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These Plant-Based Dips Are Just As Binge-Worthy As Queso

Ready to take your vegan dips to the next level? These plant-based spreads boast bold ingredients that add bright colors and satisfying textures to every bowl:

~ Roasted-Beet Hummus
~ Chunky Pepita-Lime Guacamole
~ Vegan Fennel Aioli

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Source: Genevieve Ko, SHAPE Magazine


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The Beet is your all-in-one guide to eating a more plant-based diet.

If you want to boost your energy, feel your best, and reach your personal health and wellness goals by adding more plants, we're here to help.
We're a new plant-based platform where food, health, news, reviews, expert advice and the culture meet.
Eating more plants is great for you.
Whatever your motivation...
We believe that eating a whole-food, plant-based diet can be healthy and delicious.

On The Beet you'll find:

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Meet the mountaineer who accomplished the impossible — a 100% vegan ascent of Mount Everest

"I learnt the true meaning of the words empathy and compassion the day I decided to turn vegan. However, little did I know this one decision would completely change the direction of my life."

Former software engineer Kuntal Joisher decided that he would climb the Everest only as a vegan or not at all. Here's how he achieved this impossible feat. >>MORE



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Campaigners are calling on the public to go vegan to prevent pandemics as 3 in 4 of the world's new or emerging infectious diseases come from animals

Campaigner George Monbiot led a host of experts yesterday to urge the public to go vegan to prevent future health pandemics.

Writing in an open letter published in The Independent, 10 scientists and campaigners warned factory farms and wildlife markets provide the perfect conditions for disease to thrive and transmit to humans.

"Across the globe animals are kept in horrific conditions in factory farms and wildlife markets. These settings provide a fertile environment for the transmission of viruses between different species and humans" the letter reads.

Encouraging people to go vegan and stop factory farming, the letter states: "Ending the exploitation of animals is one of the biggest actions humankind can take to protect itself against future pandemics." >>MORE



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Powered by Plants

by Jonathan Glover, Spokesman Review

..."We know that mostly protein, and fat from animals, can be more inflammatory and harder on the immune system," said Franck Carbonero, an assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology at Washington State University's Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine in Spokane. "It would definitely not be a bad idea to try to just focus on some vitamin-rich food."

Research says foods high in animal proteins and fats can lead to inflammation in the digestive system. That inflammation can lead to infection and a weakened overall immune system, says Carbonero.

That's because it takes more energy to digest and can be harmful to vital gut microbiota. Not a good sign for America, which has the fifth-highest per capita meat consumption in the world, according to a recent study.

That same study says, "Meat consumption in the USA exceeds healthy levels by 20% to 60% based on recommendations in the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans." >>MORE



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We can save precious species by going vegan

Yorkshire-born joinery teacher Donald Watson left a global legacy few could have predicted. Born in 1910, he was a pioneer from a young age. By his mid-teens he had made the unconventional choice to become a vegetarian on ethical grounds, citing the horrors of the animal agriculture industry as his motivation. But it was his actions some 20 years on which left their global mark. >>MORE



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Vegan runners: can a plant-based diet provide what you need to compete – and win?

"In 2004, I was the only vegan in the village," says Fiona Oakes, a multi-world-record-breaking marathon runner. "But now you see vegan runners everywhere."

An animal lover who set up her own animal sanctuary, Oakes started a running club called Vegan Runners in 2004. The idea came about after she saw the long-distance runner Paula Radcliffe on TV and spotted an opportunity. Oakes was a good runner and thought that, if she got faster, she could end up alongside Radcliffe at the start line of the London marathon, on national television, with the words "Vegan Runners" emblazoned across her vest. >>MORE



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Glazed Tofu Roast

When was the last time that a block of tofu was simply irresistible to you? This glazed tofu roast didn't even make it off of the cutting board. We ate it all. See the Recipe >>HERE


Source: Superfun Times Holiday Cookbook, by Isa Moskowitz


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Reasons to consider veganism:
Crucial for saving the world

by Ashlyn Whiteside

...the food industry is the single largest catalyst of climate change and is responsible for a large portion of carbon emissions and our declining amount of fresh water ....

"it is our job as humans to become aware of the things happening around us and to do our part and being a vegan is definitely a huge step. It is good for our earth, our animals and our bodies"... >>MORE



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Want better boners? Go vegan

...The new-to-Netflix documentary, The Game Changers, from the same man who brought us Aliens and Terminator 2—has made headlines as it examines the link between meat and physical prowess, analyzing meat's effects on strength, muscle building, and boners....>>MORE

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VeganEvan Becomes Youngest Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach And Educator in the World

Nine years into life and VeganEvan is changing the world for animals. As an activist he leaflets, participates in marches and protests, disruptions, vigils, and he is not stopping there....

Main Street Vegan Academy's mission is "to encourage the adoption and maintenance of a positive vegan lifestyle and a health-promoting diet, geared to the needs and preferences of the individual." Since its founding in 2012, the academy has certified over 450 activists from 28 different countries around the world. >>MORE



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New study finds that a vegan diet could boost gut microbes related to body weight and blood sugar control

A new small-scale study has found evidence to suggest that following a vegan diet could boost levels of the microbes in our gut, which are related to improvements in body weight, body composition and blood sugar control. Carried out by researchers at >>MORE



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Eating more plants is beneficial

Why I support a plant-based lifestyle

Editor-in-chief Justin Chapman speaks his mind about going plant-based.

...Around two and a half years ago, my brother and sister-in-law began eating a plant-based diet. The switch they made astonished me. Yet, the more I learned, the more it kept making sense...>> MORE



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As Nations Fail to Meet Paris Climate Goals, Taking Action Is Up to Us

We're running out of time. We've knocked this planet off its foundation, and now we're going to have to deal with the big blows of climate change. >> MORE



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How to Switch to a Plant-Based Diet: Tips, Resources, and More for Trying Veganism

By Sophie Hirsh

Eating a vegan diet is one of the best things we as humans can do for animals, for the planet, and for our personal health. So if you're interested in switching to a plant-based lifestyle, read on for some of our best tips on making the transition easy, plus answers to every question you may have about eating plant-based. >> MORE



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Vegan Cyclist Credits Finishing 20 Grand Tours To a 'Healthy Plant-Based Diet'

The Australian athlete claims eschewing from animal products meant he 'never got sick' and 'could train and perform consistently.'

Vegan cyclist, Adam Hansen, has credited a 'healthy, plant-based diet' as the 'trick' to helping him finish a record-breaking 20 Grand Tours in a row. >> MORE



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How to make easy vegan recipes at home: 12 meatless recipes for any taste bud

Looking for some Meatless Monday inspiration? How about trying a week's worth of vegan meals? Luckily, when it comes to prepping a vegan-friendly lunch or dinner at home, there are plenty of superstar chefs to guide the way. And, if you're looking for even more meatless meal inspiration, the stars themselves might give us some incentive... >>MORE



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Meera Sodha's recipe for vegan dosa with coconut chutney and greens

Dosas are an addictive Indian snack that take a while to prepare. But add buckwheat to the mix, and they become a quick, fuss-free treat. >>MORE



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How the environment impacts your health

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, the Earth's resources are being consumed at an unsustainable rate and air pollution is one of the biggest environmental health risks across the globe.

Beyond affecting the seas, wildlife and forests around the world, environmental factors take their toll on human health and wellness too. Environmental pollutants can cause health problems like respiratory diseases, heart disease, and some types of cancer. People with low incomes are more likely to live in polluted areas and have unsafe drinking water. And children and pregnant women are at higher risk of health problems related to pollution.

They tell us everything except the most important one - Stop eating meat!



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Global adoption of vegan diet could save 8 million lives by 2050

Celebrities like Morrissey, Natalie Portman and even Arnold Schwarzenegger have been preaching the gospel of vegetarianism for some time.

Now, they have scientific evidence to back some of their claims.

A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences says that widespread adoption of vegetarian or vegan diets could save millions of lives and trillions of dollars by 2050.

"Imbalanced diets, such as diets low in fruits and vegetables, and high in red and processed meat, are responsible for the greatest health burden globally and in most regions," Marco Springmann, lead author of the study conducted at the Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Food, told the U.K.'s Independent.

"At the same time the food system is also responsible for more than a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions, and therefore a major driver of climate change."

To conduct the study, researchers analyzed four different scenarios with humans consuming various levels of meat and dairy to observe how diet, health and the environment are linked from a global perspective.

In the scenario where humans consumed the least animal byproducts—a near universal adoption of a vegan diet— scientists found that about 8.1 million deaths could be averted by 2050. A vegetarian diet would save 7.3 million lives. Following the minimum global dietary guidelines, which includes eating more servings of fruit and vegetables and less animal proteins, could save 5.1 million deaths.

Eating too much red meat has been linked to adverse health effects and the research found that cutting down on red meat alone accounted for half of the avoided deaths. The other half was due to a reduction in obesity rates linked to cutting calories from eating healthier foods.

In addition to noting widespread health improvement, the study also found that reducing meat consumption had a major impact on the environment.

A vegan or vegetarian diet could cut greenhouse gas emissions produced from raising livestock by 70 percent and 63 percent, respectively. Today, raising animals accounts for over 14 percent of global greenhouse emissions while those related to the food sector account for about half of the world's emissions.

Economically, moving toward vegetarian or vegan diets could save up to $1 trillion annually in healthcare costs and lost working days due to illness worldwide.

The study also looked at the influence of dietary changes regionally. Researchers found that East Asian, Latin American and Western high-income countries would benefit the most from eating less red meat. In South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa where meat consumption is typically low already, increasing fruit and vegetable intake will be beneficial. The geographic differences could help lawmakers create targeted policies.

But the researchers say individuals can also start simple making changes every day.

Says Springmann, "If society is serious about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, then we should be trying to make savings in every area of our day-to-day activities, including in our diet."

Source: Dr. Marco Springman, lead author of the study conducted at the Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Food, reported by Associated Press and UK Independent


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Vancouver is home to the Acorn's vegan brunch / Facebook / The Acorn

Top 10 Cities for Vegan Travellers

Vegan diets are exploding in popularity around the globe, which makes travelling as a vegan much easier. Elizabeth Warkentin rounds up the places where you'll never have to resort to a soggy sandwich.

For many vegans, travelling and eating out can be a frustrating and isolating experience. But as more chefs and restaurants are catching on to vegan food — even Mr. Vegas, Steve Wynn, introduced plant-based options in his casino restaurants when he made the switch himself — things are changing. Gone are the days of drab Hari Krishna, cafeteria-style establishments, or restaurants removing the ham from a dish. Today's vegan digs are helmed by top chefs, have smart, fashion-forward decor, and many carry impressive bar offerings.

Here are 10 cities that make travelling as a vegan a little less lonely:


Turin

If Mayor Chiara Appendino has her way, Turin, the capital of Piemonte, will be Italy's first official "vegetarian city". It's a bold move for a region that prides itself on typical dishes like carne cruda (minced raw beef) and bollito misto, a stew made from tough cuts of boiled veal, beef and chicken. Mayor Appendino says she wants to safeguard the environment and plans to raise awareness by having schoolchildren learn about healthy eating and animal welfare. With more than 30 restaurants, cafés and shops serving vegan and vegetarian fare, Turin's veggie eateries are on the rise and Turin Tourism has published a list to help vegans navigate the culinary scene.


Berlin

Move over Portland — the new capital of vegan cool is Berlin. With over 50 purely vegan restaurants, cafés and ice cream parlours — and an estimated 80,000 vegan residents — the German capital is swiftly getting a reputation. But the cruelty-free movement here extends beyond food. Ethically minded vegans can also find clothing, beer and wine, and even sex toys without leather or latex, which often contains milk proteins.

Annual August festival Veganes Sommerfest Berlin (which features music, games, athletics and a fashion show) attracts around 60,000 people. Kebabs rule in Germany, of course, but vegans don't have to miss out at Vöner, the first cruelty-free doner kebab house in Berlin. Kopps is deemed one of the best fine-dining vegan restaurants globally. For dessert, Kontor Eismanufaktur dishes out exclusively plant-based ice cream, also dispensing with dyes, aromas, additives, vegetable fats and emulsifiers.


Helsinki

Had enough of talk of pulled pork? Never fear; in Finland you can feast on pulled oats. Nyhtökaura, a meat substitute consisting of Nordic oats and broad beans, might soon become Finland's biggest food export. Yes, really.

While exclusively vegan restaurants are still scarce in Helsinki, vegan-friendly chefs are plentiful and vegetarian restaurants favour plant-based cuisine, including those pulled oats. Helsinki is easy to navigate, thanks to surprising, flavourful spins on Nordic cuisine. Most cafes use oat milks, which make a nice change from soy. Weekly publication Helsinki This Week has a list of recommended vegan and vegan friendly restos.


Tel Aviv

Veganism has been on the rise for some time in Israel, but things came to a head in December 2014 when protesting Israeli soldiers threatened to revolt if the army didn't start giving vegan options on the cafeteria menu. With nearly five per cent of Israelis now eschewing meat, dairy, and eggs, Israel is now per capita the world's biggest vegan nation. With over 400 vegan and vegan friendly establishments, cosmopolitan Tel Aviv has become such a hotspot that even Domino's serves animal-free pizza, and there's the first vegan — and kosher — cooking school in the country, the Vegan Experience. Every September the city hosts Vegan-Fest, one of the world's largest vegan festivals.

Shabby chic Zakaim does consistently good Persian-influenced dishes. At Nanuchka, the world's first purely vegan Georgian restaurant, you'll enjoy a fresh take on meat-heavy Eastern European food. It goes without saying that vegan staple falafel can be found virtually everywhere, but at the Veg Shawarma you can satisfy your shawarma craving secure in the knowledge that you haven't harmed any animals.


Chennai, India

It's estimated that up to 50 per cent of the Indian population is vegetarian, and while veganism is a new concept in the West, a meat-free lifestyle has been ingrained in Indian culture for thousands of years. South Indian cuisine typically makes use of rice, pulses and coconut milk, and vegan and vegetarian dishes in Chennai's restaurants abound. For an Indian fine dining experience, try the Royal Vega at the ITC Grand Chola hotel. According to the hotel's website, the "cuisine is Pan Indian in nature and explores the blend of condiments, vegetables and lentils with a generous dollop of jouissance."


Melbourne

Australia's second city has long been progressive, but in recent years the vegan movement in Melbourne has been barreling across the city like a train that's lost its brakes. Get your pizza fix at stylish Red Sparrow Pizza, indulge your sweet tooth at the new dairy and egg-free vegan dessert bar Girls and Boys, or enjoy a more upscale dining experience at Transformer.


San Francisco

Thanks to its healthy, hippie haven vibe, San Francisco's home to some of the best and most innovative raw, vegetarian and vegan eats in the world. There's nothing quite like vegan Mexican food that's meant to be a meal, not just a side dish. Head to Gracias Madre in the Mission District for a scrumptious, guilt-free Mexican experience. And just because you're vegan, there's no need to sacrifice your love of sushi. Nearby Shizen serves up innovatively delicious veggie rolls, nigiri, and ramen, while for gourmet fine dining, check out the award-winning Millenium across the bridge in Oakland.


Austin, Texas

Texas, no way?! Yes way. Whole Foods started here in the 1970s and the movement's is stronger than. If you love food trucks, be sure to stop by Guac N' Roll, a vegan friendly Tex-Mex food truck. For an Austin twist on Indian grub, head to Gra'j Mahal. For afters there's Sweet Ritual, a vegan ice cream parlour.


Vancouver

The world's third most liveable city — after Melbourne and Vienna — Vancouver has been gaining accolades on the world vegan stage. Satisfy both your palate and your aesthetic sense with The Acorn's award winning, exquisitely plated oeuvres; join the vegetable-forward revolution of two self-proclaimed "plus sized" chefs who quit meat to get healthy at stylish Heirloom Vegetarian; and shop for cruelty free kicks, bags, belt, wallets and even chocolate at Nice Shoes.


London

Better known in recent years for its "snout-to-tail" establishments, London's vegan scene has been blossoming. The US arm of PETA once selected it as the most vegetarian friendly city in the world, not only because of its 100+ vegan, vegetarian and veg-friendly restaurants but also because of the striking variety of meatless ethnic cuisine. London is also home to vegan tattoo parlour Fifth Dimension Tattoo.

Vegan foodies will have plenty to satisfy their discerning taste buds here. Try Manna, a favourite with the Primrose Hill set, whose entirely vegan kitchen is inspired from round-the-world cuisine. Sara Mittersteiner, aka Pomodoro e Basilica, is a vegan Italian foodie who runs a street food market stall every weekend at Boiler House in Brick Lane, as well cooking classes and a vegan supper club from her home. Lovers of "dude food" will rejoice at Deptford veggie and vegan café The Waiting Room, which serves meat-free wings, BBQ ribs, hot dogs and burgers. In January 2017, Temple of Hackney, a fried vegan "chicken" shop owned by a former KFC-employee-turned-vegan, opened in Hackney to massive queues.

Source: The Independent, by Elizabeth Warkentin


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ESPN Highlights Vegan Soccer Player, Toni Pressley's Vegan Mushroom Risotto

By Natalie Gingerich Mackenzie, ESPN

Florida State grad Toni Pressley's soccer career took her from coast to coast in the U.S. -- as well as overseas to Russia -- before landing her with the NWSL's Orlando Pride in her home state last year. Despite an exhausting schedule, the self-proclaimed "pretend Food Network star" loves to cook -- and fill her Instagram feed with photos of her creations

One recent theme: Pressley has been following a vegan diet for about four months. She began as an experiment and quickly noticed that she was getting leaner and had more energy on the field. "I loved learning about which substitutions I could make and how to reinvent recipes and food," she said. "There are so many options available that veganism is not as hard as many people think."

She has found that it's easier than she thought to get the muscle-building protein she needs. "I make sure I get my protein with plant-based protein shakes, tofu, meat replacements (I really like pea-based options), and I also take a daily vitamin," she said.

She shared one of her favorite dishes: vegan mushroom risotto.

Day and time: Any day for dinner
Place: My home! I love to cook.
What I'm eating: Vegan mushroom risotto
Whose recipe: Mine
Why I'm eating it: Mushroom risotto is one of my favorite things to eat on this planet!

The recipe:

Ingredients:

2 cups Arborio rice
4 cups assorted mushrooms
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
7-8 cups veggie broth
3 cloves garlic
1 cup vegan Parmesan cheese
1 cup raw cashews, plus enough water to cover them    completely in a container
1 tablespoon vegan butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped chives
   Salt and pepper to taste

1. Make cashew cream. Soak cashews in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Using a high-speed blender or food processor, blend for about 2 minutes to make cream.

2. In a large skillet on medium heat, add vegan butter and olive oil. Add mushroom onions, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Add Arborio rice, and stir thoroughly.

4. Add one cup of veggie broth, stirring constantly until the broth is almost all absorbed. Repeat this step for the remaining six to seven cups of broth.

5. Test rice to ensure it is cooked through. If not, cook until tender.

6. Add vegan Parmesan and chives and mix well.

7. Add a half cup to a cup of cashew cream, depending on how creamy you like it. I use a half cup.

8. Add salt and pepper to taste.


Source: ESPN-W


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7 Ways to Inspire the Next Generation of Vegan Activists

by Joe Loria, Mercy for Animals

It's important that we speak out not only for farmed animals who are exploited right now but also for those who will be in the future. We can do this by inspiring the next generation of vegan activists. Here's how we can start:

Show them undercover footage.

Most high schoolers have no idea how terribly factory farms abuse animals to produce meat, dairy, and eggs. By sharing undercover videos, you can show people the harsh realities farmed animals face every day.

Tell them the truth.

Sure, this means uncomfortable conversations about slaughter and the plight of farmed animals. But because this horror goes on behind closed doors, sharing the truth and having an open, honest dialogue is crucial.

Teach them self-care.

Discovering the extreme cruelty endured by animals at factory farms can sometimes be overwhelming. It’s vital that you and others understand the importance of self-care.

Start a campaign with them.

The best way to inspire people is to show them firsthand how they can take action and make change. Launching a campaign to get their schools to offer vegan meals or incorporate Meatless Monday is a great way to do this.

Get them involved.

Attending demonstrations and leafleting events is a great way for them to meet other activists and experience what it's like to be an activist. These events are always fun. Plus, they're a great way to get more involved in the movement.

Teach them how to cook vegan.

For so many people, going vegan completely changes the way they eat. Educate them not only on why veganism is great for their health but also on how to make a few simple vegan meals.

Donate.

Making a donation to Mercy for Animals is certainly a great way to help animals suffering at factory farms and slaughterhouses. Though most young people don't have much expendable income, they can get creative and produce their own fundraisers through our pee-to-peer program.



With these helpful tips, we can inspire tomorrow's vegan activists, and together we can end factory farming and create a more compassionate world.

Source: Mercy for Animals


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The Vegan Candy Bar We Can't
Put Down

by Elizabeth Burton

A Sunny is crafted by organic edible goods brand, Amy's. Aside from the brightly tropical packaging and unfamiliar name, what sets this particular bar apart from say an Almond Joy? Well fam, it's vegan and gluten-free.

I believe that I've already asserted my intense attachment to all things coconut AND almond — and that being said, those desires nearly pale in comparison to the love that I feel for all-things dark chocolate (and candy in general). So when faced with a bar that's not only filled with toasty coconut and almonds, but also covered in dark chocolate — I was game, but also skeptical. Could a vegan chocolate bar live up to the hype?

Upon opening the packaging, the bars were separated into two sections (much like an Almond Joy or Mounds bar) and had a velvety and dark exterior. The first bite was glorious: smooth with a soft chew and just the right amount of crunch. The coconut was sweet, the almonds tasted toasty, and the chocolate? The chocolate was rich and intensely satisfying — it tasted like your drugstore variety favorite had grown up and gone gourmet.

...You can pick up your own favorite flavor of choice for $2.77 a bar in-store at participating retailers, or just commit by grabbing a whole 12-pack online.

*Hot Tip: Don't start an organic candy bar tasting without preparing yourself to finish it (all of it).

Source: Refinery 29


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The Vegan Diet and How to Make it Work

The diet is the main asset to the vegan lifestyle and is appealing to people for different reasons.

"Not only do I believe that it is the healthiest diet for our bodies, it is the healthiest thing for our mind," said sophomore dance major Lily Thongnuam. "Knowing that you aren't causing any torture or suffering to other beings as well as not contributing to the No. 1 industry to create pollution makes me feel like I'm doing something right for the world." >>MORE



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Germany launched the most vegan food products last year

Germany is a staunchly green-minded nation with widespread concerns about animal welfare, so reducing meat consumption is a natural extension of those values. How has Germany, long heralded as the land of meat and potatoes, become an unlikely leader in veganism, of all things?   >>MORE



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This is the diet we're all Googling

No, it's not Paleo.

Gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free diets are about as trendy as Gucci loafers and 90s fashion right now (that's to say, very) but the one diet we're all Googling, according to Hitwise's Clean Living report, is the vegan diet, which might not be a surprise if you too swear by soy-based snacks.

Blame the #cleaneating movement or those better-than-the-real-thing dessert recipes that flood our feeds, but cutting out all animal products (that's honey included, FYI) has become a much more popular option (to look into, anyway) than it was in 2014. Like, 217% more popular, according to the data published today.

Research shows that interest in veganism spiked in December 2016 and January 2017, with searches increasing by 28% over this period.

There are a host of reasons why people become vegan — >>MORE



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Go Vegan Today: Three Simple,
Delicious Bowl Recipes

by Rip Esselstyn

"We live in a time where we want everything to be easy, short, and streamlined," says Rip Esselstyn, New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Engine 2 Diet. "To me, the bowl is the epitome of that: It's simple, hearty, with minimal cleanup." With his upcoming book, 7-Day Rescue Diet, out December 27, he lays out the equation for optimal bowls that you can customize with your favorite foods. Esselstyn believes the bowl is another entry point to embrace a plant-strong diet for those who find it too daunting or fear plant-based meals won't satiate hunger. We spoke to Esselstyn at the Seed Food and Wine Festival and got him to share his favorite, nutrient-rich combinations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All of them serve two. >>MORE

Source: Men's Journal, Jessica Mahler


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How (and Why) You Should Become
a Vegan Regular

Find your home away from home and leverage support for plant-based options by frequenting your favorite eateries.

Despite New Year's resolutions to cook at home more often, by this time of the year, many of us have discovered that we don't have the time to roast winter vegetables or simmer a hearty vegan soup. Still, we need to eat, which means our hectic schedules often find us sitting in a booth at our favorite cafés and restaurants. And although there are a few reasons (money, health, you can eat in your pajamas) why home cooking is preferred to dining out, being a restaurant regular comes with its own advantages. >>MORE



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Reader View: Going vegan is being on the right side of history

By James Corcoran

Over the course of my lifetime, I have witnessed many societal changes here in the U.S. — from civil rights, to women's liberation, to the peace movement, Earth Day, smoking bans, gay rights — all are historically significant. Today we are on the verge of another enormous social change. The trend is clear and the momentum is building as educated and caring people, particularly millennials, are beginning to see non-human animals as feeling individuals with their own desires and rights. They are shifting away from seeing them as property and resources for food, clothing, experimentation or entertainment.

As baby boomers learned early on, we don't need a majority of Americans behind a cause to effect change; it occurs at a tipping point well below 50 percent. It actually requires almost single-digit percentage numbers to make change possible throughout the entire country. As cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead famously wrote, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

Animal agriculture is wreaking havoc on Earth. With 7 billion-plus humans inhabiting the planet, we are running out of land and resources to produce animal foods for the masses. As Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, says in the documentary Cowspiracy, our survival as a species depends on drastically reducing animal food consumption "to about two ounces a week."

Other reasons people are embracing veganism are to feed the world's hungry, preserve peace, conserve natural resources, improve health, achieve sustained weight loss, and to demonstrate love and compassion for all animals.

To illustrate the changes that are occurring, a few interesting way-markers include: the latest president of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Kim Williams, is vegan; vegan ultra-marathoner, Scott Jurak, smashed the record for supported traverse of the Appalachian Trail; White Castle offers vegan veggie sliders nationwide; Subway has vegan sandwiches available at 1,000 locations (more to come) nationwide; Wendy's is offering a black bean burger; IKEA introduced vegan meatless meatballs at all stores; Ben and Jerry's is making a vegan ice cream line; a California school became the first in the country to go entirely vegan; Jon Stewart and wife Tracey are opening a farm animal sanctuary; life-altering documentaries like Cowspiracy, Forks Over Knives and Earthlings are streaming; U.S. meat consumption is down 10 percent in the last decade; and Stevie Wonder, Kalel Cullen, Bono, Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus have gone vegan, joining dozens of other celebrities.

Social justice movements are tenacious, brazen and most importantly — successful. The number of vegans in the U.S., by one poll, is more than 22 million — relatively small in number but growing exponentially. Many of us baby boomers remember the enormous resistance we got from the "establishment" in the '60s and '70s. Today we are the establishment, and considering the far-reaching implications of our lifestyle choices, we now have to ask ourselves, what side of history do we want to be on?

James Corcoran lives in Santa Fe and is founder and co-organizer of Santa Fe Veg.

Source: The Santa Fe New Mexican


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If You Care About Animals,
You're Behind Veganism

by Sande Nosonowitz

We want you to know, and trust that when you do know, you will judge for yourself, that a vegan life is kinder toward the animals, better for your own health and gentler on our fragile ecosystem. Few of us were vegan from birth.   >>MORE



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Healthy Comfort Food:
Vegan Cauliflower and Potato Curry

This cozy curry—packed with cauliflower, Yukon gold potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, and plenty of spices—is pretty simple to make. The best part is that you can prepare it a day or two in advance, and it only gets better! It makes quite a lot, so you can serve it for a few meals during the week. And it's super versatile: serve it as a side dish, atop a mound of steaming basmati, or just heaped into a bowl on its own or with a side of warm naan or paratha bread.   >>MORE



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Anyone Can Be Vegan —
Even Cash-Strapped Students

"I figured that with my small kitchenette, equipped with microwave, kettle and toaster, I could somehow make it work."
- Zoe Thompson

Food blogging and Instagram have helped to raise awareness of the benefits of a vegan diet — and many students are embracing this new way of eating.

Zoe is a student studying English literature at the University of Bristol.

The ubiquity of kale chips, quinoa and juice fasts recently has led many to consider veganism as just another diet trend. But more and more people, including students, are recognising the real health and ethical benefits of a plant-based diet.   >>MORE



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To Save the Planet, Eat Less Meat

Eat Less Meat, Report Urges

For first time, top nutritional panel says American consumers must cut back on red meat to prevent irreversible climate change....To prevent ruinous climate change and stave off an influx of preventable chronic diseases, Americans must reduce their meat intake and switch to a sustainable, plant-based diet, the top U.S. nutritional panel has announced for the first time....According to the report, "The average U.S. diet has a larger environmental impact in terms of increased greenhouse gas emissions, land use, water use, and energy use," compared to vegan, vegetarian, and Mediterranean-style diets, which favor fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and legumes over red meat, dairy, sugar, and processed foods. Read More




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