The Island Vegetarian Quarterly Newsletter of the of Hawaii

SUPPORTING HEALTH, , AND ECOLOGY

Volume 23, Issue 4, -December 2012 Support group springs up for Look inside: experienced, new, and not-yet vegans President’s Message 2 by Scott Owen Snarr, Editor In the News 3 Health Update 4 Being vegan in a nonvegan world is not always easy, but you don’t have to Local Happenings 6 go it alone. VSH members have formed Imagine a Vegan World Support Thanksgiving Eve Dinner 7 Group to offer encouragement to those who are grappling with the challenges of a vegan You are invited Speaker Dineout 7 diet. to the 23rd annual Kauai Events 9 When experienced Life Coach Terry Vegetarian Society of Hawaii Oahu & Maui Events 10 Bear heard there was demand for such a Thanksgiving Eve Dinner. Calendar of Events 11 group, she joined forces with longtime VSH Restaurant Review 12 volunteer Denise Snyder and planned the Details on page 7. Local Listings 12 first meeting for August 14th just before the Animal Rights Arena 13 monthly VSH lecture at Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse. As the lone coordinators waited fruitlessly for comers that evening, it Book Reviews 14 looked like a nonstarter. “Then, it seemed like out of nowhere people started Fall Calendar 15 to stroll over to the table, asking if this was the vegan support group,” re- counts Bear. “We were just delighted.” They put their chairs in a circle, passed out name tags, and introduced themselves. Coming up: A total of nine people took part in the group’s debut, including a nine- year veteran of the vegan diet as well as those who were getting their first KARL SEFF, PH.D. (See Support, page 6) “CONFESSIONS OF A LOW-CLASS VEGAN” Photo: Denise Snyder Tuesday, October 9th, 7 p.m. Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse

JOHN MCDOUGALL, M.D. “THE DIET WARS: THE TIME FOR UNIFICATION IS NOW” Tuesday, November 13th, 7 p.m. Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse

JOHN CADMAN “THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH” Tuesday, December 11th, 7 p.m. Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse

See page 11 for more details, including Maui meeting times. Imagine a Vegan World Support Group members break the ice at the first meeting. Cofounder Terry Bear (white T-shirt) fosters earnest conversation.

The Island Vegetarian ◆ October-December 2012 Page 1 The Island President’s Message Ve ge t ar ian Aloha! We’d like to share with you and respond to some voters’ com- ments written on the ballots submitted in the recent VSH Board election. The Island Vegetarian is published Speaker suggestions included , Heather Nauta, Michael Pol- quarterly by and for the members of the lan, and Dana Lyons. Getting specific speakers involves many factors, includ- Vegetarian Society of Hawaii. ing costs and schedules. Stay tuned for some great speakers coming soon! P.O. Box 23208 Someone asked if we have anything organized in Kona (not yet!). Others Honolulu, HI 96823-3208 suggested evening potlucks on Kauai and on Oahu. If anyone would like to 808-944-VEGI (8344) help coordinate such activities, please contact us. Someone asked how to get the public school system to educate students Visit our website for a restaurant guide, on foods they eat. Please see Chef John Cadman’s past and upcoming talks on TV and meeting schedules, newsletter archives, and more. his work in Maui schools (details on page 11). VSH is happy to work with both public and private schools, and volunteer speakers are available upon [email protected] invitation. Call or email us to schedule presentations or arrange informational VSH.org tables. This commenter also posts our flyers at school, which we appreciate. VegHawaii.org As suggested, we are working to add periodic opinion polls on hot topics to the VSH website. Board of Directors VSH was asked to educate a local airline about providing vegetarian meals. We will be happy to ask the airline to provide meals for vegetarians President: Lorraine Sakaguchi and vegans. As customers, we should also consistently ask for such meals so Vice President: Jim Brown that airlines will know that we want them. Secretary: William Harris, M.D. Treasurer: James H. Thompson This voter also asked us to focus on motivations other than animal wel- Directors: Karl Seff, Ph.D. fare for becoming vegetarian. Our mission encompasses human health, animal Patrick Moore rights, and protection of the environment. Please check out our talks and Steve Blake, Sc.D. articles by dietitians, physicians, athletes, and chefs, among others. Ori Ann Li One person sent us interesting biblical literature, including a pam- phlet advocating a -based diet for good health. Advisory Board Another person suggested revamping the newsletter, including jazzing up the content with more color and rearranging the features. Please feel free to Mark Fergusson send specific ideas to our editor at [email protected] and see our newsletters Newsletter Committee online in full color. We appreciate your restaurant and discount suggestions. Please see the Scott Owen Snarr recently updated version of the VSH Dining Guide on our website. Alida Rutchick, M.Ed. William Harris, M.D. One voter warned about cross-contamination between vegan and animal products at the deli of a large grocer. VSH will pass this concern along to Mahalo to all our volunteers! management. Customers should also alert store personnel if they see this hap- pening. Both staff and customers should exercise vigilance whenever vegan and nonvegan (or vegetarian and nonvegetarian) foods are prepared on-site or The opinions expressed in this newsletter served in the open side by side. are those of the writers and not necessarily Another person asked about encouragement for those who have achieved those of the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii. . VSH applauds our members’ achievements in choosing to fol- The information contained in this newslet- low a healthy diet that is kinder to animals and to the environment. ter is for educational purposes. It is not Many wrote to thank the board, newsletter editor, and volunteers for all intended as medical advice, and it is not their hard work. We all very much appreciate the kind words! intended to replace the advice of a quali- Please send any further comments to [email protected]. Mahalo, fied, licensed medical practitioner.

Page 2 The Island Vegetarian ◆ October-December 2012 results. Did you notice that our cafete- rias have tasty meatless options?” The USDA is charged with a dual IN THE NEWS role of promoting agriculture whilst also promoting healthy eating, but it has traditionally weighted its cam- The report is a sober reminder that paigns heavily on the side of the live- Demand for animal animal-based diets will ultimately stock industry. The support for - have to come to an to end by choice less Monday, however brief, demon- foods will lead to or by necessity; the sooner we opt out, strated a tiny crack in the old-boy the less carnage there will be. world water shortage network that has ruled the USDA for a Source: A. Jägerskog, T. Jønch Clausen very long time. by Scott Owen Snarr, Editor (eds.) 2012. Feeding a thirsty world: challenges and opportunities for a water and food secure future. Report Nr. 31. Doctors order A new report by Stockholm Interna- Stockholm International Water Institute. tional Water Institute suggests that www.siwi.org healthier diets unless the world dramatically slashes for families in need animal consumption by 2050, there USDA retracts won’t be enough water to go around. by Scott Owen Snarr, Editor While the world grapples to feed a projected nine billion mouths by mid- Hippocrates’ ancient dictum, “Let century, the finite supply of fresh wa- by Cathy Goeggel food be your medicine and medicine ter will be pressed to its limits. Grow- VSH member be your food,” is getting a second ing food is one of the primary uses of wind as doctors prescribe fresh water, guzzling fifty to a hundred times the amount a person uses at Thousands of corporate and school and for pregnant or obese patients and their families. home. cafeterias and restaurants have em- The and Prescrip- The Food and Agriculture Organi- braced Meatless Monday with support tion Program (FVRx) partners with zation predicts that the population from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg primary healthcare providers in growth will have to be matched by a School of Public Health. But when a Herculean 70% increase in food pro- USDA newsletter recently asked em- twelve communities across the coun- try where access to fresh fruits and duction by 2050. But as the authors of ployees to consider omitting meat vegetables is lacking. Participants are this study point out, global hunger has from their diets once a week as part of given prescriptions worth a dollar a historically risen in tandem with food the “Greening Headquarters Update day per family member that they re- production. They warn that increased Project,” outrage poured in from the production can’t stave off famine un- National Cattlemen’s Beef Associa- deem not at pharmacies, but at farm- ers’ markets. They also make monthly less thoughtful policies are imple- tion (NCBA). “This move by USDA visits to the clinic, where the doctor mented worldwide and precious water should be condemned by anyone who refills their prescription and a nutri- is directed away from wasteful animal believes agriculture is fundamental to tionist records their metrics and helps rearing toward efficient plant-based sustaining life on this planet,” wrote diets: NCBA president J.D. Alexander in a them set new healthy eating goals. press release. The pilot program last year saw There will not be enough water avail- Iowa Congressman Steve King tangible results. Among its 1,122 par- able on current croplands to produce called the recommendation “heresy” ticipants, including 541 children, food for the expected population in and pledged to “have the double rib- 38.1% decreased their BMI during the 2050 if we follow current trends and eye Mondays instead.” four- to six-month prescription period. changes towards diets common in Western nations. . . . There will, how- The USDA withdrew the newslet- Participating farmers’ markets earned ever, be just enough water if the pro- ter from its website within an hour of an extra $8,129 on average. portion of animal based foods is lim- the NCBA’s censure. The offending FVRx is funded by Wholesome ited to 5% of total calories and con- material included the following state- Wave, a nonprofit organization that siderable regional water deficits can ment: “Because Meatless Monday helps to bring affordable, locally be met by a well organized and reli- involves only one day a week, it is a grown produce to underserved areas. able system of food trade. small change that could produce big Source: wholesomewave.org

The Island Vegetarian ◆ October-December 2012 Page 3 Network strikes roots of animal oppression by Scott Owen Snarr, Editor Health Update

A new organization promises to revo- ing,” says Jeffrey P. Haibach, MPH, lutionize the way people think about Fruits and veggies first author on the paper and graduate animals — and ultimately whether research assistant in the UB Depart- they eat them or not. By raising help smokers quit ment of Community Health and awareness about — the per- Health Behavior. vasive belief system that conditions Eating more fruits and vegetables may The authors caution that more people to eat certain kinds of animals help smokers quit and stay tobacco- research is needed to determine — Carnism Awareness & Action free for longer, according to a new whether these findings replicate. If Network (CAAN) hopes to “bring study published in Nicotine and To- they do, the mechanisms that explain about a powerful shift in public con- bacco Research by University at Buf- how fruit and vegetable consumption sciousness.” falo public health researchers. helps smokers quit will need to be One thousand smokers aged 25 identified. and older from around the country Source: University at Buffalo chosen by random digit dialing were interviewed by phone. At a followup interview fourteen months later, those Less meat, cheese who consumed the most fruits and vegetables were three times more leads to lower weight likely to be tobacco-free for at least 30 days compared to those consuming Long-term weight loss was associated The nonprofit network is the the smallest quantities of fruits and with a decreased intake of meat, brainchild of , author of vegetables. They also smoked fewer cheese, and sweets and an increased Why we love dogs, eat pigs, and wear cigarettes, waited longer to smoke intake of fruits and vegetables in a cows. In her groundbreaking book Joy their first cigarette of the day, and new study published in the Journal of explodes the myths that eating meat is scored lower on a common test of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietet- normal, natural, and necessary and nicotine dependence. ics. makes the case that meat eaters, like These findings persisted Researchers studied 481 over- vegetarians, bring their beliefs to the even when adjustments were weight and obese postmenopausal dinner table. made for age, gender, women from the Women on the Rather than pushing for animal ethnicity, education, Move Through Activity and Nu- welfare reforms, CAAN aims to dis- household income, trition Study in Pennsylvania. mantle the system of exploitation by and health orienta- The women who received undermining the defense mechanisms tion. counseling on how to consume that maintain it. Carnism Awareness Possible expla- less total fat, saturated fat, and Task Forces — communities of em- nations for the results cholesterol and how to eat powered professionals — will inte- are that people who consume a lot of more fiber saw the most long- grate carnism awareness into their fruits and vegetables have less nico- term weight loss. Long-term weight work in education, law, media, medi- tine dependence or that the large loss is associated with decreased risk cine, veterinary medicine, social sci- amounts of fiber in fruits and vegeta- of chronic diseases, including heart ence, and other influential fields. bles make people feel fuller. Also, disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. In addition, the website offers fruits and vegetables do not enhance resources for people traumatized by B.B. Gibbs, L.S. Kinzel, et al. Short- the taste of tobacco, unlike , performing or witnessing acts of vio- and long-term eating habit modifica- caffeinated beverages, and alcohol. In lence against animals as well as a tion predicts weight change in over- fact, they may make the taste of ciga- treasure trove of advice to vegans for weight, postmenopausal women: re- rettes worse. handling delicate discussions with sults from the WOMAN Study. Journal “We may have identified a new nonvegans. See carnism.com for more of the Academy of Nutrition and Die- tool that can help people quit smok- information. tetics. 2012;112:1347-1355. Page 4 The Island Vegetarian ◆ October-December 2012 pared with women in the control Research confirms group, who in turn were twice as Egg yolk about link between likely to gain weight. Women who as bad for arteries lost weight were more likely to elimi- meat and stroke nate hot flashes and night sweats, as cigarettes compared with women who main- Red and processed meats increase the tained their weight. These improve- Newly published research shows that risk of stroke, according to a new ments were strongest among those eating egg yolks accelerates athero- meta-analysis published by the who made the dietary changes. sclerosis — also called coronary ar- American Heart Association. C.H. Kroenke, B.J. Caan, et al. Effects tery disease — in a manner similar to Stroke risk increased 11% for of a dietary intervention and weight smoking cigarettes. each serving of red meat consumed as change on vasomotor symptoms in the Surveying 1231 patients, Dr. part of a person’s daily diet and 13% Women’s Health Initiative. Meno- David Spence of Western University, for each daily serving of processed pause. In press. Canada found that regular consump- meat. The study population included tion of egg yolks is about two-thirds 329,495 people in Europe, Japan, and as bad as smoking when it comes to the United States. The suspected cata- Fast food heightens increased build-up of carotid plaque, a lysts include meat’s saturated fat, cho- risk factor for stroke and heart attack. lesterol, and heme iron as well as the risk for diabetes, The research is published online in the sodium and nitrites used to preserve heart disease journal Atherosclerosis. and flavor processed meats. The researchers found that carotid The study did not examine the plaque area increased linearly with University of Minnesota School of relationship between stroke and poul- age after age 40 but increased expo- Public Health researchers have found try or fish consumption. nentially with pack-years of smoking new evidence that a diet heavy in fast and egg yolk-years. In other words, J. Kaluza, A. Wolk, S.C. Larsson. Red food increases the risk of developing compared to age, both tobacco smok- meat consumption and risk of stroke: type 2 diabetes and coronary heart ing and egg yolk consumption accel- a meta-analysis of prospective studies. disease. erate atherosclerosis. The study also Stroke. Published online July 2012. The latest research, published on- found that those who ate three or line by the American Heart Associa- more yolks a week had more plaque tion’s journal Circulation, found that area than those who ate no more than Plant-filled diet Singaporeans who consume fast food two each week. eases symptoms even once a week increase their risk of dying from coronary heart disease Source: University of Western Ontario of menopause by 20% in comparison to those who avoid fast food. The risk increases by Women who were encouraged to eat a 50% for people eating fast food two SUBMISSIONS low-fat diet with more fruits, vegeta- or three times a week and by nearly 80% for those who eat fast food at The Island Vegetarian welcomes bles, and whole lost more letters to the editor. We also wel- weight and reduced hot flashes and least four times a week. come book, movie, and restaurant night sweats, found a new study pub- Eating fast food two or more times a week was also found to in- reviews and articles about various lished in Menopause. aspects of vegetarianism of up to Researchers analyzed 17,473 crease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 27%. 500 words. postmenopausal women from the All submissions must be accom- Women’s Health Initiative Dietary Researchers examined results of a panied by a full name and phone Modification trial and put them either study conducted over a period of 16 years beginning in 1993 that looked at number. We reserve the right to edit in a group supported to make specific for accuracy, clarity, length, and dietary changes or in a control group the eating habits of 52,000 Chinese residents of Singapore who have ex- relevance to the mission of our or- that received minimal nutrition infor- ganization. mation and no group support. Al- perienced a recent, sudden transition The submission deadline for the though weight loss was not a stated from traditional foods to Western- style fast food. next newsletter is December 1, 2012. goal for either group, women who Submissions accepted by email only: adopted the low-fat diet were three Source: University of Minnesota Aca- times as likely to lose weight com- demic Health Center [email protected]

The Island Vegetarian ◆ October-December 2012 Page 5 Heartwrenching scenes triggered tears from young men and women alike. Though reactions were a mixture Local Happenings of sadness, shock, anger, helplessness, and disbelief, viewers unanimously Classroom. If you’re interested in denounced the violence they had seen Support from page 1 joining, contact Terry Bear at kailua on screen. Bear and Snyder followed [email protected] or 397-8666 or up with gentle reassurances, hugs taste of a new way of life. “The suc- simply invite yourself to the next when needed, vegan starter brochures, cess of our first meeting proved that meeting. and of course a fresh greenback. the need was out there and was now “I can’t tell you how amazing it going to be filled,” proclaimed Bear. felt to experience the power of seeing “Support is key in transitioning to Dozens dare to watch the transformation in each person and a new lifestyle,” added Snyder. eye-opening video to know that we can make a differ- “There were a lot of online support ence,” reflected Bear. A teacher for groups but none that met in person. I by Scott Owen Snarr, Editor many years, she says she has never think there is a need for face-to-face before seen the instant change that support, too.” A pair of activists gave strangers an this video viewing brought about. Bear facilitates the group discus- unusual way to make a fast buck on “This was truly one of the most re- sion, ensuring that all members get a September 13th. Terry Bear and warding experiences of my life.” chance to express their concerns, chal- Denise Snyder pledged a dollar to Bear hopes to repeat this event on lenges, and triumphs. “The coordina- anyone who would watch a four- a monthly basis, but she needs help tors are kind, welcoming, and non- minute animal rights video. The forty- preparing, setting up, and staffing the judgmental,” says Inga Gibson, who odd people who took up their offer booth. If you can assist, please contact plans to attend the club regularly. “It’s walked away not just a dollar richer her at [email protected] or a great opportunity to share informa- but worlds wiser. 397-8666. You can also help fund ac- tion and ideas and to make new Terry Bear orchestrated the five- tivities like this by making a tax- friends with common concerns.” hour event that took place inside UH- deductible donation at www.vegfund. Though conversation focuses on Manoa Campus Center with financial org/donate.html. the experiences and pitfalls of trying support from VegFund, a nonprofit Watch the film for free at to live as a vegetarian or vegan, mem- group that sponsors www.meatvideo.com or request a free bers will also exchange food and reci- activities across the world. Strategi- DVD at www.mercyforanimals.org/ pes. “I especially look forward to cally placed across from bustling order-farm-to-fridge-dvd.aspx. sharing recipes and sampling some Starbucks, a flashy video view- gourmet goodies from other support ing booth plastered with lami- Photo: Denise Snyder group members,” says Gibson. nated dollar bills and compas- Future meetings are planned for sionate quotations from the likes Tuesdays at 7 p.m. except on the sec- of Darwin and Einstein enticed ond Tuesday of each month when passersby to take the challenge. VSH lectures take place. The group The footage came from will meet at Central YMCA on 401 Farm to Fridge, a short docu- Atkinson Drive in the Preschool mentary issued by Mercy For Electronic Newsletter Animals in 2011. The graphic film uncovers “an eye-opening Now you can get The Island Vege- exploration behind the closed tarian electronically in full color. It doors of the nation’s largest in- saves VSH printing and postage dustrial poultry, pig, dairy, and costs. It also saves trees. To switch fish farms, hatcheries, and from the paper to the electronic slaughter plants.” edition, send an email with your Brave viewers were shaken Educator Terry Bear devised a video view- name and email address: to learn of the cruelties inflicted ing station to help people discover the clos- [email protected] ceaselessly on defenseless eted truths about the animals on their plates. farmed animals across America. Page 6 The Island Vegetarian ◆ October-December 2012 Dinner will cost $20 for adults Thanksgiving Eve and $15 for children ages 8 to 13; Honolulu welcomes dinner 2012 children 7 and under eat free. fifth and sixth Govinda’s will provide a supervised by Karl Seff, Ph.D. craft and entertainment area for the vegan restaurants VSH Board member keiki. Payment will be collected in ad- by Karl Seff, Ph.D. vance this year. You may pay by The year-end holidays begin with the VSH Board member check (made out to ISKCON Hawaii VSH Annual Thanksgiving Eve Din- and sent to Thanksgiving, 51 Coelho ner on Wednesday, November 21st. The Vegetarian Society of Hawaii Govinda’s Vegetarian Buffet will be Way, Honolulu HI 96817) or by credit welcomes two exciting 100% vegan hosting this event again as they have card over the phone. A full reim- restaurants to Honolulu. Vicky Zhu bursement will be given for cancella- many times in years past. Open to gives us Eden on Earth downtown, tions made before November 7th. VSH members and nonmembers and Sylvia Thompson presents Greens Choose a seating time: 4:00, 4:15, alike, the event was attended by 301 and Vines on Kapiolani Boulevard guests last year. 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45, across from the Neal Blaisdell Center. The fare will be very traditional 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, or 7:00 p.m. Eden on Earth replaces Govin- Everyone, even late arrivals, must be (see below), completely homemade, daji’s at 1118 Fort Street Mall. Its out by 8:00 p.m. so that Govinda’s has and vegan. Wherever possible it will theme is uncooked and unfried, but it time to clean up and prepare for the be organic and free of GMOs, hydro- is not entirely raw. Among its offerings next day. genated oils, MSG, preservatives, and are soups, sandwiches, salads, stir-un- To make a reservation, email artificial colors and flavors. The oil fried , and raw cake. The hours are Madana at vsthanksgiving@ and salt content will be kept under hotmail.com or phone her between 9 Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to control, and nut- and gluten-free al- a.m. and 9 p.m. at 531-1929. Leave a 3:30 p.m. Telephone: 521-7979. ternatives will be available. message with your name, phone num- Greens and Vines is an extension Dinner this year will be at of ‘Licious Dishes. It is on the ground Govinda’s at 51 Coelho Way in ber, seating time, and the number of people in your party. You will receive floor of the big condominium at 909 Nuuanu Valley. Our hosts at confirmation within a day or two. You Kapiolani Boulevard at Ward Avenue. Govinda’s will as usual be doing their can discuss the method of payment It offers gourmet raw food and hopes best for us. Madana, the director at to serve wine one day. Parking in back Govinda’s, deserves special thanks for then. We hope to see you there. is free and easy. Telephone: 536-9680. making this happen. The Vegetarian Society of Hawaii heartily thanks the owners of these restaurants for their socially responsi- ble entrepreneurial efforts and wishes Thanksgiving Eve Menu 2012 them the best of success. Courses: Salad: ❀ Mock turkey ❀ Organic mixed greens ❀ Savory herb stuffing ❀ Assorted dressings ❀ Mashed potatoes Desserts: ❀ Home-style gravy ❀ Homemade pumpkin pie ❀ Citrus-cranberry sauce Speaker Dineout ❀ Holiday spice cake ❀ Maple-glazed yams ❀ Warm fruit crisp Special guest: Karl Seff, Ph.D. ❀ Whole- dinner rolls When: Wednesday, October 10, ❀ Melange of autumn Drinks: 6:30 p.m. vegetables almandine ❀ Hot and cold herb tea Where: Loving Hut, 1614 South ❀ Purified water King Street, Honolulu Reservations: 531-1929 Cost: Typically $9 and up, depend- [email protected] ing on order RSVP: [email protected]

The Island Vegetarian ◆ October-December 2012 Page 7 Local Happenings Photo: Lorraine Sakaguchi

New and returning members of the Imagine a Vegan World Sup- port Group rendezvous at Gordon Biersch in Aloha Tower Market- place for the group’s second meeting. Left to right: Facilitator Photo: Lorraine Sakaguchi Terry Bear, George Casen, Tamara Ramos, Abigail Nickell. ⬆

Erik Marcus (left), author of four books on , dis- Photo: Lorraine Sakaguchi cusses accurate and effective writing with VSH founders Elaine French (center) and Jerry Smith (right) at a dineout following Erik’s July talk. ⬆

Photo: Lorraine Sakaguchi

Sachin Ruikar (left) introduces students to the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii during the August 29th Student Involvement Fair at UH. Five people became VSH members during the event. Ruikar also serves as president of the Indian Student Association. ⬆

A UH student eagerly State Representative Corrine signs up to receive Ching (center) personally invited emails about VSH at the VSH to host a table at the Ninth University of Hawaii Ma- Annual I Love Liliha Town Festival noa's Warrior Welcome held on August 26th, a celebra- Fair on August 23rd at tion founded and organized by the Hale Aloha courtyard. Ching. VSH president Lorraine VSH shared a tent with Sakaguchi (right) and treasurer Andrea Bertoli and Cynthia Jim Thompson (left) spoke with Cruz of Down to Earth, celebrants between the Royal who gave out free serv- Hawaiian Band, the lion dancers, ings of vegan deli dishes the kung fu martial artists, and oth- to table visitors. ⬆ er community performances. ⬅

Page 8 The Island Vegetarian ◆ October-December 2012 VSH Events on Kauai

While visiting from Arizona, Joe (left) and Axille Aguiling (right) spotted Lorraine Sakaguchi (center) in Papaya’s Natural Foods. They recognized her from the VSH month- ly lecture video series on YouTube.

Photo: Jim Thompson

Vesanto Melina’s VSH talk, “Raw Food Diets: What’s True, What’s Not,” was screened at the July potluck.

Photo: Lorraine Sakaguchi Photo: Lorraine Sakaguchi Lorraine Photo:

August speaker Bill Harris, M.D. gave straightfor - Kauai residents load their plates ward advice about “Getting Started” on the vegan diet. with dozens of delectable dishes before Bill Harris’s August lecture. Photo: Lorraine Sakaguchi

Joseph Dunsmoor (right) spoke about “Sustainable Gar - dening” to 43 people at the September potluck. VSH vice president Jim Brown (left) organizes this monthly event.

Monthly vegan potluck luncheons and lectures are held at 12:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of each Photo: Jim Brown month at the Kapaa Neighborhood Center on Petra Sundheim’s Tofu Muffin Meatballs Kauai. Admission is free for those who bring a distinguished her as the three-time dish. All others are welcome with a $5 donation. cooking contest winner this September.

The Island Vegetarian ◆ October-December 2012 Page 9 VSH Events on Oahu & Maui

July August September Photo: Jim Thompson Photo: Jim Photo: Lorraine Sakaguchi Photo: Lorraine Sakaguchi

Mark Fergusson, CEO of Down to Earth, described what it was People have the power to help like to develop a competitive Bill Harris spoke of how easy it end the despicable practices of company based on vegetarian has become in recent years to animal agriculture, explained principles. He recounted some get started on the vegan diet. Erik Marcus, by easily transi- of the failures and successes He also took health-related tioning to veganism. along the way. questions from the audience.

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

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Page 10 The Island Vegetarian ◆ October-December 2012 Calendar of Events October-December 2012

KARL SEFF, PH.D. LAURELEE BLANCHARD

“Confessions of a Low-Class Vegan” “Saving the World One Animal at a Time” Tuesday, October 9th, 7 p.m. Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse* Thursday, November 15th, 7 p.m. Kaunoa Senior Center Let me remind you of a simpler side 401 Alakapa Place, Paia, Maui of yourself. Think of the meaning of a big bowl of wholesome food to a desert traveler in ancient times. Tofu can be eaten In her talk Laurelee Blanchard will describe the joys and directly with some added flavor. Frozen peas don’t need to be challenges of running Leilani and its work cooked. Fresh-baked whole-grain bread is yours without hav- rescuing animals and providing humane education to the com- ing to bake it. A hot chunk of orange squash with cold kimchee munity. She will also explain how our food choices affect hu- is delicious. A whole dinner can come from a cast-iron Dutch man health, animals, and the environment. The audience will oven. Don’t be ashamed to eat a banana or a bell pepper out of enjoy a PowerPoint slide show featuring beautiful and compel- hand, or, with a sauce of your choosing, a carrot or a cucumber. ling photographs of the sanctuary and heartwarming stories Recipes? Meal planning? Yes, but it can be so simple with little about the animals whose lives were saved and who now are washing up to do. Whom are you trying to impress? It is not living in a safe, idyllic environment. hard for a vegan to prepare and love a plain healthy dinner. Laurelee Blanchard is Founder and President of Leilani Karl Seff earned his Ph.D. from MIT and has been a pro- Farm Sanctuary, home to 160 rescued animals. She founded fessor of chemistry at UH Manoa since 1968. He has authored VSH Maui in 2001 and served as its head until 2011. She has al- more than 260 scientific papers. He has been a vegan since so worked as National Communications Director for Farm 1991 and has been on the VSH Board of Directors since 1992. Animal Rights Movement (FARM) and as campaign Dr. Seff will also be speaking on Maui: consultant to Farm Sanctuary. In 2012 Laurelee Tuesday, October 2nd, 7 p.m. was presented with the Vegan of the Year-North Maui America commendation for her outstanding Kaunoa Senior Center, 401 Alakapa Place, Paia animal activist work. only

JOHN MCDOUGALL, M.D. JOHN CADMAN “The Diet Wars: The Time for Unification is Now” “There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch” Tuesday, November 13th, 7 p.m. Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse* Tuesday, December 11th, 7 p.m. Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse* The battle lines are drawn between those who recommend low-carb (meat, dairy, and oil) and high-carb (starch, vegeta- What are the true costs of the National ble, and fruit) diets. Our future is at stake. The philosophy be- School Lunch Program? Cadman will shed hind animals served as human food (promoted by the Paleo light on this question and discuss the challenges involved in and Atkins diets) results in diets that make people sick, destroy trying to mass-feed 30 million school children daily in this planet Earth, and kill billions of animals yearly. Countering country. Come and learn why this is the most popular yet these evils is the philosophy of eating based on plant foods. flawed social welfare program in our nation’s history. Unfortunately, proponents of these healthy diets are often in conflict amongst themselves. This lecture is a call for those of John Cadman is currently the Food Service Director for us who promote plant-based eating to unite and make the Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus. He served for 15 years world a better place. as a food service manager in elementary and high school set- tings. He has six boys of his own, so feeding children is one John McDougall, M.D. is a board-certified internist, thing he knows a lot about. Come and let him share his passion author of twelve national best-selling books and the for feeding children with you. international on-line McDougall Newsletter, and medical director of the 10-day live-in McDougall Oahu Mr. Cadman will also be speaking on Maui: Program in Santa Rosa, California. He also hosts only Thursday, December 13th, 7 p.m. seminars and health-oriented adventure vacations. 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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Oahu—Oceanic Cable Ch. 52 bamboo shoots, and basil atop a bed Wednesday 11 a.m. Saeng’s Thai Cuisine of fresh-chopped cabbage. The vege- Thursdays as listed tables are cooked al dente with a fresh in Oahu TV guides. 2119 Vineyard Street crunch, and the curry spices are per- Go to olelo.org and click on Wailuku, Maui fectly combined in the coconut sauce. “Oahu Channel 52.” (808) 244-1567 For most dishes you can request mild, The shows are also on line at 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. medium, or hot, the hot being not too 6 p.m. on Thursdays. extreme. Monday - Friday Maui—Calabash Cable Ch. 52 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The menu also has a Coconut Wednesday 9:30 p.m. Nightly Tofu Soup and a Tom Yum made from Thursday 5:30 a.m. mixed vegetables, galangal (ginger), Maui schedule is at akaku.org by Dana Naylor, VSH member mushroom, onion, lemongrass, and spices in a special broth. You can se- Big Island—Na Leo O Hawaii Saeng’s is deceiving from the outside; lect jasmine or brown rice. Cable Ch. 54, Saturday 2 p.m. it’s in a simple, older building on a All of the herbs are grown on the Kauai—Ho‘ike Cable Ch. 52 side street that you property, as is the Kauai schedule is at hoike.org would hardly notice the papaya used for Online—www.vsh.org/videos.htm passing by. Inside, All of the herbs are the Green Papaya however, the dining grown on the prop- Salad, a traditional area has a charming Thai dish that can be Radio & Internet atmosphere that erty, as is the papaya. m a d e v e g a n b y opens up to a tropical omission of the fish “Healing & You” garden with a fountain. The staff sauce. What I love most about Terry Shintani, M.D. is prompt and pleasant. Saeng’s is that the food is prepared Dr. Diane Nomura The menu has a designated fresh to order, and the vegetables are Ruth Heidrich, Ph.D. “Vegetarian Lovers” section. Most cooked perfectly. Sundays: 8-9 p.m. items on the list are vegan, but be- K108 — AM 1080 ware of two selections, the Pad Ped Note: Saeng’s Thai Cuisine in Kailua, Call-in line: 524-1080 Tofu and the Eggplant Tofu, as they Oahu is independently owned and contain oyster sauce. Because the operated. “Vegan World Radio” food is prepared fresh Telling the story of the vegan as ordered, even the Photo: Dana Naylor revolution that’s saving animals, sauces, the cooks can the planet, and our health. substitute sesame oil www.veganworldradio.org upon request. Saeng’s offers a Community variety of vegetable and tofu curry dishes as Free Cooking Classes well as stir-fries with Down to Earth peanut sauce. Some of Honolulu ✦ Kahului ✦ Kailua their most popular Kapolei ✦ Pearlridge dishes are the Garlic www.downtoearth.org/ free-cooking-classes Vegetables and my fa- Or call 947-3249 for info. vorite, the Evil Prince Tofu — mixed vegeta- The Oahu Vegan Meetup bles, tofu sauteed with A sheltered dining area at Saeng’s cuisine in Wailuku www.veganoahu.org spices, , captures the best of both worlds: indoors and out.

Page 12 The Island Vegetarian ◆ October-December 2012 of pigs raised in factory farms, life is misery. They are treated as pork- producing machines and forced to live Animal Rights Arena crowded on filthy concrete floors. Pregnant sows spend 24 hours a day confined to stalls so small and narrow rapid pace. They gain a pound a day that they can’t turn around or lie down and can reach a staggering one thou- Greener Pastures comfortably. sand pounds. Very few pigs of this After giving birth, mother pigs are Kea’s escape type live to be full size, however, be- placed inside farrowing crates to cause they are sent to slaughter at six by Laurelee Blanchard nurse their babies. Then they are sent months of age when they weigh just a back to the gestation crates for an- Leilani Farm Sanctuary hundred pounds. other cycle of pregnancy. After endur- After outgrowing the rabbit yard, ing this for years, the pigs are trucked A tiny piglet squeezed beneath the Kea was introduced to the other ani- to the slaughterhouse, where they are gate of the pig farm where she was mals. She loved mingling with the killed for human consumption. slated to be raised for pork. She es- herd. A sassy goat named Penny loved Before ordering your next hot caped to the garage of a neighbor, to tease her with head-butts. Then one dog, ham sandwich, or slice of bacon, who found the little pig and named day Kea realized that she was big please think of Kea’s sisters and her Kea, which means “white” in Ha- enough to retaliate. After this discov- brothers and have mercy on them. Go waiian. She was the size of a rabbit, ery she had great fun chasing Penny vegan! with white bristly hair and a high- around relentlessly. pitched squeal. After contemplating Nowadays each night at sunset a * See No Paradise for Pigs: the long-distance her fate, the neighbors decided to big, black wild boar on the other side transport of live farm animals from mainland U.S. to Hawaii. World Society for the Protec- bring Kea to Leilani Farm Sanctuary, of the fence comes over to flirt with where she would be safe and loved for tion of Animals. www.wspa-usa.org, Kea, and their conversations can be tinyurl.com/noparadise her entire life. heard from the nearby cottage. Home to over 160 animals, Leilani Farm As soon as Kea arrived, we intro- After a good night’s sleep Kea duced her to George, our blind pot- Sanctuary is located on a lush eight-acre races as fast as she can to the orchard farm in Haiku, Maui. It is an all- bellied pig. George was not receptive to get any fruit that has fallen from the volunteer, nonprofit organization created to Kea, however, so we placed her trees before the goats can find it. She to provide shelter and care for rescued with the rabbits, where she had has figured out that when the lady animals and humane education to the boundless fun running in circles with with the food scraps arrives, the community. www.leilanifarmsanctuary.org them in their spacious enclosure. smartest approach is to sneak the long Within two weeks Kea had out- way around in order to avoid alerting Video leads to grown the rabbit yard. Domestic the goats to the goodies. Yorkshire pigs like Kea are bred by Pigs are believed to be among the slaughterhouse closure the pork industry to grow large at a most intelligent of all quadrupeds. by Scott Owen Snarr, Editor Photo: Laurelee Blanchard Smarter than dogs, they have cogni- Setting: A slaughterhouse tive abilities com- Location: Hanford, California parable to three- Date of Report: August 21, 2012 year-old humans.* Investigator: Compassion Over Kill- Kea has an ing idyllic life, com- Background: Most of the animals plete with soft slaughtered at Central Valley Meat b e d d i n g , m u d Co. are spent dairy cows, exhausted of baths, a macada- their ability to become pregnant or mia nut tree, sun- make milk. shine, and all the Summary: Cows that could not walk comforts a pig to the kill floor were battered with Sanctuary newcomer Kea (left) tries unsuccessfully to could dream of. befriend old-timer George the potbellied pig (right). Sadly, for billions (continued on page 14) The Island Vegetarian ◆ October-December 2012 Page 13 (continued from page 13) electric shocks and hot water sprays. Lame cows were shot and left con- vulsing on the ground. When bullets failed to kill, workers finished the job Book Reviews by suffocating the cows under their boots. Inadequately stunned cows How many of us would comply? Only were hoisted upside-down onto the Animal Impact: a few of us raised our hands. Asked conveyor belt and slaughtered while why not, some stated that they would kicking. Secrets proven to achieve resent being told what to do and being Update: After reviewing the video, results and move the world harangued about it. Others found it the USDA shut down the slaughter- unpleasant, difficult, and isolating. house, citing “egregious inhumane by Caryn Ginsberg Likewise, that’s how diehard meat handling and treatment of livestock.” eaters might react to a vegan cam- Report & video: www.cok.net/cali $24.95 (paperback) paign. forniacows 224 pages So the paramount question is this: Publisher: Priority Ventures Group How can we package our animal November 30, 2011 compassion message in a palatable Fish farmed ISBN-10: 0984766073 and effective way? The real trick is to by the billions ISBN-13: 978-0984766079 make it fun, easy, and popular. Caryn Ginsberg uses her expertise by Scott Owen Snarr, Editor as a social consultant for animal rights groups to help achieve the most effec- A new study estimates that some- tive results for their limited time, en- where between 37 and 120 billion ergy, and resources. It’s about chang- farmed fish are killed each year for ing behavior through social market- human consumption.1 When added to ing, which she defines as “using the 970 billion to 2.7 trillion wild fish commercial marketing approaches to caught annually,2 these numbers show influence people to voluntarily adopt that fish eating is an animal rights is- a behavior that helps animals.” She sue to be taken seriously. employs a seven-step strategy, an ac- The staggering figures are derived ronym called ACHIEVE, as in how to from Food and Agriculture Organiza- achieve change. It stands for Action tion reports of tonnage of fish har- and audience; Create benefits and cut vested and separate data about the barriers; How to say something to average weight of target fish species. someone instead of nothing to every- The actual number of marine one; I am not my target audience; animals killed by farming is even Education is not enough; Voice mat- Review by Eva Uran: greater when one takes into account ters; and Evaluate, don’t guess. Have you ever wished you could fish used for bait, fish dying in farms Each step is detailed in its own do more to save the animals by per- before harvests, illegally farmed chapter filled with insightful tips and suading people to go veg? Have you (hence unreported) fish, nonfish spe- inspiring examples of real-life failures repeatedly wondered, “Why don’t cies such as lobsters, and wild aquatic and subsequent successes of leading they just get it?” animal deaths due to the environ- animal rights advocates. I listened to this remarkable mental impacts of fish farms. A prime example is dietician author’s lecture at the Farm Sanctuary Mark Rifkin, who answers the ques- References: Hoedown. She grabbed our attention tion, “What’s in it for me?” by offer- 1. A. Mood, P. Brooke (2012). Estimating the from the get-go with an insightful ex- ing tasty vegan dishes in his food Number of Farmed Fish Killed in Global ercise, asking us how we would react preparation workshops, where partici- Aquaculture Each Year. if she exhorted us to buy exclusively pants end up asking for more. 2. A. Mood, P. Brooke. (2010) Estimating the from thrift stores instead of shopping The book is not solely about con- Number of Fish Caught in Global Fishing malls because of socioeconomic and verting people to vegan diets. It also Each Year. environmental exploitation of Third World countries by manufacturers. (continued on next page) Page 14 The Island Vegetarian ◆ October-December 2012 (continued from previous page) kitchen-savvy wife Mary turn the no- tion that starch is bad for you on its offers tips on reducing animal suffer- head. The Starch Solution is based on ing in all spheres, from puppy mills, a simple swap: fueling your body fur farms, circuses, and sports hunting primarily with carbohydrates rather to scientific labs by replacing them than proteins and fats. This will help with compassionate alternatives. you lose weight and prevent a variety This book is a must-read for seri- of ills. ous and passionate activists who want Dr. McDougall grounds The to make a positive impact. Starch Solution in rigorous scientific fact and research, giving readers easy The Starch Solution: tools to implement these changes in Eat the foods you love, their lifestyle with a 7-Day Quick Start Plan and 100 delicious recipes. regain your health, and This book includes testimonials from the recipes are ones you’ll want to lose the weight for good! among the hundreds Dr. McDougall savor all year round. has received, including people who The recipes are easy to follow for by John McDougall, M.D. have lost more than 125 pounds in those who are just beginning to pre- and Mary McDougall mere months as well as patients who pare vegan meals as well as for the have conquered life-threatening ill- experienced cook who is looking for $26.99 (hardcover) nesses such as diabetes and cardiac new and exciting dishes. A short in- 368 pages ailments. troduction, 150 pages of recipes, Publisher: Rodale Books beautiful color photographs, and a May 8, 2012 Vegan for the comprehensive index make this book ISBN-10: 1609613937 an essential part of any recipe collec- ISBN-13: 978-1609613938 Holidays: Celebration tion. feasts for Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day by Zel Allen Fall Calendar October: $19.95 (paperback) World Animal Month 160 pages Vegetarian Awareness Month Publisher: Book Publishing Company 1: World Vegetarian Day (TN) 2: International Day of July 1, 2012 (UN) ISBN-10: 1570672849 2: World Farm Animals Day ISBN-13: 978-1570672842 5-8: World Veg Festival (San Francisco) Review by Neal Pinckney: 11-14: International Vegetarian Vegan for the Holidays has over Union Healthy Lifestyle Expo 110 recipes that are much too good to (San Francisco) wait for the holidays to enjoy. Follow- 24: Food Day ing her highly successful book The Book description: 24-31: World Week Nut Gourmet, chef Zel Allen (a past From Atkins to Dukan, the fear- November: speaker for VSH) has given us a col- mongering about carbs over the past World Vegan Month (Animal Aid) lection of delicious dishes that answer few decades has reached a fever pitch; 1: the question, “What do I serve for any the mere mention of a starch-heavy 21 Thanksgiving Eve Vegan Dinner holiday that’s vegan and captures the food is enough to trigger a cavalcade (VSH) holiday spirit?” of shame and longing. 22: Gentle Thanksgiving The five holidays featured are In The Starch Solution, bestselling December: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, diet doctor and board-certified inter- 10: Human Rights Day nist John A. McDougall, M.D. and his Kwanzaa, and New Year. But most of The Island Vegetarian ◆ October-December 2012 Page 15 NONPROFIT Vegetarian Society U.S. POSTAGE PAID of Hawaii HONOLULU, HI PERMIT NO. 645

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