Tag Archives: Veganism

Bioavailable B12 in mushrooms confirmed

Good news, everyone! In early 2009, researchers at the University of Western Sydney confirmed that bio-available B12 exists in the skin & flesh of button mushrooms, 5% RDI (per 100g). Link: shrooms! There’s also info on the availability of vitamin … Continue reading

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Personal development with a hint of vegan-friendly spice

Time for a book review! Welcome to my thoughts about Personal Development for Smart People. Author Steve Pavlina is a raw food vegan, but this isn’t a book about veganism, or about motivation for vegans, although it is mentioned in … Continue reading

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Cure everything!

And increase longevity! With vegan and living foods. Free lecture found on Google videos: FREE GARY NULL LECTURE – CHANGE YOUR LIFE 60 min – Jan 4, 2007 Watch Gary Null’s Latest Incredible Lecture. This Extraordinary Presentation Was Filmed LIVE … Continue reading

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Psychological blind spots

People “prefer” the meat version of foods, even if… it tastes, looks, and feels exactly the darn same. “An ingenious study just published in the Journal of Consumer Research has provided a striking demonstration that taste perceptions and product preferences … Continue reading

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Abolish welfarism?

If you’ve read up on animal rights or ethics for more than a few minutes, you’ve no doubt stumbled across the very popular abolitionism vs. welfarism debate. Why do animal welfare groups fail to make a significant impact? Why is … Continue reading

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Save the animals, save the world

If you like contributing to human rights groups, but are a little concerned when providing “aid” sometimes means animals for farming and slaughter, then Vegfam might be for you. It’s like Oxfam without the ox/chicken/goat abuse. Vegfam promotes sustainable environmentally-friendly … Continue reading

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An Inefficient Truth: Veganism Improves Your Ecological Footprint

In Australia water shortage has been a real problem in recent years, particularly in south-east Queensland where dam levels in the state’s capital dropped below 20% of capacity. The Australian continent is dry, and quite hostile to cropland and grazing … Continue reading

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Plant vs Animal: Vegan Health in a Nutshell

I went vegetarian for the animals, then realised I should be vegan for the rest of the animals that I didn’t consider the first time around. However there is another compelling reason I stick with it other than the health … Continue reading

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VegQuotes

If less-informed folks have been hassling you about veganism, it can be helpful to remember that you’re not alone. In fact, by standing up for the rights of the oppressed and giving a voice to the voiceless, you’re keeping company … Continue reading

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The Thinking Animal: Compassion Beyond “Pets”

Anyone who has adopted an animal and brought it into their home knows that animals are more than automatons. For those of us who pay close attention to our animal companions, we’ve witnessed a full range of emotions, mischievous thinking … Continue reading

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