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contents FAMILY & LIFESTYLE 21 THE 5 BEST SUPERFOODS TO FUEL YOUR SUMMER by Jenny Ross Find out why it’s safer to get your vitamin D from the sun than a pill. pg. 37

THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF YOUR FAMILY BARBECUE by Karen Ranzi

YOU SURE DON’T LOOK LIKE A BABY COW! by Vance Lehmkuhl

What is this superfood and how can it increase your brain power and energy this summer? Find out. pg. 21

THE FUN SIDE OF VEGETARIAN LIVING HOT SHEET 10 VEGAN 101 12 YOGA FOR THE VEGGIE SOUL 14 FIT QUICKIES 16

NUTRITION AND THRIVING 32 DID ANGELINA HAVE ANOTHER CHOICE? by Lani Muelrath, MA

37 THE TRUTH ABOUT VITAMIN D by Dr. Janice Stanger

FEATURE 42 REAL MEN EAT KALE! (AND WHY THEY MAKE BETTER LOVERS)

contents RECIPES FOR FOODIES MARK REINFELD 50 Provencal Vegetable Salad Herbs De Provence

BRIAN PATTON 52 Sweet and Salty Stuffed Dates

CAROLYN SCOTT-HAMILTON 54 Mediterranean Medley Potato Salad

REGULARS 05

CREDITS

EDITOR’S NOTE

REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

VegWorld Staff & Contributing Writers

A Message from the Editor of VegWorld Magazine, Steve Prussack

Veggie World Travels

Green Kabobs Best BBQ Veggie Burger

CHERIE SORIA 57 Vitality Soup Zucchini Pasta with Pesto Basil Pesto

SPOTLIGHT ON COMPASSION “HE SAID:” 62

Try this easy to make, mouthwatering salad this summer. pg. 50

A MAN’S VIEW ON MASCULINITY by Dr. Will Tuttle

“SHE SAID:” 65 A WOMAN’S VIEW ON MASCULINITY by Rae Sikora

Hear a woman’s perspective on why compassion equals strength. pg. 65

CREDITS VegWorld Staff Editor-In-Chief: Steve Prussack Associate Editor: Julie Varon Graphic Design: Veronique Zayas Magazine Layout: Lise-Mari Coetzee Media: Raw Edge Productions

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Dr. Michael Greger, M.D.

Jenny Ross

Ally Hamilton

Carolyn Scott-Hamilton

Lani Muelrath

Rae Sikora

Vance Lehmkuhl

Cherie Soria

Brian Patton

Dr. Janice Stanger

Karen Ranzi

Dr. Will Tuttle

Mark Reinfeld

Robin Tierney

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EDITOR’s NOTE

A Message from the Editor of VegWorld Magazine, Steve Prussack

ello. Welcome to our summer issue of VegWorld Magazine. We have a lot to share with you this month, including a topic that has been near to my heart since I first went vegan almost 20 years ago.

n American society, the idea of giving up meat has historically been considered feminine. The expression “meat and potatoes guy” has been part of pop culture since I was a kid, and most men feel you need to eat a good steak to prove your masculinity. When I first went vegetarian (before going vegan), many of my male friends made fun of me. They somehow thought it was “girlie” to stop eating meat, and I endured serious ridicule based on my decision.

t the time, I “excused” my decision by explaining that I was doing it for health reasons. I believed - and rightly so - that if a man has other reasons for going veggie, such as compassion for animals, it would somehow be seen as even more feminine. How could you possibly be manly and care that deeply about animals? Why would a man be so sensitive that he could understand and connect with animals in such a deep way?

hen I first really understood the cruelty involved with raising animals for food, using them for entertainment (circuses, etc.), and subjecting them to experimentation, I kept my feelings to myself. I didn’t want to be the butt of jokes and the subject of further ridicule by those I thought were my friends. Like everyone else, I felt an overwhelming need to be accepted by my peers.

s a man, when we awaken to reality and can no longer go back to the life we led before, we soon realize that we will no longer be accepted by our mainstream male friends in quite the same way. We would like to believe that this is not the case, but it is and will remain so until there is a real shift in our culture.

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A Message from the Editor of VegWorld Magazine, Steve Prussack

now understand that it takes a real man to step out of the box of cultural conditioning and live our lives in a way that makes complete sense (for the animals, our health and the planet). I now spend my life and career dedicated to spreading the vegan message of compassion, without fear for my masculinity or of how others will see me. This magazine, and in particular this issue - which is largely dedicated to the issue of what it means to be (or be partners, friends or lovers with) a vegan man - is intended to change the culture around veganism and help ease people along that path.

am proud to be a vegan man even if it means I am no longer invited to Superbowl Sunday parties, meat-centric keg gatherings or fishing trips with the guys. I have awakened from the matrix and am happy to see other “real men” are doing the same. As we go to print this month, the rumor mill has been buzzing with reports that actor Johnny Depp, who just celebrated his 50th birthday, has gone vegan. The famously private star hasn’t confirmed or denied the news, but a source says that Johnny is “raving about losing his paunch.”

thers, such as Justin Timberlake and Brad Pitt, see the value of a vegan diet. It is wonderful to see that some of the most masculine men in Hollywood and the music industry are stepping out of the old stereotypes of what it means to be a man...and are creating a new world in which real men DO eat kale, are kind to animals, and no longer give a damn what the rest of ‘em think.

Publisher of VegWorld Magazine As always, tap here for VegWorld updates, radio shows, and current news at www.vegworldmag.com.

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The Fun Side

Of Vegetarian Living Hot Sheet Vegan 101 Yoga Fit Quickies

Vegan Hot Sheet

hip and happening vegan stuff Emily Deschanel Tells Moms: Boycott Milk The ‘Bones’ actress has teamed up with animal rights organization PETA for a new video campaign, urging women to show compassion for mother cows by raising their children on vegan diets.

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Emily says: “I’ve been a vegan for about 15 years. I went to a pretty liberal high school, and we watched ‘Diet for a New America.’ And I just stopped eating and wearing animal products after that.’’

JACKFRUIT: THE NEW SOY? Jackfruit is quickly becoming the hot new vegan ingredient. The starchy, fibrous fruit is popping up in vegetarian and vegan dishes, serving as the meat substitute du jour for some of the more creative chefs, restaurants, and even vegan food trucks nationwide. It’s an all-natural plant ingredient that is not processed. When shredded and cooked, it takes on almost any flavor, so that it is a natural complement to many dishes, including tacos, stir-fries, veggie burgers, and even BBQ plates.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Rolls Out Vegan Options

National fast food restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill is introducing a new option for vegans. Their latest menu, offering “Sofritas,” blends braised, organic, non-GMO tofu with chipotle chilies, roasted pablanos and a blend of aromatic spices. The company is testing the new option at all Chipotle restaurants in Northern California (USA) and is expected to bring this option nationwide.

NYC Celeb Hangout Brings Vegan Nationwide

New York City’s Organic Avenue, purveyor of high-end juices, fresh salads and specialty vegan foods is planning to expand nationally. The idea is to extend the appeal of their products beyond the trendy, celebritystudded customer base it has built in New York City through a variety of national outlets, including online direct delivery services, exercise gyms and its own fleet of new stores. We can’t wait to do vegan “celebrity-style!”

Celebrities

CHIC, SEXY, AND VEGAN: NEW VEGAN FOOTWARE SOLUTIONS

Italian designers, Paolo Anemone and Federico Bello, are integrating personal concerns for the environment with a long history of great craftsmanship in footwear design and manufacturing in their recentlycreated brand, Di Romeo Vegan. Di Romeo Vegan’s tomaie (the upper parts of the shoes) are made prevalently out of leather-like materials and microfibers, making them lightweight and offering great breathability. For the inner soles, the company frequently uses cork and coconut straw. The outer soles are most often made out of recycled rubber. The glues are all water-based and contain no animal derivatives. When possible, stitching replaces glueing. The final product is a high-quality, stylish and sleek pair of vegan shoes: a worthy representative of the outstanding Italian footwear tradition, and a product that can satisfy both vegan and non-vegan shoe lovers alike.

TRY THIS ROCKING

NUTRITION BOOSTER! Sawmill Hollow Family Farm brings you organic freeze-dried aronia berry powder (2x the amount of antioxidants as acai, 3x the amount of antioxidants as blueberries, and 600% more resveratrol than red grapes) combined with organic freeze-dried wheatgrass.

Actress Stays Youthful Thanks to Vegan Diet

U.S. actress Portia de Rossi first went vegan six years ago, and now, like many others, says her youthful glow is due to her plant based diet. In a recent photo shoot, de Rossi said, “I’m vegan. It’s really changed, like, my eyes, my, you know, everything.” Also something she thinks makes her look younger? The fact that she dresses like a teenager (her words).

We love that this highly nutritious supplement comes packaged in glass bottles to help prevent oxidation and maintain freshness.

ORGANIC GLUTEN-FREE

HIGH-PROTEIN PANCAKES

Big props to Wholesome Chow for coming up with this healthy non-GMO Certified and delicious vegan gluten-free pancake option. Whip up fluffy pancakes the whole family can enjoy in less than 10 minutes. Created using organic sprouted brown rice protein and organic gluten free flours, no longer will pancakes be just a guilty pleasure.

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Eat Veg to Keep Your Wallet Healthy

oo often, we hear people complain that switching to a healthy, whole-food, plant-based diet is just too expensive. You may even think this yourself, from time to time – especially right after a trip to the supermarket to feed your growing family. True, at first glance, the $1 menu at McDonald’s sure seems cheaper than the price of organic fruits and veggies at the local health food store. But is that $1 the true price, or are there other important factors to consider? This month, Dr. Michael Greger, M.D. takes a much more realistic and complete view of our food costs and reveals that a healthy, plant-strong diet is, in fact, lighter on your pocketbook than a processed animal-based diet. Here are the top three reasons why:

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Reason #1: Fruits and veggies have more nutrition bang for your buck. While the traditional measure of food price is on a strict per-calorie basis, Dr. Greger argues that the real measure should be price per nutrientdense calorie. There is no question that empty calories, for example, provide only a temporary feeling of fullness, and do nothing to build and sustain the body long-term. Pound for pound, therefore, whole plant foods provide significantly more nutritional value for your dollar. Reason #2: Healthy vegan can easily be done “on the cheap.” Beans, nuts and other whole foods can provide you the dense nutrition you need to thrive at an extremely low out-of-pocket cost. You can’t say that about a McDonald’s Happy Meal. Reason #3: A vegan diet every day keeps

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Vegan101 the doctor away. While that $1 menu seems immediately lighter on your wallet, the health costs associated with these “cheap” foods are astronomically more expensive in the long run. Vegans have a lower chance of suffering from all 15 of the top killers in our society – from heart disease to cancer. Accordingly, we vegans skip out on the doctor bills, pills and other expensive medical

treatments associated with these diseases. (See VegWorld Magazine, April 2013, “The Top 15 Killers and How Vegans Avoid Them”). When you consider all of this it becomes clear: A veggie diet is the best financial investment you can make in yourself and your family.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Michael Greger, M.D., is a physician, author, and internationally recognized professional speaker on a number of important public health issues. Dr. Greger has lectured at countless symposia and institutions, testified before Congress, and was invited as an expert witness in defense of Oprah Winfrey at the infamous “meat defamation” trial. Currently Dr. Greger proudly serves as the Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture at the Humane Society of the United States. His recent scientific publications in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Critical Reviews in Microbiology, Family & Community Health, and the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition, and Public Health explore the public health implications of industrialized animal agriculture. Dr. Greger’s nutrition work can be found by tapping NutritionFacts.org, which is now a 501c3 nonprofit charity.

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Ally’s Corner: Yoga for the Veggie Soul

Ally’s Corner:

Yoga for the Veggie soul

It’s summer once again; time to spend days in the sun with loved ones and friends, go to the beach, and, yes, get into that bathing suit. This month, I want to take the opportunity to dispel a myth surrounding the practice of yoga. I have found that, often, there is a belief that you cannot be spiritual and still work on your outer appearance. I don’t believe this to be true. In my opinion, there’s no reason you shouldn’t feel comfortable in your own skin, strong, and ready

to face whatever life brings, head on. Having confidence and working from a strong core will elevate your yoga practice too. So, this month, I am bringing you a sequence that will strengthen your booty, belly and biceps, and get you feeling great however you choose to celebrate the hot summer. Happy Summer, yogis!! Lots of love, Ally Hamilton

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ally Hamilton practiced yoga in New York City with the incomparable Dharma Mittra. She has been teaching yoga to students and instructors in Los Angeles, California since the beginning of 2001. In 2009, Ally opened an extremely popular and successful yoga studio, Yogis Anonymous, in Santa Monica. Ally also instructs a world-wide audience at ww.yogisanonymous.com. VegWorld readers can also try Ally’s Online Yoga Training for 15 days free. Tap Here to sign up for your free trial (Enter coupon code “VegWorld for 15 days free)

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Exercise Quickies with Lani

Armed for Summer:

The Ultimate Triceps Workout he triceps are THE muscles most responsible for the shape of your arms. They are often overlooked in exercise training, as we tend to defer to the biceps, the muscles on the front of the upper arm. Maybe thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because we see them more, as we lead with the biceps â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the triceps following. But make no mistake, the triceps take the lead when it comes to giving your arms superb strength and beautiful shape.

roles in three actions: extending the elbow; extending the upper arm in a posterior direction; and pulling your arm in toward the side of your body. To most effectively strengthen and shape the triceps, all three of these actions must be addressed. Yet your triceps are minimally worked in your daily life - unless you are kneading bread or doing some other activity that requires you to push against resistance.

The triceps are so named because they have three different heads that all play supporting

Lucky for us, the triceps are easy to target once you acknowledge the need to do so.

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Exercise Quickies with Lani In this month’s video, I show you how to properly perform an exercise that challenges all three functions of the triceps. Keep in mind that your setup and form are key to maximizing the effects of your exercise. You must square your shoulders, anchor your body by engaging the muscles of your abdomen, firmly anchor your shoulder blades and ribcage in back, and hold your neck in proper anatomical alignment.

Form trumps repetitions every time, so complete only as many repetitions as you can with strict exercise form. Stop when you need to rest, and regain your form before resuming repetitions. If your form is spot on, you may not even need dumbbells to get started. If you want to restore actual shape to your triceps, then this exercise was made just for you!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Award winning Lani Muelrath, M.A., CGFI, CPBN, FNS - The Plant-Based Fitness Expert - is the author of the bestselling book “Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts.” Lani created and starred in her own CBS TV show, Lani’s All-Heart Aerobics. She overcame her own lifetime struggle with weight over more than 15 years ago when she lost 50 pounds, which she has maintained easily with the tools that she uses to coach others to be successful in weight loss, body shaping, and health. Tap here to learn more about Lani at www.lanimuelrath.com.

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FAMILY

AND LIFESTYLE

The 5 Best Superfoods to Fuel Your Summer The Hidden Dangers of Your Family Barbecue You Sure Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Look Like a Baby Cow!

The 5 Best Superfoods to Fuel Your Summer | Jenny Ross

The 5 Best

Superfoods to Fuel Your Summer Summer means longer days, bathing suits and summer heat. These five superfoods can help you with increased vitality, a healthy summer glow, staying trim throughout the season and keeping cool all summer long. Superfoods are naturally low-calorie, nutrient-dense ways to get in some important, often lacking vitamins and minerals. These foods may come in small packages, but they provide maximum benefits to fuel your summer.

Chia Seeds Chia seeds are a low-calorie snack, famous for growing the “hair” on the eighties sensation, “Chia Pets.” But who knew these little gems could pack such a nutritional punch? It turns out the chia seed was used by Aztec warriors over 3500 years ago! A single tablespoon is enough to give you endurance for an entire day. Chia seeds are good for the brain, providing more Omega-3 fatty acids than most types of fish. And with relatively few calories, adding chia seeds to your daily routine can help you get into that special bathing suit

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Don’t let their small size fool you. Chia seeds pack more Omega-3s than most fish with fewer calories.

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The 5 Best Superfoods to Fuel Your Summer | Jenny Ross Great ideas on how to use chia seeds: You can add one tablespoon to your smoothie, sprinkle one or two tablespoons over your cereal or try a simple chia cacao pudding. The chia seed can absorb 12 times its own volume in water, so they make a magnificent thickening agent in baked goods as well as a way to replace eggs in your recipes. Just one tablespoon a day is all you need to feel your best and keep you going all season long.

Spirulina Spirulina is referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;green sunshine.â&#x20AC;? It is a single cell blue-green algae that grows on water in direct sunlight. On average this superfood is 60-70% protein at the time of harvesting. The protein in spirulina is a complete, plant-strong protein that is easy for the body to use. It gets its green color from chlorophyll, and the blue comes

Coconuts can increase your memory, while putting a shine in your hair, skin and nails this summer.

from phycocyanin, which has been shown to help increase the production of bone marrow stem cells and anti-cancer cells. Many people who integrate spirulina into their daily diet report increased energy, improved brain function and a decrease in inflammation in the body. Great ideas on how to use spirulina: Spirulina is easy to integrate into smoothies, juices and even desserts. The flavor of spirulina is often lost when combined with fruit, so enjoying spirulina in the summertime is a breeze by adding it to fresh fruit favorites like lemonade.

Coconut Spirulina is a powerhouse of nutrition, even known to help increase the production of anti-cancer cells.

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The 5 Best Superfoods to Fuel Your Summer | Jenny Ross

Jujube berries speed up your metabolism and clean your blood. Try them in a refreshing summer tea.

antioxidants (whew!), the superfood value of a coconut tops the charts. Coconut is easy to find as a raw oil or raw coconut butter. Specifically raw coconut can be a great way to invite a healthy glow to your hair, skin and nails this summer; its fatty acids can be easily absorbed into the body and distributed to support healthy connective tissue. Many cultures look to coconut oil as a cureall agent to help with digestive distress, dry skin and even brain function. One recent U.S. study shows coconut oil is an effective way to immediately increase brain activity, stimulating memory. Great ideas on how to use coconuts: Some easy ways to use coconut this summer include enjoying Artisana’s raw coconut butter swirled with a little stevia or raw agave nectar and raw cacao over a banana or with fresh strawberries. It’s also an easy replacement for other vegetable oils and particularly nice as a spread in place of butter. Raw, unheated coconut oil can even been taken in the morning upon rising as a

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way to treat inflammation of the digestive tract. Simply enjoy one teaspoon daily.

Jujube Berries Jujube berries are most commonly found dried at the farmer’s market throughout the summer. This ancient berry was cultivated and used in the Asian peninsula for its healing properties as many as 4000 years ago. These berries have a soft pinkish purple skin that is edible and inside a white yellow flesh. The fruit has 18 out of 24 amino acids needed for optimal absorption by the human body, so their benefits are readily received. The fruits are especially good for supporting digestive health, enhancing metabolic function, and cleansing the blood. Great ideas on how to use jujube berries: Make your calories count and Issue 011 - June 2013 |

The 5 Best Superfoods to Fuel Your Summer | Jenny Ross enjoy jujubes at least 3 times a week for a power packed punch of summer fun! They can be diced and added to salads, prepared as a tea or added to pastas or chopped vegetable dishes. Try creating a tea by boiling hot water and then soaking the dried fruits in the water, then chill this tea mixture and combine with fresh fruit juice as a refreshing summer beverage.

Golden Berries Golden berries, also known as “Incan berries,” are a perfect high-energy boost. Golden berries are rich in vitamin A, a variety of B vitamins including B12, bioflavenoids, antioxidants, and cleansing properties, while at the same time offering a sweet tart flavor that is a perfect summer taste treat.

a great source and the easy to reseal bag makes them a perfect snack to throw into a beach tote or gym bag. These fruits contain about 16% protein, as well as the health enhancing mineral phosphorus necessary for strong bones. Great ideas on how to use golden berries: Golden berries can be enjoyed alone or easily integrated into trail mixes. These fruits also offer a perfect garnish for summer soups and to dress up basic vegetable dishes like summer squash. Golden berries are nutritious, as well as delicious, and make a perfect summer garnish.

Golden berries are now cultivated worldwide and generally found dehydrated at your local health food store. Nativas Naturals is

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jenny Ross, the owner and executive chef of the living-foods restaurant 118 Degrees in Costa Mesa, California, has been a pioneering spirit of the raw vegan movement since 2000, beginning with her first Los Angeles café. As a chef, her unique creations have captivated customers nationwide, and her product line is available in health food stores throughout the country. Jenny works with clients of all backgrounds, motivating them toward more vibrant health while teaching them about the healing power of living foods. Her award-winning cuisine has drawn a celebrity clientele to her restaurant and has been a positive catalyst for changing many lives. Jenny’s books “Raw Basics,” “The Art of Raw Living Food” and “Simply Dehydrated” are available at (Tap Here) www.jennyrosslivingfoods.com.

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The Hidden Dangers of Your Family Barbecue | Karen Ranzi

The Hidden Dangers of Your Family Barbecue

s I drive my car up my suburban driveway, a cloud of black smoke wafts over me from both of my neighbors’ barbecues. Though some might find this to be a familiar, pleasing smell, my knowledge of its toxic makeup makes me wish – at that moment – that we lived at a greater distance from our neighbors.

Barbecued Meat is Toxic There are formidable dangers associated with barbecuing of which you may be unaware, particularly when barbecued meats are on the menu. The dangers lie in the way the processed meat cooks over the flame.

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When juices cook in meat, Heterocyclic Amines (HAs) form. The hotter the flame and the more well-done the meat, the more HAs form. When drippings hit the heat source, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) form

Although a popular summer tradition, barbecuing - even veggie-style can be a toxic venture. Educate yourself and your non-veggie friends.

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The Hidden Dangers of Your Family Barbecue | Karen Ranzi and rise with the smoke. They, in turn, get deposited on the meat. Both compounds, HAs and PAHs, have caused cancer in animal studies. The longer meat is cooked, the more dangerous it becomes. Colon, breast, and rectal cancers are related to barbecued meats. Many people switch to chicken and fish, believing these to be healthier alternatives to beef. But that is not the case. Among the “Five Worst Foods to Grill,” as determined by The Cancer Project, are chicken breasts, steak, pork, salmon, and hamburgers. On the grill, chicken can produce more than ten times the amount of the carcinogenic heterocyclic amines found in grilled beef; this has been implicated in breast cancer. Fish also contains significant amounts of creatine, one of the main ingredients in the formation of carcinogens.

Barbecue Soot and Fumes are Toxic, Regardless of What’s for Dinner But, even if you are a vegetarian: Beware. Barbecuing soy meat, soy hotdogs and other mock meats can be almost as dangerous as

Even barbecuing fruits and veggies creates soot which lodges deep in your lungs and causes harm.

barbecuing meat. Soot from the combustion of fluid and barbecue bricks are also extremely harmful to breathe, regardless of what’s cooking. And many campsite deaths have occurred due to carbon monoxide poisoning from ill-advised in-tent barbecue use.

Try a Summer Filled with Fresh Fruits and Veggies Instead

Fruits and veggies increase happiness. So, why not ditch the BBQ and get a little happier this summer?

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Summer evenings and social family gatherings bring the barbecue to mind for so many. However, there are dangers both to humans and pets, not to mention any animals that might get grilled, which we often don’t consider.

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The Hidden Dangers of Your Family Barbecue | Karen Ranzi This summer, when the variety of fresh, juicy fruits and veggies is at its peak, why not favor a fresh, whole-food, plant-strong diet over weekend barbecues? Plant-based foods, especially those that are eaten fresh, actually decrease your cancer risks. Fruits and vegetables are low in fat and high in fiber and contain antioxidants that fight against cancer.

Not only that, but many scientific studies have established that diets rich in fruits and vegetables create an increase in overall health and happiness. And who doesn’t want an extra dose of happiness over the warm summer months? Enjoy!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Karen Ranzi, M.A. is an author, lecturer, living foods consultant and speech pathologist. She authored “Creating Healthy Children: Through Attachment Parenting and Raw Foods.” Karen travels throughout the U.S. presenting health and wellness workshops at universities, health institutes and seminars. Find out more about Karen at http://superhealthychildren.com.

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You Sure Don’t Look Like a Baby Cow! | Vance Lehmkuhl

You Sure Don’t Look

Like a Baby Cow! I

f you drink cow’s milk, it’s likely that at one point or another you had to be talked into it. “Getting kids to drink milk” is a well-recognized meme in song, story and parenting guides (try Googling the phrase), because the beverage is not, apparently, something we take to automatically.

But with enough “wholesome” spin (in 2007 the Federal Trade Commission forced the National Dairy Council to retract unfounded health claims) and government-funded campaigns (remember the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s team-up with Domino’s to sell more cheese per pizza?), cow’s milk has been positioned as the natural, normal drink for everybody, with soy milk as the weird upstart challenger.

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You Sure Don’t Look Like a Baby Cow! | Vance Lehmkuhl That’s quickly changing, though, with more varieties of plant-based milk showing up on supermarket shelves. In fact, a recent Silk ad raised the stakes by reframing dairy as the “weird” choice. Shown below, John Brookbank’s 50-second spot was a finalist in 2011’s usersubmitted contest, and though it’s not scheduled for TV, it is on Silk’s official YouTube channel.

Riffing on a familiar theme, Brookbank has his “Power Milkman” knocking the milk jug from a poor schlub’s hands. When the bikemessenger-outfitted superhero is told “you sure don’t look like a milkman,” he quips, “and you sure don’t look like a baby cow!” The ad’s over-the-top hilarity mixes “extreme” sound effects, cheeky puns, a fakemustache gag and a brazen tagline, calling Silk PureAlmond “a superior product that’s made for people — not suckling cows.” Whether or not that’s a factor, the trends are clear: Plant-milk sales are on the rise in the U.S. while dairy continues to decline. And

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the pro-dairy outfits that worked to hype the supposed “dangers of soy” (see VegWorld Magazine, April 2013 “The Truth About Soy”) now must chase consumers away from almonds, rice, coconut, flax, hemp, oats,

Despite the false health benefits of milk touted by industry and a history of government support, plant-based milks - like soy, almond and coconut - are becoming more popular. Issue 011 - June 2013 |

You Sure Don’t Look Like a Baby Cow! | Vance Lehmkuhl hazelnuts and others. Almond milk is the success story of the moment; it’s now available in supermarkets everywhere and challenging soy for the top spot. Coconut milk (a beverage distinct from the cooking liquid) has also made great strides in market share. So now that you’re curious, which one should you try? One advantage to the multiplicity of different milks is that they excel in different situations. While I never took to soy milk on cereal — too cloying — rice milk and almond milk work wonderfully. For cooking or baking, you’ll almost always want an unsweetened variety; soy, almond and coconut all perform well. Flax milk is great in smoothies, boosting omega-3s without altering flavor (and without leaving flax seeds to clean out of your blender). And for drinking? That will depend on your taste, as well as what you’re drinking it with. I find almond and coconut both go well with cookies, while rice and oat may be better standalones, but that’s subjective. I also enjoy blending the different types to get the best balance for a given occasion. Cholesterol-free milks made from nuts, grains and legumes have been around for centuries, and the modern versions are calciumfortified. Whether or not you consider them superior products, one thing is clear: They are made for humans, by humans. Weird, huh?

Almond milk is “made for humans, by humans” and is naturally cholesterol-free and delicious.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Vance Lehmkuhl is a cartoonist, writer, musician and 10-year vegan. “V for Veg” chronicles the growing trend of vegan eating in and around Philadelphia. Follow Vance at @V4Veg on Twitter.

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NUTRITION

AND THRIVING Did Angelina Have Another Choice? The Truth About Vitamin D

Did Angelina Have Another Choice? | Lani Muelrath, M.A.

Did Angelina Have Another

Choice?

hen I first read the news about Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy – volunteer surgery she underwent as a breast cancer preventative – my first response may have been just like yours. Along with the immediate realization that this must have been an agonizing decision for Ms. Jolie, I was struck with the horror that, in this day and age, such a drastic measure is still on the list of options. I am grateful to Ms. Jolie for going public with this story because it brings the conversation about breast cancer and the larger picture of preventative healthcare into the spotlight for conversation. I immediately combed the articles about Ms. Jolie for any mention of lifestyle prevention that might be suggested along with this so-called “radical mastectomy” decision. Nowhere did I see any reference to the most controllable aspect of our environment on the advent of cancer – diet.

The Silence on Diet-Based Prevention is Deafening

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and over to aid in the reversal and prevention of many diseases such as heart disease and many forms of cancer. Recently, VegWorld Magazine published a string of articles by notable medical doctors, including Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D. and Dr. Thomas Lodi, M.D., specifically addressing the connection between a plant-strong diet and breast cancer prevention. I’m not suggesting that Angelina Jolie should have made any other decision. None of us can second guess another’s choice in these difficult matters. I have friends who have elected for the same surgery as Angelina Jolie, and know that this decision does not Issue 011 - June 2013 |

Did Angelina Have Another Choice? | Lani Muelrath, M.A. come easy. But I am left pondering: Now that breast cancer prevention is in the spotlight for millions of us reading about Ms. Jolie, why isn’t there an earnest discussion about our food choices? Is our society in such a state that we find it more “extreme” and “radical” to adopt a vegan diet than to remove our body parts?

More Doctors Need to Prescribe a Vegan Diet Most importantly, I want to know why more doctors aren’t highlighting diet as an Reporter, Ellen Jaffe Jones, has “defied the odds” with a vegan diet and exercise alone, despite an extensive family history of cancer.

immediate, noninvasive, safe and simple action women can take for their own health? Fortunately, the Jolie mastectomy news has inspired voices from the plant-based diet community. I would like to highlight two of the strongest such voices to inspire us to begin this long-overdue discussion. The Words of Ellen Jaffe Jones First, I’d like to highlight the comments of Ellen Jaffe Jones, former 2-time Emmywinning TV investigative reporter and anchor. Ellen’s mother, aunt, and two sisters all suffered from breast cancer. Ellen opted to switch to a vegan diet and daily exercise, rather than undergo a double mastectomy, to keep herself cancer-free. She has so far “defied the odds.” Ellen says: More doctors need to “prescribe” a vegan diet as a safe and simple means of cancer prevention.

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Did Angelina Have Another Choice? | Lani Muelrath, M.A. breast cancer has become the investigative reporting job of my life. Many newspaper articles have been written about my apparent success in defying the odds. I had breastfed all of my children. Doctors still were telling me, “You better do something different with your life or you’ll end up like everyone else in your family!” The year my first sister got breast cancer was the same year I almost died of a colon blockage. Docs in the ER said they’d never We should strive to be a society that does not consider self-examination and healthy lifestyle choices “more radical” than invasive procedures.

seen a blockage so large in someone my age and I would need to be on meds the rest of my life. That’s when I ran to the health food store and read all 5 books on fiber and changed my eating habits big time. I began running too, and I believe it has made all the difference. I’ve had doctors offer to get me tested privately for breast cancer; testing positive before I go on Medicare in 4 years is considered a pre-existing condition. But they all say, other than a mastectomy, “We know you wouldn’t and shouldn’t change a thing about your vegan and running lifestyle.” Let me stress I don’t pretend to second guess Angelina Jolie. However, it is ALL about making informed choices for the rest of us who must pick up the pieces after her ringing endorsement of this expensive, painful and perhaps unnecessary decision. Most docs don’t get a single nutrition class in medical school. I saved myself from a hysterectomy returning to a vegan diet because I had an OB who courageously said, “Go back to that vegan diet and call me in the morning.” Within 3 weeks, all signs of menopause were gone. How many hysterectomies and breast removals could be avoided if more doctors said that! How many voices like mine are out there saying, “Wait…changing your diet could be so much easier and cheaper and even enjoyable!” It’s about informed choices. Please get all of the facts, options and multiple opinions before digesting mastectomies as routine and easy as swallowing a magic bullet pill. I’ve seen many mastectomies end up with horrific complications or side effects the patient had no clue could happen. Changing a diet

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Women should “get all the facts and multiple opinions before digesting mastectomies as routine and easy as swallowing a magic bullet pill. Changing a diet is much easier.” - Ellen Jaffe Jones

is much easier. ~ Ellen Jaffe Jones The Words of John McDougall, M.D. I would also like to highlight the words of Dr. John McDougall, who published a lengthy response to Ms. Jolie’s announcement. Here is an excerpt from that response: I have no intention of criticizing the famous actress, Angelina Jolie, for her decision to have both breasts removed in an effort to improve her chances for a longer life. I have treated nearly a thousand people with breast cancer over my 45-year career in medicine. From my experience, I can safely say that she has agonized over this decision. Her radical treatment may have helped her; time will possibly tell.* All we know for sure is that Ms. Jolie has made a great sacrifice today for a theoretical benefit in the very distant future—say one to five decades henceforth.

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*If she develops breast cancer then we can assume this prophylactic treatment failed. If the cancer never appears there are two possibilities: one, she may never have been destined to grow, or die of, breast cancer—in this case a double mastectomy would not have been necessary. The other possibility is that the treatment saved her life. Neither disease-free outcome can be proven for her as an individual. Shining light on a subject will reveal the truth. With mastectomy back in the headlines, stories should again be told about how more than sixty years of medical research has unarguably shown no survival benefits of mastectomy or lumpectomy with radiation, over a simple removal of the lump. As a result of this science more than 18 states in the U.S. have “informed consent laws” that force physicians to tell women facing breast cancer tests and

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Did Angelina Have Another Choice? | Lani Muelrath, M.A. treatments the facts about the failure (and benefits) of breast cancer treatments. In the state of Hawaii where I helped get the 3rd informed consent law passed in the US, women have also been told by state law since 1982 that they need to change their diet. I applaud Ms. Jolie for making her story public. I do hope her life has been prolonged by this radical surgery. I would, however, discourage this approach for my patients, because I believe the harms far outweigh the benefits. Irrespective of any decisions about mastectomy, or any other medically prescribed treatments, all women and men need to have the opportunity to benefit from a starch-based [vegan] diet. In 1984, I performed the first study ever published in a medical journal showing the benefits of a healthy diet for women with breast cancer (the McDougall Diet). Since then, dozens of other scientific papers have come to similar conclusions. Yet, doctors rarely mention the importance of food, as they send their patients off to therapies that they (in fact) know will have disastrous consequences. ~ Dr. John McDougall

“Doctors rarely mention the importance of food [on breast cancer], as they send their patients off to therapies that they (in fact) know will have disastrous consequences.” - Dr. John McDougall. You can download Dr. McDougall’s full and timely response by tapping here: Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy—People Are Desperate for Change. I hope that the responses of Ellen Jaffe Jones and Dr. John McDougall, M.D. will inspire us all to advocate for change in our healthcare system. At the very least, I hope they will inspire each of you to get the facts on every preventative measure available.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Award winning Lani Muelrath, M.A., CGFI, CPBN, FNS - The Plant-Based Fitness Expert - is author of the Best Selling book “Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts.” Lani is presenter and celebrity coach for the 21-Day PCRM Vegan Kickstart and VegRun Programs and is the Fitness Adviser for the Dr. John McDougall Health and Medical Center Discussion Boards. She has a Master’s degree and several teaching credentials in Physical Education, and holds multiple fitness certifications including Fitness Instructor from the American Council on Exercise, Yoga, and Pilates-based instruction from the PhysicalMind Institute. She is also certified in Plant-Based Nutrition through Cornell University. Lani created and starred in her own CBS TV show, Lani’s All-Heart Aerobics. She overcame her own lifetime struggle with weight over more than 15 years ago when she lost 50 pounds, which she has maintained easily with the tools that she uses to coach others to be successful with in weight loss, body shaping, and health. Learn more about Lani by tapping here: www.lanimuelrath.com.

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The Truth About Vitamin D | Dr. Janice Stanger

The Truth About Vitamin D

here is a lot of ambiguity surrounding Vitamin D and how you should get it. You may have heard that it comes from the sun, but have been conditioned to believe that any sun exposure will lead to skin cancer and wrinkles. Because of this, you may have decided to slather on the sunscreen, take a vitamin D supplement instead, and call it a day. But is this really whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for your body?

Vitamin D is Not Actually a Vitamin

a vitamin at all. By definition, a vitamin must come from what you eat. Vitamin D, though, is scarce or nonexistent in virtually all foods, unless artificially added. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right. Vitamin D is actually a hormone, a necessary substance your body makes by itself. Nature intended that humans manufacture their own vitamin D when certain of the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultraviolet rays strike the skin. How do we know this? Your skin cells have the ability to make D, and will do so whenever you allow them to.

To unravel the vitamin D mystery, you first need to understand that this essential is not

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Your body is brilliantly designed to make all the vitamin D you need without overdose. The system is so complex, however, that supplements just can’t do the job right.

A Healthy Body Naturally Knows How Much D it Needs

D can be stored for a long time. Importantly, your body destroys any excess, so you can’t overdose.

Your body was designed by nature to create and use vitamin D on its own, but the process is complex and can become faulty at many points for many reasons. So, you need to stay healthy and keep your systems in optimal working condition to get the job done. Here’s how it happens:

Step 2: Next, your liver converts controlled amounts of stored D to circulating D (also called 25-hydroxy vitamin D). This substance can safely circulate in your body until needed, because it has very low biological activity.

Step 1: First, your skin makes the storage form of D when the right kind of sunlight hits it. You stash the D you will require later in tissues throughout your body. This version of

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The Truth About Vitamin D | Dr. Janice Stanger or too little can cause immediate harm. Activated D survives only for a matter of hours. The creation and use of vitamin D is a complicated and tricky business – too much can cause an overdose and too little can cause deficiency. Bottom line, though, your body innately knows what to do, as long as you get some sun and keep healthy.

Supplement Makers Disagree on How Much D is too Much Scientists and supplement manufacturers, on the other hand, disagree on the precise amount of D you need and, more importantly, how much is too much. Here’s the thing: No one can measure the amount of D stored in your body, which would be a critical number to know. So labs, instead, measure the amount of D circulating in your blood – which is a less than optimal marker. Many experts advocate that circulating D should be between 30 to 70 nanograms per milliliter (n/m) of blood. D deficiency is frequently diagnosed at less than 20 n/m, and an insufficiency is generally labeled at 21 to 29 n/m. In a 2010 report, however, the prestigious Institute of Medicine vigorously challenged the “more is better” view of vitamin D. The Institute concluded, instead, that 20 to 30 n/m of D is optimal for bone health, and that nearly all Americans fall into this range. But what does this mean if you still choose to take supplements? How high of a dose of D is “safe”? Unfortunately, there is no scientific consensus on that question either.

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Too much supplemental vitamin D is dangerous. High-dose pills are associated with kidney damage. Worse still, scientists cannot even agree on how much is too much. The Institute of Medicine report knocked high-dose vitamin D supplements as having risks without proven benefits. The report warned that supplements with doses of D greater than 10,000 IUs (International Units) a day are associated with kidney and other tissue damage. The Institute instead recommends a supplement with 400 IU a day of D for people who get minimal sun. In spite of its recommendation, however, the Institute further concluded that lower levels can be harmful too. There are simply not enough existing data to figure out the maximum safe dose.

To Get Your D, You Need Time in the Sun Without Your Sunscreen The answer to where you should get your D should seem obvious by now: Your own body. And in order to manufacture D the way that nature intended, you need time in the sun near midday without sunscreen. This is because the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which fuel your skin’s synthesis of D, are most plentiful between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Earlier and later in the day, sunlight is mostly composed of ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation,

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The Truth About Vitamin D | Dr. Janice Stanger which penetrates the skin more deeply to generate free radicals and speed skin aging. Yet UVA is powerless to form vital vitamin D. Sunscreen blocks critical UVB rays. That’s why some unprotected exposure is necessary for vitamin D production. The length of time each individual needs in the sun varies quite a bit. Here are some factors that increase the amount of time required to make enough D: darker skin, older age, obesity, sun filtered through polluted air or overcast, and certain medications. There are no simple, rule-ofthumb solutions. Some experts advise you get enough midday sun to turn your skin just pink. Do avoid sunburn, and shield your face from the sun, as well as any areas of skin that have been previously damaged. In our sun-phobic society, you may be surprised to learn that moderate sun exposure has not been substantiated to increase the risk of skin cancer. In fact, people who routinely work at least part of the day in the sun actually have a lower risk of melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. Work with a healthcare provider as needed, especially if you have concerns about a specific health condition. However, educate yourself and don’t rely on any one “expert” to make sure you have the optimal amount of D. This is an area of legitimate controversy, so you want to avoid jumping to extremes or relying on limited information.

A Plant-Strong Diet Will Help you Get Your D and Keep the Wrinkles Away So here’s the big picture: If the parts of your VegWorld Magazine

A whole-food vegan diet helps to keep healthy all of your body parts needed to produce vitamin D - including your liver, kidneys and circulation. And, hey, it will also help prevent wrinkles!

body involved in the manufacture of vitamin D are working properly – including your skin, liver, kidneys, brain, and circulatory system – your body will work to ensure that you have enough D without overdosing. As always, a whole-food, plant-based diet is the foundation of health. In addition, the antioxidants in whole plant foods help protect your skin against wrinkles and damage while you are in the sun making your vitamin D. These same foods help safeguard your liver and kidneys, both of which are essential to converting D to its Issue 011 - June 2013 |

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final, active form. A whole-food, plant-based diet can also prevent – and even reverse – the build-up of plaque in your arteries. This plaque impedes the free circulation of D where it is needed.

Even though D is a hormone and not dietarybased, you still need to eat healthy to maximize your ability to manufacture, store, and use D. Now, isn’t that a happy fact.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Janice Stanger has a Ph.D. in Human Development and Aging from University of California, San Francisco. As an adult, she went through multiple unsuccessful weight loss attempts, binge eating, and numerous chronic illnesses and debilitating pain. Since following the Perfect Formula Diet the author is now in perfect health, at her perfect weight, and takes no prescription drugs (with ideal cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose level) at age 58. Find out more about Dr. Janice Stanger by visiting her website by tapping here.

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Real Men Eat Kale!

(And Why They Make Better Lovers) by Julie Varon, Associate Editor of VegWorld Magazine

n today’s society, meat is considered a superior masculine food. It seems you can’t turn on your television without seeing commercials and programs subtly (or not so subtly) implying that a “real man” would choose meat over veggies every chance he gets. We are conditioned through advertising and pop culture to believe that men are somehow less masculine if they prefer a fresh-pressed juice or – gasp – a salad!

exhibit? The fact is, if the truth about meat and its effects on men were widely known, “real men” would switch to real plant foods overnight.

But what are the traditional qualities we think of as “masculine,” and how do vegan men really measure up? And are there some overlooked qualities our society should consider masculine that only veggie guys

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VEGAN MEN ARE MORE “MANLY” BY SOCIETY’S OWN DEFINITION Whether or not you agree, our society traditionally equates masculinity with sexual vitality and performance. In fact, the Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines virility as “manhood” and “masculinity.” And synonyms given for virility sum it up best as “machismo,” “macho,” and “manliness.” So, would you be surprised to learn that the same “manly” man habitually enjoying a steak with his buddies on your television set may not be as “manly” in bed?

Vegan Men Perform Better Between the Sheets According to Dr. John McDougall, M.D., habitual meat eating is proven to decrease a man’s ejaculate volume, lower his sperm count, shorten his sperm life and cause poor sperm motility, genetic damage and infertility. (See VegWorld Magazine, Nov. 2012, “When Friends Ask: Why did you Quit Meat?”) All of this, of course, equates to lower sexual

You may be surprised to know that the stereotypic “manly man” downing a steak with his buddies during the big game may not be as “manly” in bed.

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Foods like meat and butter enlarge the prostate, while veggie foods make it smaller. What does this mean? Simply put: Vegan men often have more stamina as lovers.

vitality. And, perhaps more importantly to their partners (that’s us, girls), the average vegan man also performs better sexually speaking. Yes, it’s a little known fact that meat eaters are more likely to become impotent than their plant-eating counterparts. The reasons why are matters of simple science and biology. Erectile dysfunction, or “ED,” is more often seen in men with elevated overall cholesterol levels and high levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol. Both of these conditions are related to habitual meat eating; neither

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Veggie Men Have Stronger Libidos Unfortunately, ED is not the only area of physiological concern when evaluating a man’s ability to be a better lover. The prostate is one of the male sex glands and is directly related to a man’s libido. When the prostate is enlarged, often referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, it has been proven to decrease a man’s sex drive. Not surprisingly, among the major culprits of BPH are meat, butter and trans fats.

Hot vegan men everywhere, like tri-athelete Rich Roll (pictured here), are blowing the lid off of the “scrawny” vegan male stereotype.

comes from eating your veggies. All of this cholesterol clogs up the artery system that supplies the penis with the blood that causes an erection.

Research has discovered that certain fruits and vegetables have an inverse relationship with BPH, meaning a plant-strong diet leads to a smaller prostate. So, a man who takes better care of himself by eating a veggiebased diet will likely have more stamina as a lover.

Vegan Men Look “Manly” Ok, so vegan men make better lovers, but are they the type of men women are attracted to in the first place? Despite what

Think of it like this: A clogged coronary artery affects the heart, a clogged pelvic artery affects the penis; makes sense doesn’t it? By comparison, The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found a diet consisting of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains improved the sexual function of men suffering with ED.Think about that little bit of information the next time your date orders a double bacon cheeseburger. Check please!

Vegan men are less likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction or need pills to perform sexually.

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Real Men Eat Kale! you may have been taught, the answer is yes! I’m sure you’ve all seen the stereotype of a vegan man. Men who don’t eat meat are often portrayed as weak and scrawny, constantly subjected to the question, “where do you get your protein?” Thankfully, today, professional athletes – and hot vegan men everywhere – are blowing the lid off of that stereotype. Just take one look at the “cover boy” for VegWorld Magazine’s fitness issue (March 2013), Brendan Brazier, or ultra-endurance athlete, Rich Roll, and you’ll see the new face of vegan men. In fact, top athletes in every sport, from Mixed Martial Arts/Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters to cyclists to triathletes are discovering that going veggie gives them a clear edge. And women everywhere can’t help but notice that it gives these men the chiseled physique so many of us desire.

Vegan men bring compassion, consciousness and confidence into a relationship, making them truly irresistable.

Vegan men clearly meet the traditional definition of “manly.” But it’s time society defines the term “masculine” by traits - such as compassion and inner strength which vegan men exemplify.

VEGAN MEN ARE MORE “MANLY” ACCORDING TO THE TRUE DEFINITION OF MASCULINITY So, let’s recap: A vegan diet gives men the stamina, endurance, and virility to please their partners – the very definition of traditional masculinity in Western culture. And they’re not too bad on the eyes either. Check, check, check, and check. But I think it’s time our society applies a different definition to the word “manly” that includes truly masculine traits found only in a veggie guy.

Vegan Men Have True Compassion Vegan men not only make better lovers, but better partners. A vegan man who embraces all aspects of being vegan, i.e., a respect for all living things, including people, animals, and the earth, tends to bring this sense of responsibility and consciousness to his primary relationships. Putting the needs of others equal to himself, possessing selfconfidence, and exhibiting the emotional VegWorld Magazine

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Real Men Eat Kale! strength it takes to stand up for what he believes in, all translate to a – truly – more sexy and masculine man.

Veggie Men are True Superheroes Finally, vegan men are the true superheroes our world needs to save us. I don’t know about you, but growing up, I thought Superman was the ultimate in masculinity – not only because he was well-built – but because he defended truth, justice and the planet. This April, VegWorld Magazine explained in detail how the raising of animals for food is destroying our planet. From global warming to the dwindling of our precious water and land resources to widespread hunger, animal agriculture is unsustainable and must end if

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our planet is to survive. (See “Save the Planet by Eating What you Love”). Vegan men are the key to changing the social tide, making meat-eating less desirable and acceptable, and – much like the proverbial Superman – saving our world. They stand up for their convictions; not because it is easy, but because it is right. They do this in a society that views their diet as somehow less masculine. And that, by definition, is the essence of strength and masculinity. Perhaps you have now come to the same conclusion as me: Vegan men not only make better lovers, but better partners, are actually more masculine and sexy than other men, and are much more likely to save the world. The only question left is: “Where can I get one for myself?”

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IMAGINE

THE DAY WHEN ALL ANIMALS ARE FREE TO BE.

Working together, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s within reach. For over a decade, Mercy For Animals has been campaigning diligently to prevent cruelty to farmed animals and promote compassionate food choices and policies. Through education, undercover investigations, corporate outreach, and legal advocacy, we are changing the course of history for animals -- inspiring both compassion and change.

Join us. MercyForAnimals.org

RECIPES

FOR FOODIES Provencal Vegetable Salad Herbs De Provence Sweet and Salty Stuffed Dates Mediterranean Medley Potato Salad Green Kabobs Best BBQ Veggie Burger Vitality Soup Zucchini Pasta with Pesto Basil Pesto

Provencal Vegetable Salad | Mark Reinfeld

Provencal Vegetable Salad Serves 4 to 6

Provencal Dressing Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon herbes de provence (see recipe on next page) • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced

• 1 cup seeded and chopped cucumber • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • 1 cup chopped green beans • 1 cup organic corn (to avoid GMO) • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion

• 2 tablespoons vegan Dijon mustard

• ¼ cup chopped olives (optional)

• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or agave or coconut nectar

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• ½ teaspoon sea salt • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 1/8 teaspoon truffle oil (optional)

Salad Ingredients: • 2 medium-size tomatoes, seeded and chopped into ½ inch chunks (2 cups) VegWorld Magazine

1. Prepare the dressing: Combine all of its ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well. 2. Prepare the salad: Combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix well. 3. For best results, chill at least 10 minutes before serving.

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Herbs De Provence | Mark Reinfeld

Herbs De Provence Ingredients:

Procedure:

• 2 tablespoons of dried thyme

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in a glass jar in a cool, dark place.

• 2 tablespoons dried summer savory • 2 tablespoons dried marjoram • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary • 1 tablespoon dried tarragon • 1 tablespoon dried oregano • 1 tablespoon dried basil • 1 tablespoon dried sage • 2 teaspoons crushed culinary-grade lavender flowers • 2 teaspoons dried fennel seeds

ABOUT THE CHEF Mark Reinfeld is the winner of Vegan.com’s Recipe of the Year Award for 2011 and has over 20 years experience preparing creative vegan and raw food cuisine. Mark was the Executive Chef for the North American Vegetarian Society’s 2012 Summerfest, one of the largest vegetarian conferences in the world. He is described by VegCooking.com as being “poised on the leading edge of contemporary vegan cooking”. He is the founding chef of the Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, winner of Honolulu Advertiser’s ‘Ilima Award for “Best Restaurant on Kaua’i”. Mark is also the recipient of a Platinum Carrot Award for living foods – a national award given by the Aspen Center of Integral Health to America’s top “innovative and trailblazing healthy chefs. Tap here to learn more about Mark Reinfeld.

Looking for more great videos and recipes from the award-winning vegan chef Mark Reinfeld? Tap here to check out “Cooking Healthy Lessons”, a fantastic online vegan cooking program with a huge selection of vegan recipes.

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Sweet and Salty Stuffed Dates | Brian Patton

Sweet and Salty Stuffed Dates

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Sweet and Salty Stuffed Dates | Brian Patton

Ingredients: • 12 medjool dates • 1 English cucumber, peeled • 12 whole roasted unsalted almonds • Smoked sea salt or regular sea salt (optional)

Procedure: With a paring knife, make a lengthwise slit in each date, being sure not to cut all the way through. If the dates have pits, remove and discard them. With a vegetable peeler, shave a long flat ribbon from the cucumber. Rotate the cucumber and then shave another ribbon. Repeat shaving and rotating the cucumber until you have 12 ribbons, each about 3 to 4 inches in length. Wrap each ribbon around 1 almond. Stuff each cucumber-wrapped almond into a date. If desired, sprinkle the stuffed dates with smoked sea salt, if you have it, or regular sea salt. Serve.

ABOUT THE CHEF Brian Patton is author of “The Sexy Vegan’s Happy Hour at Home” and “The Sexy Vegan Cookbook.” He is also executive chef for Vegin’ Out, a vegan food delivery service in Los Angeles. As the quintessential “regular dude” vegan chef, he started posting instructional cooking videos on YouTube as his witty, ukulele playing alter-ego, The Sexy Vegan, and quickly gained a large following. Visit him online by tapping TheSexyVegan.com. Excerpted with permission from The Sexy Vegan’s Happy Hour at Home ©2013 by Brian Patton. Published with permission of New World Library.

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Mediterranean Medley Potato Salad | Carolyn Scott-Hamilton

Put the (Vegan) Sizzle

in Your Summer S

ummertime is synonymous with outdoor dining with family and friends in your backyard or at the beach. Sometimes, we veggie-types can feel different or left out of this experience because we aren’t interested the “traditional” outdoor fare, like burgers or other meats on the grill. No need to feel left out though ... if you have the right stuff. I’ve whipped up a few recipes that will put a smile on the face of the most ardent outdoor dining buff this year. Try them out and watch them be the first to go at all of your summer outings.

Mediterranean Medley

Potato Salad Procedure:

Ingredients: • 1 pound whole tiny new potatoes • 1/3 cup of vegenaise • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper • 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped • 2 tablespoons capers, drained • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion • 1/2 of a small red onion, sliced and separated into rings VegWorld Magazine

1. Place potatoes in a medium saucepan; add water to cover and, if desired, 1/4 teaspoon Celtic or Himalayan sea salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until just tender. Drain well. Cool slightly. Cut potatoes into quarters and place in a large bowl. 2. Meanwhile, for the dressing, in a small bowl combine veganaise, lemon juice, garlic, and pepper. Stir in olives, capers, and green onion. Pour dressing over potatoes. Add onion. Toss gently to mix. 3. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours, stirring salad occasionally. Makes 6 side-dish servings. Issue 011 - June 2013 |

Green Kabobs | Carolyn Scott-Hamilton

Ingredients:

Green Kabobs

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8 green onions 12 baby green pattypan squash 12 baby zucchini 1 cup sugar snap pea pods 1/3 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Procedure: Rinse and trim vegetables. Cut a 3-inch portion from the bottom of 6 of the green onions. Save remaining onion tops for another use. Place pattypan squash, zucchini, pea pods, and 3-inch green onion portions in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish. VegWorld Magazine

Finely chop remaining 2 green onions. For marinade, in a screw-top jar combine olive oil, vinegar, finely chopped green onion, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well. Pour marinade over vegetables in the bag. Close bag. Marinate vegetables in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Drain vegetables, reserving marinade. On 6 long bamboo* or metal skewers, poke vegetables in alternating order. Cook vegetables on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and tender, turning and brushing with reserved marinade occasionally. Makes 6 side-dish servings.

*Important Note: If using bamboo

skewers, keep them from catching fire or charring by soaking them in water for at least 30 minutes before use.

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Best BBQ Veggie Burger | Carolyn Scott-Hamilton

Best BBQ Veggie Burger Ingredients: • 4 tablespoons hickory barbecue sauce • 1 tablespoon molasses • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained • 2 cups cooked brown rice • 1 tablespoon oat bran • 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon finely chopped canned beets • 1 teaspoon beet juice • 1 teaspoon chili powder • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1 teaspoon Celtic or Himalayan sea salt • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped • 1 egg replacer • 2 teaspoons olive oil • Vegan cheese of your choice

Procedure: Stir together barbecue sauce and molasses. Set aside. In a large bowl, mash beans. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the

barbecue mixture (reserving remaining for brushing) and remaining ingredients — rice through egg replacer. Form into four 6 oz patties. Heat olive oil in a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium. Grill burgers for 2 minutes on one side. Turn and brush with remaining barbecue/molasses mixture. Top with vegan cheese and grill for another 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions and mustard on a bun which has been grilled in vegan butter.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carolyn Scott-Hamilton, aka The Healthy Voyager, is the Executive Producer, Creator, Host and Writer of The Healthy Voyager web series, site and overall brand. A holistic nutritionist, plant-based vegan chef, best-selling cookbook author, sought-after speaker, film-making, screen-writing, traveling, singing, dancing, fun-loving, healthy and green-living wife, The Healthy Voyager aims to help people live well, one veggie at a time! For more about Carolyn, tap here to visit www.healthyvoyager.com

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Vitality Soup | Raw Cuisine with Cherie Soria

Vitality Soup Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients: • 1 cup orange juice • 2 cups stemmed and chopped kale or other dark leafy greens • 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped • 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, basil, or dill weed • 1 tablespoon light miso • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, crushed (1 clove) • 1⁄2 green onion, chopped

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• 1⁄2 avocado, peeled and pitted • Filtered water as needed for desired consistency

Procedure: 1. Combine the orange juice, kale, cucumber, herbs, miso, lemon juice, garlic, and green onion. Blend the mixture until smooth. 2. Add the avocado and blend again — no more than 1 minute — until smooth.

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Zucchini Pasta with Pesto | Raw Cuisine with Cherie Soria

Zucchini Pasta with Pesto Ingredients:

Procedure:

â&#x20AC;˘ 2 firm zucchinis â&#x20AC;˘ Basil Pesto (recipe on next page)

1. With a spiral slicer, cut the zucchini into long thin ribbon noodles. 2. Place the noodles and pesto together in a bowl and toss well. Allow to sit for a few minutes prior to serving to allow the sauce to soften the zucchini noodles and create an al dente (firm but tender) texture.

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Basil Pesto | Raw Cuisine with Cherie Soria

Basil Pesto

Ingredients: • • • • • • • •

1 cup fresh basil leaves, firmly packed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 1⁄2 teaspoons light miso 1 1⁄2 teaspoons nutritional yeast flakes 1 clove garlic Pinch of salt 1⁄4 cup walnuts or pine nuts, chopped Pine Nut Parmesan Cheese to taste (optional) or minced pine nuts • Black pepper to taste (optional)

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Basil Pesto | Raw Cuisine with Cherie Soria

Procedure: 1. Put the basil, oil, miso, nutritional yeast flakes, garlic, and salt in a food processor or blender. Pulse a few times to coarsely chop the basil. If using a blender, you’ll need to stop the blender a few times to push the mixture down so everything chops evenly. 2. Add the walnuts and process to the desired consistency. Do not over process or the oil from the walnuts

will separate and the mixture will become too oily. The texture should be creamy with tiny specks of walnuts throughout. 3. Serve topped with the Pine Nut Parmesan Cheese and black pepper, if desired.

NOTE: You can find recipes for Pine

Nut Parmesan and other nut cheeses in Cherie’s book “Raw Food For Dummies.”

ABOUT THE CHEF Raw food revolutionary, Cherie Soria, is the founder and director of Living Light Culinary Institute, and has been teaching the art of gourmet raw foods to individuals, chefs, and instructors for more than 20 years and vegetarian culinary arts for 40 years. Cherie is also the author of four books, including “Raw Food Revolution Diet” and “Raw Food For Dummies.” In 1992, after studying with Dr. Ann Wigmore in Puerto Rico, Cherie learned the principles of using whole, live foods to aid in healing and rejuvenation. She recognized the need to make these simple foods as nurturing to the soul as they are nourishing to the body, and began creating a gourmet cuisine that would rival the most delicious traditional cooked foods. Since then, Cherie has personally trained many of the world’s top raw food chefs and instructors and is often referred to as the Mother of Gourmet Raw Vegan Cuisine. Cherie and her husband, Dan Ladermann own and operate several raw food businesses besides Living Light Culinary Institute, including a Living Light Cafe, Living Light Marketplace, a retail store providing gifts for chefs and products for healthful living, and the historic, eco-friendly Living Light Inn, all located on the beautiful Mendocino coast of northern California. They also host the Living Light Chef Showcase: Hot Chefs, Cool Kitchen, an event that highlights twelve of the world’s top raw food chefs and instructors each August at the Living Light Center, which is streamed over the internet to thousands of people worldwide. Cherie and Dan have received numerous awards and accolades for Living Light International, which is recognized as one of the leading raw food businesses in the world. Find out more about Cherie by tapping here.

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SPOTLIGHT

ON COMPASSION

“He Said:” A Man’s View on Masculinity “She Said:” A Woman’s View on Masculinity

“He Said:” A Man’s View on Masculinity | Dr. Will Tuttle

“He Said:”

The Cowboy’s

Final Showdown

oday’s world is one full of pollution, disease and conflict. And as another Earth Day has come and gone, we are reminded more than ever that we need something big – on the order of another human evolution – to save ourselves and our planet. But where will this evolution come from? We live in what is essentially a herding culture, organized at its core around one basic activity: Owning and confining animals as property

“Hard, tough men, disconnected from their inner wellsprings of intelligence and compassion, are a frightening and devastating force on this Earth.” – Dr. Will Tuttle, “The World Peace Diet”

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for food and other products. It’s hard to see this, because it goes against our shared conceptions that we are an “advanced” culture. But when we strip away the outer façade of technology and urbanization, it’s plain to see. We live in the same basic herding culture that emerged in the eastern Mediterranean ten thousand years ago. And, in this culture, the “model” of masculinity that our boys emulate is the macho herder, or cowboy. But is this really what it means to be manly?

FOR COWBOYS, MIGHT MAKES RIGHT All herding cultures are characterized by male dominance of women, reducing animals and nature to commodities, and a tendency towards violence. Why? Because raising livestock for food requires far more land, water, and aggressiveness than obtaining food from

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“He Said:” A Man’s View on Masculinity | Dr. Will Tuttle plant-based sources. Dominating the largest animals — cattle — created the world’s most destructive cultures, and produced “cowboy” men capable of relentless violence toward powerful animals and rival herders. But this cowboy archetype is well documented to cause severe suffering for boys, who must learn to suppress feelings of gentleness and mercy in our adolescent culture of bullying, competition, and shaming. Boys are taught to reduce animals to mere meat to be used for food and girls to objects to be used sexually. All of this lays the foundation for intense conflict at all levels, including internally, in marriage and family relationships, and in the regional and world affairs that are both a product and producer of this trauma and strife. Might makes right is the herder’s de facto rule and modus operandi. All of us are forcefully influenced by this just by being born and raised in this culture. I remember growing up and learning from my parents and teachers to look at certain animals as mere meat. I later learned from other boys to be tough and fight, to ridicule, and in locker rooms to view girls as no more than objects to be dominated and used.

FOR VEGANS, COURAGE, COMPASSION AND RESPECT MAKE RIGHT Today, the greatest gift we can give our families, our world, and ourselves is the effort to unlearn these toxic programs that disconnect us from our true nature. We all know in our bones that under the tough shell of the macho male is a scared and hurt little boy who is lost, weak, traumatized, and miserable. It takes real courage, strength, and compassion — the core manly virtues — to love and liberate this little boy, to take responsibility for our actions, to open to and feel the pain we have inflicted and continue to

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“Might makes right” is the cowboy’s de facto rule and motto, which has dominated our culture. It has laid the foundation for intense conflict on all levels - from marriage to international politics.

inflict on others, and to embrace the parts of ourselves we have ignored and denied. Going vegan is the manly thing to do — which explains why so few men today are vegan. It is not manly to go to war, to kill, to relish victory over others, to inflict pain and insult, to consume conspicuously, to own excessive property, to be number one. The heroic manly men of today are men who love their lives, who question the official stories, who are consequent in their actions and show respect and kindness to the weak and vulnerable, and who step up and speak out against injustice and inequity and in favor of peace, freedom, and justice for all. Men must mature emotionally so that we are no longer living to subconsciously please our parents and early authority figures. We’ll never understand veganism if we remain stuck at that level. Going vegan is an expression of our effort to free ourselves from the inner prisons, and to sing, dance, and create our lives as articulations of empathy and generosity. Real men are those who awaken from the cultural trance. Real men (and women) live an ongoing quest, understanding that going vegan is

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“He Said:” A Man’s View on Masculinity | Dr. Will Tuttle just the beginning of a larger adventure of discovery and empowerment that is our shared destiny.

“There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Going vegan is the manly thing to do. It takes real courage to embrace the parts of ourselves - like compassion and strength of conviction - we have long ignored.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Will Tuttle, an educator, author, pianist, and composer, presents 150 lectures, workshops, and concerts yearly throughout North America and Europe. Author of the acclaimed best-seller, The World Peace Diet, he is a recipient of the Peace Abbey’s Courage of Conscience Award, and is the co-founder of Circle of Compassion ministry. A vegan since 1980, he is a Dharma Master in the Zen tradition, and has created eight CD albums of uplifting original piano music. Learn more about Dr. Will Tuttle by visiting his website (tap here). Learn about Dr. Will Tuttle’s World Peace Mastery and Facilitator Training Programs by tapping here.

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“She Said:” A Woman’s View on Masculinity | Rae Sikora

“SHe Said:”

Compassion is Strength

cannot really address the idea of masculine, because it is being redefined all the time. But, I can address the idea of real power and real strength.

I was working with a group of very macho, convicted felons at a prison. My job was to train them in compassion before they got out on parole. One big no-neck guy, named Lester, was obviously the alpha of the group. After days of working with them, Lester said, “Look, we understand everything you’ve been teaching, but we are not going to be like that when we get outta here. Cause, on the street, kindness equals death.”

power was being able to be who you genuinely are and to act in ways you genuinely believe, regardless of what others may think of you. I asked him, “Lester, with this in mind, do you think you could hit the streets as a leader in kindness and compassion? Do you think you could be the one that changes the status quo in your community?” He was quiet for a moment. Then he answered, “I hope I am that strong.” Right there, with that answer he said it all: In a world where violence is the accepted norm, compassion is strength.

I shared the idea that real strength and real

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REAL STRENGTH IS KNOWING YOU COULD DO HARM, BUT CHOOSING NOT TO The most physically powerful animals I ever met were humpback whales in Australia. We were on a boat and the whales came toward us. There were three small rubber rafts in the water with a handful of people between our boat and the whales. We watched as the whales flung their giant bodies in the air in joyful breeching that was extremely well calculated. Each time they landed near the rafts, they would rock them just enough to get a big reaction out of the people, but never enough to tip them over. They could have easily landed on the boats and killed everyone aboard or at the very least, tipped the people Gorillas, typically considered “masculine” because of their physical strength, are nurturing and protective of others (and, oh yeh, vegan). These are the real signs of strength.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. into the water. But they didn’t. That is real power. When you could easily cause harm and you choose not to. Pretty much anyone you ask would say that hippos, rhinos, bison, gorillas and elephants are masculine animals because they have physical strength. These herbivores also know how to nurture the young and weak in their groups. They will risk their lives to protect each other and they may even help other species in the right circumstances. There are stories from at least three different zoos of boys falling into the gorilla pits. In one story from 1996, Binti Jua (a western lowland gorilla) was in her enclosure when a threeyear-old boy climbed the wall and fell 18 feet onto the concrete below. He was immediately rendered unconscious. Binti walked to the boy’s side while spectators screamed, certain the gorilla would harm the boy. When a larger female gorilla approached Binti, she growled to protect the boy. Binti held and protected the boy until the zoo personnel rescued him. The entire time, her 17-month-old baby, Koola, was clutching to her back. After 4 days in the hospital, the boy recovered. Here is an animal who is kept in a prison (zoo) even though she has committed no crime, and still this beautiful being can find compassion for one of her captor species’ young.

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“She Said:” A Woman’s View on Masculinity | Rae Sikora

REAL STRENGTH COMES FROM LIVING YOUR CONVICTIONS I know many people who turn away from the pain and suffering of others. They are not like Binti who sees someone in need and acts on it. Not only are they unable or unwilling to look (because it is too painful), but they are unwilling to change their daily habits to no longer support violent and unjust industries. Many do not even have the strength to change one simple habit, like the cream in their coffee.

For most of us, our greatest fear is being alone. But the greatest bonds are based, not on the latest pop culture, but on a mutual love of all life.

The greatest fears that most humans have are not belonging, not fitting in and not being liked by others. These fears boil down to one fear: being alone. While I understand this fear, I have also experienced that when I live in alignment with my values, I have more friends than I can keep up with; I am not alone. The bonds in our compassion community are not based on the latest pop culture material objects or shared entertainment tastes. Our bond comes from a mutual love of the earth and all life, as well as a willingness to make changes that support this love.

some of the strongest and most loving people on the planet. I have a huge community of people who have witnessed some of the worst violence on the planet and have decided that they will not turn away and they will not contribute to those horrors. In a society that pressures us to fit in, and measures us accordingly, there is no greater act of strength than aligning your values with your lifestyle choices.

I don’t have a handle on what is “cool” in society, so I have no idea if my friends and I are “cool”. But I do know that I am surrounded by

If masculine equals strength, then nothing is more masculine than choosing to practice ethical veganism.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rae Sikora has been a spokesperson for animals, the environment and human rights for over 30 years. Her programs have been changing people’s vision of what is possible to create in our lives and in the world. As co-founder of the Institute for Humane Education, Rae created interactive critical thinking tools that are now being used by people around the globe. Rae is co-founder and co-director of Plant Peace Daily and co-founder of Vegfund. Tap Here to find out more about Rae.

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REVIEWS

AND RECOMMENDATIONS

New Feature: Veggie World Travels (South Beach, Florida, U.S.A. - Veggie-Style)

Savoring South Beach Thrills, Veg Style | Robin Tierney

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came for the blackberry mojito, but stayed for the Brussels sprouts.

Granted, most people come to Miami’s South Beach for the 24-hour party scene, not cruciferous vegetables. But consider yourself warned: the grilled citrus-molasses Brussels sprouts at 660, on Washington Avenue, are addicting. They’re among Nuevo Latino delicacies dished out by Carlos Torres. The Colombian-born chef, who combines sustainably sourced fare, Latin American flavors and French cooking techniques, discovered his life’s work after spending two months to master a handmade pasta and tomato sauce dish – at the ripe old age of 9. But man cannot live by Brussels sprouts alone. So, instead of another blackberry mojito, I

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opted for the vegetable-laden housemade flatbread with toasted almonds and truffle trumpet vinaigrette. This chef has such a flare for veg cuisine that I’m not surprised when he confides that he eats mostly plant-based himself and is working on some new vegan recipes with Latin American roots. I’ve come to South Beach to catch up on what’s happening beyond the 24-hour party scene of Ocean Drive. In blocks known mostly to locals, the thrills come not from clubs but unusual museums, hidden urban oases and a park tucked at island’s edge, far removed from SoBe’s infamous crowds and cacophony. A few blocks down Washington in SoFi (South of Fifth), at Miami Beach’s southernmost edge, South Pointe Park shines with eco-friendly landscaping and happy people with strollers, kids and couples. There’s an immaculate dog

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Savoring South Beach Thrills, Veg Style | Robin Tierney park, truly a canine social center, just off the promenade running along the inlet traversed by cruise and cargo ships. Palm trees sway between hilly serpentine trails, designed to drain stormwater away so that it doesn’t harm the ocean and plants. You may spot a friendly cat or two; they belong to a controlled population of beautiful felines who are taken care of – given veterinary care, spay/neutered, hand-fed cat food – by an independent private group of citizens. Volunteers also watch over the sea turtles who nest at the shore. During turtle nesting season, pylon lights at the park change to an amber long-wavelength light to avoid confusing turtle hatchlings during their vital crawl to the ocean. Strolling back up Washington Avenue, the World Erotic Art Museum holds a stunning array of artworks celebrating romantic love

and lust. The collection crosses cultures, centuries, art movements and all media, including ancient stone carvings, movie props, marble sculptures, tapestries, jewelry, an ornately decorated four-poster bed and pin-up calendars. Why are fruits so sexy? (The extensive Adam and Eve-themed gallery reminds us that the food of temptation is an apple, not chocolate, and certainly not a wasted animal. In fact, the Garden of Eden was naturally all-vegan!) Even an offbeat excursion to South Beach should include swimming and walking along the beach. I read for awhile on the beach, then strolled two miles … until the cravings hit. It was time for another round of Brussels sprouts.

Places to savor the vegan side of new South Beach cookery: THRIVE http://thrivevegan.com: This hideaway on Alton is a sure bet for delectable raw and totally vegan entrees, teasers and pure fresh juices. Save room for the divine desserts. The menu changes nearly daily.

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660 at The Angler’s http://theanglersresort.com/restaurant: You’ll find more than Brussels sprouts to savor on Chef Torres’s menu of tapas and entrees, all seasoned with his favorite flavors, from tarragon and cumin to cilantro.

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Savoring South Beach Thrills, Veg Style | Robin Tierney Craft cocktails include a locals’ favorite: guava mimosa. The Café at Books & Books http://www.booksandbooks.com/ storeinfo/304265:Tucked in a breezeway on flashy Lincoln Road, the cafe is a locals’ favorite. Chef Bernie Matz’s temptations include dense black bean hummus, sensuously seasoned ratatouille, grilled corn salad, and sampler platters to help those who can’t decide. The butternut squashcoconut soup’s delicious. The children’s menu with its zesty veggie nuggets charms young foodies. Next visit, I’ll try the carrot-ginger cake...and maybe browse the books. Bernie’s L.A. Cafe http://www.bernieslacafe.com: Books & Books chef Matz opened this new eatery to make flavor-packed, beautifully presented Latin America fare affordable. I enjoyed the quinoa pinto gallo whole-wheat fajita wrap, super-fresh greens and the maduros (lightly fried plantains) that doubled as dessert. Escopazzo http://www.escopazzo. com: Chef Giancarla Bodoni’s fine organic-focused Italian creations include several vegan and raw courses.

with a cup of veggie soup at a bargain combo price. Try the eatery’simmune-boosting echinacea root or Blueberry Nirvana juices. Go-Go Fresh Food Café http://www.gogomiamibeach.com: This healthy fast-food stop offers mini pizza-pies (many of which are vegan and gluten-free), a sweet and savory baby spinach and quinoa-crowned salad, and a delicious veggie burger with a lemon tahini spread. Pasha’s http://www.pashas.com. On Lincoln Road, this eatery serves flavorpacked, wallet-friendly Mediterranean semi-fast but fresh dishes. Pizza Fusion http://www.pizzafusion. com: Located in SoFi (South of Fifth), it offers a savory “Very Vegan” mushroom/ roasted garlic pie on whole wheat crust and a plant-based cheese, salads and organic ingredients.

Apple a Day Natural Food Market http://www.appleadaymiami.com: You can order a curry tofu wrap and avocado wrap on a sprouted bread

VegWorld will be featuring vegfriendly travel trips and destinations each month.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robin Tierney is a travel, outdoors and food writer who gets her energy from an all plant-based diet. Her whole household is made up of vegan athletes, including their adopted American Pit Bull Terriers. Reach Robin by tapping here Travelveg@live.com Article Photos by Robin Tierney.

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