sauce and yeast extract • Dissolve the cornflour in a little water in a cup. Then, stirring, fill the cup with further water to give a thin cloudy liquid. Pour this into the pan • Stirring constantly, bring to the boil. Turn down to simmer and cook until evaporated to a nice thickness

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CHESTNUT AND WILD MUSHROOM CHRISTMAS LOAF

5 5 g / 2 o z dried chestnuts water for boiling l O g / i / j o z dried w i l d m u s h r o o m s (porcini) 1 cup o f water for soaking 2 tbsp s u n f l o w e r oil 1 small onion 1 small leek 1 small carrot 2.5 c m / 1 " c u b e o f celeriac root 1 tsp v e g a n w h o l e g r a i n m u s t a r d 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 t h i c k s t a l e s l i c e o f w h o l e m e a l bread 1 tbsp sunflower seeds 1 tbsp soya flour g r o u n d black p e p p e r to taste vegan margarine for greasing • Place the chestnuts with plenty of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 3/4 of an hour until they are softened. Drain, reserve the liquid. Roughly crush the chestnuts • Meanwhile wash and soak the dried mushrooms in a cup of water.

After half an hour squeeze dry the softened porcini pieces. Keep the liquid

• Finely chop the onion and leek. Grate the carrot, celeriac root and the stale bread (for breadcrumbs) • In a saucepan, saute the onions and leeks in the oil for a few minutes until softened. Add the mushroom, carrot and celeriac then the mustard and soy sauce. After a minute of stir-frying, add the soaking liquid from the mushrooms and an equal volume of the chestnut liquid, along with the crushed chestnuts and breadcrumbs • Bring to the boil and cook until all the ingredients are bound together.

Remove from heat. Thoroughly stir in the soya flour, sunflower seeds and ground black pepper • Lightly grease a 1.1 kg (2lb) loaf tin with vegan margarine. Compact the chestnut and wild mushroom mix into the tin. Bake in a pre-heated medium oven for 1 hour Serve with Best Gravy (page 21)

2 tbsp s u n f l o w e r oil 2 c l o v e s garlic 1 small o n i o n 1 small carrot 1 stick celery small h a n d f u l dried porcini m u s h r o o m s warm water for soaking •/2 m u g dried p u y lentils w a t e r for b o i l i n g 1 tbsp g o o d m i s o g r o u n d black p e p p e r 1/2 level tsp yeast extract sprig o f fresh r o s e m a r y or g e n e r o u s p i n c h o f dried r o s e m a r y • Rinse the dried mushrooms, then place in a bowl and cover with warm water. Set aside to soak for 15 minutes or so • Place the puy lentils in a saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover them by at least 1 inch (2.5cm). Bring to a boil and continue boiling until just tender (about 20 minutes). Drain • Crush the garlic. Finely chop the onion, carrot and celery • Pour the sunflower oil into a saucepan over a gentle heat. Add the garlic, onion, carrot and celery. Cover and sweat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally • Add the mushrooms and their soaking water, being careful not to pour in any grit that may have accumulated at the bottom of the bowl.

Add the miso, pepper, yeast extract and rosemary. Bring to a boil then simmer for about 10 minutes until nice and thick • Add the lentils. Cook for 5 more minutes. Serve

WINTER CRUMBLE

1 small c o o k i n g a p p l e 1 small carrot 1 handful m i x e d dried fruit zest o f 1/2 u n w a x e d l e m o n 1 tbsp m u s c a v a d o sugar 1 tbsp w h i s k y 3 tbsp w a t e r 1/2 tsp m i x e d s p i c e 3 tbsp flour 2 tbsp d e m e r a r a sugar 3 0 g / l o z vegan margarine • Grate the apple and carrot. Zest the lemon. Add the dried fruit, muscavado sugar, whisky, water and mixed spice. Place this mixture in the bottom of an ovenproof dish • Next rub together the flour, demerara sugar and margarine. Once like fine breadcrumbs, scatter over the spiced filling • Bake in a moderate oven for 30 minutes

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The Order seeks to follow a mystical, spiritual path and "to proclaim a message of peace and happiness, health and purity, spirituality and Divine Love". Its Message sets out a vision of Christianity which re-interprets much that has been taught and believed in during the last 2000 years.

It is universal in its scope, revealing the essential oneness of all religious aspirations, and the unity of all living creatures in the Divine. God is spoken of as the FatherMother, thus emphasizing the dual mystery which pervades the Universe.

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S o u n d s g l a m o r o u s — is it?

W e l l , occasionally! Being interviewed by the m e d i a can b e f u n — and w h e n the S o c i e t y is r e c o g n i s e d for t h e i n f o r m a t i o n it g i v e s o u t , I feel p r o u d t o b e a p a r t o f it, as well as feeling s o m e responsibility for m a i n t a i n i n g that standard. M o s t of the j o b , t h o u g h , is a lot o f h a r d w o r k a n d n o t m u c h glitz a n d g l a m o u r — t h e s a m e as for e v e r y o n e else!

C a n w e have any juicy gossip about y o u r s e l f n o w — or w o u l d y o u prefer t o w a i t u n t i l later?

G o s s i p ? M o i ? I c o u l d n ' t possibly . . .

H o h u m . S o what does a Vegan Society I n f o r m a t i o n O f f i c e r actually d o then?

W i t h the help o f some indispensable volu n t e e r s , I p r o v i d e i n f o r m a t i o n o n all a s p e c t s o f v e g a n i s m — particularly f o o d a n d n u t r i t i o n — to the public (potential, n e w a n d o l d v e g a n s alike), s c h o o l s (vega n i s m is n o w p a r t o f t h e GCSE c u r r i c u l u m i n m a n y s c h o o l s — hurray!), the media, healthcare professionals, c a t e r e r s , food m a n u f a c t u r e r s . . . a n d a n y o n e else w h o cares t o g e t in t o u c h !

E n q u i r i e s r a n g e from serious n u t r i t i o n a l q u e s t i o n s , t o t h e u t t e r l y bizarre — like " w h e r e c a n I b u y v e g a n socks?"!

W h i c h aspects o f your w o r k give y o u the greatest satisfaction?

I t h i n k it h a s t o b e small b u t s i g n i f i c a n t things like a c o m p a n y or restaurant b e c o m i n g m o r e vegan-friendly after h e a r i n g f r o m u s — o r a p p e a r i n g in t h e m e d i a , w h i c h m e a n s that stereotypes are b e i n g b r o k e n d o w n , a n d o u r m e s s a g e is reaching thousands of people. T o be h o n e s t , t h o u g h , e v e n t h e r o u t i n e s t u f f is s a t i s f y i n g b e c a u s e it's h e l p i n g t o f u r t h e r s o m e t h i n g I b e l i e v e i n . A n d it's a n i c e feeling b e i n g able t o reassure s o m e o n e j u s t b y offering advice and sending o u t i n f o r m a t i o n w h i c h y o u k n o w will b e useful.

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Is this a ' d r e a m job'?

Absolutely! T h i s really is perfect for m e — I've always w a n t e d to w o r k for a m o r e animal-friendly and sustainable w o r l d .

T h e r e aren't m a n y jobs w h i c h allow y o u to d o that, a n d I c o u n t myself very lucky to have this one!

W h a t w a s this year's W o r l d V e g a n D a y all about and w h a t part did y o u play?

T h e overall t h e m e for this year's W o r l d Vegan D a y was h o w a vegan diet can be healthy for children and pregnant w o m e n .

W e c o n c e n t r a t e d particularly o n providing resources to healthcare professionals such as doctors, health visitors a n d dietitians — w h o o f t e n d o n ' t have the i n f o r m a t i o n they n e e d t o s u p p o r t their vegan clients.

O u r p o s t e r featuring vegan m o t h e r a n d b a b y , G i n n y and D r e w , attracted e n q u i r i e s from dozens o f healthcare p r o fessionals, a n d earned G i n n y an i n t e r v i e w in Nursing Times.

O n t h e day itself (1 N o v e m b e r ) , 1 travelled u p t o L o n d o n t o take p a r t in twelve i n t e r v i e w s for radio stations a r o u n d t h e c o u n t r y — an e x h a u s t i n g b u t very p r o d u c t i v e day.

legacies. T o keep u p w i t h the p h e n o m e n a l n u m b e r o f enquiries w e receive, w e d e s perately n e e d m o r e resources — w h i c h of course m e a n s m o r e m o n e y .

H o w can Vegan readers h e l p y o u w i t h your work?

A n y support w o u l d be very w e l c o m e . T h a t could b e a n y t h i n g from simply b u y i n g items from o u r terrific merchandise catalogue t o including the Vegan Society in a Will, o r even 'sponsoring' m y w o r k by setting u p a s t a n d i n g o r d e r for a few pounds a month.

People can also help by responding to articles in their local press (I j u s t d o n ' t have time t o address t h e m all), writing to c o m panies a b o u t their products/service, and carrying their trusty Animal Free Shoppers a n d Vegan Nutritions w i d i t h e m — these (just about) contain t h e answer to Life, T h e Universe, and Everything!

Finally, w h y is there a c u d d l y Piglet sitting o n y o u r c o m p u t e r ?

W h a t are t h e m o s t frustrating aspects o f yourjob?

It w o u l d h a v e t o b e trying t o k e e p u p with t h e rapidly increasing interest in veganism.

W e are completely snowed u n d e r with letters a n d p h o n e calls — excellent n e w s for veganism in t h e long r u n , b u t it causes p r o b l e m s in t h e m e a n t i m e .

W h a t did y o u d o in your previous 'life'?

Originally a Yorkshire lass, I came here straight from O x f o r d University, w h e r e I studied Philosophy and Psychology — and was a very active charities rep!

H o w is y o u r w o r k funded?

U n l i k e s o m e o f the posts here, m i n e d o e s n ' t usually generate i m m e d i a t e financial r e t u r n , so m y w o r k is f u n d e d b y m e m b e r s h i p subscriptions, donations and

In case I feel like a q u i c k bacon b u t t y (kidding, kidding). I ' m j u s t a bit of a soft toy m o n s t e r , a n d this o n e ' s a present from m y little b r o t h e r , Jeff.

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introduces a new vegan-friendly aid organisation eating everything that tried t o g r o w . W e tried gardening b u t it was impossible.

T h e y even ate the trees. Africa has a lot o f people b u t it has still m o r e goats. O n c e they created t h e Sahara — and n o w they are m a k i n g it bigger!

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o appreciate h o w m u c h m o r e difficult it was to be a n o n - m e a t - e a t e r forty years ago you m u s t travel — n o t back through time — j u s t abroad! Being any kind of vegetarian/vegan is n o w so easy and socially acceptable in Britain that w e m i g h t be forgiven for forgetting that this is n o t universally so. I hadn't really given this a lot of consideration — until I rashly accepted an invitation to w o r k o n an irrigation p r o j e c t in Ethiopia.

As if Africa needs more mouths to feed!

In fact, it wasn't until the time for o u r departure d r e w near that w e began to have qualms about w h a t we w o u l d find to eat there. T h a t ' s w h e n w e fell back o n t o the g o o d old T e x t u r e d Vegetable Protein — or T V P as it's m o r e c o m m o n l y k n o w n . In t h e event the sack o f T V P w e took with us proved invaluable and, fortunately, i m p e r ishable d u r i n g o u r 18 m o n t h stint.

THE IDEA CONCEIVED T w i c e a w e e k , goats for the j u n i o r engineers' mess were slaughtered within o u r sight and hearing. H u n g by their hind legs from trees, their throats w e r e cut and the blood caught in wheelbarrows.

It wasn't j u s t the death o f the goats that provoked us. It was the way the goats lived,

Yet w h e n w e introduced local people to o u r meals w i t h T V P they e n j o y e d it. T h e g e r m o f an idea entered o u r heads.

U n f o r t u n a t e l y it had a long gestation — I suppose w e thought, hoped, that s o m e o n e , s o m e w h e r e , m u s t already b e d o i n g w h a t w e t h o u g h t necessary. W e f o u g h t off t h e g r o w i n g realisation that this was n o t so.

S o far as w e c o u l d ascertain nothing was b e i n g d o n e in Africa t o e n c o u r a g e t h e use o f vegetable p r o t e i n f o o d s as a viable a n d b e t t e r alternative t o m e a t , eggs a n d dairy p r o d u c t s . N o w w e k n o w that t h e r e are a f e w n o b l e souls, like o u r friend E m m a n u e l Eyoh of the Nigeria Vegetarian Society, d o i n g sterling w o r k i n difficult c i r c u m s t a n c e s . B u t w h e n it c o m e s t o t h e overseas aid o r g a n i s a t i o n s t h e y actually p r o m o t e livestock p r o d u c tion a n d e v e n send m o r e c o w s , goats, pigs a n d h e n s t o t h e c o n t i n e n t — as if Africa n e e d s more m o u t h s t o feed! T h e y lead p e o p l e t o aspire t o ' w e s t e r n ' diets, a n d d o a g o o d j o b p r e p a r i n g t h e w a y for eventual grand entry o f ' b u r g e r culture'.

G o v e r n m e n t s are n o better. In Uganda, for example, whilst I was there they gave ten square miles of land to t h e U g a n d a Beef Producers' Association "for the development of modern commercial ranging" (New Vision, 13.9.99). T h e c o n tinent c a n n o t survive such 'progress'. It will inevitably m e a n intensification: m o r e chemical fertilisers, herbicides, insecticides, cruelty to animals, veterinary drugs for animal diseases, pharmaceutical drugs for h u m a n illnesses, genetic engineering o f crops and animals. Fortunately indigenous people are w a k i n g u p to the threat. W h e n people sec that their e n v i r o n m e n t , their health and even their lives are threatened, they fight back.

DEAREST POSSESSIONS Life a n d health are o u r m o s t p r e c i o u s possessions, for Africans as f o r E u r o p e a n s and A m e r i c a n s . T h e r e is a g r e a t i n t e r e s t in health in Africa a n d a great respect f o r nature. F o r e x a m p l e t h e ' a l t e r n a t i v e m e d i c i n e ' w e are b u s y r e d i s c o v e r i n g in the w e s t has n e v e r b e e n q u i t e lost t h e r e .

T h e r e is a h u g e o p p o r t u n i t y for t h e extension o f v e g e t a r i a n i s m / v e g a n i s i n .

People are r e a d y t o listen a n d to l e a r n , they crave k n o w l e d g e a n d greatly d e s i r e to have e v e n a fraction o f t h e c h o i c e o f good h e a l t h f o o d s w h i c h w e take f o r granted.

The mission of Help International P l a n t P r o t e i n O r g a n i s a t i o n ( H I P P O ) is to h e l p t h e m a c h i e v e this.

UGANDA EXPERIENCE O n a r e c e n t visit t o U g a n d a w e c a m e across a small soya mill p r o d u c i n g s i m p l e high protein foods using ancient m a c h i n e r y literally h e l d t o g e t h e r w i t h string, w i r e a n d l o v i n g care. W e g a v e t h e m T V P t o try, w h i c h t h e y h a d n e v e r heard of. N o w they w o u l d love to b e able to m a k e it u s i n g t h e o r g a n i c soya b e a n s g r o w n b y local peasant f a r m e r s . J u d g i n g by t h e e n t h u s i a s m w i t h w h i c h o u r h u n dred 2 0 0 g samples w e r e r e c e i v e d a n d e n j o y e d b y local p e o p l e t h e r e w o u l d b e a huge d e m a n d .

In N i g e r i a , t h e N i g e r i a V e g e t a r i a n Society has b e e n t r y i n g s i n c e 1 9 9 3 t o raise e n o u g h f u n d s t o b u y a n e x t r u d e r t o do t h e same t h i n g . F r o m M a l a w i c o m e s a similar cry for h e l p . In K e n y a w e w e r e able t o s u p p l y T V P t o a v e g a n o r p h a n a g e and alternative health care clinic. T h e r e is so m u c h w o r t h w h i l e e f f o r t g o i n g o n . Let us p u t o u r m o n e y w h e r e o u r m o u t h s a r e and h e l p o u r f e l l o w 'villagers', wherever they m a y b e .

Contact HIPPO at: The Old Vicarage, Llangynog, Carmarthen SA33 5BS. Tel/Fax 01267 241547 email

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Grow Vegan Maggie Dunn finds mushrooms are a lot of fun-gi

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Supplies Oyster mushroom spawn which can be grown in toilet rolls, chopped straw, logs or tree trunks; Field or Meadow mushrooms which can be grown under a lawn or on compost/ straw inside; logs inoculated with Shiitake, Tree Oyster and Lion's Mane; truffles; books and wooden (toad) stools. Note: the 'cheese wax' used to plug logs is actually petroleum-derived

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u s h r o o m s c o n t a i n a range of useful nutrients — including p o t a s s i u m , niacin, folate, p a n t o t h e n a t e a n d biocin — and their increasingly popularity m e a n s m a n y m o r e varieties are available.

M u s h r o o m m y c e l l i u m (mycellium m e a n s a n e t w o r k of cells) is usually g r o w n o n a c u l t u r e o f agar agar — a seaweed. T h e sterilised spawn is t h e n ' d e v e l o p e d o n ' using different m e d i a , d e p e n d i n g o n w h i c h variety o f m u s h r o o m is required.

M o s t m u s h r o o m s available c o m mercially are ' g r o w n ' o n using horse m a n u r e . Fortunately, animal m a n u r e s are n o t a prerequisite for g o o d c r o p p i n g ! Shiitake m u s h r o o m s are usually g r o w n o n h a r d w o o d logs or sawdust blocks; M o r e l s in sawdust a n d ash beds; a n d O y s t e r o n pasteurised straw. T h e m o s t c o m m o n vegan-friendly mushrooms grown in t h e U K are O y s t e r , Shiitake and C h i c k e n of the Woods.

T o b e absolutely sure of avoiding animal m a n u r e - f r e e m u s h r o o m s w h y n o t forage for wild fungi? Be sure to o b t a i n a g o o d f u n g i g u i d e and take great care — s o m e m u s h r o o m s are extremely poisonous!

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A safer o p t i o n is to g r o w y o u r o w n . T h e s e can be cultivated indoors all year r o u n d or, d e p e n d i n g o n t h e season, o u t s i d e . Suitable h o m e p r o d u c t i o n c o m p o s t includes logs, straw, w o o d c h i p , sawdust and bran.

Successful g r o w i n g d e p e n d s o n a w i d e r a n g e o f factors such as rainfall, m o v e m e n t o r t e m p e r a t u r e changes.

P r e c a u t i o n s m a y have t o be taken to d e t e r slugs, snails, birds and squirrels.

O n e o f t h e oldest, largest and m o s t i m p o r t a n t r e f e r e n c e collections in t h e w o r l d is h o u s e d at K e w Gardens.

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IN THE POTTING SHED M a k i n g your o w n potting compost is fast becoming a lost art. Admittedly it is often neither quick nor easy — especially if you have a n e w garden and n o plant debris to use. Being wary of the ready-made composts, vegans often shy away from p u r chasing ready made composts but the good news is that there are many m o r e completely animal-free products available— including Danu Seeding Compost, Bulb Fibre and Houseplant C o m p o s t ; and H o p M a n u r e . These — and an impressive array of other animal-free growing products (marked 'AF') — can be obtained from: The Oiganic Gardening Catalogue, Riverdene Business Pk, Molesey Rd, Hershatn, Surrey KT12 4RG Tel 01932 25366 Fax 01932 252707.

Marinure is a highly concentrated animal-free liquid seaweed made by a low temperature process and is derived wholly from freshly harvested seaweed from the N o r t h Atlantic. It is a natural foliar spray and root drench, rich in minerals and trace elements to encourage healthy plants with stronger root systems and naturally increased resistance to stress and disease. It is biodegradable, non-toxic, n o n polluting and n o n hazardous to humans, animals and birds. It is available only by mail order from: David Franklin, 6 Willow

Ct, Greenhills, East Kilbride, Scotland G 7 5 9DJ web: www.marinure.freeserve.co.uk Although not specifically vegan oriented, Maya Books sells a wide variety of useful publications on environmental issues, green politics, alternative technologies, renewable energy, ecological building, and organic gardening and firming.

Contact: Maya Books, PO Box 379, Twickenham TW1 2SU Tel/Fax 020 8287 9068 www.mayabooks.ndirect.co.uk

The Organic Gardening Catalogue is offering Vegan readers a free packet of Roxette Lettuce seeds, plus its latest catalogue, to the first ten postcards drawn after 25 January 2000. Just send a postcard with your name and address on to: Organic Gardening Catalogue Offer, Grow Vegan, The Vegan, 7 Battle Rd, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA.

GROW VEGAN PUZZLER What is pak choi? a) A Chinese takeaway b) An oriental vegetable c) A type of parsnip

Write your answer on a postcard, with your name and address, and post to Grow Vegan Puzzler, The Vegan, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, by 25 January 2000.

The sender of the first correct entry drawn will receive a box of Vegan Society Fine Mint Chocolates.

The answer to the last Grow Vegan Puzzler was b) Salvia officinalis. Congratulations to Liz Young who wins a copy of The New Vegan.

REVIEWS

Reviews HEAT

The Meat Business: Devouring a Hungry Planet

EVOURINC A HUNCRY PLANET

Fabulous Beans Barb Bloomfield Book Publishing Co (US)

Geoff Tansey and Joyce D'Silva Earthscan £12.99 pbk 249pp Dennis Avery is an advocate of biotechnology.

He is clearly hostile to veganism and thinks bringing u p children on a vegan diet is dangerous, although he thinks it's O K for adults if they were previously omnivores! H e states that there are only two options for feeding the growing human population on this planet: biotechnology and (perversely) veganism (at least he recognises this — unlike most of the other contributors) — and that it's unlikely that people will choose veganism. H e goes on to praise biotechnology and h o w it increases food yields, and gives examples — including the BST growth h o r m o n e currently banned in Europe.

T h e remaining twenty or so contributors — including a few vegetarians — are generally at odds with Avery. They show h o w the meat and agrochemical industries dictate farming practice in the Third World, and cause food prices to rise beyond the reach of the poor. Equally important, they show these industries to be the cause of major environmental damage that makes meat unsustainable in the long term. Mark Gold shows that without a move away from meat-oriented diets towards veganism, we will never end the starvation of around a billion people on this planet or stop the continual destruction of the environment. O t h e r contributors mention the way that free trade agreements force traditional farmers off their land and take no account of animal welfare, h u m a n rights or local cultures.

£10.99 pbk 143pp Beans are a staple not just of the vegan diet but of food cultures throughout t h e world.

And, vegan cuisine being a global cuisine, this book draws on recipes planetwide filtered through an American wholefood sensibility.

With n o pictures. Fabulous Beans is not for the coffee-table cook. An ergonomic volume, it is intended to be used. Following a lively introduction, each recipe starts on a new page. T h e ingredients are listed o n the left, and what to d o with t h e m o n the right. It's a layout which is easy to follow.

T h e various contributors don't agree on everything — they are fighting different corners. O n e or two argue unconvincingly on narrow, single issues rather than looking at the bigger picture. While obviously not intended to be a pro-vegan book, the stark choice of argument between Avery and Gold makes very uncomfortable reading for meat- and dairy-eaters — especially those claiming to be environmentalists or be concerned about the Third World. An informative, essential book.

T h e measurements are by volume not weight, as is the American custom, initially, I found this disconcerting. However, many of these recipes d o n ' t need exact quantities. So, I played m y cooking by m o u t h — always the best way!

Several recipes use the very American combination of salt and sweet; it's o n e 1 quite like. Adding all-spice and raisins to a stir-fty may seem o d d , b u t it works.

T h o u g h , the recipe in question — Black Eyed Beans with Greens — benefits from introducing garlic and extra soy sauce. In fact, I found myself wanting to modify several recipes to suit m y taste. Another case in point: a dip entitled Gremalata is crying out for copious quantities of olive oil. Further, the author is keen on bean stock — shop-bought powdered vegan stock tastes m u c h better!

There are some great ideas here. For instance, a o n e - p o t Kidney-Yam Stew or a Hearty Bean 'n' Grain Soup. Certainly, Fabulous Beans demonstrates an enthusiasm for legumes. T h e recipes, though a little earnest in places, show how m u c h can be d o n e with beans, and suggest w h y the h u m a n race has been enjoying this foodstuff for thousands of years.

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LOCAL GROUPS (When writing, send SAE. See also Vegan Society Local Contacts, p 28)

DECEMBER

25-3 Jan Vegan Society office closed 31 Millennium Vegetarian Rally, Reformers Tree, Hyde Pk, London, noon. Speakers include Carla Lane and Uri Geller. Bring vegan picnic.

Awards for individuals and organisations working hard for animals. Worldwide Millennium Vegetarian [vegan] Pledge. Info:

JANUARY

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Send in a photocopy (or original) of the solution to this crossword, together with your name and address, by 25 January 2000 and you'll be entered in a draw for a Vegan Society mug. Solution in the next issue.

Congratulations to Anne Freeman, sender of the first correct solution to The Vegan Prize Crossword 17 to be drawn.

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NATIONAL & SPECIALIST GROUPS

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VEGAN PUBLICATIONS Vegan Views Informal quarterly. 4-issue sub: £3.80 (non GB —£5) Flat A15,20 Dean Park Road, Bournemouth BH1 1JB Figan Cymreig (The Wales Vegan) Bilingual quarterly. Sub: £1.50 Bronyr Ysgol, Montpelier, Uandrindod, Powys, Wales

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LISTS

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VEGAN SOCIETY LOCAL CONTACTS Local Contacts are Vegan Society members who have offered to act, on a voluntary basis, as a point of contact for those interested in the Society's work. They are not official representatives of the Society. Their levels of activity and knowledge may vary according to their individual circumstances. When writing to a Contact, please remember to enclose a SAE. Full members of the Vegan Society who are interested in acting as a Local Contact are invited to contact either the National Local Contacts Co-ordinator, George Rodger (see Region 4, ABERDEENSHIRE), or Bill Palethorpe in the Vegan Society office.

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Postbag 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, Postbag, 'The Vegan',Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, UK. Fax 01424 717064.

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NOT SO!

I found the remarks made by Alison Ramage to be misguided and offensive. She not only admits to disliking the animal rights movement, but also claims that people will only become vegan w h e n they consider themselves.

On the contrary! It was "people w h o are concerned about animals", as she puts it, w h o founded the Vegan Society, and the fact remains that the vast majority of people going vegan do so (primarily, at least), on compassionate grounds.

Of course, it's right that w e should welcome members who adopt a vegan diet for other reasons into the Vegan Society but if they're all as narrow-minded as Ms Ramage appears to be, then I'm afraid her ideal of a 'broad church' is unlikely to materialise.

Dave Plews by e-mail

IMPROVING THE ODDS

If the health benefits cause people to become vegan, then that is all to the good, but if that remains their sole reason for not eating animal products, then many of them will become disillusioned and give up.

A vegan diet certainly improves the odds, but it is not a guarantee of good health. The shock on the part of my friends and family when they learned I had cancer was great because I have been a vegan for 29 years (after 6'/2 years as a lactovegetarian). For my part, however, since I became, and remained, a vegan solely because the exploitation of animals is contrary to my deepest beliefs, my illness has not in any way affected my commitment to veganism.

Leah Leneman Edinburgh

NEW VIEWS

I'm a new subscriber and I really enjoyed your magazine. As a mother of a 5-month-old baby I was pleased to see your new regular

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In response t o the letters in t h e Autumn 1999 Postbag, there seems to be a lot of assumptions made f r o m all sides regarding w h a t The Vegan should or should not contain. Whilst I accept that not all a r e interested in animal rights, I would like to point out that the majority v i e w is one of compassion. The Alison Ramages and Alan Profitts may have their singular reasons for subscribing to The Vegan, and that is their right. However, to respond to Brian Jacobs' previous letter by implying 'that other groups' fulfil animal rights needs etc serves only to polarise opinion w h e n w e should all be working toward enlightenment of others — whatever our personal criteria/agenda.

The problem is one of age old misunderstanding: animal rights people are generally seen to be anarchistic by t h e moderates and philanthropists and, by and large, the moderates and philanthropists are seen t o be apathetic or indifferent unless there is a personal (selfish) benefit.

There is room in The Vegan to satisfy all tastes and ambitions — especially if more pages are added t o cover all issues that interest/concern readers. This w o u l d be costly initially but w o u l d help t h e V e g a n Society enrol n e w members and increase funds.

Peter Gillard by e-mail Ed. Peter wins a box of Vegan Society Fine Mint Chocolates

Little Vegan One feature and I enjoyed Clare Shipley's Young Vegans.

I like the way The Vegan deals with all the issues surrounding veganism.

Whatever reason people have for choosing veganism I think it's important that they are made aware of all the issues. I would like to think that compassion is something that links all vegans and shouldn't that include compassion for our fellow humans (including our fellow vegans — whatever their reasons for being vegan)?

Fiona Lohrbacher by e-mail

ON EDGE

I read the article on vegan straightedge with an increasing sense of incredulity.

Edgers having to protect their precious scene from the mainstream? I think that I'm pretty mainstream and I can assure them that the mainstream has no interest in their soulless lives. I think that it's us who need the protection in case they hear

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that w e enjoy deviant(?) sex or the odd drink!

Articles like this just reinforce prejudices against vegans and give society as a whole another reason not to adopt the vegan cause. I'd be more sympathetic if the edgers hadn't waited ten years before realising that veganism was A" Good Idea.

Paul Harding by e-mail

HARD TO SWALLOW

Brilliant! The Autumn 1999 Vegan brought me two things to get my teeth into —the nougat sample and the 'hardline' debate.

I am seriously concerned about health and social issues but can't stand hardline ideas. For a start, I drink alcohol. I don't see this as an endorsement of vivisection.

Alcohol almost certainly existed before animal experiments and will go on being drunk after vivisection is abolished.

What do hardliners mean by "dealing out justice"? Is that a euphemism for 'revenge'? I am told that many hardline groups refuse to condemn capital

punishment. I don't see that as being very socially or politically aware.

Finally, the hardline attitude to sexuality does not add up. There exist s'exual acts which do not cause unwanted pregnancies or spread venereal diseases. Yet, since they are non-procreative, hardliners presumably deride them as 'deviant'. Do adult vegans want this level of condemnation in our private lives?

Katherine A Gilchrist Kent

ABOUT RIGHT

Regarding letters from people arguing about what should be in the mag, I think the fact that The Vegan seems to be upsetting folk from all camps is a sign that the balance is about right. If folk want to see more of a certain subject, let them write something.

Matt Bennett Peterborough

THE DEADLINE FOR THE A U T U M N POSTBAG IS 25 J A N U A R Y

CLASSIFIED Readers are asked to n o t e that advertisers in The Vegan may also offer non-vegan products a n d services.

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FUNERAL SERVICES

G R E E N / D I Y F U N E R A L S Eco-friendly inexpensive coffins, memorial tree-planting.

Please send £1 in unused stamps w i t h A 5 size SAE to Box 328.

ANIMAL CARE

V E G A N C A T S ! Animal-free s u p p l e m e n t for h o m e - m a d e recipes. In use since 1986. SAE: Vegecat, The Vegan Society, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, UK.

BUSINESS

A N D A L U C I A P A R T N E R S w a n t e d for vegetarian/vegan business in the S o u t h e r n Spanish mountains, venture already u p and r u n n i n g and n o w ready to expand. O n l y cheerful, positive people willing to u p sleeves and m u c k in occasionally. M i g h t suit s e m i retired. Box 514.

EATING OUT

W I N D M I L L R E S T A U R A N T 486 Fulham R o a d , S W 6 , (020 7381 2372). Well established vegetarian/vegan restaurant and takeaway serving only good food m a d e on o u r premises. N o additives, j u s t w a r m , friendly service. O p e n Mon—Sat 1 lam—11 p m .

Saturday breakfasts, lunches, e v e n i n g meals.

Join us sometime.

HEALTH

V E G A N B O D Y B U I L D I N G is possible.

Muscles w i t h o u t meat. Prove a point. Free m e m b e r s h i p help/advice & contacts. W B B , 17 Inglewood R o a d , R a i n f o r d , St Helens, Lanes W A 1 1 7 Q L . SAE appreciated.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

B A N G O R - O N - D E E Welsh Borderlands vegan B&B. O r g a n i c food, e n - s u i t e shower rooms, T V , video, coffee, n o n - s m o k i n g , carpet-free, dogs w e l c o m e . Tel/Fax 01978 B R I S T O L Arches H o t e l for vegan & vegetarian B&B. C o l o u r T V and beverage making in rooms. S o m e en-suites. N O N S M O K I N G . Close to central stations.

D i s c o u n t to Vegan Society m e m b e r s at weekends. T e l 0117 924 7398. email:

C o m e along to T h e 13th N o t e and experience our delicious home-cooking.

T h e r e is a 10% discount on food bill for all Vegan Society members.

T h e 13th N o t e cafe is completely animal/dairy free and is therefore suitable for both vegans and vegetarians.

O p e n i n g hrs: N o o n - 1 1 . 4 5 p m F o o d served n o o n - 7 p m

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FOOD

T E M P E H K I T S — Organic, n o n - G M protein food. Easily and cheaply made at h o m e . Starter and comprehensive book £ 1 0 by return, www.micropix.demon.co.uk/tempeh, email: polly@micropix.demon.co.uk Fax: 01547 510317; Middle Travelly, Beguildy, Knighton,

D E V O N (Lydford). S/C for N / S visitors at V E G F A M ' s H Q . SAE to: 'The Sanctuary', Nr Lydford, Okeltampton EX20 4AL. Tel/Fax: 01822 820203.

N O R T H Y O R K S H I R E Comfortable, homely, exclusively vegetarian/vegan B & B f r o m £ 1 5 p.p. at Prospect C o t t a g e situated in Ingleton village. W o n d e r f u l walking country.

Tel 015242 41328.

O R G A N I C B & B South D e v o n . Vegan, vegetarian, wheat free. I n - h o u s e registered iridologist/nutritionist. C o l o u r b r o c h u r e .

Tel/Fax Totnes 01803 867462.

R E N E W A B L E E N E R G Y farmhouse, holiday lettings, sleeps 8, on vegan-organic farm. N o r t h Wales, scenic S n o w d o n i a , a m o n g forests and reservoirs. Ideal for cycling, walking, boating, relaxing. T e l : 01244 819088.

S T I V E S Cornwall. Vegan guest house. Close to beaches and picturesque harbour. En-suite rooms. Self-catering apartment also available.

St Judes, St Ives R o a d , Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall T R 2 6 2SF. Tel. 01736 795255.

S N O W D O N I A O l d R e c t o r y Hotel, Maentwrog, 01766 590305. T h r e e acre riverside garden. M a i n house/budget annexe/s.c. cottage. All en-suite. Informal atmosphere, h o m e cooking, vegan & Italian m e n u . R e d u c e d 2+ nights. D o g s w e l c o m e .

S O U T H W E S T S C O T L A N D cosy country cottage. T w o acre peaceful secluded riverside w o o d l a n d garden. En-suite d o u b l e r o o m .

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EDEN GREEN, KESWICK Charming Victorian guest house with every comfort.

Centrally located in Keswick and close to fell walks.

Lovely rooms, some en-suite & with mountain views.

Tempting and plentiful breakfasts. * 100% Vegetarian and Vegan * * Christmas A Millennium Breaks * Eden Green Vegetarian Guest House,

Y O R K Vegetarian/Vegan w h o l e f o o d , n o n s m o k i n g B & B . C o m f o r t a b l e en-suite a c c o m m o d a t i o n . 10 mins walk centre. £ 1 8 .

GIFTS

C R U E L T Y - F R E E T o t e s " and Shoppers': hand made bags in natural fibres. Catalogue: C WDESIGNS, i l WeBin Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham NG12 4AS.

http://www. archeshotel. demon .co.uk.

B U X T O N C u l t u r e & countryside; O p e r a H o u s e and National Park; G l e n w o o d Vegan & Vegetarian Guest House. C o m f o r t a b l e , spacious, n o n - s m o k i n g ; children w e l c o m e .

Tel 01298 77690.

BAR CAFE V E N U E 50-60 K i n g S t r e e t Glasgow G1 5 Q T 0141 5 5 3 1 6 3 8

N o n - s m o k i n g . Exclusively vegan/vegetarian B&B. Ideal for walking, cycling, exploring.

T e l Sylvia o n 01655 740451.

W H I T B Y B & B . Vegan/Vegetarian. O r g a n i c bread, muesli etc. Q u i e t location, seven m i n u t e s walk f r o m centre and harbour.

Lounge and s u n n y breakfast r o o m . Parking near house. T e a - m a k i n g facilities. £ 1 6 (plus child reductions). Tel 01947 603507.

WHITBY, GEORGIAN COTTAGE, sleeping 5, N o r t h Yorkshire Coast, q u i e t cobbled street, excellent facilities, vegan shopping/eating o u t nearby, 0121 688 6709;

Tel: 017687 7 2 0 7 7 http://www.SmoothHound.co.uk/hoteJs/edengrn.html

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FOX HALL

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LIZARD PENINSULA T H E C R O F T , L o w l a n d Lane, C o v e r a c k , Cornwall T R 1 2 6TF Offers magnificent sea views from all rooms.

Terraced garden bordered by S.W. Coastal Footpath, stream and cliff edge.

Sandy Beach. Exclusively vegan/vegetarian & non-smoking. Home cooking, including the bread! Twin en-suite accommodation. Lift.

OS r e f : S W 783187

Sedgwick, Kendal, C u m b r i a , L A 8 0 J P 2 Rooms, 4 miles south of Kendal, South Lakes.

Strictly no smoking. Children very welcome.

Good local walks & marvellous vegan food!

PLUS!!

FOX C O T T A G E SELF-CATERING (Sleeps 4 plus baby)

For brochure telephone/fax

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A L L LINEAGE A D S MUST BE PRE-PAID

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LAKE D I S T R I C T

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Exclusively Vegetarian and Vegan Bed & Breakfast Spacious detached house with spectacular views across open countryside to the sea. Close to village and picturesque Mullion Cove. Rugged coastline and beautiful beaches five minutes away. Comfortable rooms with showers and wash basins. Wholesome and satisfying meals.

Optional evening meal. Warm, friendly, family atmosphere. Non-smoking. Open all year.

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BEECHMOUNT SA WHEY, 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 Hawks head. Lake Windermere (car ferry) 2 miles. Delicious breakfast, lovely bedrooms. Superb lake/country views.

For brochure tel. Sylvia and Richard Siddall, 015394 36356.

Lanheme Meaver Road, Mullion, Helston, C o r n w a l l T R 1 2 7DN Tel 0 1 3 6 2 2 4 1 3 8 1 F a x 0 1 3 2 6 2 4 0 6 6 2 Kathy Rowlett & Andrew Reeve

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Tjijoy our VeganA'egetarian "sunshine " breakfast and relax in our cozy Victorian Quest Jiouse. Minutes walk from town, beaches and coastal walks.

'Tree parking, non-smoking, families welcome.

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Fern Tor

Vegetarian & Vegan Guest House

Quiet Country Hotel overlooking beautiful tufol estuary and bird sanctuary.

Ideal (or exploring Exmoor, North & Mid-Devon.

En-suite non-smoking rooms. Cordon Vert Host.

Children and pets welcome, as long as our rescued animals are respected.

Bargain Breaks Available.

Fern Tor, Meshaw, South Molton, Devon EX364NA

Britain's oldest vegetarian/vegan hotel stands in its own grounds close to beaches and unspoilt coastal walks.

'Woodcote', The Saltings, Lelant, St Ives, Cornwall Tel. 01736 753147

http://www.ferntor.mcmail.com

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Hay-on-Wye

A very special, distinctly different, 11th century listed bouse at the foot of the Black Mountains. Only two miles from the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye. Separate guests sitting room, lovely bedrooms & relaxed atmosphere. Exclusively vegetarian/vegan. From Tel: 01497 82000ft 1/7 pp

Get away from it all in the beautiful countryside of Exmoor, ideal for walking.

Freshly prepared vegan food.

Non-smoking. Most rooms en-suite.

Telephone Nigel for colour brochure.

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E X M O O R N A T I O N A L PARK Comfortable Edwardian guest house with spectacular views across Porlock Bay and set in the heart of Exmoor's wild heather moorland. Delicious traditional vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Fine wines. Log fires. Candlelit dinners. Luxurious bedrooms, all en-suite.

E T B 2 crowns Highly commended AA 3 Q R e c o m m e n d e d 2 day break N o v - F e b incl * £ 4 9 pp/DB&B Christine Fitzgerald, Seapoint, Upway, Porlock, Somerset TA24 8QE

ISLE OF WIGHT NEW FOR 1999!!

S H A N K L I N ISLE OF WIGHT "BRAMBLES" VEGAN BED & BREAKFAST

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Non smoking ( D i n n e r available o n r e q u e s t ) 5 m i n u t e s walk t o s a n d y b e a c h e s & t o w n

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Abundant wildli surrounds this cottage in rural East Sussex; ideal for walkij relaxing; weel or longer bre; exclusively vet_ vegetarian B & Non smoking, ensui facilities, guest'

LANCS BLACKPOOL

WILDLIFE HOTEL Open all year round Licensed. 1 0 0 % non-meat.

Small friendly hotel. ( E x c l u s i v e l y v e g a n / v e g e t a r i a n . Special diets c a t e r e d f o r — all freshly m a d e . ) N o smoking throughout.

S i t u a t e d t w o m i n u t e s from t h e sea.

N e a r all t h e a t t r a c t i o n s . P a r k i n g available.

39 W o o d f i e l d R o a d , Blackpool F Y 1 6 A X . Tel. 01253 346143.

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Paskins Town Hous C o m e and enjoy wan t h e flair a n d style i Brighton. Tranquillyj M a r i n e P a r a d e , in t E u r o p e ' s m o s t peri conservation areas, Paskins e ? m e m o r i e s of a m o r e g r a c i o u s a g e .

V e g a n s will p a r t i c u l a r l y a p p r e c i a t e t h e varied and imaginative cuisine using o r g a n i c a n d f a r m - f r e s h local p r o d u c e .

P h o n e J o n or Claire for details o n

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Tel: 01273-601 203 Fax: 01273-621 973

Glenrannoch House

www.paskins.co.uk

Vegetarian/ Vegan Relax in o u r spacious comfortable house overlooking Loch R a n n o c h and Schiehallion.

Log fires, o w n organic produce. H o m e m a d e organic breads, special diets catered for.

Brochure:

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M O J A C A R , u n s p o i l t Almeria, Spain. O n t h e b e a c h two A p a r t m e n t s each w i t h 3 b e d r o o m s , 2 b a t h r o o m s , t w o - s t o r e y small c o m p l e x , guitar-shaped pool. Available all year r o u n d . Tel 020 8866 6804.

M O R O C C O H o u s e / A p a r t m e n t s to let in walled city of T a r o n d a n n t close t o H i g h Atlas a n d Anti-Atlas M o u n t a i n s . H i g h standard kitchens a n d b a t h r o o m s . Spacious, traditional decorations and furnishings. Ideal for families or g r o u p s . R e a s o n a b l e rates.

B r o c h u r e . Tel/Fax: 01267 241999 or e-mail P Y R E N E E S V e g a n N S B & B in 102-yearold s t o n e farmhouse. F r o m S p r i n g 1999: E n - s u i t e £75 p p p w / N o n e n - s u i t e £ 6 5 o r £ 6 0 p p p w . (Evening m e a l i n c l u d i n g organic w i n e £ 6 . 0 0 ) . Trevor + Sue, Le Guerrat, 09420 Rimont, France. T e l 0 5 - 6 1 - 9 6 - 3 7 - 0 3 (eves).

W E S T C O R K self catering a p a r t m e n t s for singles, couples a n d faipilies in peaceful w o o d e d surroundings. O r g a n i c vegetables, bread a n d w h o l e f o o d s . Green Lodge, Pearsons Bridge, B a n t r y , C o C o r k .

R e a s o n a b l e rates. T e l : 0 0 3 5 3 2 7 6 6 1 4 6 .

Web: http://umnv.angelfire.com/biz/stayvegetarian/

LUSH AND PEACEFUL COUNTRYSIDE. PRETTY HAMLETS AND VILLAGES. TRAFFIC-FREE LANES. FOREST TRACKS AND FOOTPATHS. SUNFLOWERS. CHATEAUX. VINEYARDS. MELONS AND MEDIEVAL BUILDINGS THIS IS OUR "REGION AUTHENTJQUE" WHERE RURAL LIFE REMAINS UNSPOILT BY TOURISM OUR GUEST HOUSE IS 100% VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN AND THE WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE WILL HELP YOU TO UNWIND AND RE-VITALIZE EACH OF OUR SPACIOUS BEDROOMS HAS ITS OWN PRIVATE BATHROOM. WE HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY OUR CORDON VERT CUISINE. USING OUR HOME-GROWN ORGANIC PRODUCE. FRESHLY COOKED EACH EVENING

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MISCELLANEOUS

V E G A N R U N W E B design c o m p a n y offers websites, pages, site overhauls, and w e b solutions at competitive prices. C o n t a c t Paul o r Vicki on 0 1 2 0 2 4 3 8 4 9 1 o r 0 4 0 2 4 7 5 1 9 0 or F R O M E A R T H T O E T E R N I T Y Brother Joseph, b o r n ten centuries ago, p r o m o t e s veganism in his b o o k received t h r o u g h a blind sitter in o u r Spiritualist circle. £ 3 . 9 5 from Beryl C o x , 12 Cliff Close, R e e d h a m , N o r f o l k N R 1 3 3TS.

THE VEGETARIAN CHARITY Funds are available to help young vegetarians/vegans, up to the age of 25, who are in need and to educate young people in the principles of vegetarianism.

Applications to: The Grants Secretary, THE VEGETARIAN CHARITY

14 Winters Lane Ottery St Mary EX11 1AR

ALL LINEAGE ADS MUST BE PRE-PAID PERSONAL

PROVIDING "L' EXPERIENCE VEGAN" FOR OUR NEW BROCHURE TELEPHONE (00 33) 5.45.71.47.49 OR WRITE TO:

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Exclusively Vegan & Vege B&B in o u r large 18th century h o m e a d j a c e n t t o t h e castle ruins in picturesque medieval c o n s e r v a t i o n village.

Vegan evening meals a speciality! F r o m /C16.50pppn.

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K E R A L A , S O U T H I N D I A . A vegan's paradise. R^ange of a c c o m m o d a t i o n i n c l u d i n g self-catering. B r o c h u r e : tel: 01892 7 2 2 4 4 0 , tel/fax: 01892 724913, e-mail:

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A N D A L U C I A C A S A 'Monchito' M o u n t a i n village c o t t a g e to rent. R u s t i c w i t h m o d c o n s . Beautiful area, Forests, rivers, views s o u t h to t h e M e d and N o r t h Africa b e y o n d ; easy drive u p t h e m o u n t a i n from e i t h e r Gibraltar o r Malaga. Also, limited n u m b e r o f spaces available for all inclusive g u i d e d t o u r of t h e local area in vegetarian/vegan Hotel 'Monchito'. R i v e r s w i m m i n g and spa b a t h i n g in t h e natural R o m a n bath order o f t h e day. Call Sally o n 020 7630 6933.

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Magical stlf-cAttring holidays for two in, picturesque village* idealfor exploring Sussex.

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