All the arguments to prove man's superiority can not shatter this hard fact: In suffering, the animals are our equals.
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In this edition...
Health, Environment and World Hunger |
 You could be eating cloned meat |
| Plant-based diets help rheumatoid arthritis |
| Are you a climate vegan? |
| U.S. state of California's drought - pictures explain the cause |
| New UN-backed report emphasizes possible contribution of forests to ending hunger |
| When humans declared war on fish |
Lifestyles and Trends |
| 8-year-old vegan calls for Meatless Mondays in California |
| Jay Z and Beyoncé Want to Put You in a Vegan State of Mind |
| Tofu is taking Over Australia, so is the United States next? |
| Rationalize eating meat? You're more likely to be socially intolerant too, say researchers |
Animal Issues and Advocacy |
| New Zealand legally recognizes animals as 'sentient' beings |
| Wal-Mart's push on animal welfare hailed as game changer |
| U.S. poll shows significant increase in support for animal rights |
| Cattle rancher's wife rescues Herman the Pig from death row |
| Separating dairy cows from their calves has long-term effects |
Books and Perspectives |
| How we got duped into believing milk is necessary for healthy bones |
| Step-by-step guide for your plant-based journey |
| Collegiate vegan makes cooking simple with 'Five' ingredient meals |
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Health, Environment and World Hunger 
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You could be eating cloned meat
Full story: Care2
Since Dolly the sheep was first cloned by scientists in 1996, the animal agriculture industry has developed a cruel and disturbing clone production project, which has been carried out almost completely undetected by mainstream media. While many consumers are still in the dark about farm animal cloning, it is their demand for meat products that is driving the industry to commit these atrocities.
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Plant-based diets help rheumatoid arthritis
Full story: NutritionFacts.org
Rheumatoid arthritis may be triggered by autoimmune friendly fire against a urinary tract infection bacteria called Proteus mirabilis, which could help explain why sufferers randomized to a plant-based diet experience such remarkable benefit. [Video]
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NutritionFacts.org - May 13
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Are you a climate vegan?
Full story: Rabble.ca
"Climate Vegan" [climatevegan.org] is a term recently coined by a group of Toronto activists whose aim is to join the dots of forest destruction, water usage, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions to the cow in the china shop - animal agriculture. Human consumption of meat and dairy products is a major driver of climate change, but there is a major lack of public awareness and understanding of the link between eating meat and dairy and climate change.
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U.S. state of California's drought - pictures explain the cause
Full story: The Dodo
California [is suffering a severe drought but is]ignoring the elephant in the room when it comes to water usage - or rather, the cow. Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order in response to the state's years-long drought, and now, all urban water users will have to reduce their usage by 25 per cent. Unfortunately, this plan exempts the biggest water users in the state: Big Ag.
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New UN-backed report emphasizes possible contribution of forests to ending hunger
Full story: UN News Centre
A new United Nations-backed report on the link between forests and food production and nutrition says that woodlands could be the key to ending hunger and will be intimately linked to the global fight against climate change.
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When humans declared war on fish
Full story: New York Times
Taken collectively, the rise of postwar fishing technology meant that the global reported catch rose from some 15 million metric tons at war's end to 85 million metric tons today - the equivalent, in weight, of the entire human population at the turn of the 20th century, removed from the sea each and every year. Growing signs of exhaustion and failure in global fisheries made humans reconsider the totality of their assault.
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8-year-old vegan calls for Meatless Mondays in California
Full story: MyFox
8-Year old vegan, Genesis Butler spoke before the [her local] City Council to persuade members to adopt Meatless Mondays. She read a heartfelt statement that frankly included a lot of technical, non 8 year old language. Her best moment came when she told the council that most kids in her school like to eat her vegan lunch because the school lunches "are nasty." She also told the council that she's scared of the drought [in California] and that we could save more water eschewing meat than shortening showers. [Video at the link.]
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Jay Z and Beyoncé Want to Put You in a Vegan State of Mind
Full story: New York Times
As revolutions go, the one Beyoncé and Jay Z are planning - to make the world go vegan - got off to a start somewhat subdued. Beyoncé and Jay Z obviously have a few things going on already, so why this foray into the often-lampooned world of the celebrity lifestyle guru and veganism? In an email, Beyoncé wrote "at first it's the little things I noticed: I had more energy... a noticeable glow to my skin without having to deprive myself of carbs ... I even slept better."
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Tofu is taking Over Australia, so is the United States next?
Full story: Care2
It's a big step for tofu, and a small step for humankind. Well, if you're in Australia. Tofu is now sitting with the big boys - lean meat, protein, fish and eggs - on Australia's national healthy eating pyramid; dairy alternatives, like soy milk, have also found a spot on the pyramid. I know this seems like a small victory, but the meat and dairy industries fight really hard to keep these alternatives off the pyramid. So is there a chance that we could soon be seeing tofu and soy as recommended staples of the American diet?
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Rationalize eating meat? You're more likely to be socially intolerant too, say researchers
Full story: Care2
Meat eaters who justify consuming animals tend to have a number of similar qualities, says a new study. Some of those qualities aren't especially admirable. We're talking here about meat eaters who defend their omnivorous diets with certain familiar rationalizations.
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New Zealand legally recognizes animals as 'sentient' beings
Full story: Independent, UK
The New Zealand Government has formally recognised animals as 'sentient' beings by amending animal welfare legislation. "To say that animals are sentient is to state explicitly that they can experience both positive and negative emotions, including pain and distress," said Chair of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee, Dr Virginia Williams. In addition, new material has been added to the section of the Act pertaining to animal testing for other research purposes.
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Wal-Mart's push on animal welfare hailed as game changer
Full story: RYOT
Wal-Mart's push to get its suppliers to give farm animals fewer antibiotics and more room to roam is expected to have a big impact on the food industry, experts say. Though the steps are voluntary, Wal-Mart, which sells more food than any other store, has a history of using its retail muscle to change the way products are made and sold across the retail industry.
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U.S. poll shows significant increase in support for animal rights
Full story: Gallup
Almost a third of Americans, 32 per cent, believe animals should be given the same rights as people, while 62 per cent say they deserve some protection but can still be used for the benefit of humans. The strong animal rights view is up from 2008 when 25 per cent thought animals' rights should be on par with humans'.
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Cattle rancher's wife rescues Herman the Pig from death row
Full story: Care2
Renee Sonnen-King is the city girl who changed her tune when she went from a cattle rancher's wife to a vegan, animal sanctuary owner. Rowdy Girl Sanctuary's latest addition to the family: Herman the 'Miracle Pig,' who [enjoys] lounging in the once infamous Red Trailer. The Red Trailer used to represent heartache, guilt, despair and helplessness for Renee. It would roll in and take the calves away from the mamas. And it would destroy Renee and her marriage every time.The mamas would "cry into the night and into the morning" for weeks longing for their babies.
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Separating dairy cows from their calves has long-term effects
Full story: Science Daily
Calves of dairy cows are generally separated from their mothers within the first 24 hours after birth. However, growing up without a mother has consequences. Scientists have studied the long-term effects of early maternal deprivation. This study shows that calves which have contact to their mothers or to other cows during rearing become more sociable adults.
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| Books and Perspectives
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How we got duped into believing milk is necessary for healthy bones
Full story: Vox
In Got Milked? Alissa Hamilton argues that milk is not the healthy bone-builder governments and the dairy industry have led us to believe. She says we accept health messages from the dairy industry. But they're a food business like any other, like Coca-Cola. I spoke with her about our big milk misconceptions, how milk became such a pervasive commodity, and whether there are better places to get calcium...
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Step-by-step guide for your plant-based journey
Available at: Amazon
 If you've ever wanted to make the plant-based switch but felt overwhelmed about where to start, you don't have to do it alone. The Plant-Based Journey provides the support you need every step of the way to make your transition into eating plant-based a fun and (ful)filling experience! By award-winning teacher, transition strategist, fitness expert and dietary coach Lani Muelrath who will empower you as you make your own dietary transition.
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Collegiate vegan makes cooking simple with 'Five' ingredient meals
Full story: USA Today
During her sophomore year, Heising, who was a full-time student with two part-time jobs, dedicated herself to eat right despite her hectic schedule. She transformed her kitchen into a laboratory to develop easy recipes that could be whipped up in a hurry. She recently penned Five, a cookbook with more than 50 plant-based recipes that require only five ingredients or less.
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Also of interest:
NEW - http://justinpluslauren.com/
Worthy Causes and Sites
Nepal Earthquake help - Food for Life Global is on the ground providing vegan meals to the victims (donations go through A Well Fed World directly to the efforts). World Animal Protection is also in the field providing help to animals. We are grateful for all the organizations that can provide urgent and much-needed response.
Food for Life Global
World Animal Protection
Food That Loves You Back - Kerrie O'Reilly exudes health and positive energy - her site and blog reflect her spirit. She says, "Personally, I choose to eat a vegan diet, however I do understand that not everyone is ready for this, but we do all eat vegan foods everyday without ever looking at them that way. Plants, aka fruits and vegetables are just food, quality food for our bodies and whatever style of “diet” you follow, including more plants is a good thing!" Her raw cakes are beautiful to look at and delicious - Kerrie shares her recipes for them and much more on her site. If you are in Nice, France, enjoy Kerrie's raw treats at Nice Life International, a home away from home veg place with awesome juices, veg lunches - and Kerrie's cakes!...
Food That Loves You Back
Nice Life International Cafe
Vegvisits - is a vegan version of airbnb - a new online booking space for vegans and vegetarians that connects hosts offering accommodations in their homes with travelers seeking the convenience, atmosphere and experience of staying with a local....
Vegvisits
MyPlate Resource Guide - Has a comprehensive review of the MyPlate eating recommendations including content, history, and alternatives for healthy eating...
MyPlate Resource Guide
Stop animal cruelty - save lives - Petition from Avaaz against antibiotics for farm animals...
Stop antibiotics petition
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