Ahimsa Lights the Way

Second Series Volume 11 Number 3 Fall 2011

From Random House:

Colleen’s Challenge

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau fosters changes in lifestyle for the sake of the animals, to improve health, and to help the environment. Her latest book has launched with a major publisher. Simultaneously she joined a prestigious speakers’ bureau of bestselling authors. With her glamorous touch, good sense, and stressing the positive actions we can make, she allays fears of deprivation, and presents the benefits and bounties of vegan living.

(Interview on page 7)

●Dietary Guidelines ●Jazzy Vegetarian ●ChocolaTree

●Vegan History ●Holiday CelebrationsAmerican ●VeganBreastfeeding 11—3, FALL 2011 1 ●Dinner Dates ●Doctors Discourses ●Vegan Superfoods

Laura, the ...

New Television Show!

Jazzy Vegetarian airs nation- ally via public television stations. (Check your local listings.) Hosted by Laura Theodore, the series has 13 half-hour episodes showing, step-by-step, how to make healthy, earth-friendly dishes without dairy, meat, eggs, or other animal products.

Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian, is a vegan chef, radio host and televi- sion personality, award-winning jazz singer and actor, sustainable lifestyle blogger, and cookbook author. She is the proud creator of Jazzy Vegetarian and author of Jazzy Vegetarian: Lively Vegan Cuisine That's Easy and Delicious. Read more about Laura on www.jazzyvegetarian.com.

Laura Theodore Photo by Joe Orecchio

2 American Vegan 11—3, FALL 2011 Photos: Fancy Stuffed Peppers: Warren Jefferson. Festive Zucchini Lasagna, Luscious Little Carrot Muffins: Andy Ebberbach.

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Holiday Dinner: Tuesday December 20 2011 Valentines Dinner Buffet: Tuesday February 14 2012 Spring Celebration Dinner: Monday March 26 2012

Menus will be posted at www.americanvegan.org. Dinners begin at 6:30 pm. Kitchen & Greenhouse Tour: 5:45 pm. Supporter $50, Adult: $30, Student/Low Income: $20

Reserve seating 8 days before event with American Vegan Society Pay by mail, phone, or fax; by cash, check, or credit card. American Vegan Society ● PO Box 369, Malaga NJ 08328 Phone: 856-694-2887 ● Fax 856-694-2288 Photo: Anne Dinshah Butternut Squash Soup Yield: 4-6 servings

2 Tbsp. walnut oil or vegetable oil Peel squash and cut into medium Recipe by 1 onion, diced dice. Make sure the squash is in Chef Jason Hippen from a 1 pound butternut squash uniform pieces so they cook evenly. Fall Celebration Dinner, 1 1/3 cups vegetable stock In a large saucepan, sweat onion, Academy of Culinary Arts, (homemade or store bought) spices and squash in oil for 3-5 Mays Landing NJ. minutes until onion turns clear. 3 cups almond milk Add the stock and cook until ½ tsp. nutmeg squash is tender over a low to Photo: ½ tsp. cinnamon Jayteck medium heat, 10 minutes or so. Professional Services ½ tsp. yellow curry powder Pureé in blender; add almond milk salt and pepper to taste to desired consistency, and season.

Vegan Cuisine Initiatives at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA)

(From left:) Linda Long joined Master Chef Erik Blauberg, and his sous chef Simon, prior to three vegan-themed video tapings at the CIA in Hyde Park NY. “It was so much fun. Wish I could do this every day!” said Linda.

Earlier in the year, Blauberg offered a truffle vegan menu option to guests at a sold-out dinner. American Vegan 11—3, FALL 2011 3 “First time ever!” enthused Linda.

AAABSTINENCEA from Animal Products AHIMSAAHIMSAAHIMSA HHHARMLESSNESSH with Reverence for Life THE COMPASSIONATE WAY IIINTEGRITYI of Thought, Word, and Deed AHIMSA is a Sanskrit term meaning MMMASTERYM over Oneself non-killing, non-injuring, non-harming. SSSERVICES to Humanity, Nature, and Creation AVS defines it in daily life as AAADVANCEMENTA of Understanding and Truth Dynamic Harmlessness, spelled out at right. American Vegan THE AMERICAN VEGAN SOCIETY is a nonprofit, non-sectarian, non-political, tax-exempt educational Volume 11, Number 3— Fall 2011 ISSN: 1536-3767 ©2011 membership organization teaching a compassionate way of living by Ahimsa (see above) and Reverence for Life. ContentsContentsContents VEGANS—pronounced VEE-guns—live on products Colleen’s Challenge ...... 1, 7 of the plant kingdom, so exclude flesh, fish, fowl, dairy Jazzy Vegetarian ...... 2 products (animal milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, etc.), eggs, Vegan Fine Dining ...... 3 honey, animal gelatin and broths, as well as all other Opinion: Government and Church Inaction...... 5 items of animal origin. ChocolaTree...... 6 VEGANISM ALSO EXCLUDES animal products Dating Vegans: Prince George...... 9 such as leather, wool, fur, and silk, in clothing, uphol- Redefining Tradition: LA Thanksgiving...... 11 stery, etc. Vegans usually try to avoid the less-than- Holiday Recipes ...... 13 obvious animal oils, secretions, etc., in many soaps, cos- metics, toiletries, household goods and other common Survey of Vegans...... 14 commodities. Dessert with the Doctor...... 15 Sweet Dreams ...... 16 AN EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION is held each year, Maui Vegans Invade New England...... 17 at Malaga or elsewhere. Obituaries: Leonard….18, Wilkes-Johnson ...... 23 INDIVIDUAL MEDICAL ADVICE is not given; AVS Brief History of Veganism from 1806 ...... 19 educates on ethical, ecological, aesthetic, healthful, and Notices ...... 10, 12, 20 economic aspects of vegan living in general. Encouragement for Breastfeeding...... 21 KNOWLEDGE AND OPINIONS in articles (or books, The Clint Chronicles ...... 22 tapes, etc., listed or reviewed in American Vegan) A Comparison of Cow’s Milk represent the views of the individual authors, not neces- with Human Breast Milk...... 22 sarily those of the society or American Vegan. 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans ...... 24 CONFIDENTIALITY: AVS' membership list is never Book Reviews: Soak Your Nuts, Vegan Diner, rented or given out for commercial use or solicitations. Veganist ...... 25 NO COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING: any notices DVD Review: Vegucated...... 26 printed are for informational value to our readers. New Books...... 27 ARTICLES or items may be submitted for possible The Vegan Society, England...... 29, 36 publication. Social Decorum & Sustainability...... 30 Vegan Superfoods ...... 32 AVS Membership/Subscription ...... 33 AMERICAN VEGAN SOCIETY Delightful Reunion with Joy Gross...... 34 Since 1960 American Vegan Society Garden Party 2012...... 34 Founder: H. Jay Dinshah International Vegetarian Congress 2012 in S.F. .... 35 AVS Council Members & Officers *Freya Dinshah, Malaga NJ Front Cover Photo: courtesy Random House –President/Treasurer/Editor Back Cover Photo: Anne Dinshah Roshan Dinshah, Malaga NJ –1st Vice President Inside photos as credited, or by AVS *Rosemary O’Brien, Woodbridge NJ Assistant Editor and Graphics: Carolyn Githens –2nd Vice President/Secretary Editor’s Assistant: Janelle Davidson *Anne Dinshah, Fredonia NY –Assistant Editor Technical Assistance: Scott Depew *Andy Mars, Los Angeles CA Printed by GraphiColor Corporation, Vineland NJ Daniel J. Dinshah, Malaga NJ –Assistant Treasurer *Gabriel Figueroa, Austin TX Latest Book & Video/DVD Catalog is on our website, or you may order it from AVS! *Council www.americanvegan.org

Sign on to E-Alert 4 American Vegan 11—3, FALL 2011 Webmaster: Curt Hamre Website hosted by VegSource

While American Vegan editor Freya Dinshah, and assistant editor Anne Dinshah were visiting England, they received the following news release about Professor Andrew Linzey, a theologian at Oxford University and director of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. He was about to address the “Service in Celebration of Animals” at Westminster Abbey in partnership with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), on Sunday October 2 2011. GOVERNMENT AND CHURCH INACTION Allows Animal Cruelty to Thrive Claims Oxford Theologian

Citing the failure of the Gov- Linzey also castigates church “The truth is that we are spiri- ernment to act on wild animals in indifference to animal cruelty. tually blind in our relations to circuses, plans for “mega dairies”, The churches “are nowhere in other creatures, as blind as men and the decision to kill badgers this debate. With a few honorable have been to women, whites have without sufficient scientific evi- exceptions—and I mean a very been to blacks, and straights have dence, Professor Linzey argues few—English archbishops and been to gays. Political sluggish- that the Government has failed to bishops haven’t even addressed ness and church indifference only confront the “multi-headed the issue in the past decade or compound the problem of animal hydra” of animal cruelty. “As one more. Almost all church leaders, cruelty.” moves out, another moves in”, he who are normally loquacious in Professor Linzey concludes by says. “Having dismantled the lamenting regressive social poli- arguing that “we worship a false worst aspects of factory farming, cies, can’t even register cruelty as God when we worship ourselves, we now face the emergence of an issue. They talk airily of envi- or when we think only human be- “mega dairies” in which up to ronmental responsibility, but, when ings matter to God, or when we eight thousand cows are to be it comes to confronting our specific think our power over animals is its kept permanently inside factories duties to other sentient creatures, own justification, or when we re- devoid of natural light and pas- fall silent.” gard cruelty to any creature as a ture. Only a few days ago, we The root problem, he says, is a small, insignificant, matter, or, even heard of plans for “mega pigger- failure of theology, especially the worse, when we think God con- ies” to house no less than 30,000 “idolatry” of thinking that God is dones any infliction of suffering”. pigs. We are turning animals into only interested in the human spe- food machines.” cies. “Christians haven’t got Professor Linzey claims that much further than thinking that “The underbelly of cruelty to ani- the whole world was made for us, mals shows no sign of diminish- with the result that animals are ing” since complaints of cruelty only seen in an instrumental way investigated by the RSPCA have as objects, machines, tools, and risen year on year from 137,245 commodities, rather than fellow in 2007 to 159,686 in 2010. creatures. To think that animals “Why is it that we cannot as a can be defined by what they do society see that animal cruelty, for us, or how they meet our like cruelty to children, should needs, is profoundly un- not be tolerated?” he asks. theological.”

The root problem, according to Professor Linzey, is a failure of theology, especially the “idolatry” of thinking that God is only interested in the human species.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW: Jenny Warr opened ChocolaTree eatery in December 2008 inspired by her partner Kelly Johnson, the chocolatier and co- owner of Sedona Chocolate Super- foods. Their business philosophy recognizes the importance of the health and vitality of the Earth and all her creatures. Each dish is cre- ated with gratitude for Earth’s abundant gifts. Jenny’s father, David Warr, is the manager. The restaurant, a gathering place for locals, offers live music, poetry readings, raw food prepa- ration classes, dance, holiday On a trip to Arizona, friends grown, and the on-site garden meal celebrations, and Gardeners’ and I checked out ChocolaTree provides many of the herbs. Glu- Collective Forums to discuss Live Organic Vegetarian ten-free options are available. hands-on gardening and re- Eatery, after a long day of hik- We ordered various dishes such sources. In addition, an online ing. On a beautiful September as Viva Burrito, Creamy Carrot store offers homemade packaged evening we relaxed outside in the Ginger Soup, Thai Noodle Salad, fresh items. charming dining area surrounded Kale Quinoa Salad, and Thai Jenny says, “We look to ex- by trees strewn with sparkling Spring Rolls—which we thor- pand our marketplace offering amber lights, beside a garden oughly enjoyed. My friend Patti 100% organic vegan/vegetarian with an inviting hammock. We remarked on the Kale bulk seeds, nuts, fruits and veg- listened as Kayt Pearl Quinoa salad, “It was a delicately gies as well as gifts, body-care, (www.kaytpearl.com) sang soul- flavored dish that offered the books, music, and crafts—all lo- ful folk music and played guitar. heartiness of the quinoa grain with cal and/or wild crafted. We are the delicate blend of kale and a passionate about well-being and sprouted-nut sauce.” Surprised at actively being a part or piece of

how full we felt, we decided to split heaven on earth.” dessert and chose the Coconut o Cream pie—it was creamy and de- Review : Carolyn Githens licious. Currently all other desserts Photos: ChocolaTree and Carolyn contain raw honey. Next, the friendly staff gave

Lulu making chocolates us a tour of the chocolate factory. Sedona Chocolate The main menu offered a wide Superfoods and Fortina Exotic variety of vegan reasonably Living Chocolates share space priced raw and cooked items that with the restaurant. It was a are 100% organic, homemade, treat to be invited behind the and processed entirely sugar-free. scenes. Using handmade artistry, Each dish is created using the the raw chocolates are made freshest vibrant foods available. with organic, stone-ground, and Ingredients are often locally fair-trade ingredients. Kelly Johnson and Jenny Warr

ChocolaTree Live Organic Vegetarian Eatery ● 1595 West Hwy 89A, Sedona AZ 86336 ● 928-282-2997 [email protected] ● www.chocolatreecafe.com ● Hours: Monday-Sunday, 9am-9pm

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Lin Sylvan of Eugene Veg Education Network (EVEN) interviews Colleen Patrick-Goudreau Author and Educator on Living Compassionately and Healthfully EVEN: How did veganism years and several books later, I become part of your life? stopped eating (or wearing) any- thing that came from an animal. I Colleen: I grew up eating every just did not want to contribute to kind of animal—anything that violence towards animals or peo- walked, swam, or flew. My father ple—violence I would never par- owned ice cream stores and would ticipate in directly. So, when I be- bring tubs of ice cream home to came vegan (11 years ago now), it store in our separate ice cream was a very natural and joyful deci- freezer. At the same time, I‚ like sion that has had many unex- most children‚ had a deep sense of pected gifts. compassion for animals, suffered EVEN: Who was an influential when they suffered, and inter- person in your life earlier on that vened when I was able. My par- led you to veganism? ents and other adults supported this compassion, but they also Colleen: John Robbins' book was the first seed, but it was really taught me to compartmentalize it. Colleen: I think it's so important I was taught that some animals Gail Eisnitz, who wrote Slaughterhouse—that truly to participate in something you're were worthy of my compassion good at and something you love. (the stray dogs and cats or wildlife opened my eyes. I was in awe of this woman who had the courage For some, that might be leafleting, I helped) and some animals were for some it might be teaching “here for us” and thus deserving to visit slaughterhouses and talk to the men and women who killed cooking classes or vegan work- of our compassion only to a point. shops, for some it might be pro- And these were the same animals and dismembered animals. And what struck me most in her find- tests or feed-ins. The more you all over my wallpaper, my paja- enjoy what you do and the more it mas, my childhood books and ings was the violent culture we're all supporting by paying people to reflects your own passion and games, my bedspread, my favorite skills, the more effective you will television shows and movies: kill for us. These men and women were desensitized to the animal be. And if at first you try some- lambs, calves, pigs, ducks, geese, thing and don't feel like it's for turkeys, and chickens. Although at suffering and also to their own compassion. Aside from the you, try something else. You have some point I had started raising a contribution to make; you have a awareness about animals in labs slaughter, which is horrific enough, they hurt and torture the unique voice. As long as you keep and puppy mills, when I read John looking for it, you'll find it. Robbins’ Diet for a New America animals—because they can. So, (I was 19), it started me on a path thanks to Gail Eisnitz, I became EVEN: What do you think makes to learn everything I could about vegan upon reading her book, and veganism hard for people? it changed my life completely. the exploitation of, and violence Colleen: I think there are a few against, animals for human con- EVEN: What advice would you things, but mainly I think we live sumption. I stopped eating land give to a vegan advocate wanting in a culture that doesn't support us animals immediately, and several to become more of an activist? making the most healthful and the

American Vegan 11—3, FALL 2011 7 most compassionate choices. We encouraging words might you know how easy it is to make share with a newbie? Eugene harmful choices, but our society Veg Education Network (EVEN) — Colleen: I do feel like I mentor a vegan resource isn't set up to help us make the best young people through my work, based in Oregon since 2005 choices for ourselves and others. particularly my podcast. And I www.eugeneveg.org The solution is not necessarily give them the same encouraging to expect society to change but to words I give to everyone: be true Colleen Patrick-Goudreau give people the tools and re- to your values, be unapologetic sources they need to feel empow- guides people to becoming and about your compassion, speak staying vegan through sold-out ered and confident enough to your truth, and trust that whatever cooking classes, bestselling make healthful and compassionate resistance you receive from books, inspiring lectures, engag- choices—even when, and espe- friends and family when you’re ing videos, and her immensely cially when, they feel pressured to first awakening to your compas- popular audio podcast, do the opposite. And to help peo- sion will become less. When you Vegetarian Food for Thought. ple do this, we need ambassadors stand in your truth consistently With a Master’s degree in of compassion to help provide and joyfully, people around you English literature and a com- mand of traditional and new guidance. invariably change—though they media, Colleen is an exhilarating EVEN: What is most misunder- might resist at first. Give it time, speaker, a powerful writer, a stood about veganism? don’t take it personally, and be an talented chef, and a persuasive

ambassador of compassion. advocate, whose success can be Colleen: That it's about being per- fect and pure, and that stops peo- EVEN: What one thing makes measured by the thousands of people whose lives have been ple from even attempting it. That's veganism worthwhile for you? changed by her compassionate why people try to "catch" you. Colleen: Knowing that every day message. The award-winning They want to prove that you can't I’m able to manifest my deepest author of five books, including be a perfect vegan, but what they values of compassion and kind- best-selling The Joy of Vegan don't understand is that being ve- ness and nonviolence. Living fully Baking, The Vegan Table, Color gan is not about being perfect. It's awake can be painful sometimes Me Vegan, Vegan’s Daily about doing everything we can to but I wouldn’t trade it for all the Companion, and The 30-Day prevent violence and suffering. world. Vegan Challenge. Colleen also contributes to National Public The more you enjoy what you do and the more it reflects Radio and The Christian Science your own passion and skills, the more effective you will be. Monitor, and has appeared on The Food Network and PBS.

Instead what happens is that they EVEN: Any opinion or insight on figure since they can't do every- the future of veganism in today's thing (i.e. be perfect), they won't world? THE 30-DAY VEGAN do anything. I help guide people CHALLENGE: The Ultimate out of this when I say, "Don't do Colleen: There is no doubt in my Guide to Eating Cleaner, Get- nothing because you can't do eve- mind we are approaching a tipping ting Leaner, and Living Com- rything. Do something. Any- point. It feels like we’re there passionately –Colleen Patrick- thing." What’s remarkable about now, but we’re not. People’s Goudreau. The author holds your this is that you'd think it would hearts and minds are opening, and hand every step of the way, giv- actually make people complacent I foresee not only behavioral ing you the tools you need to to do "only just enough"—they changes but paradigm changes as make the vegan transition— actually wind up going all the way well. The more we keep raising healthfully, joyfully, and deli- and becoming vegan. the bar, the more people will rise ciously. 2011, 336pp $22.00. to it. We need to expect people to EVEN: If you were to mentor a act from their highest self. When For an autographed copy: younger person today, what guid- we do, they will! www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com ance might you offer? What o

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Recipes for Relationships

A Series by Anne Dinshah As vegans socialize with non-vegans, our food choices can be a source of frustration or an opportunity for positive interactions and fun festivities. This series of articles provides ideas to improve dating experiences. PRINCE GEORGE

One never knows which day the prince will come... On a recent trip to Notso Faraway Lands:

An impressive sentry with feathered hat guarded the gates to the castle. Prince George’s diminutive friend Rhoda escorted me to his majesty. As I approached, Prince George rose from his throne. He stood a head taller than the other men. His beautiful big brown eyes captivated me. He greeted me with a light kiss of my hand and asked me to be his date for the evening. Completely enamored, I eagerly acquiesced. I had not prepared to meet a prince. I was wear- ing faded jeans and an old shirt. As he bowed down to my level, I knew I should not be too forward, but I succumbed to the urge to finger his bejeweled crown and run my fingers through his coarse brown hair. I felt my heart racing. Prince George is rugged, muscular, and looks half a ton heavier than I am. I did not know if his reputation was true—that if angered, one thrust of his crown would gore me. If he decided to lie on me I would be breathless forever. I must be attracted to the dangerous type. Luckily he is gentle, purposeful, and peaceful. He earned and deserved my cautious respect immediately. We dined on exquisite breads and flavorful greens, modest fare for a prince of his stature, but what he enjoys. Dinner was delightful, but my appetite was for his company. Two months elapsed before my travels brought The prince is a man of few words, yet speaks me back to Prince George’s kingdom. He saw me many tongues. We discussed varied topics while wan- approaching the gate and jauntily ambled to greet dering the grounds together. He introduced me to me himself. I was again charmed by this bold, confi- the many members of the royal court. I felt privi- dent, sturdy male. leged to have his attention for the evening. As we The weather had turned chilly and I was happy to made our way to the grand pavilion, the setting sun have my black dinner jacket for our outdoor encoun- splashed pink, purple, orange, and yellow across the ter. He dressed in brown tones of leather, perfectly vast darkening blue sky. Before politely excusing casual for the occasion. We strolled and conversed himself for princely commitments, he invited me for as the low sun set early in the western sky behind a second date. I promised to return. the last few leaves on the trees.

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The bugs of the summer had moved on to what- Anne and Prince George ever they do in the fall so we had no disturbances as we dined alfresco again—on George’s favorite greens. The freshest of apples made a spectacular dessert appropriate for the season. Twelve members of his family joined us, including cousin Victor. Only two-and-a-half months old, Victor already had a track on how to gain a woman’s affections. He would learn well hanging out with Prince George. Victor tugged at his bottle and my heart. Time spent with Prince George and friends was an evening to treasure. Prince George is a committed vegan, and we have amazing chemistry, but we will never have a police in Egg Harbor Township New Jersey. He still serious relationship. Prince George is a bovine! had his umbilical cord. Prince George has the power to change lives. I George and Victor have a friend Redley who was am already vegan so he does not need to keep me a boy’s 4H project until he brought the cow to his from eating or wearing him and his relatives. He grandparents’ farm and asked them to allow her to touches me. Encounters like this I want to share live. She relocated to Helga’s two years ago and is with others who have not had the fortune to make now age 30. Most cows are lucky to see age 5 be- connections with food animals. fore slaughter. Prince George is estimated to be 6 Animal control officers, in Prince George County and will live all his natural years.* Maryland, found Prince George chained to a log in Prince George’s kingdom is a magical place for the woods—starving. They fostered him for 11 many fortunate creatures: 12 charismatic cattle in- months until he could relocate to Helga’s Cow cluding 3 calves (royal court), 3 happy horses Sanctuary for his “forever home.” (lords), 2 elegant emus (sentries), 2 gutsy goats Only a few days old, baby Victor was going to be (jesters), 3 glamorous geese (messengers), 2 dyna- sacrificed in a religious ritual until neighbors called mite dogs (companions), and a courageous cat (meow!). They can be visited online at Anne feeding Victor www.thecowsanctuary.org or in person, by appoint- ment only, in Shiloh—a rural area of South Jersey. Contact Helga Tacreiter at 856-455-6637. Prince George encourages me to continue to find ways to build bridges with friends who make choices which are harmful to animals. A visit to an animal sanctuary can be a good place to take a human date.

*Shortly after my last visit, Prince George passed away from unknown causes. Photos: Helga Tacreiter

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REDEFINING TRADITION: Los Angeles’ Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck Picnic by Bobby Rock It would be difficult to Los Angeles, then co-run find a greater example of with Earth Save L.A., this tradition and ritual tradition eventually fell among human beings into the capable hands of than in our holiday American Vegan Society meals. Most of us have Council of Trustees mem- years of history and fa- ber, Andy Mars. miliarity surrounding These days, the tradi- celebrations like Thanks- tion unfolds something giving, and we typically like this: Dr. Mars arrives consider these events early in the morning and sacrosanct. We also oversees the event with “a equate many of the ritual little help from his elements—which can friends.” This includes include specific dishes, signage and sound-system certain family members setup from fellow veggie or friends, particular “family members” Aouie homes and décor, or even and Philip Cohen, as well football on the tube—to as fresh linen tablecloths an overall experience of from L.A.’s vegan com- community, connection, munity matriarch, Coby and appreciation. Siegenthaler. Andy cleans However, we must off and sets up the tables constantly question the Coby Siegenthaler in advance, then labels assumptions we were and her Faux Turkey them for salads, born into. Pick any sig- beverages, and both nificant watermark in our evolu- we’re thankful for. And yet, a tur- cooked and raw soups, sides, tion, from civil rights to women’s key on the table represents a level entrées, and desserts. There is rights, and you’ll find a lot of of violence and brutality that is in also a vegan information table. questioning going on before any direct conflict with the peaceful The potluck is free, but atten- real change happened. And I pro- and harmonious existence we’re dees are asked to bring a vegan pose to all of my non-vegan supposed to be celebrating. dish to share (with a card listing friends and readers that we ques- This is why, for a number of the ingredients), and their own tion the dead animal centerpiece years now, I have enjoyed a per- reusable plates, cups, napkins, of the traditional holiday meal. sonal new tradition of spending and utensils, as this is also an We can all begin to realize that Thanksgiving at a 100% vegan eco-conscious affair. As you these beautiful, curious and intel- table. This year, there were quite a might imagine, there is no short- ligent animals have their own few such tables to choose from! age of incredible foods to enjoy. lives to live here—and we can This year’s culinary highlights find more peaceful, evolved and The Vegan Thanksgiving Pot- included Coby's "Turkey"—made fulfilling dinnertime alternatives luck Picnic in West Los Angeles’ from seitan, tofu, and mush- to killing and eating turkeys, pigs Rancho Park has been the Angel rooms, Danila Oder's Barbeque or any other living beings. City’s longest running veggie “Ribs”—made from yuba (tofu Thanksgiving, in particular, is event, spanning over 20 years. Ini- skin), and veganized versions of supposed to be a celebration of all tiated by the Vegetarian Society of traditional Thanksgiving desserts.

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One of the most important teaches salsa dancing. This is a parts of the event, however, hap- full-out, community celebration! pens just before chow time. As I have always found it tragi- has become tradition, Andy leads cally misguided that so many—in a spiritual, but non-religious, otherwise conscientious house- opening circle, and reminds us of holds—gather around the dinner the true origins of Thanksgiving. table and denounce war, domestic This year, he explained how abuse, gang violence, social in- "long before the pilgrims arrived justices, urban crime rates, or and celebrated Thanksgiving, even animal cruelty, while much there were native tribes in the of the very meal they’re consum- northeast that already celebrated ing has been derived from un- The Festival of the Three Sisters, speakable acts of exploitation and a holiday of giving thanks to violence against our fellow crea- Mother Nature for providing tures. Clearly, many have yet to foods that would sustain them make the connection between the through the long cold winter, “behind-the-scenes” violence so

when the ground was too frozen rampant in modern animal agri- L.A. Thanksgiving Day Potluck to reap any crops. And the ‘Three culture, and the more obvious Sisters’ were corn, beans, and “in-your-face” violence so preva- squash. Therefore,” Andy contin- lent in the news. One would think VEGFAM ued, "Thanksgiving was origi- that the heightened ambience of a feeds the hungry nally a vegan holiday." (Why sacred meal might illuminate this without exploiting weren’t we ever taught that in connection all the more. animals school?) Andy also stressed that Until it does, my hope is that we were having a "true Thanks- people will make space in their VEGFAM ℅ Cwm Cottage giving here; a Thanksgiving higher consciousness, and daily Cwmynys, Cilycwm, where all have reason to give actions, for a new tradition to Llandovery, Carmarthenshire SA20 0EU, WALES, U.K. thanks, including the turkeys who emerge, especially where holiday www.vegfamcharity.org.uk are not on our plates." A moment meals are concerned. And as we of collective silence made this each live strong in our convic- Checks to American Vegan Society traditional circle a poignant be- tions, we are collectively setting designated projects only or ginning to the festivities. the stage for a critical mass tip- projects & administrative costs, Attendance for this event can ping point to occur. Then, we can and marked for overseas relief will be forwarded in £s. range from 100 to 400 people, all truly celebrate! with this year’s being a healthy Or Vegfam’s online giving facility and enthusiastic 300-plus. www.vegfamcharity.org.uk There’s always a nice mix of Check out can be used from the U.S. young and old, singles and fami- www.VeganDay.info lies, and people of all back- Directory of green products, grounds. In addition to sharing to find more about events, nonprofits, markets, the meal, many folks play volley- healing, health, organic, kosher, vegan, etc. ball, soccer, or Frisbee®, and chil- Vegan www.greenpeople.org dren run and play around the Thanksgiving, park. Attendees are also encour- aged to sing or bring musical in- World Vegan Day, & 2012 EVENTS will be posted struments (which can include other vegan events at www.americanvegan.org everything from guitars and hand as dates become available. drums to the violin or didgeri- in Los Angeles. Veg’ns 40 years and older in area doo). Philip even leads and of The Mayo Clinic in Arizona, sought for Diet Exercise Study. Call Patsy Thrush 480-301-4981. 12 American Vegan 11—3, FALL 2011

HOLIDAY RECIPES

BBQ "RIBS" 4½ or 1½ tsp. paprika BBQ sauce. It’s ok if the racks Extra oil for cookie sheet(s) break up. As prepared by Danila Oder Scrape, then oil the cookie for L.A.’s Thanksgiving Potluck Sauce for Second Baking* sheet(s) again if there are any Note: Dried bean curd sticks 4½ or 1½ cups BBQ sauce blackened/stuck spots. Put the are made from yuba which is the (homemade or purchased) coated ribs back on the cookie skin skimmed from hot soymilk. At least 4 hours before sheet in rows like ribs. Scrape the This protein-rich food can be (overnight is ok), soak yuba in bowl and spread any remaining found in Chinese and Thai BBQ sauce over the top. Exact grocery stores. Yuba sticks come water to cover. It should become in 5-6 oz. packages. light yellow. If there are any quantities aren't important, but it's brown spots remaining, put them better to have too much sauce This recipe involves soaking under water. You can't oversoak than too little. Bake at 350°F for dried bean curd sticks overnight, it. There may be hard brown 10-15 minutes, or a little more, then mixing them with a peanut pieces on the ends that have not until the top sauce has darkened butter-miso mixture and baking, fully rehydrated—that's ok, they'll and the bottoms are starting to get then coating them with BBQ sauce be discarded. firm. They can have dark spots and baking a second time. You can Drain well. Using heavy scis- but should not be hard and burnt. make the peanut-butter mixture and sors, cut yuba into pieces 2 to 3" Don’t undercook. the BBQ sauce ahead of time, but long. Squeeze out as much water Serve hot or room temperature. the ribs are best cooked the day you as you can; it won’t be dry. Dis- want to serve them. *BBQ Sauce card stray flakes and the hard end pieces, or save the flakes for hot & Could be any; Danila uses Ron Variation: Use thin tablets of Pickarski’s from Eco-Cuisine. sour soup. firm or extra-firm tofu (the This is a tart, spicy, medium- size of a thin mahjong tablet) Mix “Fat” mixture’s first 5 sweet, and rather thin sauce. ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in that have been pressed and Yield: 4½ cups (36 oz.) prebaked until browned 1 tsp. water if the mixture is very around the edges and drier. thick and clumpy. Dump (just enough for 18 oz. BBQ “Ribs”) Skip the soaking and begin by squeezed yuba sticks into the mixing them with the ‘fat’ mix- bowl. With your hands, knead 2 Tbsp. oil (olive/corn/canola) ture. They won’t get as crisp everything together so the sticks ½ cup finely chopped onion as yuba though. A 16-19 oz. are evenly coated. Don’t wash the (½ medium onion) box is about equivalent to bowl. 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or 5-6 oz. dried yuba. Oil 1 or 2 cookie sheets (sided). grated

Place coated yuba sticks ¼ cup red or dark miso Quantities: against each other one layer thick ¾ cup plus 1 Tbsp. apple cider Larger amounts are for 20 serv- so they look like racks of ribs. vinegar (do not substitute) ings, smaller for 6 to 8 servings. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes— 2 cups (16 oz.) tomato purée

18 oz or 6 oz. dried yuba sticks until bottoms are crisp and lightly (or 1 cup tomato paste mixed browned. Do not let burn. with 1 cup water) “Fat” Mixture for First Baking 1 Remove from oven. You can ¾ cup barley malt syrup ½ cup or 3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast let them sit for a few hours, or ½ cup brown rice syrup1 flakes cook them again right away. ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce ½ cup or 3 Tbsp. smooth peanut Lift ribs off the cookie sheets 3 Tbsp. molasses butter with a pancake turner, and put 1 Tbsp. chili powder (flavorful) 4½ or 1½ Tbsp. red or dark miso back into the bowl. Keep the 2¼ tsp. ground black pepper 4½ or 1½ Tbsp. melted margarine, racks or clumps together as much 1½ tsp. dry mustard powder or oil as possible. Mix and coat with ¾ tsp. cumin powder

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HOLIDAY RECIPES SURVEY: (from page 13) “97% of vegans enjoy their food and 94% want to stay on FAUX TURKEY a plant-based diet forever.” ¾ tsp. oregano/marjoram/savory, Coby Siegenthaler’s or a combination “Finally, some documentation variation on a magazine recipe showing what those of us who ½ tsp. thyme have been teaching people to Gravy: ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper ® adopt a plant-based diet for years ¼ tsp. cinnamon Use 2 parts Earth Balance have known all along. The diet is ¼ tsp. paprika or cayenne (vegan “butter”), 2 parts easy, people love it, they get great pinch of cloves flour, 1 part (or to taste) vegetable results, and they generally stick ® with it.”— Dr. Pam Popper, Execu- 2 bay leaves bouillon or Marmite , and water tive Director, The Wellness Forum to desired consistency. ¼ tsp. liquid hickory smoke Institute, Worthington OH. Brown flour in Earth Balance (optional, but very good) or oil. Add flavoring and water; VEGAN 1You can replace the barley stir while cooking. FROM THE INSIDE malt and rice syrups with 1/3 Bottom of Body: to ½ cup unrefined brown sugar Cut slices of any type of fake A 2011 survey, conducted by and ¾ cup water, but don't let meat: generally Gimme-Lean®, Janice Stanger, PhD, shatters it get more than medium-sweet. six common myths that prevent seitan and/or tempeh. Note: You can vary the Brown in olive-oil-brushed pan. more people from enjoying the seasonings listed after the cumin, Drag slices through the gravy. benefits of a plant-based diet. depending on your pantry. 2,068 vegans from the United

Next Layer/Stuffing: States and around the world 3 In a 3-quart saucepan, sauté In a pot, mix: cubed bread candidly shared the joys, re- onions and garlic in the oil over sprayed with Bragg Liquid wards, and challenges of their medium heat for 5 minutes or Aminos®, herbs and spices (as food choices. until the onions are transparent. available), and fried onions. On balance, survey results 3 ® Meanwhile, blend or mix the Coby uses Food for Life Ezekiel indicate people who choose miso and vinegar to a smooth plant-based eating are happy, Cover: Mashed potatoes paste. When the onions are trans- energetic, healthy, fulfilled, and parent, add miso mixture and all Press over everything with a spatula, spoon, or with hands want to remain vegan. A typical remaining ingredients (except comment: “Becoming vegan is smoke flavoring) to the pot and inside plastic bags or gloves. the single most important stir. Simmer the sauce partially Skin: choice I’ve made for my health covered over low heat for 1 hour. Roll out a sheet of puff-pastry and well-being as well as for Stir occasionally. Remove bay and stretch it to cover the big animals and the planet.” This leaves. Add the liquid hickory heap of food. Brush with olive oil study’s state-of-the-art informa- smoke (flavor evaporates if you mixed with ketchup to give it the tion may provide reassurance add it earlier). Season to taste right color. for people to at least try a with more vinegar, sweetener, or Bake at 350°F for 20 to 30 healthy, plant-based diet. cayenne. minutes just to get brown and hot. Stores very well. (All ingredients are pre-cooked.) Read the full survey at: www.perfectformuladiet.com/ resources/vegan-from-the-inside/

Janice Stanger, PhD., author Even though Coby never tries to make the of the whole foods nutrition shape of a turkey, people always go for it! book The Perfect Formula Diet, Coby is 86 years old and swims daily (as was inspired to research plant- long as the sun-heated water is 70° or above). based nutrition by her two She uses a backyard rowing machine daily. daughters, who stopped eating meat at ages 11 and 13. 14 American Vegan 11—3, FALL 2011

DESSERT WITH THE DOCTOR: Lectures in L.A. Mix Education and Food in a Delightful Way By Andrea Zollman Dr. Michael Klaper loves the included how to heal hemorrhoids human body, and it shows. At the and some little-known facts about filming of two DVDs for an up- the colon and the gasses it emits. coming five-part series, an audi- In the second lecture, Fasting, ence of about 200 had the privilege Dr. Klaper elucidated the differ- of sharing his enthusiasm for the ences between water fasting and body and the way it functions. juice fasting, defining a fast as Dessert with the Doctor was “consuming only water for a spe- held at Mars Academy in Encino cific amount of time” while burn- According to Dr. Klaper, there California. It paired the lectures ing fat. Naming several condi- is an increased desire for empow- with a reception of healthy, natu- tions that a fast can improve or ering education. “As people take ral vegan desserts donated by heal, including type 2 diabetes, more responsibility for their about a dozen local vegan chefs, high blood pressure, autoimmune health and are active participants bakers, and restaurants. diseases, headaches, and aller- in their healing, these seem to be As Dr. Klaper started the first gies, Dr. Klaper also reviewed topics of great interest.” His lec- lecture, Digestion Made Easy, he important guidelines for anyone tures are addressed to vegans and stood tall and trim in front of the fasting and what symptoms to non-vegans alike. audience, dressed in a neatly tai- expect. Thanks are due Alan Ross lored dark gray suit, his eyes Desserts were served outside (coordinator); Coby Siegenthaler twinkling as he prepared to reveal on Mars Academy’s playground, (hospitality); Dr. Andy Mars and the mysteries of the digestive sys- and several people offered com- students of the Mars Academy tem from beginning to end. ments on the lecture. (site arrangements); and to indi- Calling the digestive system “a “It was awesome! Very educa- viduals, restaurants and compa- wonder of the universe” he invited tional,” said Dalit, a woman tran- nies (food donations). everyone to discover how it “lets sitioning to a vegan diet. “I Dr. Klaper has practiced medi- us turn the food we eat into you or learned about the importance of cine 40 years and is currently on me.” Emphasizing the importance fasting as well as the differences staff at TrueNorth Health Center in of following a whole-food, plant- between animal and plant protein. Santa Rosa CA, a residential fasting based diet, he described the differ- The traditional media misleads center. Dr. Klaper’s first video was A ence between animal cells and people when discussing protein.” Diet for All Reasons (1993). In 1987 he wrote the revolutionary books plant cells and why plant food is “Dr. Klaper puts the pieces of Vegan Nutrition: Pure and Simple, healthier for humans. Plants pos- the puzzle together, from mouth and Pregnancy, Children, and the sess the same basic cell structures to rectum,” said Rebecca. “It is an Vegan Diet—now out of print. In as animals (nuclei, mitochondria, eye-opener—even for vegans.” 1997 he began his longitudinal etc.), but have fiber, which helps Alex, a longtime vegan, said Vegan Health Study. optimize easy transit of plant food that this information is important, • Dr Klaper : www.doctorklaper.com. • Vegan Los Angeles restaurants material through the intestinal “even for people who have eaten are listed at www.veganday.info. tract and remove carcinogens. this way for a while.” • Mars Academy is a vegan K-12 Human teeth are “thirty-two of Digestion Made Easy and school: www.marsacademy.org. the best juicers on the planet,” Fasting are two lectures of a five- • TrueNorth Health Center: Klaper averred. The audience part series that will also include www.healthpromoting.com laughed at this and many other Understanding Your Blood Test Digestion Made Easy: A Journey times during the lecture. They Results, Sense and Nonsense in Through Your Amazing Digestive System ($20) and Fasting: Safe groaned a bit when shown a picture Nutrition, and Salt, Sugar and and Effective Use of an Ancient, of a gallbladder riddled with gall- Fat—The Good, the Bad and the Powerful Healing Therapy ($20) stones. The more squeamish topics Ugly. DVDs available now through AVS. American Vegan 11—3, FALL 2011 15

Sweet Dreams Is it possible to have a satisfy- Learning sociali- ing organic vegan bakery experi- zation skills and ence? “Yes,” says Lisa Siroti, working in a vegan owner of Papa Ganache in Key- bakery may sound port NJ, a small seaside town like a strange combi- noted for its antique shops. nation, even difficult “We appeal to mainstream,” to picture. However, says Siroti. “Only about half our it feels very natural to patrons are vegan; others come see young people re- because they are lactose intoler- moving giant choco- ant or sensitive to wheat.” With a late chip cookies smile she adds, “Parents often from a cookie sheet come into the bakery to buy in a neatly organized something for their vegan child spotless kitchen. The Lisa Siroti proudly displays baked goods. only to discover for themselves work area is small that bakery items in the glass and quiet—promoting an atmos- sweeteners. Not all sugars act case look and taste really good!” phere of communication. The the same. The glycemic index, or Papa Ganache opened March kids say, “We love spending time the speed with which sweeteners 2011 with a social mission as at Papa Ganache!” break down in the digestive sys- well as a food mission. Siroti herself is not vegan. She tem and blood stream, is slower As a licensed clinical social originally started the venture for maple and agave, causing less worker, Lisa Siroti works as a with a vegan partner whose fluctuation in blood sugar. Of psychotherapist with individuals dream it was. He left soon after course, Papa Ganache’s baked and families. She does intensive the bakery opened; Siroti stayed goods contain no eggs, dairy, in-home therapy with at-risk committed to the concept. cholesterol; nor trans fats or hy- youth through Monmouth Cares, A 1950s-style decor gives the drogenated oils, so are healthier a unified case-management bakery display room and eatery a than mass-produced processed organization for Monmouth fun atmosphere. Round tables sweets. County. She combines her prac- with sweetheart chairs stand on a For those who cannot travel to tice with managing the bakery. white and black checkerboard the Keyport location, Papa Siroti developed Papa linoleum floor. While one wall is Ganache sells its products at Ganache project’s Strengths, covered with silver bakery tins, Deans Natural Foods, Shrews- Development, and Socialization the wall behind the glass case bury NJ, and Princeton Univer- models to complement the bak- displaying the bakery delights sity’s Café Vivian, Princeton NJ. ery. Over 40 children are in the supports a cabinet painted in the Funk and Standard, an eclectic program, with six at a time work- jade green color of the period. variety store in downtown trendy ing in the bakery. The socializa- An outdoor eating area in front of Red Bank NJ under the vegan tion objectives teach how to the building gives a glimpse of a ownership of Patti Siciliano, has manage peer pressure, teasing, calm Keyport bay. opened a juice bar, Yummy bullying, and rejection; conflict The bakery sells cookies, Yummy Good Stuff, where Papa resolution; negotiation and prob- cupcakes, biscotti, and cinna- Ganache bakery goods are sold. lem-solving skills. mon buns. Favorites are pies, Many people feel that being and galettes or fruit-filled vegan means missing out on the scones. Baked doughnuts are pleasures of food. Papa Ganache planned in the future. dispels this old myth. Items are priced on the high —Mary Ann Cavallaro side because ingredients are so expensive. While powdered Papa Ganache sugar may be used for whipped 25 Church St, Keyport NJ 07735 icing, organic cane sugar, agave 732-217-1750 and maple syrups are the main www.papaganache.com

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Maui Vegans Invade New England Showing how nutri- hosted the next presentation. talk. The crowd ate up the lecture tion and disease are Rohit Mehta brought together along with the Indian food and linked was the theme leaders of the vegetarian societies also devoured Steve’s books and of presentations by in Connecticut to hear Dr. Steve software. The intelligent audience Dr. Steve and Catherine Blake talk about dietary fats and oils. enjoyed getting answers to their when they addressed audiences Questions flew in all directions questions during this interactive who ranged from analytical on this lively topic. The mostly talk and slide show. Bob Harvard doctors to energetic raw raw picnic was supplemented DiBenedetto is also involved in vegans. with roasted potatoes and corn on plant-based school lunches and In their little blue rental car, the cob. vegan education. they traveled and lectured in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and even New Hampshire. In each state they net- worked with leaders of the vegan movement. The Boston Vegetarian Soci- ety gathered over 100 people to hear Dr. Blake link nutrition and Alzheimer’s disease. The highly- educated audience appreciated that the facts presented were Montclair meeting at Veggie Heaven. From left: Jim Novak, based on studies published in Stacey Walder, Mary Ann Cavallaro, Bill and Eleanor Allen (hidden), medical journals. Evelyn Kimber, Hilary Fandel, Catherine Blake, Hank Fandel, Diane Beeny, Freya Dinshah, Rosemary O’Brien, and Dr. Steve Blake. president of the BVS, did a great job organizing this successful event. She also organizes holiday As 2011’s summer heat topped In a mansion next to a swim- events, cooking classes, and festi- 105°F, we were glad to meet inside ming pool in Long Island, chef vals. Maynard Clark, the founder a cool restaurant in Montclair New and author Catherine Blake pre- of the BVS, did an amazing job Jersey. Stacey Walder, head of the sented a cooking class called of social networking. The slide Central Jersey Vegetarian Group, “Food As Medicine.” She showed show was followed by a Chinese set this up. Dr. Steve compared the how to make vegan food enticing vegan buffet. nutrition values of popular diets. and satisfying with curried oat The next night, Steve and It was an honor to have Freya burgers, coconut garlic mashed Catherine met with Dr. David Dinshah, president of the Ameri- potatoes, and a sweet berry sur- Coleman who is the Chairman of can Vegan Society, drive for two prise. Cooking, feasting, and so- the Department of Medicine at hours to attend. Her American cializing went on late into the the Boston University School of Vegan magazine is beautifully night. Medicine. Over a leisurely din- done. A few days later, Dr. Steve ner, they learned why food is not Healthy Planet’s president Bob Blake presented his nutritional used as medicine in a hospital DiBenedetto filled an Indian res- approach to Alzheimer’s disease setting. Dr. Coleman explained taurant in Long Island for Dr. to chief psychiatric gerontologist how pharmaceutical corporations Steve’s talk on boosting immune Dr. James Ellison and staff at influence medicine and how he power with nutrition. Bob was McLean Hospital. This imposing attempts to limit this influence. also kind enough to have Steve hospital and campus was voted Picnic grounds next to a lake appear on his popular radio show the best psychiatric hospital in the in Mansfield Hollow Connecticut The Healthy Planet prior to the world. It is the teaching hospital

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wheelchairs, listened carefully to Obituary: nutritional techniques to reduce the risk of dementia. Suzanne, the Blanche A. Leonard, of Joshua events coordinator, said it was the Tree California, died December best talk they ever hosted. 26 2010. She was 91 years old. K. O. Bisson leads the Man- Blazhinka Alicia Zapotecka chester Raw Food Meetup. She was born in Chicago on April 16 filled a conference room in Man- 1919 to Czech parents. Blanche chester New Hampshire with a worked as a radio writer in New dynamic group of raw food en- York City during the war. She thusiasts. Dr. Steve taught how to married German-born Paul Her- get all of your nutrients from a man Walter Leonard in 1947, raw-food diet. The discussion and they had three children. In was lively and went hours longer the 1950s, she danced in Paul’s than expected. The raw-food company, Classic Free Dance. potluck was heaven-sent for In 1970, Blanche edited and hungry, traveling vegans! published a book by family The last presentation of the friend J. Allen Boone, entitled trip was at the prestigious and Adventures in Kinship with All sprawling Boston University Life. For over 25 years she was Medical Center with a staff brief- an independent book publisher, Cat Cooking Show’s Catherine ing on the latest research on nutri- known as Bianca Leonardo of Blake on international TV. tion and Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Tree of Life Publications. (Son Blake was set to meet with Dr. John Paul now runs the publish- for Harvard psychiatric doctors. Saper of the Program for Integra- ing company.) The conference room quickly tive Medicine, and an expert in Blanche was also founder and filled up with doctors and staff. abnormal proteins, Dr. Lee Gold- president of the Southern Cali- There was lively discussion and stein. Eight other doctors, nurses, fornia Vegetarian Society, and a the doctors appreciated having and dietitians heard about the minister of the Essene Church. the medical studies up on the pro- meeting and it was moved to a She wrote a short book, Deep jection screen. Following the talk, larger conference room. Dr. Saper Thoughts on War and Peace, on Dr. Blake’s nutritional sugges- listened carefully and Dr. Gold- these themes. tions for Alzheimer’s outpatients stein contributed to our under- Blanche was a speaker at were immediately implemented standing of absorption and trans- national vegetarian conferences in the day program at McLean port of advanced glycation end- held in the western United States. Hospital. products. The meeting ended with While in New England, Cath- a request for Dr. Blake to provide Dr. Steve Blake has a doctorate erine Blake had three cooking a nutritional protocol for early- in holistic health and naturopathic shows aired on international tele- stage Alzheimer’s patients. medicine and is a neuromuscular vision. Translated into 37 lan- Steve and Catherine net- therapist. He writes health- guages, she demonstrated worked and told others about the reference books. scrumptious sauces to make vege- Vegetarian Society of Hawaii and Catherine Blake has studied tables irresistible, and showed the Leilani Farm Sanctuary. They herbal medicine for over 30 years. how easy it is to make vegan saw how others made successful She is a student of nutrition and meals satisfying. outreaches. They made friends nutritional biochemistry.

It was heartwarming to speak and met new vegan brothers and Many videos, books and software to the Susan Bailis Assisted Liv- sisters. They are happy to be back are available: ing Community in Boston. A home on Maui! www.naturalhealthwizards.com packed room of sharp-minded Report with photos by [email protected] elders, despite all the walkers and Dr. Steve and Catherine Blake.

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A Brief History of Veganism from 1806 John Davis In his blog of May 25 2011 In 2003 British doctors voted him Salford near Manchester. The (updated July 2011), John Davis the greatest physician of all time. compromise was to set the objec- provides a summary of a talk he tive as merely “abstaining from gave at the International Vegan 1838—James Pierrepont Greaves opened Alcott House Academy, a the flesh of animals”—and the Festival in Malaga, Spain, confusion over everything else June 4 to 12 2011. school near London, run entirely has continued ever since. consistent with the ideas pro- 1806—Dr. William Lambe posed by Lambe and Newton. It 1874—Dr. Russell Trall had been FRCP, in London, England, ran for the next ten years. running a hydrotherapy institute changed his diet at the age of 40 in New York City since 1850. 1842, April—The first confirmed —and gave us the first known This changed to exclusively plant use of the word “vegetarian” in unambiguous statement: “My rea- food plus water in 1862—and in the Alcott House journal. All son for objecting to every species 1874 produced the first known other early uses were by people of matter to be used as food, ex- “vegan” cookbook. cept the direct produce of the close to Alcott House, and all 1887—John Harvey Kellogg earth, is founded on the broad using it for what we now call privately removed eggs/dairy ground that no other matter is “vegan”. from his diet, though his books and suited to the organs of man. This 1842, June—Bronson Alcott sanitarium, in Battle Creek MI, applies then with the same force from Boston USA, already veg*n continued to use them. Forty to eggs, milk, cheese, and fish, as thanks to Sylvester Graham, years later he returned to to flesh meat.” visited Alcott House—named in using yogurt—but then discovered 1811—John Frank Newton, a honor of him and his earlier soy milk... patient of Dr. Lambe, in his book school in Boston. In 1843, with new English friends, he ran the 1910—In England, Rupert Return to Nature expanded Wheldon published No Animal Lambe’s medical ideas to in- short-lived Fruitlands near Harvard Massachusetts—again Food, the first British “vegan” clude ethical values towards all cookbook. This was reprinted by animals. run on totally ethical “vegan” principles. Dr. Elmer Lee in New York. A 1813—Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1910 article about Lee in the NY poet, joined a “vegan commune” 1845-6—Henry David Thoreau Times included the first known which alternated between Newton lived by Walden Pond, near Con- use of the phrase “plant foods.” cord MA, living solely on plant family homes in London and 1909-14—The Vegetarian Bracknell. foods plus some fishing—but wrote about how much he regret- Messenger, journal of The 1830s—Sylvester Graham, in ted the fish... Vegetarian Society, carried much Boston USA, had been promoting discussion about the use of eggs/ the “vegetable diet”—generally 1846—William Horsell moved dairy. There seemed to be a pos- “with or without” eggs/dairy. In the hydrotherapy institute from sibility of significant change, but 1837 he exchanged letters with Alcott House to Northwood Villa, all momentum was destroyed by Dr. Lambe, and his 1839 book in Ramsgate Kent, England. This the First World War. again followed Dr. Lambe’s prin- clearly claimed that “without” 1931—Mahatma Gandhi spoke at was more effective for health. ciples of plant food plus purified a meeting of the London Vegetar- water. 1830s—Dr. John Snow was ian Society, making it clear that “vegan” since reading Newton’s 1847—The Vegetarian Society he objected to the use of milk and book when he was 17. He moved was founded at a meeting in milk products. Such high profile to London in 1838 and eventually Ramsgate, launched jointly by support must have emboldened achieved fame for discovering the Alcott House and the (ovo-lacto) the minority who called them- way in which cholera was spread. Bible Christian Church from selves “non-dairy vegetarians”.

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1944—Donald Watson and 21st Century—Most veg organi- animal products, but none I've friends coined the word “vegan” zations around the world now seen that deliberately substituted and founded The Vegan Society promote veganism as the ideal, them.

(The first issue of their journal regardless of whether they are • The question of the lack of was subtitled The Journal of the called “vegetarian” or “vegan”. women above was raised. There Non-dairy Vegetarians)—and By 2009 more books had must have been some, but the made it clear that they had not “vegan” in the title than men of the time didn't bother to wanted to separate from The “vegetarian”. 2009/10 surveys in write about them, so we don't Vegetarian Society, they just the USA showed that 66% of have any details. If anything wanted a distinct section within vegetarians exclude eggs/dairy. comes to light, another update it. Most retained their member- By 2011 there were as many will be posted. ships of both societies, as many Google searches for “vegan” as do today. for “vegetarian”. Twenty-two • Alongside the vegan Dr. Lambe organizations with “vegan” in above, the founder of the ovo- 1947—Watson was a speaker at lacto Bible Christian Church in the IVU World Vegetarian Con- their title are now members of IVU. Will all vegetarians eventu- 1809 was the Rev. William gress—The Vegan Society had Cowherd—honest! Hollywood joined IVU soon after being ally be vegan? We have no way of knowing, but the continuing couldn't have named them founded, and has been a member better :-) trend seems inevitable. ever since. John Davis is website manager 1957—The first Indian Vegan Footnotes, added a couple of and historian for the Society joined IVU. We don’t days after the blog was posted: International Vegetarian Union (www.ivu.org). know how long it lasted, but the • It will be seen from above that new society is also a prominent there has been a significant member. This piece is part of a 25-page PDF change towards veganism within book, History of Veganism from 1806, 1960—The American Vegan IVU over the last 15 years. This which has more detailed information, Society was founded, joining is mostly due to the work of The includes pictures, and can be seen at IVU from the outset. This in- Vegan Society (the original one www.ivu.org/history/Vegan_History.pdf. cluded a smaller group started in in the UK). Such changes inevi- California as far back as 1948. tably take time, and TVS de- VegDocs wants to help those eat- ing a vegan (or vegetarian) diet 1960-90s—Many new vegan serves credit and respect for the find a physician who is both organizations were formed, and manner in which they have pro- knowledgeable about and suppor- the word gradually spread. moted their cause—and they tive of vegan and vegetarian diets. won't give up. Use their website to look for a 1995—Records of printed media doctor (MD or DO) in your area, or show a significant increase in the • The day after the blog was to submit the name of a doctor to use of the word “vegan”—this posted, I went back to the Truth this small but growing list. www.vegdocs.com appears to have come from the Tester journals edited by William rapid expansion of vegan web- Horsell at the Ramsgate Hydro- therapy Institute. The winter sites, leading to a market for Vegetarian Resource Group’s vegan books, especially recipes. 1846/47 issue contains a recipe Guide to Food Ingredients for Sago Pudding—normally 1997—The IVU website started is now available on iPhone, iPod made with some animal products touch, iPad (iOS 4.0 or later), and a recipe collection—agreed to be —this one ended by proudly pro- Windows Phone 7! And it’s free! entirely vegan from the outset— claiming what can be done Links for app at www.vrg.org. now with over 3,000 in English, “without milk, eggs or butter”. You can also search for keywords and recipes in other So far this is the earliest deliber- “vegan ingredients” or “vegetarian languages. ingredients” in the Apple Store. ately vegan recipe that I've Perfect for deciphering ingredient 1998—IVU agreed that all food found, and in a vegan journal. labels while you are on the go, the at IVU Congresses would in There were plenty of earlier reci- Guide lists the uses, sources, and definitions of 200 common food future be completely vegan. pes that didn't happen to need ingredients. 20 American Vegan 11—3, FALL 2011

Encouragement for Breastfeeding Today expectant and new mothers are strongly encouraged to breastfeed their infants. This marks a change from the situation forty-odd years ago when concerned parents had to turn to local La Leche League groups for support in following a badly waning tradition. Now lactation consultants are common on hospital staff. Statements from the Surgeon General and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the World Health Organization (WHO) couldn’t be more emphatic about the benefits of breastfeeding over infant formulas. We are surprised at the extent to which they tout wide-reaching repercus- sions to society. This message needs to be increasingly heeded by parents, and promoted by pediatricians. A new phenomena is the advance in breast pumps and the familiarity with which they are now used in hospitals, at home, or at work—to provide baby with breast milk when separated from mom. However, work sites and other places are lagging in making available adequate clean and comfortable facilities to mothers for expressing milk, and providing for its safe storage. Breastfeeding exclusively for the Benefits for the Community first four to six months of life is Breastfeeding is lean, green, and advised by the noted organiza- clean. Breastfed babies are at a tions, and should be continued at lower risk of being obese chil- least through 12 months; WHO dren. Breastfeeding won't put a encourages nursing for 2 years or huge dent in your wallet. It saves longer. It is emphasized that in- water, and it doesn't use energy fant formula does not contain the for manufacturing, or pollute the immunity factors and antibodies environment with garbage or found in breast milk. manufacturing air pollution. There is no worry about the risk AAP’s Policy on Breastfeeding of contamination from bacteria or asserts the following: other substances. It is always MACHO BABY: Clint Dinshah Benefits for the Baby fresh, at the right temperature, takes his mother’s milk from a bottle when she is at work. Breastfeeding decreases the pos- and ready to feed! sibility that your baby will get a In their January 2011 report, the La Leche League was founded in variety of infectious diseases, ear 1958 by seven mothers responding CDC claims: infections, diarrhea, etc. For chil- to a U.S. breastfeeding rate of only Families who follow optimal 20%. As groups and chapters dren who were breastfed there is breastfeeding practices can save spread, it became an international suggested a reduced incidence of between $1,200–$1,500 in expen- organization. In 1981 LLLI gained diabetes, asthma, and other ills. consultative status with the United ditures on infant formula in the Nations Children’s Fund. The 8th Benefits for the Mother first year alone. edition of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding mothers return to A study published (2010) in the Breastfeeding was published in their pre-pregnancy weight faster 2010. See www.LLLI.org. journal Pediatrics estimated that and have a reduced risk of breast if 90% of U.S. families followed American Academy of Pediatrics and ovarian cancer. They also guidelines to breastfeed exclu- AAP Policy on Breastfeeding and experience less postpartum bleed- Use of Human Milk. New Mothers sively for six months, the U.S. Guide to Breastfeeding—Joan Y. ing, as the hormones that help would annually save $13 billion Meek, Ed. 2011 www.aap.org with breastfeeding also make the from reduced medical and other The Center for Disease Control uterus contract. costs. The Surgeon General’s Call to Benefits for the Family For both employers and employ- Action to Support Breastfeeding www.surgeongeneral.gov Breastfeeding facilitates bonding. ees, better infant health means Fathers and other children can fewer health insurance claims, World Health Organization Promotion of Proper Feeding for participate by helping the mother less employee time off to care Infants and Young Children: with burping and rocking the for sick children, and higher www.who.int/nutrition/topics/ baby, and in other ways. productivity. infantfeeding

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FORMULAS A Comparison of COW’S MILK In the old and far-off days, if a baby were not able to breast- with HUMAN BREAST MILK feed, the care-giver made a for- George Eisman, RD—from his book mula from scratch—starting with A Basic Course in Vegetarian and Vegan Nutrition. cow/animal milk. See piece at right. Commercially produced for- INFANCY to as the renal solute load, or the mulas were developed during The ideal food for human infants amount of material with which the the early 20th century and by is human breast milk. Looking at its kidneys will have to deal. In order to the 1950s their sale had caused constituents, especially as compared make this load one with which the a dramatic decline in breast- to cow’s milk, provides a good intro- human infant can deal, about a 2:1 feeding. In 1980 the FDA set duction to infant nutrition. The now- dilution with sterile water is re- standards for the formulas that most1y-lost art of making formula quired. It is indeed ironic that the are sold today. Formulas at- created infant nutrition experts of two “growth” nutrients for which tempt to replicate human milk those who had to feed the non- milk is usually pushed: calcium and but lack vital immunity factors. breast-fed baby. The widespread protein, are present in such excessive They are criticized for the large current use of commercially pre- amounts that they could kill the amounts of sugar and corn pared formulas has virtually elimi- human infant if left undiluted. nated this acquisition of knowledge. The third thing that needs to be syrup they contain. Many ingre- dients are manufactured. MAKING INFANT FORMULA done to create a formula is to restore They may be dairy-based, In order to make a formula, that calories to it. In spite of its high pro- soy-based, or hypoallergenic. is, to substitute cow’s milk for hu- tein level, cow’s milk has the same man milk, several things must be caloric density as human milk— about 20 kcal per fluid ounce. The THE CLINT CHRONICLES: done or else the infant won’t thrive. Firstly, since any protein other than difference is that human milk has Conversation Overheard much more carbohydrate (actually, that of human milk is difficult for the Dad (our very much-loved infant to digest, the cow’s milk must yes, lactose) than cow’s milk. Thus carnivorous curmudgeon): be heated. This denatures, or uncoils, after dilution, the caloric density is the protein strands, making it more halved, and the human infant would I thought we agreed to raise be physically incapable of swallow- Clint as a vegan. easily broken apart by the infant’s enzymes. This is necessary for cow’s ing enough volume of formula to Mom (lifetime vegan): We are! meet its energy needs. So a source of Dad: No. Milk isn’t vegan. milk as sold in cartons or bottles. Commercial formulas already have easily digestible carbohydrate, usu- Mom: It’s mother’s milk. the milk protein denatured, as does ally corn syrup (mostly glucose) is Nature intended it for the evaporated (canned) milk. Denatur- added. It is again ironic that the offspring of our own species. ing does not change the protein con- same lactose that most adults have Me: “Whaaaa.” tent or the amino acid sequence, it trouble digesting is not only present, Mom: I hear the farmer calling merely affects the secondary struc- but very abundant, in mother’s milk. me to the barn. (To me she ture (configuration) of the protein. If In summary: Preparing infant whispered a low soft, “Mooo.”) the infant is truly allergic to milk formula necessitates heating cow’s milk to denature the protein (and Dad: Clint’s not a calf! protein, denaturing won’t help much; a different milk, usually soy, is then thus make it less allergenic) and then Mom: And neither are you. diluting with water and adding an used. In many hospitals now, new- Dad delights in drinking borns not breastfed are routinely additional carbohydrate source (like cow’s milk daily. started on soy-based formula, to re- corn syrup). The result is a formula It comes in chocolate, now duce the possibility of having to that more resembles human milk in flavored with thought. change. terms of these gross parameters, but The second thing that has to be many other differences still exist. done to cow’s milk in creating a for- Some of these are somewhat correct- Dr. John McDougall recommends: mula is to dilute it. Compared to hu- able, like adding more of certain vi- Got the Facts on Milk? man milk, cow’s milk has the same tamins and trace minerals. Others are —a documentary DVD. number of calories per unit of weight not correctable, such as its lack of www.milkdocumentary.com immunity-granting antibodies, and or volume, but cow’s milk does have Available from AVS for $25.00 about twice as much protein and ma- lower absorbability of nutrients. ($20.00 for members) jor mineral content. This is referred o 22 American Vegan 11—3, FALL 2011

Houston Texas: Obituary A Legacy Remembered: Shirley Wilkes-Johnson 1937 – 2011 To say that Shirley Wilkes- have met, talked with, eaten with, Johnson and I were kindred spirits is and sometimes stayed with. putting it mildly. Her death on April Shirley had just completed a 300- 9 2011, after a devastating stroke, recipe vegan cookbook and was shook me to my apple core. Yet, a working with Carol Adams (The vibrant beam of light like hers can- Sexual Politics of Meat) on publish- not be extinguished by mere death ing it. She was also responsible for and she has left a legacy of pure un- cajoling the Loving Hut chain of changing devotion to all animals. vegan restaurants to locate in Hous- I met Shirley (and her husband ton when they were somewhat loath Ben) over half my life ago when she to do so. This year Supreme Master founded the Lone Star Vegetarian Ching Hai honored her. Network (LSVN) which forged a In 2008, she sent me this bio: coalition of local vegetarian societies was also there with us over 2,500 • Native Texan throughout Texas. She had the au- years ago." Only Shirls could com- • Vegetarian: since 1961 dacity to plan and execute our first fort us this much after her very sud- • Vegan: since 1984 LSVN Vegan Chili Cook-Off at the den and shocking passing! • Director, Lone Star Vegetarian Farmer's Market in Austin in 1988! Everyone has their personal sto- Network (LSVN): 13 years It was an amazing event, and proved ries about how Shirley’s lifework • Director, South Texas Vegetarian an immensely successful fundraiser. inspired them, how they never Society: 7 years We all bowed down to her. I was wanted to let her down, how she was • Board member, Houston Vegetar- inspired by her youthful enthusiasm their biggest supporter, right? And ian Society: 2 years and boundless energy! She became how we all wanted to be like her • Board member of the Houston the reigning vegan matriarch in when we grew up! She had a pur- Animal Rights Team: 2 years Texas. For 20-plus years she effort- poseful life, the kind we all want, • Radio talk show host and newspa- lessly found a way to bring us all with clear, vital direction. My life is per reporter in the mid ’70s together under one umbrella, and better for having known her and I am • Vegan cooking class instructor shared her wisdom and insight blessed for the times we had together since 1987 through state-wide meetings. Shirley and her visits to San Antonio to • Public Speaker concocted amazing recipes and share her knowledge with my group. • Co-host of Go Vegan Texas! –on elaborately-themed cooking classes She was my genuine heroine. KPFT Pacifica radio in Houston (e.g. Ancient Aztec Grains). She I will do all I can to continue her • Married to vegan husband (He was wrote a speech on the Fascinating legacy, not to let her down. a hunter when I met him.) and Little Known History of Vege- Vegan chili for ever! • Four generations of veg women: tarianism—which she perfected and We're vegetarian for life! Shirley and daughter, granddaugh- was so proud of. Shirley's own radio ter and great-granddaughter Remembered by Kaz Sephton show Go Vegan Texas! was wildly Secretary/Lone Star Vegetarian popular, evolving into Vegan World Shirley held the compelling belief Network, www.LSVN.org Radio! after 6 years (as not even that we had all been together before President/San Antonio Vegetarian Texas could contain the force of in former incarnations! She said in Society, 210-979-2700 Shirley Wilkes-Johnson!) Because of an e-mail, "I swear I remember us www.home.roadrunner.com/~savstx/ her, I have dear vegan friends all pledging loyalty to each other at the over the state, and beyond, whom I Pythagorean Academy. I am sure KL www.veggiechilicookoff.com

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2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans The PHYSICIAN’S COMMITTEE for RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE (PCRM) The new Dietary Guidelines SUES USDA OVER DECEPTIVE GUIDELINES for Americans (DGAs) issued by In a lawsuit filed February 15 the U.S. Department of Agricul- 2011, PCRM is suing the federal Dietary Guidelines Translator: ture, and the Department of DGA-Speak: “Consume less than government over the newly re- 300 mg per day of dietary choles- Health and Human Services, were leased DGAs, accusing officials announced January 31 2011, and terol.” of using deliberately obscure lan- Translation: Eat fewer or no ani- met with general approval. guage regarding foods Americans mal products. Meat, dairy products, www.dietaryguidelines.gov and eggs are the only sources of should avoid. As of October the Due to an overweight population, dietary cholesterol. courts had not acted on this suit. DGA-Speak: “Reduce the intake of American citizens are encouraged to The problem is word choice. enjoy their food but eat less, to drink calories from solid fats…” The Guidelines are clear on Translation: Reduce or eliminate water instead of sugary drinks. healthful foods that people should meat and dairy intake. These are Vegetarian and Vegan Diets eat more of. They encourage the biggest contributors of solid More attention to vegetarian diets fats in the American diet. is given than in previous versions of readers to eat more fruits, vegeta- DGA-Speak: “Consume less than the Guidelines. A page in the Policy bles, and whole grains. But when 10 percent of calories from satu- Document gives a vegan adaptation it comes to foods people need to rated fatty acids…” of the USDA Food Patterns. Two eat less of (e.g., meat and cheese), Translation: Skip the cheese, ice full pages of consumer-friendly ad- the Guidelines resort to bio- cream, and other dairy products. Dairy products are the #1 source of vice focus on how to meet protein, chemical terms instead of listing saturated fat in an American’s diet. iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B12 specific foods—apparently out of -PCRM needs for vegans and vegetarians. fear of upsetting food producers. www.ChooseMyPlate.gov Previously, in March 2010, General Diets PCRM had petitioned requesting that The general public is advised to DGAs’ educational components eat more fruits, vegetables, and are still being developed. On June 2 the USDA and HHS withdraw the whole grains, and for protein to in- the USDA launched the MyPlate confusing MyPyramid food diagram clude legumes, with nuts and seeds icon as its new reminder of recom- and instead use PCRM's PowerPlate for their good oils. DGAs’ literature mended food choices. It replaces the diagram and PCRM's associated die- graphics show an abundance of these MyPyramid image which in its latest tary guidelines. plant foods. The meat component is online format had become esoteric. small. Milk is shown as used on First Lady Michelle Obama ap- cereal, That could be soymilk— proved MyPlate for its simplicity fortified soy beverage is the USDA and remarked on “how much this is term! However, the dairy industry going to help parents across the country.” maintains a strong presence with its low-fat products. Meat and poultry Despite some shortcomings, the portions are smaller; seafood is sug- new DGAs are useful tools for im- gested twice a week. proved nutrition. Pregnant women are advised to —Freya Dinshah get heme iron. No wonder many veg’n moms-to-be are persuaded by their doctor to eat meat. In contrast, vegan RDs recommend beans and greens, with vitamin C (from fruits and vegetables), and to avoid dairy thePowerPlate.org foods, which are iron deficient. PCRM’s Four Food Groups The DGAs, revised every five Use nuts & seeds as condiments; years, are the blueprint for all federal omit if watching weight. Include a nutrition programs, including school vitamin B12 source. meals. All federal nutrition policies Plate images courtesy of and communications are to be in USDA (left), and PCRM (above). sync with these Guidelines. More information at their websites.

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Book Reviews: SOAK YOUR NUTS: Cleansing with Karyn: Secrets for Inner Healing and Outer Beauty —Karyn Calabrese, 4pp full-color photos, 2011, 142pp 8x9” $16.95.

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well. The title encourages readers to 2 cups almonds remember that nuts digest better if 4 cups purified water soaked, and to keep a sense of hu- mor. At age 64, Karyn has set a new 1 large tomato standard for health and beauty, and ¼ small white onion displays a charming and captivating 3 to 4 Tbsp. Bragg Liquid Aminos® Karyn Calabrese has carved an personality. “If you don’t take care 2 cloves garlic important place in the vegan com- of your body, the most magnificent ¼ tsp. cayenne munity, and in the restaurant scene machine you’ll ever be given, where of Chicago. She has Karyn’s will you live?” she says. Even Oprah Soak the almonds in water for 8 Cooked, Karyn’s Fresh Corner celebrated her accomplishments, to 12 hours. Drain and rinse the (raw), and the new Karyn’s on twice having Karyn as a guest. almonds. Transfer the almonds to a Green (Green Street, that is)—one The approach is to give your food processor and pulse a few the most beautiful restaurants in the body a fresh start with a makeover times, just until coarsely chopped. city. Karyn’s Inner Beauty Center that emphasizes inner healing for Add the remaining ingredients and is a spa and store which sells her line outer beauty. It is a combination of process to desired consistency. of high quality food products, sup- cleansing, fasting, natural diet, rebal- For a creamier paté, add a small plements and skincare/make-up, also ancing your body and mind, and re- amount of avocado. To make Mock shipped around the world. Soak moving accumulated toxins. Tuna Salad, add dulse flakes and Your Nuts, is based on decades of www.karynraw.com chopped celery to taste. VEGAN DINER: Classic Comfort Food for Body & Soul —Julie Hasson, 36pp full-color photos. 2011, 192pp 7¼x9¼” $19.95.

I recalled my parents’ diner The Vegan Pantry pages are con- potato salad; then made Julie’s cise, and informative even to a con- Creamy Horseradish Potato Salad. noisseur. Learn what Soy Curls are, Now I feel guilt towards my mother! where to get them, and make the ba- A diner must have waffles or a con-like Smokey Curls. The Re- Blue Plate Special. Julie combines sources pages reveal helpful web- the two, with Savory Cornbread sites and links to some of the book’s Waffle, Smokey Potato Scramble, ingredients. Inviting photos by Steve and Cream Sage and Pepper Gravy. Legato, taken in a diner, give the I felt a special affinity, even Her play on some words allows book its authentic mood. amusement, talking with Julie the vegan version to sound like the “Come on in, grab a swivel Hasson, because I grew up in a real thing, such as Barbecued Ribz— seat,” says Julie. diner. It was a long trip for me from using wheat gluten, and a touch of “Oh, please do!” I say. diners to fine dining in New York peanut butter in the sauce. Make Catch Julie’s video cooking City. But the longing for home food, enough for leftovers! demos called Everyday Dish TV at which diner food was for me, made Delicious diner desserts, good to www.juliehasson.com as well as it exciting to investigate in a vegan the last crumb, include: Lemon her enticing blog. If in the Portland way! Naturally, I had thought of do- Diner Cheesecake, Pineapple Oregon area, look for Native Bowl, ing such a book, but Julie has done it Coconut Cream Pie, and Old- Julie’s food cart in the Mississippi superbly! Fashioned Rice Pudding. Marketplace.

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Book Review: On February 1 2011 Kathy Freston introduced this book on The Oprah Show which reported on The Vegan Challenge—taken up for one week by Oprah and 378 staffers. On March 30, she was on The Martha Stewart Show with Gene Bauer (Farm Sanctuary) and Biz “Twitter” Stone.

VEGANIST: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, Change the World —Kathy Freston, 2011, 301pp 5¾x8½” hard $25.00.

One of the best gifts for If there is a fault in her approach, it’s that she is too yourself or anyone is educa- nice, wanting people to change at their own pace, by, for tion. After all, most of the example, giving up first one animal and when they’re mistakes we all make are ready, another one. I’d much rather push the urgency committed not purposefully factor, telling people that tomorrow may be too late, that but out of ignorance. This is with each hour that passes, more heart attacks occur, especially scary when you many more animals are tortured and killed, and our car- consider all the misinformation about nutrition. Argua- bon footprint is even larger. Patience, however, has never bly, ignorance is the number one cause of death when been one of my virtues. you consider the heart disease, cancer, and strokes that Freston does offer a very effective strategy could be prevented if people knew how eating animals for people changing to a healthier diet: what she calls harms them. These are strong statements, to be sure, but “crowding out” when you crowd out the unhealthy food by the scientific evidence is in. first filling up with the healthy food, leaving you satisfied One of the latest and best compilations of the evidence and more able to withstand temptation. is Kathy Freston’s Veganist. She defines “veganist” as The book ends with a three-week menu plan and shop- someone who analyzes their food choices and chooses a ping list. With a vegan version for every conceivable plant-based diet. She presents ten promised results that animal-based food, there is a tremendous variety of pack- most of us would grab in a heartbeat: losing weight effort- aged vegan foods readily available, leaving no excuse for lessly; lowering risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes; having to give up anything that one is addicted to. Here I living longer and being fitter; dodging superbugs and pan- would like to have seen a greater emphasis on plain old demics; saving money; helping the environment; decreas- whole foods from the produce department that have no ing global starvation; reducing animal suffering; getting packaging or labels to interpret and are cheaper as well. spiritually enlightened; and evolving in personal growth. However, I admit there are those delicious non-dairy ice What more could anyone want? cream temptations in the frozen department! Chapters start with “Straight from the Source,” inter- This book may be the right answer for the curious, the views with experts, and follow up with examples of the the- cautious, and the skeptic; so read it, and get as many oth- ory put into practice, proof from the lives of real people— ers to read it as you can. It’ll do the world good. and I know they are real life because I am one of them! Reviewed by Ruth Heidrich, triathlete and author.

DVD Review: Vegucated is an engaging low Part sociological experiment and budget independent film documen- part adventure comedy, Vegucated VEGUCATED tary that follows three meat- and showcases the rapid and at times 3 People. 6 Weeks. 1 Challenge cheese-loving New Yorkers who comedic evolution of three people agree to adopt a vegan diet for six who are trying their darndest to weeks to learn what it’s all about. change in a culture that seems dead Ellen, Brian, and Tesla have no set against it.

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Jasmijn de Boo was settling in as and celebrations in the U.K. and • As the parent organization new CEO at The Vegan Society many other countries. (founded in 1944), The Vegan headquarters in Birmingham Eng- www.worldveganday.org Society is a resource for start-up

land when we visited in late Sep- • The Vegan Trademark, the groups around the world. tember. Jasmijn heads a staff of authentic international symbol of • The Vegan printed quarterly is 13, busy with various projects. a lively magazine with reports animal-free products and ser- Of international scope are: vices, is registered with The and features. It includes youth education, and gardening. • World Vegan Day & Month Vegan Society. For information (November 1...) to raise public see www.vegansociety.com/ • www.vegansociety.com web- businesses/trademark/. A biennial site serves a wider public. awareness through advertising and press releases; with festivals book, now going online, is • Facebook efficiently fields the Animal-Free questions. Followers are in the

Shopper. tens of thousands, requiring 24-

• The Vegan Pledge hour surveillance of the page. is a scheme for non- Advocacy for vulnerable vegans to try vegan- vegan populations in the U.K.— ism for one week, those in hospital, in prison, and fourteen days, or one especially the elderly—is a grow- month. It offers a ve- ing department fostering im- gan pledge pack with proved catering in institutions, recipes and guidance, and home-meal services.

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SOCIAL DECORUM & SUSTAINABILITY: One Vegan's Quest Not to Sound Like a Self-Righteous Bore By Eric Walton

Twenty years is a long time to tion; water-shortages; desertifica- trivia into the conversation is the do something; and it's also a long tion; topsoil erosion and water perfect way to get yourself time not to do something. In just and air pollution. And though crossed right off the guest-list. a few months it will have been these are also perfectly legitimate And on those occasions on twenty years since I last ate any and sensible reasons for eating which I'm feeling particularly form of meat, eggs or dairy and low on the food chain, who wants philosophical (as is often the despite the nearly two decades of to ruin someone else's otherwise case) and am in the company of experience in the matter, when happy meal by confronting him those who seem to be of like asked to explain why I am a with the damage done to the mind (as is seldom the case), I vegan, I'm nearly always stymied planet just so he could eat it? I'll may invoke Kant's Categorical by the question. Not because I tell you who: party don't have plenty of good reasons poopers. for not eating animals and the In the U.S. alone, food made from them, but be- over 260,000,000 cause I know that giving anything acres of forest have like a complete answer will often been converted to result in terrible awkwardness. cropland to grow feed For instance, I sometimes give for farm animals. this pithy answer that only par- When I'm feeling tially accounts for my decision to especially indignant abstain from animal foods: “I about the state of the don't eat animals because I world and the social believe in compassion more than injustice and eco- I like the taste of muscles and nomic disparity with organs.” And true though that is, which a meat-based it always sounds sanctimonious diet is inextricably linked, I'll Imperative and state solemnly and preachy. I realize that I have sometimes reply to the curious that in sparing the lives of ani- no reason to apologize for the that I'm a vegan for political rea- mals and showing solidarity with moral clarity I feel on this issue, sons, that I find it unconscionable the world's needy and hungry by but nonetheless, I'd rather not that over half the world's grains eating a diet that doesn't deprive sound like a sententious prick to are fed to livestock, while 16,000 them of the means to feed them- someone who's just asking a children starve to death on this selves and their families, I am polite question. planet every twenty-four hours; acting, “according to that maxim Still other times someone will and that is to say nothing of the whereby I can at the same time ask why I'm a vegan and I'll re- 84,000 adults who suffer the will that my actions should be- spond with the somewhat more same hideous fate every single come a universal law.” Of course, ambiguous answer that, “It's for day, in part because the grains when in a Thoreauvian state of ethical as well as environmental that could have been used as sus- mind, I may explain that though I reasons.” This will sometimes tenance for them are instead be- am not bound to devote myself to allow me to expatiate briefly on ing fed to cows, pigs, and chick- the eradication of any evil, I am the demonstrable links between a ens. Believe me when I tell you obliged to wash my hands of it meat-based diet and deforesta- that introducing that little bit of and lend it no practical support.

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I cannot tell you the number of basis of its health benefits alone, pleasant when delivered in friends I have won with that bit of even when doing so might bring rhyme, I have composed the fol- rhetoric! relief to the poor sod who had the lowing limerick to help soften the impertinence to inquire about it. blow: As the connection between As you sit serenely devouring diet and the environment be- your steak medium-rare, comes more and more demonstra- I would indeed be remiss not to ble and as climate change threat- tell you, “Beware, ens to imperil the future of our Of the horrible things that own species and many, many oth- brought that meat to your fork, ers, I am compelled (nay, (And the same applies, I might obliged!) to answer the question add, to fish, fowl and pork); “Why are you a vegan?” with a And, incidentally, you're wound- truth so inconvenient that even ing the planet, perhaps beyond the venerable Al Gore is (so far) repair." reluctant to mention it: the vegan Eric Walton is an award- diet combats global warming. winning magician and An adult pig has cognitive Consider this: actor. He lives in abilities comparable to those • The production of just one New York City. of a three-year-old human child. pound of beef creates as much www.ericwalton.com greenhouse gas as driving an Photos by Eric Walton Socially speaking, certainly SUV forty miles. Sources: the most palatable reason one can • Following a vegan diet de- *G Eshel and PA Martin, “Diet, energy, and offer for being a vegan or vege- creases your carbon footprint by global warming,” Earth Interactions 10, Paper tarian is simply that it is healthy. fifty percent more than switching No. 9 (2006): 1-17. www.census.gov/main/ www/popclock.html and Given the amount of research that to a hybrid car; and for every per- www.fightglobalwarming.com/page.cfm? has been done on the subject and son who follows a vegan diet, one tagID=263 the ready access to information acre of trees is spared each year. *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starvation that we in the 21st century enjoy, • According to goveg.com, “In *H. Steinfeld et al., Livestock's Long Shadow: Environmental Issues and Options, Livestock, many people already know that the U.S., seventy percent of all Environment and Development (2006). compared to meat-eaters, vege- grains, eighty percent of all agri- *www.NewScientist.com, "It's Better to Green Your Diet Than Your Car," Dec. 17 2005. tarians not only live, on average, cultural land, half of all water re- *Andrew Pierce, "Global Warming Is Man- six to ten years longer and are sources, and one-third of all fossil kind’s Greatest Challenge, Says Prince," The fifty percent less likely to develop fuels are used to raise animals for Times Oct. 28 2005. heart disease, but also tend to food.” *www.goveg.com/environment- globalwarming.asp have lower body-mass indexes; • A study at the University of *Diet For A New America by John Robbins, lower blood pressure; lower Chicago concluded that if every Stillpoint Publishing (1987) blood cholesterol levels as well as American had just one meat-free lower rates of hypertension, type day per week, it would be the 2 diabetes, and colon and prostate equivalent of taking 8,000,000 cancers. And, as vegans Natalie cars off the road. “Okay, I give Portman and Alicia Silverstone Given the clear and unequivo- up; where'd can attest, it helps keep you cal evidence of the connection you put the skinny. Not surprisingly, the most between meat production and glacier? solipsistic reasons for being a ve- global warming, it is, I believe, a Seriously, gan can be the most agreeable to matter of great moral urgency to guys, where is it? Guys? many people in our image- inform those who will listen of Guys?" obsessed culture. Perhaps for this that connection, regardless of the reason, I am almost never content social stigmas that may result. to defend the vegan diet on the However, as everything is more

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VEGAN SUPERFOODS Cila Warncke

Non-vegans often assume vegans spend hours in patchouli-smelling health food shops buying obscure foods with price tags that put designer drugs to shame. This is nonsense. Vegan nutrition is as cheap and simple as you make it. You can save time and money, and gain glowing health, by thinking of your cupboard as a dietary capsule wardrobe and stocking it with these nutritious, versatile, inexpensive staples.

Oatmeal: Beta-glucan, the soluble fiber found in Sweet Potato: Sweet potatoes are packed with beta- oatmeal, is a nutritional magic bullet that lowers carotene, which fights a long list of diseases includ- cholesterol, moderates blood sugar levels and boosts ing cancer, heart disease, cataracts, Alzheimer’s, your immune system. Oats are also high in protein, AIDS, and depression. They also provide as much minerals such as iron and selenium, and thiamine. potassium per weight as bananas. Serving sugges- Serving suggestions: Soak overnight in non-dairy tion: Mash steamed sweet potatoes with splash of milk or juice, then serve over chopped fruit or whiz non-dairy milk, a pinch of freshly ground nutmeg into a smoothie. and sea salt.

Almonds: Almonds make delicious milk, butter or Bananas: High in fiber, vitamin C and potassium, cheese, among other things. They are rich in mono- bananas are the ultimate convenience food. Athletes unsaturated fat, which reduces the risk of heart dis- rely on them for energy and potassium, and they are ease and lowers cholesterol, and are a good source supremely useful in vegan baking. Serving sugges- of fiber, protein, vitamin E, and riboflavin. Serving tion: Substitute an equal quantity of banana for the suggestion: Add slivered almonds to green or pasta fat in cake and cookie recipes, then reduce the sugar salads for texture and protein. to taste.

Avocado: Technically a fruit, avocados are a deli- Red Grapes: Red grapes are so good for you not cious source of monounsaturated fat, fiber, vitamins, even turning them into booze can blunt their health potassium and phytonutrients. They are a popular benefits. They are anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, topical skin treatment, though they taste so good it anti-aging, protect against heart disease, and contain seems a shame to put them on your face, rather than potent antioxidants. Serving suggestion: Freeze in it. Serving suggestion: Use as a creamy base for seedless red grapes to enjoy as a dessert or snack. dairy-free mousses, pies and “cheesecake.” Chilli: The heat in chillies comes from a compound Coconut Oil: Your body processes the medium-chain called capsaicin, which is anti-inflammatory and fatty acids in coconut oil as if they were carbohy- analgesic. Eating chillies raises your metabolism, drates, making it an ideal food for endurance reduces cholesterol and boosts immunity, and athletes or people who have problems digesting fat. capsaicin is used topically to relieve arthritis pain. Coconut oil is also antibacterial, antiviral and anti- Serving suggestion: Keep dried chillies on hand to microbial. Serving suggestion: Blend with raw add spice to soups and stews. cacao powder and agave nectar, then chill to make Ginger: Ginger is halfway between food and medi- melt-in-your-mouth chocolate. cine. Its pungent flavor comes from gingerol, a Spinach: Raw or cooked, spinach is high in compound that helps alleviate illnesses including cancer-fighting flavonoids, iron, vitamins A and C, indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, motion sickness, and vitamin K which you need for proper blood morning sickness and arthritis. Serving sugges- clotting and bone health. Serving suggestion: Mix tion: Juice a generous hunk of raw ginger with with a rainbow of vegetables and dress with tahini carrots, apples and beets for an invigorating and soy sauce for Asian-style spinach salad. afternoon snack. Cila Warncke is a freelance writer, editor, and tutor. If she’s not reading, running, or eating salad, she is probably at the beach. www.creativewritingibiza.com. 32 American Vegan 11—3, FALL 2011

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Joy Gross and late husband Dr. Robert R. Gross DC, PhD used natural hygiene principles to restore people to vibrant health at the renowned Pawling Health Manor in Hyde Park NY (1959 through the '80s). Joy is author of Joy's Recipes for Liv- ing Younger Longer: An Eighty- Something Beauty Reveals Her Secrets (2010). Earlier books were Raising Your Family Naturally (1983) and The 30-Day Way to a Born-Again Body (1978). Joy declares: “My personal Health Care Plan is Self Care. It doesn’t faze me when the dairy industry warns that Delightful Reunion with Joy Gross: my protein and calcium needs must be Memories going back 50 years were evoked when Freya met by eating their products. I know Dinshah greeted Joy Gross at the Third Annual Mid-Hudson better. I know that all the essential amino Vegetarian Society (MHVS) Gala on June 11 2011 in Rhinecliff, acids which are the building blocks for NY. Freya’s late husband Jay Dinshah and Joy were inspira- finished protein, plus all the essential tional speakers at vegetarian conferences. Rae Schlecht phytonutrients, and calcium, are found in (founder MHVS) and Joy were being honored as vegetarian dark green vegetables, especially the pioneers advocating healthful living, at this vegan banquet. leafy ones, like parsley and kale.” At the time of photo, Anne was 41, son Clint 6 months, Joy glowing at 83, Freya 69. Joy did an airplane jump at 80! www.joygross.com www.mhvs.org

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