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THE TRUTH ABOUT SOY
Michael Downey
Controversy follows nature’s perfect food, but don't buy in to it!
Perhaps, in these distrustful times, a
backlash was to be expected: Thirty years after being introduced as a
“miracle food” in North America—and 5,000 years after its discovery in
Asia as an important source of protein—the once-unassuming soybean is
suddenly a subject of controversy.
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/document_display.cfm?document
_id=209&keyword=truth%20and%20of%20and%20soy&summary=1&startsum=1
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WORLD VEGAN DAY
NOVEMBER 1ST
It is 60 years since the first vegan
society was formed in England, and the word “vegan” coined by Donald
Watson. Since that small beginning, people there and in other countries
have adopted a lifestyle that promises to provide abundantly for all. A
world-wide celebration will take place on or about November 1 and events
are listed at www.worldveganday.com
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Letter from the Author Erik
Marcus
Thanks again for hosting my event in
Detroit. I had a marvelous time and I think you did an amazing job of
organizing it. If you feel like it's worth mentioning, I'd really
appreciate any publicity you could give Meat Market. I'm now selling
discounted signed copies direct from
http://Vegan.com. I deeply respect all the work you're doing for the
animals in Detroit, and I hope we meet up again before too long. I also
hope you enjoyed Meat Market. Let me know what you think. Finally, you
might enjoy my new radio show. Check out Vegan.com for details. Erik
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VEGAN FOOD GUIDE
Now you can print your own vegan food guide
with a daily plan for healthy eating. Complements of EarthSave
International, John Borders and artist Dave Brousseau.
http://www.veggiesinmotion.org/vegan food guide.pdf
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Bush vs. Kerry—on the
Environment
When the Bush administration issued an
important change in policy recently, virtually acknowledging that global
warming is real, it was news to President George W. Bush, who was unaware
that any new program had been announced. Earlier, he had dismissed another
global warming report from his own administration as "from the
bureaucracy."
http://www.emagazine.com/view/?2080
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Stevia
This sugar substitute is derived from the South American
plant rebaudiana and is a wonderful alternative. It is estimated to be
300 times sweeter than sugar. It is widely available in different forms,
including fresh and dried leaves, green powder, white stevia extract and
liquid concentrates. In addition to being a superior sweetener, research
has shown it is beneficial for diabetes, weight loss, tooth decay and
possibly even high blood pressure and conditions associated with aging.
For more information go to:
http://www.healthfree.com/stevia1.htm
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The Plant Prescription for Human Health
by Jim Corcoran
Throughout our lives here in America, we
are taught that meat, dairy, eggs and fish are necessary for health. We’re
led to believe that these foods contain essential nutrients that we can’t
get from plant-based sources. But today’s science tells us this notion is
not only absurd--it is dangerous. The fact is that all animal foods
contain high levels of saturated fat and cholesterol and, to varying
degrees, pathogens, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, viruses and other
unhealthy components. To top it all off, they have no fiber. However,
these animal products are even more sinister than most of us realize.
See complete write up here:
http://www.veggiesinmotion.org/news/archives/1104.pdf
This article can also be read in the November 2004 issue of Natural
Awakenings* magazine
*Natural Awakenings™ of Southeast
Michigan is a rapidly growing, locally owned magazine reaching over 50,000
readers each month from over 500 locations.
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Dr. Michael Greger's rebuttal to the Atkins
Corporation's legal threat
The Atkins Corporation is threatening to
sue me for daring to speak out against the Atkins Diet on my website
http://www.AtkinsFacts.org. But I will not be intimidated; I will not be
bullied into silence by Atkins and their corporate lawyers. Instead, I've
posted their entire legal threat letter online for all to see, accompanied
by a point-by-point rebuttal, I've reprinted the main threads of the
back-and-forth with the Atkins Corporation (their words are indented) at:
http://www.atkinsexposed.org/atkins/135/Corporate_Threat.htm
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One Out of Every Four College Students Wants
Vegan Meals
According to ARAMARK Nationwide Survey
Distributed by Business Wire
According to ARAMARK’s recent nationwide survey completed by over 100,000
college students, nearly a quarter said finding vegan meals on campus was
important to them. Vegan dishes contain no meat, fish, poultry or other
products derived from animals such as dairy, eggs or honey. As a result,
ARAMARK (NYSE:RMK) has added dozens of vegan menu items as part of the
company’s innovative and flexible Just4U™ menu program, available on
nearly two dozen ARAMARK-managed college campuses this fall. See complete
write up here:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20041019005105&newsLang=en
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Earth Friendly
Hair products & They're Vegan!
by PureOlogy products
Our commitment is to make the finest
prestige products that are good for you and safe for the environment. Our
100% vegan formulas contain absolutely no animal ingredients and are
biodegradable. Our containers are recyclable wherever possible and all
PureOlogy products are created with respect for future generations.
http://pureology.com/
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Veg Video Site
VegVideo creates television shows that can
be run by individuals on local cable access stations. VegVideo is a
television show that educates the public about the realities of factory
farming and the alternative of a compassionate vegetarian diet. Airing
documentaries, interviews and investigations, VegVideo shows the extent of
mistreatment that occurs inside factory farms. Over 10 billion animals are
killed for food every year in the U.S. and the stories of their suffering
are seldom told.
http://www.vegvideo.org/
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alternative to dissection in Michigan
classrooms
From: William P. McMullin
I have convinced Michigan Representative Alexander Lipsey to introduce a
bill in Michigan to allow K-12 students the right to an alternative to
dissection in the classroom. Many other states now have student choice
dissection policies. To take action on this issue:
http://www.rso.wmich.edu/spa/dissection.htm
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36th World Vegetarian Congress in Brazil
This world meeting of vegetarians is
promoted by the International Vegetarian Union together with the Brazilian
Vegetarian Society. Florianópolis will host lecturers, researchers and
supporters from all over the world, followers of a lifestyle already
widely accepted in Brazil. More and more people are becoming aware that
vegetarianism is not only a healthy and nutritional choice, but an
excellent means of safeguarding natural resources, avoiding deforestation,
and environmental pollution. It also benefits the animals, our companions
on this planet. Be part of this world: 8 - 14th November 2004...Booking
closes on October 30 - so if you haven't booked yet, do it now!
http://www.ivu.org/congress/2004
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Suzy Says- Dairy products are
addictive...is that true? S. G. Sikora
Susankay's Vegan Kitchen- Pumpkin
Bread-Susan Kline
Englandgal's Book Pick-Low-Carb
Vegetarian: Meatless alternatives for popular low-carb diets-Margo
DeMello
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VIM's public outreach & Events
For Regional Calendar of Events
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Veggies In Motion will have a display at the Royal Oak
Public Library,
222 East Eleven Mile Road, (248) 246-3700, for the entire month of November!
11/4, Thursday, 7:30 PM, VIM raw food potluck, Unity of
Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia. Contact Jerry or Flo @ (313)
541-0162
11/8, Monday, 7 PM, "Saving the Planet One Bite at a
Time," Jim and Meriam Corcoran join with the Sierra Club to prepare three
delicious vegan dishes. Learn how to save the planet with only a fork (you
may want to use a spoon to get every last bite). Everyone is invited and
it's free of charge! 100 North Crooks Road, Suite #105, Clawson, MI 48017.
Call 248-435-5277 or e-mail
melissa.damaschke@sierraclub.org
11/9, Tuesday, 7 PM, Veggies In Motion board meeting in
Madison Heights. (248) 616-9676
11/12, Friday, 7 PM, VIM, Mugs & Jugs, Come out and have
some fun at Plush Pockets on Dequindre between 11 and 12 Mile (next to
Krogers). Dine on a vegan burger and shoot some pool, or just shoot the
breeze. Peter: peter.fulda@us.bosch.com
11/13, Saturday, 7 PM, VIM Dinner Club, PF Chang's China
Bistro, 2801 W. Big Beaver, Troy, at Somerset Mall South. Delicious vegan
lettuce wraps and eight vegan entrees to choose from, including
coconut-curry vegetables, vegetable chow fun and ma po tofu, all served
with brown rice. RSVP Roger:
rajgoly@yahoo.com or call him at 586-755-9633
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