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VEGAN HOT SHEET
A FIERY ATTEMPT TO
END ILLEGAL POACHING
Nairobi National Park, Kenya (CNN) www.cnn.com
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n a dramatic move to put an end to illegal poaching in the region, Kenyan authorities created a gigantic bonfire from twelve tall towers of ivory made from elephant and rhino tusks. It was the largest burn of illegal animal products in history, causing many to lament the senseless wasting of wildlife for profit on the black market.
Critics of the practice argue that such acts will only increase the value of ivory on the black market. However, Kenya Wildlife Service Director General Kitili Mbathi defends the burn, stating, "From a Kenyan perspective, we're not watching any money go up in smoke. The only value of the ivory is tusks on a live elephant."
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“ANIMAL PRODUCTS WITHOUT THE ANIMALS”
P
aul Mozdziak wants to introduce
ing technology as a way to counter the
the world to his “home-grown”
cruelty and environmental disasters
turkeys….the ones cultivated in
inherent in factory farming of live ani-
his 5,000-gallon tanks. The move to-
mals. Also known as cellular agricul-
wards culturing meats in laboratories
ture, manufacturing animal protein
is gaining more and more acceptance
in bio-reactors, rather than by animals,
among environmentalists, animal rights
could reduce reliance on farm animals
activists and investors who see the grow-
and save resources.
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to share. This is NOT what we want for our younger generations. We need to get them eating healthy and valuing it now so they don’t spend the better part of their adulthood visiting specialists in hospitals and looking towards their next appointment. Let’s get down to the practical stuff. How can you get your kids eating healthy foods without the yelling, bribing and head-smashing? 1. Displace your emotion. What? Displace my emotions? Shoshana, are you kidding me? NO. Letting go of any expectation that your child eats a certain food often has better results than begging, threatening, or googling with intent while the child eyeballs the food. Be cool, plop the food on the table. Tell a funny story about how you and your sibling or friend once had a cauliflower eating contest and offer them to try. NOW MOVE ON. (Sorry to yell. Clearly, I need to displace my emotions with you!) 2. Make it cool. This will change slightly depending on age, but the concept stays the same. Do you know what makes Grover blue? Blueberries! What makes the Incredible Hulk green and strong? Green smoothies. What gives American Ninja Warriors energy to compete? Buddha Bowls. What do you think Mike Zigomanis eats to be able to play in the NHL? Let your older teens make a list! 3. Be prepared. If you have healthy food readily available in the house or in tow your children will
be more likely to eat it. Sounds simple and it is. If you don't have time to get it ready, and you offer something less than healthy, they learn quickly that this is an option. Make healthy snacks, lunches and dinners part of your meal planning. Take some time to wash, chop or prepare so you can always feel good about what you offer. 4. Get support. You don't have to do this alone. Surround yourself with like-minded people. Join a Facebook group that supports your values. Find a friend who will bake for you if you prepare them a chickpea casserole. Find a coach or consultant who can help simplify your life by giving you strategies that work for you and your own unique situation. You are not in this alone. 5. Keep on trucking. You’ve heard it before and now you can really think about it again. Keep on offering it. Children will try foods, or even like foods, after being offered them sometimes upwards of 15 times. I’m sure your child fell down more than 15 times before he/she walked. But you kept encouraging. Try offering foods cooked, cut or dipped in different ways. Eventually they’ll come around. But remember...Displace your emotion. These are the 5 steps that many parents who have successfully gotten their children eating healthier have in common. Sometimes in as little as one seating. It worked for me, and it can work for you. The cost is really too high not to give these steps a try.
About the Author
Shoshana Chaim is a wife, mother of two and the co-founder of planttrainers.com and the Plant Trainers Podcast. She helps stressed parents and families overwhelmed with physical and mental illness embrace a more holistic planti-ful lifestyle in order to create more calmness and health in their family life. Shoshana works with clients all over the world through her internet based company and has helped clients come off of insulin injections, lose significant amounts of weight, teaches techniques to regulate children's behavior and has helped families on their journey to a more plant-rich diet. To get a free copy of our Family Friendly Meals click here. Join Shoshana in her Facebook group Healthy Plant-Based Families.
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A NEW WAVE OF
VEGAN SUPER
CHEFS
TURNING THE TIDE
by Tanya Cleary
C
elebrity chefs have been with us a long time, but now, a new breed of vegan chef is rising from the crowd and helping reshape the public's perception of a vegan lifestyle. They write books, host shows, and open restaurants. They do it all, and the public is beating down their doors for more. These noted vegan chefs, many of whom started as cookbook authors, now have blockbuster restaurants and popular blogs, YouTube channels, and TV shows.... They’re busy spreading the plant-based message and legions of hungry diners are eating it up!
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SAVING OUR
ENDANGERED FRIENDS
COMPASSIONATE AWAKENINGS VegWorld Magazine
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FEATURE
HENRY SPIRA - ACTIVIST PIONEER
ADDING ZEROES by Erik Marcus
Henry Spira was the probably the first animal rights activist to have the ambition and expertise to work at scale. One of the key things he taught me was the importance of “adding zeroes.� That is, if you can save one animal, perhaps you can just as easily save ten. Or if you can save a thousand animals, perhaps with a little extra thinking you could save ten thousand. Today the animal protection movement is full of
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talented activists who naturally think about adding zeroes, but it all started with Henry Spira. At the start of his animal rights career, Henry focused on setting precedents that would have powerful ripple effects. In the 1970s, he became the first person to ever halt a series of vivisection experiments on ethical grounds. In the 1980s he persuaded the
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THINGS WE LOVE
Robin Tierney Loves
VICIA: This Vegan Energy Bar Will Rock Your Workout Review and photo by Robin Tierney Hail, VICIA! The name of these healthy-meetsdelicious energy bars was inspired by Julius Caesar’s epic quote: "Veni, Vedi, Vici" -- Roman for “I came, I saw, I conquered.” Founder Nathan Flood wants his new creation to inspire people to pursue "the act of conquering," whether their goals are athletic, business, personal or simply vanquishing hunger. Nathan is an ultramarathoner based in Lodi, a California town near Sacramento that has a huge farm-to-table ethic. He wanted to use regionally sourced organic ingredients to create the ideal fuel athletic training and competition. He adopted a vegan diet 7 years ago after reading “The China Study.” With daily training that often includes 13 to 30 mile runs, Bikram yoga, longdistance cycling and tough Crossfit training, optimal nutrition was vital to keep Nathan and his VICIA cofounder Jeremiah Patterson fueled properly.
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After a couple of years making batches of VICIA Almond Noir bars by hand and selling them at farmers markets, demand outpaced supply. So Nathan found “a place with integrity” to help ramp up production -- enabling the bars to reach a wide, and nationwide, audience. I met Nathan at the Towne House Restaurant at Wine & Roses (http://winerose.com), a lovely resort in Lodi (http://visitlodi.com) while I fueled up on fresh sauteed veggies before my own workout. Dates are nature’s candy as well as a tremendous energy food, so you’ll find dates among the carefully curated all-natural, raw, vegan, gluten-free and organic ingredients in VICIA (pronounced veec-a) bars. In addition to Almond Noir, new flavors include chocolate, coconut and coffee. For more info, visit http://viciaenergybar.com
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FASHION WITH COMPASSION SPOTLIGHT ON WILBY by Erin Goldmeier
L
ondon, England reigns as the most fashionable city in the world. From Bond and Oxford Streets to the eclectic shops on Portobello Road, many industry
insiders are inspired by the capital city’s street fashion. Founded in the posh Chelsea district of London, the relatively new Wilby vegan bag company has challenged the borough’s reputation as being uber expensive; in fact, affordability has been a key to the company’s success. It has also created the vegan fashionista’s dream; aesthetically-pleasing and stylish crossbody bags, weekenders and clutches that appear high-priced, but are guaranteed to not empty your bank account. In 2013 the founders of the UK-based company goal was, and still is, to create a fashion brand that is both ethical and fashionable. They also wanted the consumer to feel they are helping the environment in some way with every purchase. They use organic and eco-friendly materials such as cotton, hemp recyclable cloth and cork, and all bags sold by Wilby are vegan-approved by PETA. The six collections Wilby currently offers have a classic British look and are relevant for any season. The collections include the Bailey Satchels, Tone-Time Collection, Drayton Collection, Country Collection, She Collection and the Primrose Hill Set Collection. VegWorld Magazine
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All collections offer perfect party-ready clutches, smart bags for days at the office look and oversized bags for weekend getaways. Colors range from citrus yellow, neon blue and leopard print to classic black, beige and navy. Jewelry and interior designer (and ex-wife of Rockstar Noel Gallagher) Meg Mathews teamed with Wilby to design the Primrose Hill Set Collection and said,” I love fashion almost as much as I love helping animals, and the line I created with Wilby has allowed me to combine two of my greatest passions.” “I am proud to create eco-friendly handbags that will allow shoppers to find a chic new look without harming a single cow, sheep or any other animal.” To order, visit Wilby’s Web site at wilbyclutch.com. The company offers free shipping in the United Kingdom, and ships worldwide. ________________ Erin Goldmeier is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Radar Online, VegNews magazine, PETA Prime, The Virgin Atlantic Airways Blog, Southwest Virginia Living magazine, Convention South magazine, Smart Meetings magazine and others.
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ÉCLAIR NATURALS by Erin Goldmeier
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t’s not uncommon for body care companies to label products with complex-sounding scientific terms, leaving shoppers sometimes confused and
frustrated. Many consumers end up tossing products in their shopping cart without giving ingredients such as phenoxyethanol and phthalates much thought. But behind the convoluted terms and many of the beautifully packaged products that line department store counters and drugstore shelves are ugly truths: animal-derived ingredients of tallow, lanolin and carmine, to name a few. Fortunately, we have seen an increase in naturallyderived body care products that are vegan and free of harmful chemicals. Éclair Naturals is one such company that offers deliciously aromatic soaps, lotions, body butters and more. They are budgetfriendly, suitable for all skin types and will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed all day long. deodorants and lip balms are coming soon!) Choose In 2013 Éclair Naturals set out to develop a line of vegan
from a variety of heavenly scents including Grapefruit,
body care products sans GMOs, parabens, petroleum,
Mango, French Lavender, Creamy Coconut, Vanilla &
synthetic colors and fragrances. The company drew
Sweet Orange, and Shea Butter & Oatmeal.
the attention of Hollywood actress Jennifer Esposito and she became a partner in the venture because she
To order online or to find a retailer, go to Éclair Naturals
“shares the same vision of bringing the highest quality
Web site at eclairnaturals.com.
allergen-free body care products to everyone.” Erin Goldmeier is a freelance writer whose work has Éclair’s products are also gluten-free, soy-free and cruelty-
appeared in Radar Online, VegNews magazine, PETA
free. The line currently offers shower gels, handcrafted
Prime, The Virgin Atlantic Airways Blog, Southwest
soaps, body scrubs, bath salts, body butters, lotions,
Virginia Living magazine, Convention South magazine,
shampoos, conditioners and styling gels (body oils,
Smart Meetings magazine and others.
About the Author
Erin Goldmeier is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Radar Online, PETA Prime, The Virgin Atlantic Airways Blog, Southwest Virginia Living magazine, Convention South magazine, Smart Meetings magazine and others.
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