Vegan Meat Market Poised to Grow at a Healthy CAGR of XX% During the Forecast Period 2019 2029 – Jewish Life News

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With reliable and impactful research methodologies, PMR provides critical information pertaining to the growth of the global Vegan Meat market. Our team of analysts monitor the ongoing developments within the Vegan Meat space and provide an unbiased assessment of the global Vegan Meat market. The data included in the report are procured from reliable and trustworthy primary and secondary sources.

According to the findings of the report, the value of the global Vegan Meat market in 2018 was ~US$ XX (Mn/Bn) and expected to attain a value of ~US$ XX (Mn/Bn) by the end of 2029. In addition, the report reveals that the global Vegan Meat market is likely to grow at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period (2019-2029).

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Key Players

Some of the key players of vegan meat market are Beyond Meat, Gardein, Tofurky, Yves Veggie Cuisine, Lightlife, Boca, MorningStar Farms, Quorn, The Herbivorous Butcher, Schouten, and others.

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As the demand for plant-based food products is growing at the international level, the market participants will be getting a beneficial opportunity in the global vegan meat market during the forecast period. Since the increasing concern of animal welfare is also impacting the food and beverage industry, consumption of meat alternatives is expected to grow in the future. This is offering a better market scenario to the manufacturers in the global vegan meat market.

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Europe is leading in the global vegan meat market by showing the highest value share due to the high consumption of vegan products in the region. Whereas, North America is followed by is also showing the significant value share in the global vegan meat market and the major reason is the strong impact of veganism in the region. However, South and East Asia are displaying the highest growth in the global vegan meat market due to increasing consumer spending for food products coupled with the rapid urbanization in these regions.

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Vegan bakeries are on the rise in Tokyo – The Japan Times

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Green is clearly in, as the number of vegans and people adopting more heavily plant-based diets is undoubtedly on the rise. According to a report by GlobalData, the number of U.S. consumers that identify as vegan grew by 600 percent between 2014 and 2017. While concrete numbers for the Japanese market are not available, a limited study shown by Vegewel suggests the number of vegans doubled from 1 percent in 2017 to 2.1 percent in 2019.

Plant-based options are springing up all around the city. From the vegan curries at queer-friendly cafe Ryusen112 in Asakusa to thick vegan burgers from Great Lakes Tokyo in Takadanobaba, small vegan-friendly businesses are appearing so quickly its hard to keep up. Even traditionally meat-heavy options like steak houses and pubs are becoming friendlier to the veggie population, with The Burn in Aoyama, along with pubs such The Hobgoblin in Shibuya, churning out impressive vegan options.

Curry vibes: Vegan cafe Ryusen112s daily curry features seasonal produce. | Courtesy of Ryusen112

However the real proof of veganisms growing popularity is in the pudding. Or rather, the bread. This spring, a new generation of vegan bakeries and cafes have popped up around Tokyo. Its welcome news for vegans, or even those with milk or egg allergies, who have often been prevented from enjoying many Japanese-style loaves.

One of these new businesses is 1110 Cafe/Bakery, located just across the river from Akabane in the city of Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture. Open since June 27, its a little oasis of green among the areas many steel workshops. The red-brick bakery is situated next to a kombucha brewery run by the same company, Oizumi Kojo Inc. Originally a real estate company, current president Kantaro Oizumi was inspired to create a new side to the family business after a visit to New York in 2018, where he became inspired by popcorn, deciding to share the food trend back in Japan.

Among the cafes plethora of options, the anpan (red bean bun) stands out a fluffy koppepan roll filled with rich coconut-based vegan butter and anko (red bean) bringing this popular favorite to a whole new market of foodies.

Along with baguettes, pain de mie, raisin bread and other breakfast favorites, 1110s menu also includes hearty meals such as macaroni and vegan cheese and a delightfully authentic vegetable-based quiche, which can be washed down with lattes made using organic plant-based milks including oat milk, still a rarity in Japan.

A popular favorite, now vegan: 1110 Cafe/Bakery uses coconut-based vegan butter to bring anpan (red bean buns) to a new group of foodies. | Chiara Terzuolo

Asked why he decided to open a vegan bakery, Oizumis larger goal becomes clear. I traveled all around the world, but saw that there really werent many bakery cafes that focused on both organic and plant-based food, so I decided to start one myself, he says.

Although not vegan himself, through his discovery of organic farming, kombucha brewing and the effect of animal husbandry on climate change, he recognizes the value of increasing vegan options in Japan, for both residents and visitors.

While the world-wide trendiness of veganism is partly to thank for the rise of plant-based eateries, Saiko Ohsara, the proprietor of Universal Bakes and Cafe in Setagaya-Daita (and sister shop Alaska Zwei in Nakameguro), says that the internationalization of Tokyo is also spurring on the change.

Although slowly, Tokyo is becoming a much more diverse place like major European capitals, New York or Melbourne. With all these people with different food cultures coming together, the need for inclusive options like vegan food is much higher than before, she says.

According to Ohsara, since Universals opening in May, local residents have been enthusiastic about her baked goods, visiting several times a week to buy her melonpan (melon bread), savory gratin breads and array of baguettes studded with raisin or olives. One of the most satisfying things is seeing children with milk or egg allergies light up when they are told they can choose anything they want, she says.

Beyond bakeries, even more encouraging is the fact that major chains have also joined the plant-based party. Ubiquitous curry chain Coco Ichibanya has permanently added a vegan menu, as has the ramen chain Kyushu Jangara. Even burger chain Mos Burger is testing the waters with its Mos Plant-based Green Burger, while massive ramen provider Kagetsu Arashi temporarily brought back its veggie ramen, gyza dumplings and fried rice for the first time in six years.

Bringing vegan and plant-based options to the mainstream makes dining easier not only for those who stick to the diet for moral or health reasons, but also those who have allergies or wish to avoid hidden animal products for religious reasons.

One anpan at a time.

In line with COVID-19 guidelines, the government is strongly requesting that residents and visitors exercise caution if they choose to visit bars, restaurants, music venues and other public spaces.

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Marnie Lines: ‘Why It’s Hard To Be Close To Non-Vegan’s – Women’s Health

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I went vegan with my partner Nate on November 9, 2019. Today, I cant imagine being with someone whos not veganand I find it difficult to relate to people who dont share our lifestyle.

It wasnt always this way: Growing up, I ate meat, but I was never quite sure if I agreed with it in principle. I even went vegetarian a couple of timesonce when I was about 10 and then again when I was 18because I started questioning why it was okay for an animal to have died so that I could eat it.

But both times, I ended up quitting because I figured if everyone else around me was eating meat, then surely it couldn't be that bad. I certainly never thought I'd go vegan.

Then, last fall, Nate and I decided to do some research on veganism after his parents started talking about potentially going fully plant-based.

The more we looked into it, the more we learned about why people go vegan, and we both started to realize the huge impact that eating animals has on our planet.

We began asking ourselves questions like: Is it really moral for someone to raise an animal so that they can kill it and eat it?

From then on, we just couldnt look back. It was like an epiphany. Over just a few days, we used up whatever food we had left in the house. There wasnt much to get rid of, so we practically went vegan overnight.

Going vegan with Nate has made it easier because weve learned to change up what we eat and cook together, and we discuss all of the issues that come along with becoming vegan, including how to talk to people who don't want to listen to the reality of it.

Whats funny is that, more often than not, when someone finds out were vegan, they immediately try and justify eating animal products with an excuse, like, Im trying to eat less meat, or, We only eat fish these days.

I think its sad because it shows that these people feel guilt about eating meat but choose to ignore it. I also question why so many people like to place a hierarchy on the animals we should and shouldnt eat. Why is a cow or pig more worthy than a fish or chicken?

One of the most eye-opening things I like to tell people is something I recently came across on an Instagram post by @cheesyveganlife. It challenges you to replace the word veganism with kind(ness) to animals. This helps people realize how they sound when they give excuses for not being vegan, like Stop forcing kindness to animals on me, and, I could never be kind to animals, I love cheese too much.

Some of our friends have actually gone vegan after we explained to them why its so important to us.

Others just give the same kind of excuses as everybody else. I always remind myself that someone surely must not understand the severity of it all if they choose to not be vegan, but its definitely hard to maintain a relationship with someone who claims to recognize our reality and then still chooses to eat animal products.

I havent cut anybody off after theyve expressed their views against veganism. It definitely creates some distance, thoughas Im sure it would for anyone who finds out their morals don't match up with someone elses.

Its such an important thing to me that, if someone has a completely opposing opinion, its really difficult to ignore that.

If Nate told me he wasnt going to be vegan anymore, first I would check that he was okay, because it would be hard to believe that! Then I would listen to why, because something huge would have to happen for him to go against it, and I would want to understand.

But if his explanation didnt change my mind, I dont think I could stay with him. I strongly believe in veganism, and if you dont, your lifestyle would so completely contrast with my beliefs that it would be very hard to live with that every day.

If I were to go through the dating phase again, I would definitely look to date vegans. That said, I wouldnt rule out someone who's respectful of and open-minded to the whole situationthe goal being to change their mind!

I just dont think I could be in a relationshipactually, I know I couldnt be in a relationshipwith someone who isnt vegan.

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Its a way of life, and its recognizing the things in your life that have consequences that impact animals and the environment.

I dont believe people should have more rights than animals.

We share this planet with animals, so I dont believe its okay to play with them like toys, choose when they die, impregnate them, or force them to live so we can take their milk.

We are more than capable of being healthy and happy in the world without doing any of those things.

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‘I’m Pregnant And VeganWhat It’s Like To Be Diet-Shamed’ – Women’s Health

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Danielle Prado is the 34-year-old woman behind the vegan recipe site, Veganized. Shes expecting her first child this summer.

I first tried a vegan diet in 2010 as part of a 30-day challenge just to see if I could do itand it was a huge learning experience. I went in pretty blind and assumed that I would be eating a lot of vegetables with no butter. But with time, I learned you can eat a lot of different foods on a vegan diet.

I learned how to go to restaurants and "veganize" the menu by asking things to not be cooked in butter but in oil, eliminate cream-based sauces or spreads, and substitute in veggies for meats. At first it seemed annoying and tedious, but I eventually became confident in ordering no butter, no cheese, no meat, substitute sauted mushroom cooked in oiland most places have no issue with making the adjustments.

I always planned to go back to my normal diet after the 30-day challenge, butI didnt. I realized that I felt really good on a plant-based diet. I wasnt depending on a constant stream of caffeine to keep my energy levels up, and my digestion was betterI was more regular and less bloated than usual.

I had also dropped some weight. Weight loss wasn't my goal, per se, but at the time of my challenge, I was working a minimum-wage job, so I lived off cheap junk food and fast food. Naturally, the extra weight came off.

Ten years later, Im still a vegan. Ive always had the mindset that I'll just stick with veganism for however long I want, but this is my new normal now and it feels right for me. Im now expecting my first child, and my veganism has come up a lot during my pregnancy.

At my first appointment while pregnant, the doctors started talking about the foods you cant have while youre pregnant, like soft unpasteurized cheeses, lunch meats, and soft-cooked eggs. As they started listing things off, I let them know that Im vegan, so it didn't make a difference anyway. From there, they had a lot of questions about what I eat, like where I was getting my protein from and how much iron I get in my diet.

But it seems there was no reason for all this concern: My blood work came back great, and I wasnt deficient in anything.

Still, the doctors had me go to a dietitiantwiceto make sure I was getting enough nutrition to support a growing human. Before each visit, I had to do things like write out everything I ate in a day. Although I don't know this for sure, I think they wanted to make sure I wasnt making the baby malnourished.

I know that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that pregnant women get important nutrients like 400 micrograms of folic acid daily, eat plenty of iron-rich foods, and get lots of calcium in their dietand I try to do just that. So... what's the problem here?

My doctors eventually realized that I was eating plenty of food and snacksthey're just different from what people who arent vegan eat. Instead of cows milk, I have almond milk. Instead of cheese and crackers, I have nuts and fruit for snacks. I still have junk food sometimesit's just vegan junk food.

I wasnt annoyed by the dietitian visits, but I didnt realize that this wasn't a normal thing for pregnant women to do until one of my friends pointed it out.

Ive gotten plenty of comments from other people about my diet during my pregnancy, too.For years, people have said things to me like, Whoa! Where you get your protein? That hasnt changed during my pregnancy, but Im used to it as this point.

I eat the same way now as I did before I was pregnant. Im not deficient in protein now, and I havent been in the past. And, if I feel like I havent gotten enough protein on any given day, Ill have a raw protein shake with powder. It's that simple.

I get asked a lot if I have any random meat cravings, but nope, that hasnt happened for me. Ive also been a vegan for so long that my body craves the plant-based stuff I usually eat. So, if Im craving a burger, its a vegan burger. If Im craving bacon, Im craving vegan bacon.

One big, annoying thing that keeps coming up is people asking if Im going to force my baby to be vegan. Nope, Im not going to "force" my viewpoints on my child. My fianc eats meat, so my kid is going to see different things when they look at my plate and Dads plate, and that's okay. Im going to be open-minded about my baby eatsit just has to be good, quality food.

My baby is totally healthy, TYVM.

Everything is checking out great. All of my blood work has been normal for the most part, I just needed to start taking some iron supplements in the second trimester to boost my levels. (That happens with some non-vegan pregnant women, too, BTW.)

Everything else has been perfect with my pregnancynothing has been off or alarming. Still, some people have asked if the baby is growing normally, given that Im a vegan. That's a little annoyingafter all, I would never intentionally do anything to harm my baby. But I just simply say, Yup! Baby is great! Nothing bad has been brought to our attention. Its just a stigma that comes with being vegan.

Its hard not to get defensive sometimes.

I've learned that people love to give their opinion on all things about pregnancy and babies. Ive heard how my labor should be, the type of diapers I should use, and whether I should breast feed or formula feed my baby. And, of course, Ive heard plenty about my diet.

But Ive learned that, as long as I dont immediately get defensive, its easy to brush comments off and move forward. It makes no sense to waste time being defensive about my diet. Everyone is going to give their give their opinion, no matter what. So, if someone makes a comment about my diet or how they ~think~ it will negatively impact my baby, I just say, Okay, thanks! and move on.

And really, thats all I can do.

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Why go vegan? | The Vegan Society

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For the animals

Preventing the exploitation of animals is not the only reason for becoming vegan, but for many it remains the key factor in their decision to go vegan and stay vegan. Having emotional attachments with animals may form part of that reason, while many believe that all sentient creatures have a right to life and freedom. Specifics aside, avoiding animal products is one of the most obvious ways you can take a stand against animal cruelty and animal exploitation everywhere. A more detailed overview on why being vegan demonstrates true compassion for animals can be found here.

Well-planned vegan diets follow healthy eating guidelines, and contain all the nutrients that our bodies need. Both the British Dietetic Association and the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognise that they are suitable for every age and stage of life. Some research has linked vegan diets with lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and lower rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer.

Going vegan is a great opportunity to learn more about nutrition and cooking, and improve your diet. Getting your nutrients from plant foods allows more room in your diet for health-promoting options like whole grains, fruit, nuts, seeds and vegetables, which are packed full of beneficial fibre, vitamins and minerals.

From recycling our household rubbish to cycling to work, we're all aware of ways to live a greener life. One of the most effective things an individual can do to lower their carbon footprint is to avoid all animal products. This goes way beyond the problem of cow flatulence!

The production of meat and other animal products places a heavy burden on the environment - from crops and water required to feed the animals, to the transport and other processes involved from farm to fork. The vast amount of grain feed required for meat production is a significant contributor to deforestation, habitat loss and species extinction. In Brazil alone, the equivalent of 5.6 million acres of land is used to grow soya beans for animals in Europe. This land contributes to developing world malnutrition by driving impoverished populations to grow cash crops for animal feed, rather than food for themselves. On the other hand, considerably lower quantities of crops and water are required to sustain a vegan diet, making the switch to veganism one of the easiest, most enjoyable and most effective ways to reduce our impact on the environment. For more on how veganism is the way forward for the environment, see our environmentsection.

Just like veganism is the sustainable option when it comes to looking after our planet, plant-based living is also a more sustainable way of feeding the human family. A plant-based diet requires only one third of the land needed to support a meat and dairy diet. With rising global food and water insecurity due to a myriad of environmental and socio-economic problems, there's never been a better time to adopt a more sustainable way of living. Avoiding animal products is not just one of the simplest ways an individual can reduce the strain on food as well as other resources, it's the simplest way to take a stand against inefficient food systems which disproportionately affectthe poorest people all over the world. Read more here on how vegan diets can help people.

The suffering caused by the dairy and egg industry is possibly less well publicised than the plight of factory farmed animals. The production of dairy products necessitates the death of countless male calves that are of no use to the dairy farmer, as well as the premature death of cows slaughtered when their milk production decreases. Similarly, in the egg industry, even 'ethical' or 'free range' eggs involve the killing of the 'unnecessary' male chicks when just a day old.

It's tempting to want to believe that the meat we eat is ethical, that our 'food animals' have lived full, happy lives and that they have experienced no pain or fear at the slaughterhouse. Yet the sad truth is that all living creatures (even those labelled 'free range' or 'organic') fear death, just as we do. No matter how they are treated when alive, they all experience the same fear when it comes to slaughter.

The good news is there IS something we can do about it. Every time we shop or order food in a restaurant - every time we eat - we can choose to help these animals. Every time we make the switch from an animal product to a vegan one we are standing up for farmed animals everywhere. Going vegan is easier than ever before with veganism becoming increasingly mainstream as more and more people from all walks of life discover the benefits of living this way.

It'stime to ask ourselves: if it is now possible to live a life that involves delicious food and drink, delivers better health, leaves a smaller carbon footprint and avoids killing other creatures - then why don't we?

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Tik Tok Star Tabitha Brown Went Vegan After Watching ‘What The Health’ – Plant Based News

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Tabitha Brown suffered from chronic pain before going vegan (Photo: Instagram/Tabitha Brown)

Tabitha Brown has discussed why she went vegan - revealing it was after watching the movie What the Health.

The Tik Tok sensation made the comments in an interview with Goodful earlier this year.

Describing veganism as a 'healthier, happier, cruelty-free life', Brown said before she made the switch, she thought 'only white people did it', saying she'd never met a black vegan before.

When growing up, Brown would eat whatever food she was given, including large amounts of meat. She said some of her non-vegan favorite meals included seafood like crab and lobster.

Brown initially switched to a plant-based diet for health reasons: she had been suffering with pain in the back of her neck, which spread into her head, giving her a debilitating headache with lasted over a year and a half.

The pain spread throughout her body, and she had chronic fatigue, as well as suffering from blurred vision, panic attacks, and anxiety attacks. She would muster up the strength to take her children to school, then return to bed.

Brown says she 'felt like [she] was dying' because of the relentless pain and fatigue, but she tried to act as normally as possible, and carry on with her life.

It wasn't until she discovered plant-based health documentary What the Health that she found a solution to her problems.

"My daughter came home from school one day and she said, 'Mom, we saw this documentary at school and I think you should watch it. It was What The Health. My husband and I, we all sat down together, we watched it, and I was like, 'Oh, wow, this is very interesting'," Brown told Goodful.

She added: "What got me, is that when they were talking about diseases and our heritage, they would eat the same thing causing the same disease. For me, my mom died at 51. She had ALS. My dad is 68, he's the oldest male to live in the family. A lot of my aunts, uncles, and family members died very young of heart attacks, strokes, and rare sicknesses.

"To me, meat was the common denominator. And I thought to myself, 'well, I haven't tried that, right? They were talking about plant-based eating on What The Health, so I told my husband, I'm done with the dummy drugs, all the guinea pig drugs that the doctors have given me over this last year and a half. Nothing has worked. If I've tried all that stuff, I can at least try to do this vegan thing for 30 days and see if it makes me feel better."

They decided to do a 30-day vegan challenge as a family - with astonishing results.

"On day 10 my headaches went away," Brown revealed. "I remember I was walking through my kitchen and I was like, my head ain't hurting. I started feeling better from that day. I started getting my energy back. I just started feeling like myself again. On day 29, I told my husband, 'I think this is my path, I'm going vegan.'"

She said that in the two-and-a-half-years since going vegan, she's never felt better, and if you know your 'why', you will stick with your path, and never turn back.

"It's got to be a personal decision, you make it for yourself," she said. "And don't force it on anyone else. Just let it be personal."

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Whether youre new to veganism or youve been plant-based for years, it can never hurt to have a few more munchies in your arsenal. Looking for a vegan subscription box? Here are 12 we love thatll hook you up with smoothies, dinners, wine and snacks galore.

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If making plant-based meals in advance has been a struggle, look no further. Order breakfast, lunch or dinner for the week and the ingredients you need will be shipped right to your door in two- or four-serving portions. Think everything from kale and tempeh chorizo scramble to tandoori-spiced tofu. There are also gluten-free and high-protein options to explore, or you can stick to shopping quick-and-easy recipes. If youre more of a grazer, add snacks like plant-based cookies or veggie jerky to your cart too.

Buy it ($71.94+/week)

A monthly delivery of healthy, organic and non-GMO snacks? Yes, please. There are GF and non-vegan editions of the box, but the vegan version can contain anything from granola to drinks to chocolates. Every shipment is curated with health in mind (theres also a diet box thats calorie-, fat- and carb-conscious). You can also look forward to additional goodies for your hair and skin, supplements and more. Save by opting for a subscription.

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Have you been trying to eat more fruits and veggies? This organic food delivery service has you covered. Make this your go-to for customized, clean meals that are just short of ready to eat when you receive them. For instance, the Insta-worthy smoothies (there are 18 to choose from) just require liquid and a spin in the blender. There are also plenty of veggie-packed harvest bowls, flatbreads and soups that are ready to devour once heated, plus oat and chia bowls for hectic mornings. Treat yourself to one of four better-for-you ice creams while youre at it. Well take a pint of salted black-sesame vanilla.

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Need a meal plan to get you back on track? Youre in luck. Choose organic, easy-to-make recipes to cook yourself with the help of simple instructions and photos. Most only take 30 minutes, a major plus in our book. In addition to keto, paleo and balanced plans, the plant-powered version offers new recipes every week that are creative and healthy, like black bean and mushroom enchiladas with cashew crema and creamy truffle and mushroom linguine with kale-fig salad. Choose a weekly, biweekly or monthly plan.

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Fruit and nuts and chocolate, oh my. Savor a dozen vegan, gluten-free snacks all month long that dont taste even half as healthy as they are. Treat yourself to a rotating subscription through Cratejoy or splurge on a 20-item box packed with snacks like pistachios, pumpkin seeds, fruit sticks, veggie straws and trail mix.

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We love a lazy dinner thats also good for us. And this luxury wellness company will deliver you the Cadillac equivalent. This organic meal plan stars wholesome, pre-portioned meals. Its known for its signature diet plan that leans on plant-based, nutritious whole foods, teas and supplements to help subscribers get energized, lose weight, improve their focus and digestion and reduce bloat. Yes, its pricey, but boxes include up to three daily meals, a detox tea for everyday drinking and a daily probiotic, which will help you stay hydrated and balanced, plus promote gut health. Explore the Clean Boutique for additional snacks and supplements.

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The best pairing for that buddha bowl? A hot cup of artisanal tea. Take a quiz to find out your tea preferences, then get a box of four loose-leaf and bagged teas catered to your taste. Once you sip em, rate them to make sure your next box is even more on point. You can also shop teas according to what they do, like immune boosters, mood boosters and sleep aids. There are also lots of cute mugs and accessories to explore. (How cool is this travel infuser?!) Oh, and chai fanstheres a box especially for you. Youre welcome.

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Savor a new slew of snacks every month without ever having to leave your front steps thanks to this flexible, cruelty-free company. Unbox 10 or more goodies that run the gamut from mac and cheese, chocolate and smoothies to bars, chips and sweets. Subscribe a few months ahead to save on every box. If youre happy with the snack box, try the beauty or makeup version next. Did we mention theres free U.S. shipping?

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The healthy meals you crave, minus the work of making them. This vegan brand makes it a cinch to eat nutritiously and help the planet while doing so. Shop for meals a la carte (carrot osso bucco or Thai chickn stew, anyone?) or opt for the Chefs Choice or Weight Loss meal plan that cover three meals a day for five or seven days a week. You can curate your meals even further by searching for gluten-, soy- or nut-free, high-protein, low-calorie or kosher picks.

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If a grocery delivery service and meal kit had a baby. Instead of sending prepared meals to your door, Hungryroot helps you shop for groceries inspired by healthy, easy recipes that come together in 10 minutes. Yup, 10. Your plan size is personalized, so the price is totally up to you and adjustable at any time. Every item available is nutritious, convenient and tasty, but you can cater the groceries to your vegan preference by filling out your food profile before you shop.

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Contrary to popular belief, not all wines are vegan. But all of these wines are, not to mention low-carb and low-sugar, keto, paleo and pesticide-free. All the wines start with organic grapes and are made sustainably. Sip the French ros or white, go for the Argentinian Malbec or try them all in a sample pack. Buy three bottles or splurge on a dozen. We know you wont let them go waste.

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Vegan protein, organic vegetables, seasonal dishes. How can you go wrong? All the meals are organic and only need three minutes in the microwave to be ready for their debut. You can order premade breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for the week, or stock up on bulk ingredients like quinoa, mixed vegetables, oatmeal and beyond. Try the regular vegan meals or go all-out with the low-carb vegan plan. la carte options are also available if youd rather just get your feet wet first.

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The Craignair Inn and Restaurant in Spruce Head village, south of Rockland, has done something apparently no other Maine restaurant has dared to attempt: Serve a vegan lobster roll.

There wasnt anything vegan-friendly on the menu when we bought the place, so we wanted to bring a few vegan dishes, said owner Greg Soutiea, who along with his wife, Lauren Soutiea, purchased the oceanfront property with 21 guest rooms in December 2018. They have since turned the buildings into eco-friendly lodging.

Inside the inns restaurant, vegan entrees include jackfruit crab cakes and a veggie burger made in-house with Heiwa tofu and black beans. Yet the menus most notable dish is the vegan lobster roll, seasoned with a buttery sauce.

Our inn is right on the water, and you can look out and see the lobster buoys and lobster traps, Soutiea explained, when asked why its on the menu. And a vegan lobster roll is something that vegans dont get to have.

Until now.

Restaurants outside of Maine have served vegan lobster rolls for years, yet the dish has been slow to arrive in the Pine Tree State.

The Soutieas, both vegans who moved to Maine from Boston, worked with chef Carrie Croth to create the restaurants recipe and eventually settled on hearts of palm as the lobster stand-in.

We tried a couple different things, Soutiea said before they realized we liked the consistency of the hearts of palm.

Hearts of palm are what vegan meal-kit company Purple Carrot use in its vegan lobster roll dish, which the Soutieas have tried and liked.

However, hearts of palm are not what chef Meghan Lynch of Portland uses to make vegan lobster rolls. Lynch is the host of the Maine-produced Food Atheist cooking show, which launched in April and can be found at foodatheist.org. In the vegan lobster roll episode, Lynch steams pink oyster mushrooms grown at home from a North Spore kitand tells the audience: Ive never eaten a lobster roll in my entire life. But Ive made a lot when I was a prep cook at a cafe.

The cafe where Lynch worked is Arabica in Portland, which serves traditional lobster rolls (but not vegan ones) during the summer. Lynchs quest to veganize the Maine lobster roll was further influenced by the vegan lobster roll served at the Veggie Galaxy restaurant in Cambridge, Mass.

They have a tofu lobster roll, Lynch told me. It was really good, but the texture was off.

In contrast, the steamed then chilled pink oyster mushrooms kind of had that rubbery and meaty texture and it was strangely accurate, Lynch said.

Cooking videos end with the chef trying the dish, and when Lynch tries the oyster mushroom lobster roll she pauses then says, Thats weird. That tastes like lobster roll. Im a little confused.

A trademark of the colorful Food Atheist shows is that Lynch is often cooking the dish for the first time. That was the case with the vegan lobster rolls.

Laughing, Lynch told me, the texture was like way more accurate than I expected it to be. Its like when you have the Beyond Burger for the first time and youre like, OK. Is this vegan?

The flavor of Lynchs vegan lobster rolls comes from a combination of vegan butter, seaweed flakes, vegan mayonnaise, black pepper and lemon juice. At the Craignair Inn, vegan butter and mayo are also key components, along with Old Bay Seasoning and other chef secret ingredients, according to Soutiea. Both Lynchs and the inns vegan lobster rolls add chopped celery.

In Dustin Harders Epic Vegan cookbook, published last July by Fair Winds Press, the lobster roll recipe relies on both hearts of palm and artichoke hearts, dressed with mayo, lemon juice, dulse flakes, back pepper and Old Bay Seasoning. Harder also adds chopped red onions and roasted red peppers.

The star of The Vegan Roadie YouTube series, Harder writes in his latest cookbook that he ate lobster rolls on trips to Maine before he was vegan but never developed a particular liking for the sandwich. He then confesses that he hasnt been able to stop making his vegan version.

When author Ilene Godofsky Morenos latest cookbook The Colorful Family Table dropped in December from BenBella Books, it included a vegan lobster roll recipe inspired by her honeymoon in Maine.

After marrying Freeport native Ross Moreno in 2015, she traveled with her new husband along the Maine coast and was struck by the number of places selling lobster rolls (none of them vegan).

In her Maplewood, New Jersey home, which now includes two small children, Moreno also makes her Maine-style vegan lobster rolls using hearts of palm.

Ive used hearts of palm to veganize other seafood dishes, like crab cakes, and the texture ended up being a close match, Moreno told me. Hearts of palm also have a rather neutral taste so they really take on the flavor of whateverseasoning you add, which made it the perfect canvas for Old Bay and the other seasonings in the recipe.

Her dressing includes the usual ingredients, along with dried dill.

In the Food Atheist vegan lobster roll episode, Lynch makes a seaweed butter, which is spooned into the hot dog rolls first. Telling viewers lettuce is used on lobster rolls to keep the bun dry, Lynch then lines her hot dog buns with trimmed Romaine leaves.

Lynchs experience working in restaurants led me to ask why we havent seen more Maine eateries attempt a vegan lobster roll.

I think folks want to protect the integrity of what a lobster roll is, Lynch speculated. But I think that veganism is really permeating culture right now, and we need to loosen up the definition of what a Maine lobster roll is.

Clearly, the vegan food world already has.

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Vegan Lobster Rolls, Gluten-Free

Reprinted with permission from The Colorful Family Table by Ilene Godofsky Moreno, 2019, BenBella Books.

Serves 4

For lobster salad:2 14-ounce cans of hearts of palm cup diced celery cup diced red onion2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoonOld Bay Seasoning cup plus 2 tablespoons vegan mayoJuice of one lemonSalt and pepper, to taste

4 rollsvegan butterhandful of greenslemon wedges

1. Drain the hearts of palm and roughly chop them. Place in a large bowl. Add all remaining lobster salad ingredients and stir.

2. Toast rolls and spread with vegan butter. Sprinkle a few greens on each roll and top with lobster salad. Serve fresh with lemon wedges.

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PETA says Thor should go vegan in ‘Love and Thunder’, gets grilled on Twitter – News Lagoon

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The MCU has always shown Thor (Chris Hemsworth) as a god whos also got one of the hottest bods. Sorry Cap, people still cant get over those guns Hemsworth has, even if yours stopped a chopper.

However, the fat Thor we saw in Avengers: Endgame saw an outrageous and hilarious gasp envelop theatres. And while we dont know if we see that avatar again in Thor: Love and Thunder, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) came up with a suggestion to help shed the kilos: Make Thor vegan.

In the letter, Lewis Crary, the PETA representative said: According to his personal trainer, Hemsworth went vegan while filming the original Thor and Avengers films, developing a particular taste for beans and veggie burgers. He added: If Thor is serious about protecting the Earth, going vegan makes a lot of senseaxing animal products from his diet could save more than 1,000 gallons of water, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions and 30 square feet of forest each day as well as the lives of nearly 200 animals a year!

As far as fan reactions go, PETA seems to have just picked the wrong time as Twitterati shared their thoughts, none pleasant, and some indescribable. We picked out a few. Yo, were in the middle of a pandemic, and yet here comes PETA with their stupidity, saying Thor should go vegan? I dont think veganism is really on par with Asgardians, a fan wrote. PETA can eat my ass, tweeted another.

For some, it was cheap publicity. The publicity stunts of #PETA never cease to baffle me. I will admit though, co-opting the popularity of #Marvels #BroThor is one of the more agreeable tactics Ive seen them use., a fan slammed the organization.

Warning: This may have you in thigh-slapping splits@peta want thor to go vegan, piss off, you hypocritical dogooding hippies, a fan said. dont want to think about PETA at the movies. Meat is MARVELous tweeted another. This fan seems to have a concrete explanation as to why this movie is nada. PETA needs to stop pushing their Vegan is better beliefs, because many Vegans end up on Vitamin supplements and eventually go back to a mixed diet so Thor going Vegan would be a poor move on Marvels part and go against his Viking origins.

And to end with, heres a classic: Get a life.

Thor: Love and Thunder is slated to release on November 5, 2021.

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These Twins Trialled Veganism Against Meat-Eating. Here’s What Happened – Men’s Health

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Hugo and Ross Turner or is that Ross and Hugo? have earned the nickname the adventure guinea pigs. In 2015, the twins scaled Europes highest peak, Mt Elbrus in the Caucasus, to compare traditional mountaineering gear with modern equipment (the latter proved to be mostly marketing). Theyve been to Greenland, where a replica of Sir Ernest Shackletons 1914 expedition kit uniformly outperformed the contemporary equivalent, from the Sunspel jumper and Crockett & Jones boots to a wooden sled.

Most recently, they embarked on a trial of a vegan diet versus a typical omnivorous one, with their body composition monitored by Virgin Active and their biomarkers tested by Kings College Londons Department of Twin Research. We caught up with them two months in to see what they'd learnt.

MH: This isnt the first time youve compared diets...

Ross: At the end of last year we did a test of high-fat vs high-carb. I was on a high-fat diet and I shredded. I lost about 3kg of fat; Hugo was on high-carb and he put on 3kg.

Hugo: Ross has always been slightly heavier, so, we met each other in the middle. At the end, we were 85kg each.

Ross: But I was much, much leaner.

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MH: How fun or not were those diets to follow?

Ross: I did miss carbs. I really did miss carbs. But as soon as I had them, I felt bloated, straight away.

MH: So, what are the main takeaways from meat versus veg?

Ross: My cholesterol has stayed the same about 6.5, quite high and Hugo [on the vegan diet] is down to 4.9.

Hugo: I was about 5.9 at the start, so its dropped drastically.

Ross: As well as your libido.

Hugo: Yeah, my libido went out the window. But my energy levels [were better]. I didnt get that sugar drop. Most snacks chocolate, biscuits, sweets I couldnt have. I was pretty much just on nuts and fruit.

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Ross: We had Mindful Chef delivering our food, so we had exactly the same calories going in give or take 50 calories across the day.

MH: How did going vegan affect your training?

Hugo: My energy levels in the gym were much, much better. We were going to the gym five, six times a week and I didnt have a session where I thought, I dont really have any energy.

Ross: I was the opposite. I was very hungry at 10 or 11 oclock. I had those big spikes of energy and then Id crash. But then the results [of our training] have been very different I put on weight, and Hugo has lost it.

Hugo: Ive shredded. I lost 4kg of fat in the first two or three weeks.

Ross: We wore continuous glucose monitors: they go on the back of your triceps and connect to your phone. I was spiking, going down, having that sugar low or meat low and Hugo was far more satiated.

MH: What kind of training were you doing?

Hugo: Its endurance-focused, so high-rep, low-weight, rather than trying to build up mass. On our expeditions, we dont want to be carrying extra weight.

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Ross: One of the ways we measure how fit were getting is with a submaximal test: what resistance youre on when you get to a certain heart rate on a Wattbike. Its simple but quite effective if you want to find out what your fitness level is.

MH: And less unpleasant than a VO2 max.

Ross: I dont mind the VO2 max. Its quite fun. An effective way weve found [to track] our endurance training is to count the total mass lifted. Weve gone from about three tonnes which sounds epic to 10 or 11 tonnes in an hour. If you add the weight up, it becomes really motivating.

MH: How much do you bench? A tonne

Ross: It is, though if you lift 100kg, 10 times, thats a tonne. If youve lost weight and youve doubled your lifting capacity, youre getting expedition fit.

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Hugo: Half of it is looking after your body. Whats the chassis like? Is it healthy? Weve got quite rusty chassis in the sense that weve always got painful backs, tight hamstrings and quads. So, its using a good proportion of a gym session on stretching, rolling and core.

Ross: And the other 10% is mindset. Ive been to the gym over the past few months and gone, I really cant be bothered. Thats the point at which you become expedition mind fit. Even if you do very little, but you do the full hour, youre training your mind not to give up. Its so easy not to flex the mental muscle.

On the vegan diet: Hugo lost 1kg of fat and gained 1.2kg of muscle massOn the omnivore diet: Ross gained 2.8kg of fat and 4kg of muscle mass

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Oyster mushroom fried chicken and jackfruit crab cakes may sound unusual, but that's the way vegan chef Nadira Jenkins-El does her version of soul food. Now, 101 of her creative recipes are availablein her new cookbook "Vegan Soul Food Cookbook: Plant-Based, No-Fuss Southern Favorites."

Jenkins-El, who is also a holistic nutritionist and the co-owner of The Cutting Board Bakery and Cafe in Mesa, wrote the cookbook to share quick vegan soul food recipes, similar to what she serves at her restaurant.

While the cookbook, which is widely available and can be purchased online from local booksellersincluding Changing Hands Bookstore ($15.99), is meant to provide an introduction to accessible vegan cooking, shes also interested in showing people there's diversity in the vegan community.

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There's not a lot of Black representation and that was the other reason for wanting to do my cookbook," Jenkins-El said."I want my people to know that you do have alternatives and can still have the delicious foods that you grew up with. .

Nadira Jenkins-El, the co-owner of The Cutting Board Bakery and Cafe in Mesa, released a new coobook: "Vegan Soul Food Cookbook: Plant Based No-Fuss Southern Favorites."(Photo: Nadira Jenkins-El)

Jenkins-El grew up in Maryland and California, and moved to Arizona eight years ago. Her first career was in nursing, and then she moved on to running an entrepreneurship program with inner city youth in Baltimore. She taught the students how to cook, so they were able to start a business catering meals.

This inspired her to followher dreams of running a restaurantand go to school again for culinary management. When she moved to Tucson, she started Global Fusion, a vegan bakery that specialized indesserts without refined sugar.

She sold her pastries and food at farmers markets in the Tucson area and then expanded into the Phoenix area. Shortly after, the opportunity arose to buy a restaurant, and she opened The Cutting Board Bakery and Cafein 2018 with her business partner Sabrina Metherell.

Her cookbook contains soul food recipes that are typically meat based, like ribs and jambalaya, but she has found creative ways to make these dishes completely animal-product-free with tofu, seitan, jackfruit and mushrooms.

She also features dishes like beans and rice from her time in the Caribbean. Jenkins-El moved to St. Croix for two years to learn more about cooking with fresh fruits and vegetables from the large vegan community there.

She said she learned a lot about creative uses of fruits and vegetables when she worked on a food truck that was all vegan and gluten free. I learned how to work and play with jackfruit while living on the island, because the farmers would bring them right to our trucks in the morning.

Jenkins-El has more food projects in the works and plans touse them to continue being vocal about including everyone in the plant-based community. Veganism is for everybody we can all be playing our part, making the world healthier and ending animal cruelty.

When: 11a.m.-4p.m. Monday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Tuesday.

Where: 2235 S.Power Road, #116, Mesa.

Details:thecuttingboardbakeryandcafe.com.

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Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in the UK Will Be Easier to Find Thanks to New Sticker Campaign – VegNews

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Nonprofit organization Vegan-Friendly UK recently launched the Vegan-Friendly certification symbol to help vegan-friendly businesses promote their vegan options. The heart-shaped symbol identifies restaurants that qualify as vegan-friendly if their menus boost a wide variety of vegan dishes. Originally founded in Israel, the organization expanded to the United Kingdom in an effort to increase the presence of vegan options and make veganism more accessible by encouraging businesses to add vegan options.

We will improve the visibility and exposure of restaurants which serve a minimum of 25-percent vegan options by labeling them both digitally and physically, Ofek Ron, Vegan-Friendly General Manager, said. We will also provide restaurants with free hands-on training and guidance on how to switch ingredients in their dishes to improve their vegan offering. In our Israeli venture, with our assistance, the restaurants we work with have been able to sell approximately 20 percent more vegan dishes than before. This meant that these restaurants were, in turn, selling less meat dishes and more vegan dishes.

The Vegan-Friendly certification will initially launch with an online presence and once restaurants begin to open following the COVID-19 lockdown, Londoners will start noticing heart-shaped stickers at the entrance of their favorite vegan-friendly restaurants.

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For vegans in Newfoundland and Labrador, it’s not always easy being green – TheChronicleHerald.ca

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ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

Theres a joke that goes, How can you tell someone is a vegan? Answer: You dont need to, theyll tell you themselves.

Its a joke vegans will tell you themselves. And its true. Poke your nose into the 2,500 NL Vegans Facebook page and youll see robust conversations about the best recipes and the hottest new restaurants. Youll also encounter a lot of passionate discussion of animal cruelty and the evils of meat.

Studies show that about one per cent of Canadians follow a strict vegan diet, which means they wont eat animals of any kind, or anything derived from them such as eggs and dairy products.

Still, thats more than 350,000people, and a 2018 Dalhousie University study found that two-thirds of them are under the age of 38. Veganism is trending upwards, and its mostly driven by Millennials and the Generation Y population.

Veganism is a philosophy. Its based on the conviction that animals are not to be harmed or exploited for human consumption even for clothes, in some circles.

It can be militant. While all vegans are adherents of the animal rights movement to some extent, some are more vocal about it than others. Theyll take undercover footage inside slaughterhouses or block trucks from entering processing plants.

Personal health and the environment also play a major role in the motivation for veganism. You can find many claims about both. While the numbers may be sketchy at times, the bottom line is that a whole-foods, plant-based (WFPB) diet can be one of the healthiest lifestyles choices you make and that meat production, especially beef, is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and a contributor to deforestation in some countries.

In a limited series starting today, well look at some of the people who make up the local vegan community. Theyll talk about their own reasons for embracing the diet, and how it has changed their lives. Well talk about health benefits and caveats, and even check out a recipe or two.

Time to chow down.

Chris Flynns voice cracks a little as he talks about the times hes joined other animal rights activists to briefly blockade trucks from the Country Ribbon chicken farm as they entered the processing plant in Pleasantville, St. John's.

While the trucks were stopped, it was a chance to poke their heads inside and snap a shot or two of all the chickens in cages.

Its pretty horrific, he said in a recent phone interview. Sometimes they cant even stand up because theyre so big and sometimes they still have yellow feathers because theyre only four weeks old when theyre killed. And sometimes their legs got ripped off because they got stuck in the cage.

He has to take a second to control his emotions.

Flynn, who works in IT, lives in Conception Bay South.

He and his fellow protesters are allied with an international lobby group called Anonymous for the Voiceless.

Not only are they vegans, but they want to convince everyone else to be vegans, too.

Vegans refuse to eat animal flesh or any byproduct of animals such as eggs or dairy. While health plays a part, the motivation is primarily ethical.

I respect the right for any conscious, sentient being to live their life free of intentional suffering, Flynn said. They certainly have a right not to be locked in a cage all their life and tortured.

Like many vegans these days, Flynn is a recent convert.

He became a vegan four years ago at the age of 24. His girlfriend was already a vegan at the time, but he didnt think much about it until he saw documentary called Food Choices.

I started to realize that meat is not required, that animal products are not required for anyone to be healthy, he said.

Flynn has thought long and hard about it ever since, and its hard to trip him up with the usual counterarguments.

Why is it not just a personal choice?

I cant say that its my personal choice to punch someone in the face, because that other person is affected by that choice, so its not a personal choice to eat an animal when that animal loses their life for it.

But dont animals eat each other?

I cant say that its my personal choice to punch someone in the face, because that other person is affected by that choice, so its not a personal choice to eat an animal when that animal loses their life for it. Chris Flynn

Certain wild animals like lions and tigers a lot of times theyll eat their own children. I dont think humans should do that. A lot of animals will just rape each other when theyre ready to mate, but I dont think we should do that either.

What about dairy, where the animal isnt harmed?

Cows will loudly pine when their calves are taken away from them, often to make veal, Flynn says. Then they have to give milk until theyre eventually slaughtered anyway.

Eggs?

Free-range chicken is just a marketing buzzword, he says. Even laying chickens, which are bred to lay eggs at an exhausting rate, are kept in cruel conditions, he says.

A 2018 Dalhousie study found that approximately one million Canadians consider themselves vegans, and that two-thirds of them are under the age of 38. The trend seems to be growing.

Chris Flynn falls well within that category, but Elizabeth Johnson is even younger.

An 18-year-old student at Memorial University who lives in Goulds, Johnson says she decided last year to research everything she could about the environment, climate change and politics.

I quickly started changing my habits started walking more, reusing and up-cycling old things from around my house, started sharing my viewpoints with my family and friends, and just overall my entire life changed, she wrote in an email.

With more research I realized just how damaging the agriculture industry is to the environment, and how becoming vegan is the single smallest thing you can do with the greatest impact on the environment, she said.

In Newfoundland, being a vegan is tough, Johnson continues. Not money-wise or finding vegan alternatives, but mainly because of the culture.

Even if youre not out protesting in the streets, some people get very defensive about the fact they eat meat.

Every time somebody would ask me why I was vegan, they would feel so defensive of their actions, she says. I have had people tell me to eat a steak and get over it.

But Johnson makes no apologies.

I did my research and understood the horrible effects that the meat, egg and dairy industry had on the animals, humans and the Earth, I knew what I was doing was wrong and I stopped valuing my tastebuds over the world. I may not be perfect, but its better for thousands of people to be vegan imperfectly than a handful of people doing it perfectly.

Peter Jackson is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter covering health care for The Telegram. Findhim on Twitter@pjackson_nl.

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The Princess Royal has shared her views on topics such as genetically modified (GM) crops, climate change and veganism, which are in stark contrast to those of her brother, the Prince of Wales.

In a new interview with Australian Women's Weekly, Princess Anne discussed her thoughts on veganism, saying that "you cant have a world without livestock".

"They are a necessary and very constructive part of our expectation to feed ourselves," she said.

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Perhaps my biggest irritation is single-issue groups...We need livestock as part of the genuine mix that keeps land healthy.

While Prince Charles has never explicitly spoken about following a vegan diet, he has expressed concerns over the environmental impacts of animal agriculture.

In 2011, he attended a conference in Washington where he pleaded with people to eat less meat: "For every pound of beef produced in the industrial system, it takes two thousand gallons of water," he said.

"That is a lot of water and there is plenty of evidence that the Earth cannot keep up with the demand."

Anne also opened up about her thoughts on the use of genetically modified crops, stating that they have been enormous advantage in specific environments.

She also revealed that she and Charles had occasional but rather short conversations about farming, despite the pair owning land near to each other in Gloucestershire.

It has been an enormous advantage in many parts of the world to use GM wisely for very specific environments, Anne said.

It makes it much more likely to be able to grow what you need.

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I have to remind people that rapeseed oil was only made non-toxic to humans by the Canadians after the Second World War by genetically modifying the plant. It's (ironically) quite popular with all those people who don't like GM.

Charles, who is a passionate organic farmer, has previously spoken out against GM and is also royal patron of the Soil Association, which has campaigned against GM crops and ingredients in human and animal food.

The royal recently urged people to think about more sustainable ways of consuming and producing food and praised the UKs dig for victory spirit, referring to those who have started growing their own produce.

Anne's views on climate change also contrast to those of her older brother, with the royal saying she would not go down the climate change route when looking for causes of Australia's bushfires.

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Princess Margaret is pictured alongside her elder sister Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II. Princess Elizabeth carries a purse embroidered with the letter "E" and a crown. (circa 1933)

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Prince Philip is pictured in Corfu, Greece, at the age of 14 months. (1922)

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Prince Charles waves after his parents Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh as they drive a procession of welcome following their return from Canada (1951)

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A six-year-old Prince Andrew looks out from a window at Buckingham Palace. (1966)

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An official portrait is taken of Princess Anne, a day before her fourth birthday. (1954)

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A four-year-old Prince Edward turns in his seat as he attends the annual Royal Windsor Horse Show. (1968)

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A two-year-old Princess Beatrice sits underneath a presentation table at the Royal Berkshire Polo Club, holding a fluffy toy. (1991)

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A young Princess Eugenie holds her mother, the Duchess of York's hand as she leaves Upton House School Windsor on her elder sister's first day of school. (1991)

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A four-year-old Camilla Parker Bowles, later the Duchess of Cornwall, is pictured with her two-year-old sister Annabel. (1952)

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Zara Phillips, daughter of Princess Anne, attends the Royal Windsor Horse Show aged two. Zara went on to become an equestrian and Olympian. (1983)

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The Queen and other senior royals sent messages of condolence to those affected by the fires after at least 20 people died and more than 1,400 homes were destroyed over the Australian summer.

I don't even go down the climate change route, Anne told the magazine.

I think the way people manage ground is part of the discussion...climate changes all the time. It has done so throughout the globe's history, so there's nothing new under the sun.

She continued: Somehow, we've got to learn that our kind of life is changing. We've got to remember to respect what's out there and how to live with it.

In contrast, Charles recently said there was a golden opportunity to create something good for the environment from the Covid-19 crisis during an appearance at the launch of the Great Reset project.

Its unprecedented shockwaves may well make people more receptive to big visions of change, and global crises like pandemics and climate change know no borders and highlight just how interdependent we are as one people sharing one planet, he said.

Charles is the Queens eldest child and was born on 14 November 1948 followed by his sister, Anne, on 15 August 1950.

After her first two children, Queen Elizabeth waited more than a decade before welcoming her third child, Prince Andrew in 1960 and youngest, Prince Edward, in 1964.

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This Record-Breaking Sprinter Was on Track to Go to the Olympics; He Went Vegan Instead – VegNews

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Rising track star Elijah Hall recently went vegan as part of his training for the Tokyo Olympic Games. He was on track to participate in the 2020 Games, which were originally set to start next week but have been rescheduled for 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions on mass gatherings. In the meantime, Hall decided to step up his nutrition game by going vegan. The young athlete is the 2018 NCAA National Champion with the Houston Cougars and is also the United States record holder for the Indoor 200 Meters.

Hall says his new dietwhich includes favorite dishes such as pollo salsa tacos and Beyond Burgershas provided him with more energy, better sleep, and an overall feeling of being lighter on his feet, both on and off the track. I wanted to approach my season differently than I ever have before, Hall told VegNews. I have read about great athletes who have turned plant-based and have longer careers.

A number of pro athletes in various sportsincluding tennis champ Venus Williams, NFL pro Colin Kaepernick, ultramarathon runner Scott Jurek, and boxer David Hayehave credited veganism for their optimal health and performance. Earlier this year, world race car champion Lewis Hamilton said: I think my health has just got better and better over the last couple of years as Ive gone to the plant-based diet. And tennis champion Novak Djokovic said: Its more than a performance reason for me, its a lifestyle, its something Im really proud of.

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Vegan ice cream brand JUSTice Cream recently launched in Chicago with plans to donate 100 percent of its profits to grassroots organizations that are fighting for social justice. The woman-led company was founded by Hialy Gutierrez to address social issues such as the misconceptions about veganism, human and environmental exploitation, and food industry practices. JUSTice offers a variety of flavors, each of which supports a particular cause, such as:

JUSTice Cream has so far raised nearly $9,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to help with startup costs, equipment, and supplies. The company is also accepting in-kind donations, such as ice cream equipment or accounting help, to help reduce expenses.

The ice cream brand plans to operate through pop-ups in Chicago this summer and distribute pints through local co-ops and neighborhood markets this fall before offering out-of-state delivery.

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The Ultimate Guide to Veganism: What It Means, Tips and More – Universe News Network

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The month of January feels like a distant memory, but whether you decided to commit to Veganuary or not, the plant-based lifestyle is increasing in popularity in 2018, the Vegan Society established that there are around 600,000 vegans in the United Kingdom and this figure is only set to grow. As a result, consumers are spending more and more on vegan food products and its not just appealing to a strict vegan market. Many people are striking a balance somewhere in between veganism and vegetarianism, opting for a flexitarian lifestyle. Products are flying from supermarket shelves, with Applewoods vegan cheese selling out in 40% of its stockists in October 2019.

So, with a predicted veganism influx of 327% by the end of 2020 in the UK, could it be time to change up your lifestyle? Before you return back to your carnivorous habits, take a look at this comprehensive guide to all things flower-powered!

If you lead a vegan lifestyle, your diet excludes all animal products from meat, to dairy and anything derived from animals, such as gelatin. This also includes any foods that are processed using animal products (meaning that some wines will be off the menu!). People commit to vegan diets for a range of reasons, from animal welfare, to raising awareness of the carbon footprint of a carnivorous diet, or even as a health-related measure. As a result, the benefits of veganism will largely depend on the reason behind making the change; from a health perspective, its a nutrient rich diet, aiding weight loss, and there are studies which have suggested that it can lessen the risk of certain health conditions. However, as the climate change narrative continues to grow, theres a growing emphasis on the role that veganism could play in lessening individual carbon output, which collectively, has the potential to help restore the worlds atmospheric levels. Many activist groups are turning their focus onto the environmental damage of human activity and the step towards making our everyday lives more sustainable.

The new decade started with something along the lines of a plant-based revolution, with many popular food retailers finally recognising the supply demand for vegan alternatives. Back in 2019, the popular bakery chain Greggs unleased hysteria with their vegan sausage roll, sitting alongside the traditional meat alternative. They followed this up in January 2020 with a remarkable marketing campaign leading up to the unveil of their vegan steak bake, which involved blacking out store windows, creating an air of exclusivity for the new product. The product has been a sold-out phenomenon, with many left empty-handed on their quest to sample the new product.

The vegan alternative has taken off, sending reverberations across the market as other retailers revealed their own plant-based treats. KFC, Frankie & Bennys, Costa and Subway have all branched out to revel in the meat-free craze. Theres even a growing range of plant based sweet treats available, from fair trade vegan chocolate to doughnuts and more!

The growth in popularity and the strengthening of links between the meat and dairy industry has triggered a huge financial soar in the vegan food market, and it is now a multibillion-pound industry which only looks set to grow. In fact, the influx of plant-based products into the market was recorded at an impressive 9,590 new vegan options, as established by the Vegan Society.

On the topic of money, leading a vegan diet has often been considered as a costly pursuit So, is it actually expensive to be a vegan, or could it be realistic even for those on a budget? The answer to this varies, but for the most part, being vegan can certainly be purse friendly. Many of the core ingredients of a vegan diet are some of the cheapest components of the standard meal vegetables, beans, pasta, rice and fruit. While theres undoubtedly been a far wider variety of processed vegan options available in supermarket fridges, these are not necessarily healthy and can often be more costly additions on your weekly shop.

One vegan shopping trolley will differ from the next depending upon preference, but by filling your meals with affordable, staple ingredients such as lentils, pulses and tofu, you can be realistic when it comes to eating a purse friendly plant-based diet.

In a recent study by Nisbets, the top UK vegan cities were revealed, with some interesting entries on the rundown. The cities which made the list have the most either vegan or vegetarian eateries, and Norwich came top of the bunch, closely followed by Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Newcastle.

In Glasgow, there are 3,000 listed veggie or vegan eateries, from the vibrant The 78 kitchen, The Flying Duck late night plant-based junk food, and the appropriately named Glasvegan brunch spot. Back over the border, the North East has seen a lot of plant powered innovation in the past few years, from glazed vegan doughnut retailers, to the quirky Little Greens Cafe which prides itself on serving high protein, vegan options for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In fact, the annual vegan food fest flower power is held at Tyne Bank Brewery, a bustling spot to sample a lot of vegan goodness. Many people are following the buzz of the vegan scene that a city has, but surprisingly the UKs capital city doesnt even feature on the list suggesting that its got a bit of catching up to do!

The dietary demographic of our population is certainly changing, and the plant-based revolution only looks set to continue Could it be time for you to make the switch?

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New Vegan Documentary They’re Trying to Kill Us Exposes Racism in the Food System – VegOut Media LLC

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A new documentary by John Lewis (aka Badass Vegan) unveils the racism that lies within the food industry.

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Have you ever wondered why healthy food is less available in communities of color? And not only that but why BIPOC are more susceptible to disease? These directly-related hard truths are built on an unjust food system that is exposed in the new documentary Theyre Trying to Kill Us.

John Lewis is a Black vegan filmmaker and Ferguson native who has witnessed and experienced this issue first-hand. Lewis shared, Even though Ive been involved in athletics and sports since I was a little kid, I did reach a state of childhood obesity where I was 315 pounds as a freshman in high school. Many years later, I found out that it was not only the lack of activity that led to my obesity, but it was the foods I was eating at the time. I started my vegan journey once my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer. After I did some research, I saw that animal protein wasnt just a cause of cancers but it was also the cause of many diseases within the human body and thats what led me down my journey to becoming a filmmaker in pointing out what Ive learned along the way to help out more people.

For this documentary, Lewis teamed up with Keegan Kuhn, the co-director of Cowspiracy and What the Health. Lewis told us they met a few years back at a festival. I had a booth for my protein shake, Vegan Smart, and he had a booth for his documentary at the time, Cowspiracy. When I walked over to the booth, he actually knew who I was and it just became a good friendship from there. Years later, Kuhn reached out to Lewis about working together on a documentary. Kuhn expressed a desire to reach more people with this documentary but didnt know how to do so.

Thats when Lewis suggested the idea of using hip-hop. Hip-hop really runs the world and if we can appeal to the people who love it, he shared, then they would be more willing to listen to the message. Theyre Trying to Kill Us will feature interviews with numerous hip-hop artists, public figures, and doctors as they discuss veganism, health, poverty, systemic racism, and more. Ne-Yo, Raury, TxTHEWAY, Lola Monroe, King Los, Dame Dash, Grey, Angela Yee, Dr. Neal Barnard, and John Salley are some of the guests who make an appearance.

When we asked Lewis what message he hopes to get across with Theyre Trying to Kill Us, he told us, This documentary is solution-based. The main purpose of this is to actually show people that they have a way out if they use a plan of action. I want people to see that there is a way out from the dark and dismal portrayal of health that has been shown to us in the past.

Theyre Trying to Kill Us is set to be released by the end of the year. They have not yet announced what platforms it will be available on. For the most recent updates, follow @theyretryingtokillusfilm on Instagram.

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Thinking about starting a new diet? While the amount of information available can be overwhelming, its possible to find a diet that is safe, suitable and effective for your lifestyle.

Dr. Yana Finkelshteyn, assistant professor with Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, discusses what you need to know about the MIND diet.

A: The vegan diet is a diet that excludes food that comes from animal sources including meat, dairy, seafood and eggs. Veganism is often a lifestyle choice based on ethical and political principles of animal rights and environmental preservation. Others come toveganism due to the health benefits of the diet.

A: Strictvegans will avoid all foods containing meat, dairy or egg derivatives. There are raw vegans that eatprimarily raw unprocessed vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts. Many vegans prefer organic to conventionally raised vegetables and fruits, and some vegans do not consume honey.

A: Whole grains, starchy vegetables, legumes, greens, fruits, berries, seeds, nuts, plant oils, nut butters,tofu, tempeh and many other plant-derived foods are included in the vegan diet.

A: There is a benefit for weight management for those following a whole-foods plant-based vegan diet. There are many processed foods that are vegan, but these are calorie-dense and high in added sugar or fat. If these are kept to a minimum, the vegan diet isbeneficial for weight loss. A vegan diet reduces the risk of heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and some cancers as compared to an omnivore diet.

A: One is that foods must becombined in a very specific way to get a complete protein. The truth is that most people eating a variety of natural plant foods will get more than the adequate amount of protein. A second misconception is that it is automatically a healthy diet. As mentioned, processed vegan, while possibly less harmful than processed meats, are not necessarily healthy. There are also vegan foods high in added salt and sugar. When it comes to any diet, natural may be best.

A: Anyone can follow a vegan diet with some caveats. Most strict vegans do need to supplement vitamin B12 which isfoundprimarily in animal derived foods and soil bacteria.

The vegan diet does contain iron-rich foods such as whole grains,beans, greens andavocados. Pairing these with foods naturally high in vitamin C aids iron absorption, and cast-iron cookware can add elemental iron. A junk food vegan diet may result in deficiencies in iron and even protein.

The vegan diet is also relatively low in Omega 3 essential fatty acids. To increase these levels, vegans can includeseaweed and algae, flax seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, edamame and other plant-derived foods containing Omega 3 fatty acids in their diet.

A: There are many vegan athletes and even vegan bodybuilders. Because the vegan diet is naturally high in low-calorie density foods, it may be harder to gain weight on a vegan diet for those that need to gain weight, such as those with a severe illness or who recently had surgery. Pregnant women can continue a vegan diet throughout pregnancy while supplementing with prenatal vitamins and possibly iron as long asthey include a wide variety of natural foods in their diet.

A: Many that are switching to a vegan diet report weight loss and increased energy. Blood pressure and cholesterol can decrease considerably. High fiber intake can ease gastrointestinal issues such as constipation. However, some report increased gas and bloating, particularly if increasing intake of legumes and certain vegetables.

To be done in a healthy way, the vegan diet must include a variety of plant-derived foods. For many, there is a learning curve in terms of food preparation and even shopping. It can take extra time and research to prepare vegan recipes and this can be a barrier to some in adhering to the diet.

The vegan diet can be economical. Rice, beans, lentils and greens are inexpensive staples in a vegan diet. Because there is little vegan fast food, it does often require more cooking at home.

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You can be a healthy vegan or an unhealthy vegan, depending on what you consume.

Dr Derbyshire said: Vegans should follow healthy eating guidelines which include at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day and keep fully hydrated.

Meals should be based on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates, opting for wholegrain if possible and include some dairy alternatives, such as soya drinks and yoghurts.

A variety of plant-based protein sources should be eaten and plenty of fluid consumed throughout the day ideally drinking 6-8 cups or glasses which does not need to be just water.

Drinking herbal, plant-based teas, like Rooibos, can contribute to fluid intakes and research has found they are just as hydrating.

A new study on Rooibos also found evidence for cholesterol reduction, blood glucose control, bone health, memory function, sperm viability, immune balance, anti-inflammatory effects plus anti-allergy effects.

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