The Island Vegetarian Quarterly Newsletter of the of Hawaii

SUPPORTING HEALTH, , AND ECOLOGY

Volume 22, Issue 3, July-September 2011

Inside this Issue Road show brings animal rights message to the masses Message from the Editor 2 Health Update 3 by Scott Owen Snarr, Editor Summer Calendar 5 Local Happenings 6 Industry tries hard to conceal the cruel reality of animal farming, but the In the News 8 animal rights group Mercy For Animals (MFA) has brought the truth directly to the public, screening the film Farm to Fridge outdoors in a cross-country Calendar of Events 11 tour that spanned forty-two cities and nearly 12,000 miles. Oahu & Maui Events 12 Farm to Fridge is described as “perhaps the most compelling and Kauai Events 13 graphic documentary of its kind, . . . [using] arresting images recorded on Book Reviews 14 hidden camera and [putting] into focus the harsh reality faced by farmed Recipes 15 animals.” MFA tour coordinator Phil Letten operated the special truck Local Listings 15 equipped with loudspeakers and three 80-inch monitors that looped the 12- Effortless Weight Loss 16 minute video in pedestrian-dense districts in cities coast to coast. Local activists at every stop were recruited to join the cause. Volunteers Animal Rights Arena 17 drove from as far as two hours away to hold signs that read “ = animal Vegan Tidbits 19 cruelty. Choose vegetarian” and to hand out leaflets and free copies of Farm to Fridge on DVD. Letten was accompanied by animal rights activist Nora Kramer for the first two weeks of the trip and by Vic Sjodin for the latter Public Lectures twelve. Beginning with its March 7th kickoff in Las Vegas, the tour received WILLIAM HARRIS, M.D. consistently favorable reception. Onlookers in city after city vowed never to “BE YOUR OWN NUTRITIONIST” (see Road Show, page 17) Tuesday, July 12th, 7 p.m. Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse

SCOTT OWEN SNARR “YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT: FOOD & IDENTITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY” Tuesday, August 9th, 7 p.m. Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse

JOSEPH KEON “DAIRY: ESSENTIAL NUTRITION OR HEALTH SABOTEUR?” Tuesday, September 13th, 7 p.m. Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse Photo: Mercy For Animals See page 11 for more details, Pedestrians in City stand mesmerized at the shocking images of including Maui meeting times. animals in factory farms depicted in Mercy For Animals’ Farm to Fridge. The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 Page 1 The Island Message from the Editor Ve ge t ar ian Dear Readers,

The Island Vegetarian is published As I put the finishing touches on this edition of The Island Vegetarian, I quarterly by and for the members of the felt there were a few stories missing from these pages that deserved mention. Vegetarian Society of Hawaii. Some of you have heard of “Photogate.” Such is the name of the scandal in which VegNews magazine was caught using stock images of meat to illus- P.O. Box 23208 trate “vegan” foods and recipes. The editors defended themselves at first. But Honolulu, HI 96823-3208 facing an angry, defecting readership, they issued an apology and promised 808-944-VEGI (8344) never to do it again. The event saddens me. Besides being dishonest, there is something mor- Visit our website for a restaurant guide, TV and meeting schedules, ally incongruous about vegetarians trying to make other vegetarians drool newsletter archives, and more. over pictures of meat. Plus, it gives the impression that vegan food is some- how inferior or less visually appetizing than meat. That is not the case, how- [email protected] ever. Using photos of meat was simply a way for the editors to save time and VSH.org money. VegHawaii.org You can find the original story by Quarrygirl.com with a link to the apol- ogy at tinyurl.com/photogate and make your own judgment about it. Board of Directors In other news, — the group that feeds vegetarian and vegan meals to the hungry in 1000 cities across the world while promoting President: Lorraine Sakaguchi peace and social change — has run up against some trouble in Orlando. A Vice President: Jim Brown recent court ruling upheld the city’s decision to make it a crime to feed groups Secretary: William Harris, M.D. of people at the park more than twice a year. Local volunteers challenged this Treasurer: Anjie Pham Directors: Karl Seff, Ph.D. injustice with civil disobedience by continuing the feedings. Twenty arrestees Laurelee Blanchard now face possible 60-day jail terms and $500 fines for giving nutritious vege- Patrick Moore tarian meals to people in need. If this makes you feel outraged, go to James H. Thompson www.orlandofoodnotbombs.org to learn more and show your support. Scott Owen Snarr Finally, on a lighter note, I have just learned that the movie is coming to Oahu at the Dole Cannery Theater beginning July 8th. Newsletter Committee I’ve been looking forward to the release of this documentary, which boldly explores the relationship between “diseases of affluence” and animal-based Scott Owen Snarr diets. Our own Ruth Heidrich appears in the film along with Neal Barnard, Alida Rutchick, M.Ed. M.D., Colin T. Campbell, M.D., and a host of other names and faces that you William Harris, M.D. might be familiar with. The produc- Mahalo ers are trying their best to take this to all our volunteers! film to mainstream audiences. I Annual Meeting urge you to go and see it. And bring along anyone who is willing to join The opinions expressed in this newsletter Scheduled you. It promises to save lives. are those of the writers and not necessarily Look for a review of the movie those of the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii. Reports from the Board will be in the next issue of The Island Vege- made to the membership prior to tarian. The information contained in this newslet- ter is for educational purposes. It is not our featured speaker on July 12, Aloha, intended as medical advice, and it is not 2011. Please attend and learn intended to replace the advice of a quali- the latest and current status of fied, licensed medical practitioner. YOUR organization. Mahalo! -SoS

Page 2 The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 Staph found in nearly Health Update half of US meat

Drug-resistant strains of Staphylococ- diet can be important in the preven- cus aureus, a bacteria linked to a wide Vegetarians at lower tion of metabolic syndrome.” range of human diseases, are present The study examined more than in meat and poultry from U.S. grocery risk of heart disease, 700 adults randomly sampled from stores at unexpectedly high rates, ac- Loma Linda University’s Adventist cording to a nationwide study by the diabetes, stroke Health Study 2, a long-term study of Translational Genomics Research In- the lifestyle and health of almost stitute (TGen). Nearly half of the meat Vegetarians experience a 36% lower 100,000 Seventh-day Adventists and poultry samples (47%) were con- prevalence of metabolic syndrome across the and Canada. taminated with S. aureus, and more than nonvegetarians, suggests new Of the subjects in this smaller than half of those bacteria (52%) were research from Loma Linda University substudy, 35% were vegetarians. On resistant to at least three classes of published in the journal Diabetes average, the vegetarians and antibiotics, according to the study, Care. Because metabolic syndrome semivegetarians were three years which was published in the journal can be a precursor to heart disease, older than nonvegetarians. Despite Clinical Infectious Diseases. diabetes, and stroke, the findings indi- their slightly older age, vegetarians This is the first national assess- cate that vegetarians may be at lower had lower triglycerides, glucose lev- ment of antibiotic-resistant S. aureus risk of developing these conditions. els, blood pressure, waist circumfer- in the U.S. food supply. And DNA Metabolic syndrome is defined as ence, and body mass index (BMI). testing suggests that the farmed ani- the presence of at least three out of Semivegetarians also had a signifi- mals themselves were the major five total risk factors: high blood pres- cantly lower BMI and waist circum- source of contamination. sure, low HDL cholesterol, high glu- ference compared to those who ate Although Staph should be killed cose levels, elevated triglycerides, and meat more regu- with proper cooking, an unhealthy waist circumference. larly. Densely-stocked indus- it may still pose a The Loma Linda University study “This work risk to consumers found that while 25% of vegetarians again shows that trial farms . . . are through improper had metabolic syndrome, the number diet improves ideal breeding grounds food handling and rises to 37% for semivegetarians and many of the main for drug-resistant bac- cross-contamination 39% for nonvegetarians. The results cardiovascular risk in the kitchen. hold up when adjusted for factors factors that are teria that move from Researchers col- such as age, gender, race, smoking, part of metabolic animals to humans. lected and analyzed physical activity, alcohol intake, and syndrome,” said 136 samples cover- calories consumed. Gary Fraser, M.D., ing 80 brands of “In view of the high rate of meta- Ph.D., principal investigator of Ad- beef, chicken, pork, and turkey from bolic syndrome in the United States ventist Health Study 2. “Trending to- 26 retail grocery stores in Los Ange- and its deleterious health effects, we ward a -based diet is a sensible les, , Fort Lauderdale, Flag- wanted to examine lifestyle patterns choice.” staff, and Washington, D.C. that could be effective in the preven- N.S. Rizzo, et al. Vegetarian dietary “For the first time we know how tion and possible treatment of this patterns are associated with a lower much of our meat and poultry is con- disorder,” said lead researcher Nico S. risk of metabolic syndrome: The Ad- taminated with antibiotic-resistant Rizzo, Ph.D. ventist Health Study 2. Diabetes Care, Staph, and it is substantial,” said “I was not sure if there would be a 2011; DOI: 10.2337/dc10-1221 Lance B. Price, Ph.D., senior author significant difference between vege- of the study and Director of TGen’s tarians and nonvegetarians, and I was Center for Food Microbiology and surprised by just how much the num- Environmental Health. bers contrasted,” he continues. “It in- dicates that lifestyle factors such as (continued on page 4)

The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 Page 3 (continued from page 3) Fewer cataracts 165% increased risk in the Alpha “The fact that drug-resistant S. study compared with those who con- aureus was so prevalent and likely in vegetarians, vegans sumed the least. came from the food animals them- C. Qiu, I.O. Frederick, et al. Risk of selves is troubling and demands atten- Eating animal products increases the gestational diabetes mellitus in rela- tion to how antibiotics are used in risk of cataracts, according to a new tion to maternal egg and cholesterol food-animal production today,” Dr. study published in American Journal intake. American Journal of Epidemi- Price said. of Clinical Nutrition. Based on find- ology. 2011;173:649-658. Densely-stocked industrial farms, ings from 27,670 participants in the where animals are steadily fed low European Prospective Investigation doses of antibiotics, are ideal breeding into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC- Veggie diets grounds for drug-resistant bacteria Oxford) study, meat intake was posi- help black women that move from animals to humans, tively associated with risk of cata- the report says. racts. stay more trim “Antibiotics are the most impor- The participants were divided into tant drugs that we have to treat Staph six diet groups: high meat consumers, infections; but when Staph are resis- A new study reported that African- moderate meat consumers, low meat American women who consumed a tant to three, four, five, or even nine consumers, fish eaters, vegetarians, different antibiotics — as we saw in diet high in and and vegans. Compared with those this study — that leaves physicians gained less weight over a 14-year pe- who ate the most meat, the risks for few options,” Dr. Price said. riod than those who consumed a diet developing cataracts after adjusting “The emergence of antibiotic- high in red meat and fried foods. The for multiple confounders including associations were stronger among resistant bacteria — including Staph age and smoking were as follows: — remains a major challenge in clini- women under 35 years, who gained moderate meat eaters decreased their cal medicine,” said coauthor Paul S. the most weight (29 pounds on aver- cataract risk by 4%, low meat eaters Keim, Ph.D., Director of TGen’s age during the 14-year study period). by 15%, fish eaters by 21%, vegetari- Pathogen Genomics Division. This is the first prospective study to ans by 30%, and those who followed a show that a healthier diet is associated “This study shows that much of vegan diet by 40%. our meat and poultry is contaminated with less weight gain in African- with multidrug-resistant Staph. Now P.N. Appleby, et al. Diet, vegetarian- American women, a population with a we need to determine what this means ism, and cataract risk. American high prevalence of obesity. in terms of risk to the consumer,” said Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Pub- Dr. Deborah Boggs from the Dr. Keim. lished ahead of print March 23, 2011. Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston The U.S. government routinely DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.110.004028 University led the study, which was surveys retail meat and poultry for published in American Journal of four types of drug-resistant bacteria, Eggs increase risk of Clinical Nutrition. The results were but S. aureus is not among them. The based on data from the Black paper suggests that a more compre- gestational diabetes Women’s Health Study (BWHS), a hensive inspection program is needed. large follow-up study of 59,000 African-American women from S. aureus can cause a range of ill- Egg consumption increases the risk of nesses from minor skin infections to across the U.S. conducted since 1995. gestational diabetes, according to a The authors concluded that the life-threatening diseases, such as recent article in American Journal of pneumonia, endocarditis, and sepsis. findings suggest that replacing red Epidemiology. Researchers analyzed meat and fried foods with vegetables A.E. Waters, T. Contente-Cuomo, et two studies conducted in Washington and fruits could help to lower obesity al. Multidrug-resistant Staphylococ- state — the Omega Cohort Study and rates. cus aureus in US meat and poultry. the Alpha Case-Control Study — and Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2011; found that as egg and cholesterol in- D.A. Boggs, J.R. Palmer, et al. Die- DOI: 10.1093/cid/cir181 take increased, so did the risk of ges- tary patterns and 14-y weight gain in tational diabetes. Women who con- African American women. American sumed the most eggs (seven or more Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2011; per week) had a 77% increased risk of DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.111.013482 diabetes in the Omega study and a

Page 4 The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 gardeners,” stated Tina Waliczek, cor- Goji berries healthy, Vegan diet helps responding author of the study. not ‘’ with weight loss Data for the study was gathered by an online survey, in which 261 questionnaires were completed by Though the consumption of goji ber- Decreasing the intake of high- adults aged 50 years and older. ries has risen dramatically, their sup- glycemic foods can help reduce body The number of hours per week posed beneficial properties have not weight, according to a new article in individuals spent gardening did not been scientifically proven by any Journal of Nutrition. The glycemic appear to be a factor in and relevant clinical intervention study index is a measure of how rapidly a consumption, which indicates with humans. Goji berries’ compo- given food releases sugar into the that even older adults with limited nents are found in other fruits and bloodstream. time or abilities — those who spend vegetables recommended for balanced In a National Institutes of Health- less time gardening — may consume diets. According to Professor Emilio funded study conducted by Physicians greater quantities of vegetables and Martínez de Victoria Muñoz at the Committee for Responsible Medicine, fruits than their nongardening coun- Institute of Nutrition and Food Sci- 99 participants with type 2 diabetes terparts. ence of the University of Granada, the were placed into either the vegan diet The survey results also showed only difference with goji berries is the group or the 2003 American Diabetes that a person’s reason for gardening “significant placebo effect” on people Association (ADA) diet group. The had no relationship with the quantity consuming them. vegan diet proved better at controlling of vegetables and fruit consumed, im- He also remarks that the supposed blood glucose and cholesterol. plying that programs designed to en- scientific studies endorsing After adjusting for various courage older adults to participate in the beneficial prop- factors such as fiber, fat, gardening need not exclusively pro- erties of goji ber- and calorie intake, mote the health benefits derived from ries “were the glycemic index gardening, but may appeal to a range exclusively intake predicted of personal motives. developed weight loss, and in vitro and weight loss pre- A.J. Sommerfeld, et al. Growing in animals in China, but few dicted lower hemoglobin minds: Evaluating the relationship have been conducted in humans out- A1C levels, a measure of sugar levels between gardening and fruit and side of China.” in the blood over time. The vegan diet vegetable consumption in older Goji berries contain numerous group reduced glycemic-index intake adults. HortTechnology, 20: 711-717 nutrients, as stated in a thorough bib- more than the ADA diet group. (2010) liographic review recently published G.M. Turner-McGrievy, et al. De- in the journal Planta Médica. This creases in dietary glycemic index are Summer Calendar fruit contains antioxidants, complex related to weight loss among indi- polysaccharides (proteoglycans, July: viduals following therapeutic diets for which are considered to be the source National Veggie Hot Dog Month type 2 diabetes. Journal of Nutrition. of its beneficial effects on health), (Compassion Over Killing) In press. monosaccharides, lutein, zeaxanthin 21-25: Animal Rights National (beneficial for the eyes), fiber, pro- Conference () teins, and carbohydrates. Aging gardeners August: However, he says that “the con- 16: International Day of Action for sumption of these berries is but an- eat their veggies Dogs and Cats in Korea (In De- other fad” and that “goji berries will fense of Animals) not have any positive effect on people New research from Texas A&M Uni- 19: Potato Day who do not follow a balanced diet.” versity and Texas State University September: He warns that “miracle foods do not found that older adults who partici- Fruit & Veggies — More Matters exist” and advises that the only secret pate in gardening are more likely to Month to enjoying good health is “a balanced eat their veggies. “Our results support Whole Month diet rich in fruits and vegetables com- previous studies that indicated gar- 18-24: National Farm Animals bined with regular physical exercise.” deners were more likely to consume Awareness Week (The HSUS) vegetables when compared with non- 21: World Day of Peace Source: University of Granada 24: Family Health & Fitness Day

The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 Page 5 For those who were skeptical about the taste of vegan and vegetar- ian foods we passed out several sam- Local Happenings ples, from and cookies to nondairy cream cheese, crackers, and do with sustainability. fried rice to show just how easy and Students, volunteers Club members put together and delicious vegan eating can be. And for displayed poster boards to help illus- those who were especially interested reach open minds trate how the current factory farming in what they had heard at the booth industry affects our world. “We really that day we provided a list of books, at Punahou fair wanted to raise awareness of this type by Jampel of farming, as it is Environmental Vegetarian Club responsible for con- tributing to all kinds On April 21st VSH and Punahou of world issues from School’s Environmental Vegetarian global warming and Club (EVC) held their first joint event water pollution to at the school’s fifth annual Sustain- world hunger and ability Fair, which was attended by even widespread epi- thousands of students, teachers, fac- demics,” explained ulty, and even parents interested in Gracie Kimura, vice Photo: Lorraine Sakaguchi learning more about sustainable living president of the club. Students line up to get a taste of the vegan goodies at a and the environment. We tried to show booth at Punahou’s Sustainability Fair. Together we hosted one of the how choosing to eat films, websites, and other places they booths at the fair, where we talked vegetarian, vegan, or simply less meat could go to learn more about factory with more than a hundred fairgoers and fewer animal products can help to solve the problems that factory farm- farming and vegetarian eating. about things like factory farming and The booth attracted crowds of and what they have to ing causes. We displayed several ve- gan cookbooks such visitors throughout the day and over- as Alicia Silver- all turned out to be a great success. stone’s The Kind One of the students who attended the Diet a n d E r i n booth called it “extremely eye open- McKenna’s Baby- ing” and several others commented on cakes and provided how amazing all the vegan food a list of vegetarian tasted. “It was really interesting to and vegan options at learn about how much of a difference popular family res- the little things can make toward help- taurants like Cali- ing improve our environment,” said fornia Pizza Kitchen Cayla Pang, a sophomore at Punahou and The Counter, a School. custom-burger res- As a club we really wanted to em- taurant in Kahala phasize this idea that a little goes a Mall. Club members long way. The fair was a great oppor- recommended their tunity to show how all of us can make favorite vegetarian better decisions about how we choose to eat and how eating fewer or no Photo: Jim Thompson and vegan options served at the school animal products can have an ex- VSH and Punahou’s Environmental Vegetarian Club cafeteria for the tremely positive effect — not only on teamed up to educate fairgoers about the benefits of a benefit of other stu- ourselves but also on the world vegan diet. Left to right: Peyton Lee (EVC), Lorraine dents. around us. Sakaguchi (VSH), Emily Jampel (EVC), Angie Pham (VSH), Ori Ann Li (VSH).

Page 6 The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 mouth-watering desserts made daily,” Bill to fund Down to Earth says Mark Fergusson, Chief Vegetar- slaughterhouse expands to Kapolei ian Officer of Down to Earth. “One of the nicest things about this store is that it’s going to have a dies — for now Down to Earth ALL VEGETARIAN community room, where our Love Organic & Natural announced it will by Cathy Goeggel Life! Community Outreach Team will celebrate the grand opening of its conduct free vegetarian cooking Animal Rights Hawaii sixth store in Hawaii at Kapolei classes and nutritional seminars,” he Commons on Saturday, July 2nd. The says. “The cooking classes will be After sailing through both House and new 10,000-square-foot Kapolei loca- held weekly, and we will be making Senate Agriculture Committees Fi- tion will be Down to Earth’s flagship the room available to local organiza- nance and Ways and Means, SB249 store, employing 50 people. tions that need a place to meet. (which would provide yet another The doors will open at 7:30 “Down to Earth was founded in taxpayer bailout of the Hawaii Live- a.m. An all-day celebration will fea- Wailuku, Maui over 30 years ago. stock Cooperative Slaughterhouse ture cooking classes, nutritional semi- Customers from Kapolei and Makak- [HLC]) headed to Conference Com- nars, a rock climbing wall, and other ilo have been asking us to come to mittee where it was considered to be a fun-filled activities for keiki as well as their neighborhood for years. We’re done deal. Instead, it died in commit- lots of free food sampling. Highlights delighted to be doing that. Today we tee! of the day include a health talk by are still guided by our mission to The combination of hard eco- renowned Hawaii physician Dr. Terry promote a healthy lifestyle in our is- nomic times and the subsequent state Shintani at 10 a.m. and an Extrava- land communities by providing or- furloughs had a strong impact. The ganza Vegetarian Meal Demo by the ganic and natural foods and products nine hundred people who actively op- Down to Earth Love Life! Community at down-to-earth prices.” posed the bill and the many, many Outreach Team at noon. Paula Fuga Cardholding VSH members will people who expressed outrage at the will entertain the afternoon crowd receive a 5% discount on all pur- arrogance of the Agriculture Commit- from 2 to 3:30 p.m., and the Mana chases at the new store as they do at tee Chairs Tsuji and Nishihara were Maoli Collective, featuring John Cruz, other Down to Earth locations on definitely a factor. Animal Rights will take the stage in the evening from Oahu, including Kailua, Pearlridge, Hawaii (ARH), Down to Earth, and 6 to 8 p.m. and Moiliili. individual members of the Vegetarian Customers will find savings on Society of Hawaii all worked very popular brands, including up to 50% Source: www.downtoearth.org. hard to defeat the bill. Senator Gab- off of 100 of the company’s best- bard was the only legislator to oppose selling items and 30% off of Down to SB249 from the beginning. Earth’s award-winning vegetarian hot There is, however, $750,000 table and salad bar. tucked away in the governor’s budget The Kapolei for photovoltaic cells for the slaugh- store will have its terhouse. ARH has requested Gover- own first-class nor Abercrombie not to release those kitchen for Down funds. It appears to be merely a slyer to Earth’s signa- way to fund HLC. ture all-vegetarian There is also an appropriation for deli. “It will fea- $4,400,000 from Governor Lingle’s ture a hot table budget of last year to renovate the with delicious Pauuilo slaughterhouse and build a entrees and ac- rendering plant on the Big Island. claimed salad bar, The state continues to throw fresh juices and money at the dying livestock industry smoothies, a great even though the taxpayers oppose it. m a d e - t o - o r d e r The saga continues. sandwich menu, Photo: Down to Earth fresh grab-and-go Catherine Goeggel is president of The new 10,000-square foot store at Kapolei Commons options, and a Animal Rights Hawaii and a longtime will serve as Down to Earth’s flagship store. member of VSH. wide variety of

The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 Page 7 IN THE NEWS goes viral

beef is replaced by beans, emissions More than half of all Americans know can be reduced by 99%. According to about Meatless Monday, and many of Climate tax on meat, the calculations, a tax equivalent to them are eating less meat because of it. milk would reduce €60 per ton CO2 would reduce beef consumption by about 15%. According to a representative on- greenhouse gases “A tax on the emissions from food line tracking study conducted by FGI production would normally be prefer- Research, awareness of Meatless A climate tax corresponding to €60 able. But as this is virtually impossi- Monday in the U.S. reached 50.22% on May 23rd, up from 30% just six (about US$85) per ton of CO2 equiva- ble in practice, . . . it can be far more lent on meat and milk could reduce effective to apply the tax directly to months prior. This is astonishing greenhouse gas emissions from Euro- the meat and milk consumption,” says given that the campaign has no paid pean agriculture by around 7%. And if researcher Stefan Wirsenius. media or even pro bono advertising the land made available is used for Under the proposal, beef, which is typical of public service campaigns. bioenergy production, the decrease in responsible for the highest emissions It’s all a result of viral dissemination emissions could be six times greater. per kilogram among , would be by committed advocates as well as This was shown by taxed at about 16%. key influential figures and organiza- researchers Kristina Pork would be taxed tions such as Oprah Winfrey, Mario M o h l i n , S t e f a n If beef is replaced with at 6%, poultry 8%, Batali, and Sodexo. Wirsenius, and Fre- beans, emissions can eggs 13%, and milk Even more significant is that this awareness of the campaign is translat- drik Hedenus of the be reduced by 99%. 9%. The proposed University of Goth- tax is much less ing into behavior change. Of those enburg, Sweden in than half the current who are aware of Meatless Monday, an article published in the scientific gas taxes in many European countries. 27.47% said that it had influenced journal Climatic Change. “Today we have taxes on petrol their decision to cut back on meat. In the article the researchers show and a trading scheme for industrial The American Meat Institute (AMI) is that reduced meat, milk, and egg con- plants and power generation, but we even seeing a change of behavior as a sumption has two effects: a direct one have no policy instruments at all for result of Meatless Monday — a No- that would significantly lower emis- food-related greenhouse gas emis- vember 2010 study sponsored by AMI sions of methane and nitrous oxide sions. This means that we do not pay and Food Marketing Institute found and an indirect one that would make for the climate costs of our food,” that 18% of people were “implement- land made available that could be says coauthor Fredrik Hedenus. ing meatless Mondays.” used for bioenergy cultivation. “If the world decides on substan- According to the FGI survey, 21% Food production is a source that tial reductions in global greenhouse of people want to see Meatless Mon- cannot be disregarded when consider- gas emissions, land will become a day at their children’s schools, and ing greenhouse gas emissions — scarce resource, as a lot of land may 48% would like to see it at their local globally it accounts for 20% or more be needed for bioenergy. Land- supermarket. of emissions. However, emissions efficient food production and con- Now that Meatless Monday has from food are difficult to tax, as the sumption will therefore become in- reached 50% awareness, the campaign principal emission sources are meth- creasingly important. And beef pro- organizers hope to reach the other half ane from the stomachs of cows and duction requires twenty times more of the population. They’re encourag- nitrous oxide from land to which fer- land per kilocalorie than beans,” says ing everyone to reach out to friends, tilizer has been applied. Both of these Hedenus. family, neighbors, classmates, gym emission sources are technically com- buddies, whomever and tell them S. Wirsenius, et al. Greenhouse gas about Meatless Monday. Facebook plicated and costly to measure. There taxes on animal food products: Ra- users will find it easy with this simple is also a lack of effective technical tionale, tax scheme and climate miti- solutions to reduce these emissions. app: www.facebook.com/Meatless gation effects. Climatic Change, 2010; Monday On the other hand, a change in DOI: 10.1007/s10584-010-9971-x food habits can have a great impact. If Source: www.meatlessmonday.com Page 8 The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 A lifelong vegetarian, Koa’s inter- with a broader scope than Fast Food Teen sets out est in fast food was sparked three Free. Try a Bite “would promote years ago when his family hosted a small changes in eating habits, like to save world Korean exchange student who eating local, seasonal, and organic, from fast food couldn’t wait to find the nearest bur- not eating fast food, not eating GMOs, ger joint or KFC. Curious, Koa began eating less meat, and gardening and by Scott Owen Snarr researching fast food on the Internet, cooking at home.” reading books, and For Koa it’s not just about food. Koa Halpern is thirteen. watching movies It’s about living his philosophy: “One But don’t expect to find like Food Matters of the things that I really believe in is him playing video and Food, Inc. that everyone out there can make a games at the mall. The His initial im- difference. Everybody can make a Hawaii-born Colorado pulse was to join a better world. And doing things like homeschooler is more nonprofit dedicated eating better food is a great place to occupied with giving to abolishing fast start.” presentations across the food. Finding that Take the Fast Food Free pledge at country about the bene- such a group didn’t www.fastfoodfree.org. fits of giving up fast exist, he decided to food and trying to ob- fill that niche him- To make a donation (currently not tax- tain nonprofit status for self. deductible), send a check to: his organization Fast But first he would Fast Food Free Food Free. Koa Halpern, now 13, founded have to overcome P.O. Box 221482 Fast Food Free aims Fast Food Free at age 11. some parental resis- Denver, CO 80222 for “healthier people tance. and a better world” by raising aware- Koa’s mother Marilyn was skepti- ness about the harms of fast food — cal. She suggested that he do some- Food choices matter on people’s health, on animals, on the thing easier, like donating books to environment, and even on the workers children. Koa responded, “You know, more than food miles in the meat production line. Mom, it’s not like I’m 78 years old by Scott Owen Snarr, Editor The group’s website www.fastfood and I’ve already spent all my life. I’m free.org solicits pledges to give up fast eleven. I feel I have the time to do this food for two weeks. “We’ve heard now, so I should just do it.” She Eating locally grown food can reduce from a lot of people who have taken agreed on the condition that he pay your food miles — the distance your the pledge that they were crazy fast for all the related expenses by him- food travels before reaching your food eaters before but now they see self. Koa then went on to raise over plate. But the impact this has on the the error of their ways,” says Koa. five hundred dollars playing violin for overall carbon footprint of your food “Not eating as much fat, salt, tips in downtown Denver. is not as great as you might have sugar, and chemicals can do things “I think she was making me fight thought. like lower your risk of heart disease, for what I believe in,” says Koa in A new study from the University diabetes, stroke, and even cancer,” he retrospect. “Now she’s a very pas- of California, Santa Barbara found says. sionate supporter.” Koa’s that if all food consumed in Santa Not content with a web- mom gives technical as- Barbara County were grown locally, site, Koa also brings his sistance, advice about the carbon reduction would be sur- message personally to running an organiza- prisingly small. Greenhouse gas emis- schools. He has given tion, and rides to sions from agricultural systems in the 1 scores of presenta- his presentations. county would shrink by less than 1%. tions to classes and Though Koa Santa Barbara County ranks in the audiences as large as h a s a l r e a d y top percentile among U.S. counties in 200. He feels encour- achieved so much terms of value of food grown, with aged by the positive at a young age, fruits and vegetables accounting for responses from other he’s gearing up for 80% of that value. About 99% of the children during the even bigger things. county’s crops are exported, and 95% question-and-answer ses- He conceives of an or- sion. ganization called Try a Bite (continued on page 10) The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 Page 9 (continued from page 9) 2. C.L. Weber, H.S. Matthews. Food-miles disease, cancer, and other diet-related and the relative climate impacts of food diseases. Approximately 68% of of food consumed there is grown choices in the United States. Environ- elsewhere. Americans are overweight or obese. mental Science & Technology 2008 42 In 2008 the direct medical costs asso- A 2008 study found that 83% of (10), 3508-3513 the carbon emissions associated with ciated with obesity added up to $147 food are tied up in its production; billion. transportation accounted for only Federal subsidies Since the USDA’s first Food 11%, and final delivery from producer Pyramid was introduced nearly two to retailer a mere 4%. The researchers out of line with decades ago, obesity and diabetes found that by localizing all food new ‘MyPlate’ have become commonplace. About sources, consumers could reduce the 27% of young adults are now too carbon footprints of their diets by no overweight to qualify for military The new federal MyPlate food icon more than 5%, which most people service, and an estimated one in three that advises Americans to fill half could easily achieve by substituting people born in 2000 will develop dia- their plates with fruits and vegetables red meat and dairy with plant sources betes. conflicts with federal agriculture poli- one day a week.2 The new MyPlate icon is some- cies, which subsidize production of Eating more locally grown foods what similar to the Power Plate devel- high-fat, high-calorie foods. can soften environmental impact in oped and released by PCRM more Both the USDA’s icon and its re- addition to providing other benefits than a year ago. In some ways the cently released dietary guidelines ask such as supporting local agriculture new USDA plate is a step forward Americans to limit their intake of and maximizing food freshness. But from the vague and confusing MyPy- sweeteners as well as fat- and where curtailing climate change is ramid. However, it “couldn’t be more cholesterol-heavy products, including concerned, most of the emphasis at odds with federal food subsidies,” meat and dairy, and to eat more fruits should be placed on shifting away says PCRM staff nutritionist Kathryn and vegetables. Yet more than 60% of from red meat and dairy toward plant Strong, M.S., R.D. “Congress has to agricultural subsidies for domestic foods. reform the Farm Bill to support food production in recent history have healthy diets.” References: directly and indirectly supported meat and dairy, while less than 1% have Source: Physicians Committee for 1. D.A. Cleveland, C.N. Radka, et al. Ef- Responsible Medicine fect of localizing fruit and vegetable gone to fruits and vegetables. consumption on greenhouse gas emis- More than 60% of the deaths in sions and nutrition, Santa Barbara the United States are caused by heart County. Environmental Science & Technology 2011 45 (10), 4555-4562

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WILLIAM HARRIS, M.D.

“Be Your Own Nutritionist”

Tuesday, July 12th, 7 p.m., Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse*

In this presentation Dr. Harris cuts through the maze of contradictory diet recommendations to show how a few simple food rules and a little exercise will ensure your best chances for good health. A vegetarian since 1950 and vegan since 1964, William Harris, M.D. is a founding and current director of the Vegetarian Soci- ety of Hawaii. Prior to his retirement he was an emergency physician and director of the Kaiser Permanente Vegetarian Lifestyle Clinic. He received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco in 1963. He is author of The Scientific Basis of Vegetarianism, now on line free at www.vegsource.com/harris/book_contents.htm. Last December Dr. Harris marked his 80th birthday with an 8-way parachute dive, his 1180th jump, at Pacific Sky Diving on Oahu. Dr. Harris will also be speaking on Maui Thursday, July 14th, 7 p.m. Kaunoa Senior Center, 401 Alakapa Place, Paia He will also be presenting on Kauai Sunday August 7th, 12:30 p.m. Kapaa Neighborhood Center, 4491 Kou Street, Kapaa

SCOTT OWEN SNARR JOSEPH KEON

“You Are What You Eat: “Dairy: Essential Nutrition Food & Identity in the 21st Century” or Health Saboteur?”

Tuesday, August 9th, 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 13th, 7 p.m. Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse* Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse*

In a fast-changing world our archaic North Americans are some of the least notions about eating are leading us to make food choices that healthy people on Earth today, and much of the problem stems have disastrous consequences. In this entertaining and eye- from poor dietary choices inspired by nutritional myths. Per- opening presentation Scott Owen Snarr topples our common haps the biggest myth of all is that humans need the milk of a assumptions about food and explores the surprising reasons cow to be healthy. Joseph Keon, author of Whitewash: The Dis- why people eat meat. Drawing on findings in social science, he turbing Truth About Cow’s Milk and Your Health, will show explains how one’s food choices are closely tied with one’s how North Americans unwittingly sabotage their health every identity, gender, values, and cultural environment. Scott pro- day by drinking milk, how our obsession with calcium is un- poses that by understanding and meeting the social, psycho- warranted, and how the inclusion of dairy products in the diet logical, and cultural needs of meat eaters — rather than by de- may increase the risk of serious diseases, including prostate, nying them — we can offer not only alternative foods, but new breast, and ovarian cancers, Crohn’s disease, and osteoporosis. ways of thinking about food that will satisfy everyone. Whether you’re a committed carnist, an inveterate vegan, or A wellness consultant for more than 25 years, Joseph Keon anything in between, after hearing this presentation, you’ll holds fitness expert certifications by both the Cooper Institute never look at food in the same way again. for Aerobics Research in Dallas and the American Council on Exercise. He is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Scott Owen Snarr is editor of The Island Vegetarian. He Medicine, past chairman of the board of directors for Dr. Helen holds a Bachelor of Science in Family Resources from the Uni- Caldicott’s Nuclear Policy Research Institute, and past member versity of Hawaii at Manoa, where he founded the Vegetarian of the Marin Health Councils. He has been featured in numer- Club. He currently lives and teaches English in Taichung, Tai- ous magazines and newspapers internationally and has also wan. He is also a freelance writer and editor. appeared on local and national broadcasts. Mr. Snarr will also be presenting on Maui: Mr. Keon will also be speaking on Maui: Thursday, August 11th, 7 p.m. Thursday, September 15th, 7 p.m. Kaunoa Senior Center, 401 Alakapa Place, Paia Kaunoa Senior Center, 401 Alakapa Place, Paia

*Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse is located at 404 Kapahulu Avenue, 0.2 miles behind the Waikiki-Kapahulu Library across from the Chevron Station.

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April May June

Animal scientist Jonathan Bal- Animal lover and Star combe, Ph.D. offered fascinat- McDougaller Mike Teehan With facts, science, and a lot of ing insights about the cognitive spoke eloquently about the sense, Janice Stanger, Ph.D. set abilities and emotional lives of simple principles he used to the record straight when it animals and what bearing that help him shed 176 pounds and came to oft-repeated nutritional should have on our diets. keep them off. myths and fallacies.

See these and other talks online at www.vsh.org.

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Page 12 The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 VSH Events on Kauai

Marilyn Summer presented "Quick and Easy Vegan Recipes" at the May potluck and lecture. See recipes below.

April speakers Nina Monasevitch and Tom Eisendrath explored “The Role of Vegetarianism in Spiritual Teachings.”

Kale salad by Marilyn Summer Kelly Ball explained “Starting a Garden” at the June Potluck. • 1 head kale • ¼ cup parsley or cilantro • olive oil, to taste • balsamic vinegar, to taste Purple potato dessert • nuts (optional) by Marilyn Summer Wash kale and parsley. Chop and place into salad bowl. Add a • 3 purple potatoes, boiled - little olive oil and balsamic vine • 2 bananas Kabocha pumpkin gar. Toss and serve as a side dish. • natural sweetener (optional) Add nuts to create a lunch salad. Mash purple potatoes. Add by Marilyn Summer bananas and mash together. • one large pumpkin Sweeten only as needed, as • Bragg liquid aminos (to taste) both are naturally sweet. Place in dessert bowl and serve. Slice pumpkin into chunks. Remove seeds (which can be pan-sauteed and eaten sepa - Monthly vegan potluck luncheons and lectures rately). Steam or boil in small amount of water for 20 minutes. are held at 12:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of each - month at the Kapaa Neighborhood Center on Season with Bragg liquid ami Kauai. Admission is free for those who bring a nos. dish. All others are welcome with a $5 donation.

The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 Page 13 ship, and care of animals. An eye-opening must-read, The Bond reminds us that animals are at Book Reviews the center of our lives; they are not just a backdrop. How we treat them is spread and systematic cruelty to ani- one of the great themes of the human story. The Bond: mals. Pacelle begins by exploring the During his seventeen years with The Our kinship with animals, biological and historical underpin- HSUS, including seven years as our call to defend them nings of the human-animal bond and president and CEO, reveals our newfound understanding has played a leading role in making by Wayne Pacelle of animals, including their remarkable the nation’s largest animal protection emotional and cognitive capacities. charity into a dynamic public force $16.25 (Hardcover) In the book’s second section and voice for animals. He has become $12.99 (Kindle) Pacelle shows how the bond has been the voice and face of the humane 448 pages disastrously broken. He takes readers movement in this country. Publisher: William Morrow to a slaughter plant shuttered for in- April 5, 2011 humane practices and to the enormous The Ultimate ISBN-10: 0061969788 egg factory farms of California. He ISBN-13: 978-0061969782 visits Leavenworth Federal Peniten- Vegan Guide tiary in Kansas to speak with NFL star Product Description: Michael Vick, then serving his sen- by Erik Marcus A landmark work, The Bond is the tence for dogfighting. He paints a por- passionate, insightful, and compre- trait of New Orleans in the aftermath Publisher: Create Space, 2nd Edition hensive examination of our special of Hurricane Katrina and highlights ISBN-10: 1461088011 connection to all creatures, written by the heroic actions of residents and ISBN-13: 978-1461088011 one of America’s most eminent cham- volunteers to reunite pets with their pions of . Wayne owners. The Ultimate Vegan Guide by Erik Pacelle, president of the Humane So- Pacelle’s narrative also leads the Marcus is now available in the Kin- ciety of the United States, elucidates reader to remote locations in which dle edition for only $0.99, and the the deep connections and bond be- conflicts over the killing of wildlife price of the paperback edition has tween humans and animals as well as continue to play out — from the fields been slashed from $14.95 to $8.95. the conflicting impulses that have led outside Yellowstone National Park, “With this new pricing I have cut us to violate this bond through wide- where bison are slaughtered with the away nearly all of my royalties in an encouragement of federal authorities, effort to make to the ice floes of Atlantic Canada, this book an where seal nurseries turn into killing impulse buy fields. and to get its In its final section The Bond takes life-saving on the arguments of opponents and information critics of animal protection and spot- into as many lights the groups and industries stand- hands as pos- ing in the way of progress — from the sible,” says National Rifle Association and agri- author Erik business organizations like the Ameri- Marcus. The can Farm Bureau to surprising adver- new second saries like the American Veterinary edition has been “updated, improved, Medical Association and the Ameri- and cleaned up in a hundred different can Kennel Club. ways. It teaches the reader in just a Ultimately, Pacelle points the way couple of hours all the most valuable to a new, humane economy — one not things I’ve learned in over 20 years built on extraction, suffering, and kill- as a vegan.” ing, but on the celebration, steward-

Page 14 The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 beans when the onions Black-eyed are marinated. Mix with pea salad the oil and juice from Television lemon or lime (or vine- by Leslie Ashburn gar) along with salt and “Vegetarian” VSH lectures VSH member pepper. Let sit for about 20 minutes. Adjust sea- Oahu—Oceanic Cable Ch. 52 sonings to taste and Wednesday 11 a.m. First and third Thursdays 6 p.m. • 1 cup black-eyed peas, serve. soaked for 6 to 8 hours Go to olelo.org and click on “Oahu Channel 52.” • 1 to 2 tomatoes, diced Leslie Ashburn is a • ¼ red onion, diced Kushi-certified personal The shows are also on line at • 1 Japanese cucumber, diced chef and cooking teacher. 6 p.m. on Thursdays. • 1 to 2 Tbs. umeboshi vinegar She offers a range of vegan whole Maui—Calabash Cable Ch. 52 • ½ cup cilantro, chopped foods that change stereotypes about Wednesday 9:30 p.m. • 1 lemon or lime (or 2 to 3 Tbs. eating healthfully. Visit her website at Thursday 5:30 a.m. brown rice vinegar) www.macrobiotichawaii.com. Maui schedule is at akaku.org • 1 to 2 Tbs. olive oil (optional) Big Island—Na Leo O Hawaii • salt and pepper to taste Potato eggplant curry Cable Ch. 54, Saturday 2 p.m. Directions: Kauai—Ho‘ike Cable Ch. 52 Combine the black-eyed peas and by Scott Owen Snarr Kauai schedule is at hoike.org 3 cups water. Cover and bring to a Online—www.vsh.org/videos.htm boil and then reduce to a simmer. This simple and easily adaptable rec- With lid cracked, simmer 30 to 45 ipe has won me lots of praise from “Cook Healthy Fast” minutes or until tender but not mushy. several nonvegetarian friends for its amazing flavor and ability to satisfy. with Dick Allgire Drain and set aside to cool. Short, quick, vegan recipes In a small bowl combine the red • 4 medium or large potatoes, cubed Tuesdays: 5 p.m. onion with the umeboshi vinegar and • 2-3 Japanese eggplants, sliced into KITV-4 allow it to marinate for approximately thin strips 20 minutes. In the meantime combine • 2 12-oz. cans chickpeas (1 drained, Radio & Internet the cucumber, tomato, and cilantro. 1 with liquid) Add them to the bowl along with • 1 large tomato, diced “Healing & You” • 2 Tbs. tomato paste or hot bean Terry Shintani, M.D. paste Dr. Diane Nomura SUBMISSIONS • 2 Tbs. curry powder Ruth Heidrich, Ph.D. 1 Tbs. oil The Island Vegetarian wel- • • pinch of salt (optional) Sundays: 8-9 p.m. comes letters to the editor. We also K108 — AM 1080 welcome book, movie, and restau- Boil potatoes to desired softness. Call-in line: 524-1080 rant reviews and articles about Drain and set aside. various aspects of vegetarianism of Heat oil and stir-fry eggplant in “Vegan World Radio” up to 500 words. large wok. Mix in tomato paste, curry Telling the story of the vegan All submissions must be ac- powder, and salt and continue stir- revolution that’s saving animals, the planet, and our health. frying for another minute. Then add companied by a full name and www.veganworldradio.org phone number. We reserve the right potatoes, tomatoes, chickpeas, and to edit for accuracy, clarity, length, liquid from one can. Stir over low and relevance to the mission of our heat for several minutes. For a Community organization. smoother texture you can mash in The submission deadline for the some of the potatoes and chickpeas as Vegetarian Cooking Classes next newsletter is September 1, you cook. First Saturday of every month. Down to Earth 2011. Please send submissions Serve over chapatis, whole wheat 2515 King Street, Honolulu (electronically only) to: tortillas, or rice. Satisfies four large Call 947-3249 to register for free. appetites. [email protected]

The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 Page 15 Effortless weight loss Another example is the typical loric deficit that would cause the salad. Most people assume that salads weight to come off. This high-fiber, are healthy and condu- low-calorie meal would also keep you Simple math equals cive to weight loss. They full longer, reducing the probability simple weight loss would be correct if it that hunger would cause you to eat weren’t for the type and again before your next meal. by Mike Teehan amount of salad dressings Fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, and used on them. whole grains can satisfy your appetite Losing weight comes The typical salad of with fewer than half the calories of down to one simple mixed green vegetables, high-fat foods. By choosing these truth: expend more calo- carrots, and tomatoes foods, you can fill your stomach and ries than you consume. comes in at about 15 feel satisfied before exceeding your Almost all of the popu- calories per 2-cup serv- caloric needs. When you take in less lar diet plans are nothing ing. Adding 2 table- than you burn, you’ll feel satisfied more than variations of spoons of the typical high- and still lose weight. This is the sim- that simple principle. If you analyze fat salad dressing adds 150 calories, ple math behind simple weight loss. the caloric breakdown of any popular or ten times the calories of the salad Mike Teehan is a longtime animal ad- diet plan, you will undoubtedly find alone. Replacing these 150 empty fat that they are all based on calorie re- vocate and a Cornell University- calories with ½ cup of beans (112 striction of some sort. certified plant-based nutritionist. Us- calories), an additional cup of greens Many of these diets don’t change ing a low-fat vegan diet, he won his (8 calories), and a zero-fat salad the composition of the foods eaten; lifelong battle against obesity by los- dressing made from lemon juice and ing 176 pounds and maintaining his they merely reduce portions and leave garlic salt would fill you to satiety, dieters hungry. Hungry people usually weight loss for over two years. eliminate the artery-clogging proper- focus on eating until they give in to ties of the fat, and keep you in a ca- their hunger. More often than not when they do give in, they overeat More food or more fat? high-fat, high-calorie foods, and as a Compare the foods on each side of the table, which are equivalent in calories. result they gain weight. All foods are composed of three One baked potato with 1½ tablespoons of Two baked potatoes: or : macronutrients: carbohydrates, pro- 17g fat; 320 Calories 0g fat; 320 Calories teins, and fats. Carbohydrates and proteins contain 4 calories per gram. Small salad with 2 cups of mixed greens, Large salad with 3 cups greens, carrots, Fats have more than twice the calories carrots, tomatoes, and onions with 2 table- and tomatoes, ½ cup beans, and 2 table- of proteins and carbohydrates by spoons high-fat salad dressing: spoons zero-fat dressing made from lemon weight at 9 calories per gram. It juice and garlic salt: 31g fat; 170 Calories 3g fat; 170 Calories stands to reason that for the same number of calories you can consume 6” personal pan cheese pizza from Pizza Four vegan pizzas, each made from one more than twice the amount of carbo- Hut: side of a whole wheat pita with oil-free hydrates and proteins than fats with- pizza sauce, 1 tablespoon vegan parmesan, out gaining weight. and ½ cup veggie toppings: 26g fat; 620 Calories 4g fat; 620 Calories For example, take the average- sized baked potato. It has about 160 ½ pint chocolate peanut butter Haagen 1½ pints chocolate sorbet: calories and about 36 grams of carbo- Dazs ice cream: hydrates, 4 grams of protein, and vir- 48g fat; 720 Calories 0g fat; 720 Calories tually no fat. If you were to add 1½ 1 large order of fast food french fries: Home-baked, seasoned potato wedges tablespoons of butter or margarine, made from 4 small potatoes on a nonstick you would be adding an additional cookie sheet: 160 calories and 17 grams of fat. So 25g fat; 500 Calories 0g fat; 500 Calories for the same number of calories you 1 serving of potato chips (about 27 chips): 1 bowl of fat-free chips made from 2½ could eat one baked potato with butter whole wheat tortillas cut into triangles and or two without butter. Which would microwaved on parchment paper: fill your stomach more? 19g fat; 275 Calories 0g fat; 275 Calories

Page 16 The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 including open sores, swollen joints, and severed hooves Animal Rights Arena • ill, injured, and dying calves denied medical care • the budding horns of calves burned tour has made me very optimistic out of their skulls without painkill- Road Show from page 1 about the future. After speaking with ers people all over the country, I have eat meat again. Some passersby broke come to realize that almost everyone “It is obvious that both the man- down in tears upon seeing images of cares about animals and does not want agement and the employees have no abused animals. Kids in Eugene, Ore- to cause them suffering. People really regard for animal welfare,” declared gon showed support for the MFA ac- are going vegan in droves.” Temple Grandin, Ph.D., animal wel- tivists by jumping up and down and fare advisor to the USDA. giving a thumbs up. And a Portland Read the full blog: www.farmtofridge The owner of E6 Cattle required police officer watched silently and tour.com his employees to bash in the calves’ then, apparently feeling moved, asked Watch Farm to Fridge: www.meat heads with a claw hammer, condemn- for a Vegetarian Starter Kit. video.com ing the calves to prolonged, horrific However, not all reactions were deaths. As Debra Teachout, DVM as- Order a free copy of Farm to Fridge: positive. “I eat meat, and I don’t care serted, “They feel every blow until www.mercyforanimals.org/order-farm how they kill it,” a man in Fort Myers they become unconscious.” -to-fridge-dvd.aspx Beach, Florida told a Fox affiliate. Following the undercover investi- The tour garnered local media gation MFA alerted law enforcement coverage wherever it went, more posi- Calf cruelty exposed authorities to violations of Texas anti- tive than not. Reporters from as far as cruelty law at E6 Cattle and presented France, Germany, and South Korea by Mercy For Animals a detailed legal complaint along with came to learn the story firsthand. Let- meticulously compiled evidence of ten gave interviews to countless A new Mercy For Animals undercover such violations to the Castro County newspapers, magazines, and radio investigation provides a horrifying District Attorney and sheriff. Five shows and appeared on dozens of lo- look into E6 Cattle Co. in Hart, Texas. former employees of E6 Cattle are cal TV newscasts, many of whose E6 Cattle rears calves for use on facing charges of cruelty to livestock/ editors decided that the film footage dairy farms, confining approximately animals, a state jail felony. The owner itself was too graphic to broadcast. 10,000 calves and subjecting them to and foreman are both facing Class A In addition to reaching out to the lives of prolonged neglect and misery. Misdemeanor charges for cruelty to public and the media, Letten joined a For over two weeks in March an MFA livestock, punishable by a fine of up panel discussion on animal agriculture undercover investigator documented to $4,000 or one year in jail. in two classes at the University of the operation’s deplorable conditions “Let this case be a wakeup call to South Florida. “I screened Farm to and brutal mistreatment of animals. the dairy industry that cruelty to ani- Fridge in both classes; the students MFA’s hidden camera revealed: mals will not be tolerated,” said Na- were highly attentive and participated than Runkle, Executive Director of • workers bludgeoning calves’ skulls in the discussion following the film. MFA. with pickaxes and hammers One of the classes lasted fifteen min- As MFA continues to expose the • beaten calves, still alive and con- utes longer than scheduled because unconscionable cruelties of animal students had so many questions they scious, thrown onto piles of dead animals agriculture and to diligently pursue wanted to ask!” justice by aiding prosecutions of ani- • workers kicking downed calves in The Farm to Fridge Tour ended on mal abusers, consumers still hold the the head and standing on their necks June 14th in Salt Lake City, where it greatest power of all to end the need- and ribs got a warm response from adults and less suffering and death of calves and children and a friendly writeup in the • calves confined to squalid hutches thick with manure and urine buildup all farmed animals — adopting a ve- Salt Lake Tribune. gan diet. “While I am rather sad to see the and barely large enough for the Farm to Fridge Tour come to an end, calves to turn around or extend their The video can be viewed at www. I am more than happy with how suc- legs mercyforanimals.org/calves. cessful it was,” reflected Letten. “This • gruesome injuries and afflictions,

The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 Page 17 They met with the founders of Interactive map two vegan restaurants in Chicago, a pinpoints cruelty tours vegan America veganic farmer in Iowa, and cookbook author in investigations by Scott Owen Snarr, Editor Omaha. In Dallas they were hosted by Jamey Scott, organizer of the annual by Mercy For Animals Farm Sanctuary cofounder and presi- Texas State Veggie Fair. In Austin dent and friends hit the they conversed with author and fire- From the creative mind of Mark Mid- road last May to explore the “food, fighter , food scholar dleton of AnimalVisuals.org comes a people, and places sparking a national and ultramarathoner Professor James new interactive map that locates fac- awakening toward conscious con- McWilliams, and Whole Foods co- tory farm facilities that various animal sumption and respect for farm ani- founder and CEO John Mackey. protection groups have exposed mals.” The “Just Eats Tour” marked And all along the way they got to through undercover investigations the 25th anniversary of the Watkins experience the tastiest vegan food with links to the investigative videos Glen, New York animal shelter. America had to offer. They munched themselves. Middleton points out that The 5013-mile meatlessball subs in Erie, feasted on the sheer number and distribution of trek began May gnocchi bolognese, cruelty investigations reveal “a pattern 14th at the Veggie They dined on breaded polenta lasagna pis- of disregard for animal welfare and Pride Parade in tachio pepperjack, routine cruelty to animals throughout , after faux chicken legs, blue and passion fruit par- animal agriculture.” which Baur led his corn tamales, spicy fait in Columbus and The map also highlights states crew on nostalgic spare “ribs,” and car- chowed down swiss that have proposed “Ag-Gag” laws visits to Wilming- chard with coconut and indicates the current status of ton, Delaware and rot cake in Tulsa. c u r r y, m a c a n d those laws. The proposed laws would Avondale, Penn- “cheese,” BBQ , keep cruelty to farmed animals hidden sylvania, the sites quiche, pecan pie, from public view by outlawing on- of the sanctuary’s humble beginnings. and cinnamon buns in the Windy City. the-farm photography and video re- Then it was on to the Buckeye In Iowa they gormandized grilled cordings. State, where they visited Pam Pop- panini cheeseburgers, “chicken” salad The new map is one of a series of per’s Wellness Forum. In the famed wraps, red velvet cake, caramel apple informative graphs, eye-opening ani- VegiTerranean restaurant in Akron cake, and silky chocolate pie. mated graphics, and visual aids to they were given an exclusive kitchen In Omaha they were treated to “empower animal advocates, educate tour, and Congressman Dennis scrambled tofu, greens, and potatoes the public, and expose the injustices Kucinich spoke on the virtues of a for breakfast, french toast and home- of animal exploitation.” One graphic compassionate lifestyle. made “” for brunch, barbe- displays the rate of cued seitan, creamy avocado po- c o w, p i g , a n d tato salad, and “Sanctuary Ranch chicken slaughter Dip” for dinner with strawberry i n t h e U n i t e d rhubarb crumb pie and soy va- States, and another nilla ice cream for dessert. gives a virtual They dined on breaded faux view of a battery chicken legs, blue corn tamales, cage through the spicy spare “ribs,” and carrot eyes of a hen. cake in Tulsa. In Dallas they You can help gorged on breakfast quesadillas, spread these com- pancakes, and biscuits with gravy pelling visuals followed by pineapple cornbread through Facebook, muffins for brunch. Later they Twitter, and other Photo: Farm Sanctuary chomped chimichangas and en- social media out- Gene Baur (center right) and the Just Eats Crew say good-bye chiladas. lets. to friends before leaving Chicago. To make the cross-country In Austin they noshed nut voyage, Baur fired up the same Volkswagen he sold veggie hot burgers and grazed on a vast ar- dogs out of 25 years ago to raise funds for Farm Sanctuary. (continued on next page)

Page 18 The Island Vegetarian ◆ July-September 2011 (continued from previous page) try’s malnourished rather than having organizations is skyrocketing. ray of potluck dishes, including the it exported. There were just two prob- Meat consumption in the the PRC prize-winning raw apple crumble with lems: First, soy doesn’t appeal much has increased fivefold alongside rising sweet cashew-cheese topping. to Indian taste buds. Second, the re- incomes over the past forty years. We In Phoenix they were presented searchers didn’t know beans about can only hope that the new interest in with blueberry-filled cupcakes made what does. vegetarianism can spread fast enough in honor of the Just Eats Tour. And So they put together two teams of to reverse this trend. Indian taste-testers to help them per- they devoured -cheese pizzas in Sources: tinyurl.com/China-veg, fect a palate-pleasing product. The Los Angeles. tinyurl.com/China-animals Where vegan options were lack- resulting recipe uses chickpea flour as ing, the entourage spoke with recep- a binder and is spiced with cumin tive restaurant owners who promised and red chili pepper. to make their menus more veggie The nonprofit group Akshaya More locations friendly. Patra Foundation is helping to get The crew also took opportunities the snack to over a million under- offer VSH discounts to pass out literature to the public. fed children in Bangalore as part And Baur delivered a compassionate of a school lunch. The free meal is Support these merchants, who currently Sunday sermon at a church in Hins- an added incentive to attend offer discounts to cardholding VSH dale, Illinois. school. members. New entries are marked with Throughout the Farm Belt the Source: tinyurl.com/soyfreelunch an asterisk (*). crew “managed to film some of the 5% Discounts consequences of the livestock busi- Chinese edge toward veg • Celestial Natural Foods:* ness, including the use of town dumps Concern for the wellbeing of 66-443 Kam. Hwy, Haleiwa for the disposal of animals who die at animals is growing in the world’s • Down to Earth: stockyards.” And standing outside a most populous country. Partici- Moiliili, Kailua, Pearlridge, Kapolei* pig factory in Iowa, Baur narrated, pants in the Asia for Animals Con- • Legend Vegetarian Restaurant:* “This is a windowless, faceless shed, ference 2011 met in the city of 100 North Beretania Street and the animals are commodities. . . . Chengdu recently to push for the • Loving Hut: 1102 Pensacola Street & And that’s not how most people see passage of the China Animal Pro- 1614 South King Street animals. Most people want to recog- tection Law, which has been on • Paradise Found Cafe: nize animals and treat them with re- the back burner since 2009. 66-443 Kam. Hwy, Haleiwa spect, see them as feeling creatures.” “I am happy to see more and • Peace Cafe: 2239 South King Street A festive country hoedown at more people in China joining us to • Simple Joy : Farm Sanctuary’s second location in end animal suffering and to pro- 1145 South King Street Orland, California was the perfect mote animal welfare,” says Zhou • Thai Mixed Plate: climax to conclude the 21-day jour- Zunguo, executive of the China 1000 Kam. Hwy, Pearl City ney. branch of Compassion in World Read the full blog with pictures Farming. 10% Discounts and videos: www.justeatstour.org The suffering of animals • Downbeat Diner & Lounge: raised for food in the People’s Re- 42 North Hotel Street Govinda’s: 51 Coelho Way, Nuuanu Vegan Tidbits public is “beyond imagination,” • says Mang Ping, a professor at the • Himalayan Kitchen: 1137 11th Avenue by Scott Owen Snarr Central Institute of Socialist Stud- • Mocha Java Cafe: Ward Center ies in Beijing. • Mekong II* (on vegetarian dishes only): 1726 South King Street Formulating a free lunch Mang argued that animal • Pyramids (buffet not included): India is one of the world’s leading rights advocates should support 758-B Kapahulu Avenue soy bean producers. But all that soy animal welfare until vegetarianism has had time to catch on. But Ac- • Thai Kitchen: isn’t worth a hill of beans if nobody 94-300 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu will eat it. cording to an article in The Na- A group of food scientists at the tional, it is already on the rise. The complete VSH dining guide is avail- University of Illinois hatched a plan to Vegetarian restaurants in China’s able at www.vsh.org/Veg-Friendly- get more of the inexpensive protein urban centers are proliferating, Businesses.htm. Send comments or sug- source into the mouths of the coun- and interest in animal protection gestions to [email protected]

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