PAGE 1 VVVeGGGeTTTaRIIIIan aDVOC aTTTe Volume XXII, Number 4 November 2011-January 2012 Rochester, NY USA A VEGETARIAN DIET WORLD-RENOWNED VEGETARIAN EXPERTS VISIT ROCHESTER What is it, and Why? NEAL BARNARD, M.D. visits Rochester T. COLIN CAMPBELL, PH.D. If you are not a vegetarian or a member on tour with 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart speaks on “A Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet: of RAVS, this column is for you. Here are What The China Study Has Taught Us” some of the basics. Dr. Neal Barnard is founder and presi- What is a vegetarian? A vegetarian , tra- dent of Physicians Committee for Responsi- Dr. T. Colin Campbell is Professor ditionally, is someone who eats no flesh ble Medicine (PCRM, pcrm.org), and the au- Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cor- foods: no meat, poultry or fish. A vegan is a thor of a dozen books. His most recent book nell. His China study, the results of which vegetarian who goes further and eats no ani- is a companion to PCRM’s vegan kickstart were published in 1991, followed thousands mal products: no eggs or dairy products. program. of people in 65 provinces over twenty years, Why do people choose to eat this way? On Tues., Nov. 8, Dr. Barnard will be in and was the largest epidemiological study Every vegetarian has a story to tell, but basi- Rochester. From 4 to 6PM, the Pittsford ever conducted of the connection between cally the reasons to avoid animal foods are Wegmans will have a free tasting of foods diet and disease. The study showed a direct these: for your health, for the animals, and prepared from Kickstart recipes (all recipes correlation between the consumption of ani- for the planet. Every day there are new find- created by Chef Jason Wyrick, who cured mal protein, including dairy protein, and ings that a plant-based diet is best for health. himself of type 2 diabetes with a vegan diet); chronic disease. Dr. Campbell’s book, The The standard American diet (SAD), which you can buy the same foods at the veggie bar, China Study , presents his own research and revolves around meat and animal products, as well as the book, and Dr. Barnard will be that of other scientists showing “the connec- results in poor health for people, suffering on hand to sign your copy. Chef Eric Wen- tion between nutrition and heart disease, dia- for animals, waste of resources, and devasta- dorff is giving Dr. Barnard the royal treat- betes, and cancer, and also its ability to re- tion for the environment. But changing your ment, so come to enjoy this event and to sup- duce or reverse the risk or effects of these port Wegmans’ commitment to offering an deadly illnesses.” He also “examines the diet can be hard and people who want to ever-changing array of prepared vegan foods. source of nutritional confusion produced by change often need help. At 7:00 PM, Dr. Barnard will speak at powerful lobbies, government entities, and If you want to move in the right direc- Monroe Community College (Brighton Cam- irresponsible scientists” (thechinastudy.com). tion, the Vegetarian Society (RAVS) can pus). This event is free and open to the pub- Recently, Dr. Campbell has received me- help you. We are here to provide information lic. Dr. Barnard’s Kickstart book will be on dia attention as one of the major figures whose and support. You do not need to be a vegetar- sale for $25, payable with cash, check, or life and research is profiled in the feature- ian to give us a call, to attend our meetings, credit (except Amex). Other books by Dr. length film “Forks Over Knives.” This film or even to join our group. You do not need to Barnard will also be available for purchase. has been called “the movie that could save be a member to attend our meetings; guests Dr. Barnard is an unflagging researcher and your life,” and the more than 300 people who are always welcome, and you don’t need to advocate for healthy vegetarian diet, and a filled the Rochester Academy of Medicine to reserve beforehand. You only need to follow charismatic speaker. Please come hear him! view it in September can testify to that. our “vegan rule” for the dinner meetings (see Dr. Campbell’s scientific and personal box on p. 2 for full explanation), and there is a integrity led him to part ways with main- $3 guest fee for non-members. If you want to HAIKU stream nutritional authorities and to recom- participate, give us a call at (585) 234-8750, mend a completely plant-based diet. Now or come to a meeting. You will find us helpful the gray squirrel pair there is a groundswell of evidence and a and welcoming. gingerly kiss on the roof. growing cultural consensus in favor of this cloudless autumn day way of eating. Come to our November meet- ing to hear Dr. Campbell speak, and to honor IN THIS ISSUE early morning woods— one of the pioneers of nutritional research the young deer just and vegetarian advocacy. RAVS Update p. 3 stares and stares Both Dr. Barnard and Dr. Campbell are In the News p. 4 they are looking too members of the Recipe Page p. 5 at the steady new snowfall North American Vegetarian Society’s Program Notes p. 6 bush chickadees VEGETARIAN HALL OF FAME! Calendar p. 8 by Bruce Ross See calendar on page 8 for event details. PAGE 2 ROCHESTER A REA V EGETARIAN S OCIETY RAVS RULES FOR SHARE-A-DISH MEALS Coordinators: All dishes must be completely vegan . They may not contain any meat, poultry, fish Ted D. Barnett, M.D. eggs, dairy products or honey. This rule guarantees that everyone can eat everything Carol H. Barnett, Ph.D., J.D. (allergies and preferences aside). Board of Directors: Please watch out for gelatin (a meat by-product) and hidden milk products, such as whey Shelley Adams Leena Isac in cookies, crackers, bread and margarine and casein or caseinate in “non-dairy” soy cheese, Carol H. Barnett Ken McBride coffee creamer and whipped topping. Also be alert for eggs in baked goods, mayonnaise and Ted. D. Barnett Daryl Odhner salad dressings, and honey in breads, pastries and preserves. Bud Burdick Ted Potter Please prepare a 4x6 card with your name, the name of the dish and a list of all ingredi- Ellie Cherin Barbara Savedoff ents. Write the recipe on the back of the card and indicate where the recipe came from or if it Nancy Hallowell Bob Zimmermann was original. Prepare enough to serve a crowd. Please bring your own table setting as well as a serving utensil. If you don’t feel like cooking, you may bring fruit, cider, tortilla chips and Vegetarian Advocate Staff: salsa, green salad, fruit salad, etc. Non-members must pay a $3 guest fee, which is applied to Editors: your membership if you join that day. Carol and Ted Barnett Contributors: Voracious Vegan Shelley Adams IF YOU ARE NEW TO RAVS Vegetarian Resource Group Poetry Bruce Ross, Ph.D. P.O. Box 1463 Design Bern Berg You don’t need to be a vegetarian, or Baltimore, MD 21203 a member of RAVS, to attend one of our Tel: (410) 366-VEGE RAVS Staff: events. All we ask is that you bring vegan Fax: (410) 366-8804 Treasurer: Ken McBride food to our dinner meetings. You don’t E-mail: [email protected] Website: Bob Zimmermann need to inform us beforehand that you will Website: www.vrg.org Ted Potter be attending. The box above, and the calen- Membership (annual): $20 Library: Leena Isac dar and directions on the back page of the Publication: Vegetarian Journal Cooking Instruction: Wendy Gilmore newsletter, tell you what you need to know (quarterly) in order to attend. Call 234-8750 if you have further questions. The Rochester Area Vegetarian Society is a These are both excellent groups, and non-profit, tax-exempt, non-sectarian, all-volunteer both have mail-order bookshops which are educational organization dedicated to promoting the MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS included in the publication they will send joy, compassion and life enhancing possibilities of a you when you join. vegetarian lifestyle. We are an educational resource Membership in RAVS entitles you to for those interested in any aspect of vegetarianism. Another not-so-tangible benefit of your receive the Vegetarian Advocate (published We provide support to our members through social membership is to others, namely, the people four times a year) and any other mailings, events that include monthly gatherings with a shared we reach through our community education usually notices of upcoming events. It also meal and programs on topics important to our mem- efforts, which are funded by your dues. bers. Membership in RAVS is open to all vegetarians, entitles you to free admission to monthly Pamphlets we distribute at an outreach table as well as to those who, while not vegetarian, wish to events (except restaurant meals); others pay at a health or environmental fair cost support the goals of the group. a $3 guest fee. Members can borrow audio DUES: Individual Membership, $20 per year; money. That's why your membership and and video tapes for a $10 deposit; members Joint Membership, $35 per year; Student/Fixed In- renewal are important even if we never see and non-members as well can purchase come Membership, $10. Membership includes receipt you at a meeting — though of course, we books and other materials at a discount at of the Vegetarian Advocate and free attendance at our hope we do.