A long-time vegan and animal activist, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau focuses her energies primarily on animals raised for food, though she came to be a voice for animals first through working on behalf of those in shelters, puppy mills, and research laboratories.

Colleen with Matilda, a “spent” egg-laying hen who escaped from a live animal market in Manhattan. Safe from cruelty and slaughter, she will now live out her life at Farm Sanctuary.

Raised on a typical American diet of meat, dairy, and eggs, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau was shocked by what she learned when she read John Robbins’ Diet for a New America at 19. No longer able to justify eating mammals, Colleen began a journey of discovery that continues to this day. Eventually she included fish in her circle of compassion, and after reading Slaughterhouse, it became clear to her that no animal raised for human consumption – whether for their flesh, milk, or eggs – escapes the horrors and cruelties of slaughter. Determined to raise awareness about animal suffering, she founded Compassionate Cooks to be a voice for the over 45 billion land and sea animals killed every year in the U.S. for human consumption. Her work is dedicated to them.

Having earned a master’s degree in English Literature, Colleen uses her writing and communication skills to raise awareness of the animal issues about which so many people are unaware. A sought-after and inspiring public speaker on the spiritual, social, and practical aspects of a vegan lifestyle, Colleen has appeared on the Food Network, is a columnist for VegNews Magazine, and she is a contributor to National Public Radio. She is very grateful to have the opportunity to witness transformations taking place in people as they gain the tools and resources they need to reflect their values in their daily choices.

Feel free to contact Colleen with any questions you may have at info@compassionatecooks.com.

http://www.compassionatecooks.com/

Vegan diets are a great choice for children. Raised in homes where the emphasis is on healthful plant foods, young vegans are likely to gain a few nutritional advantages over their meat-eating peers.

Health experts often caution that vegan diets for children require “careful planning.” That’s true, but then again, all diets for children require careful planning. Parents of omnivores need to make sure their kids are getting enough fiber and iron and not too much saturated fat. With obesity and diabetes on the rise among children, it is clear that there are plenty of problems with omnivore diets.

Read more the article at

http://www.examiner.com/x-5670-Seattle-Vegan-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Kids-go-vegan

Kids go vegan!

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Fruits and vegetables, good for the bones? — latimes.com

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Don’t think dairy when it comes to building strong bones, say proponents of the low-acid diet. Focus instead on a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, these nutrition scientists say.

The low-acid diet (also called the alkaline acid diet) has been the subject of scientific debate of late, as doctors and researchers question what, precisely, it takes to keep bones strong. The thinking behind the diet goes like this: Blood is slightly alkaline, with a pH just above 7. If the diet is rich in acids, the body tries to restore alkalinity by eliminating minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, which the blood essentially pulls from the bones.

Following a low-acid diet doesn’t mean avoiding vinegar and citrus fruits. On the contrary, it means not overloading on proteins, which are made up of amino acids that, as the name suggests, are acidic in nature. Low-acid diet adherents point out that because humans did not evolve on a diet heavy in meat and dairy, the modern Western diet, which is rich in animal proteins, may be contributing to illness and disease — including osteoporosis.

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http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-nutrition24-2009aug24,0,5444265.story

Sarah Kramer is a vegan cookbook superstar!

Combining her love of food and her love of animals into a home-made cookbook zine to give to friends and family as x-mas presents. Reaction to the zine was so overwhelming that she realized that she was on to something special and her aspirations to do something with her life that made a difference in the world soon became a reality.

This tiny little zine grew into the best selling cookbook How It All Vegan (which has sold over 150 000+ copies and is often referred to by fans as “The Vegan Bible”) only to be followed by it’s triumphant sequel The Garden of Vegan and La Dolce Vegan both of which are hot on HIAV heels as best sellers.

Sarah’s newest book Vegan A Gogo! hit bookshelves in ‘08.
Sarah’s newest work is a 2010 Calendar that hit shelves in the summer of ‘09.

HIAV has also been awarded the 2003/2004 Veg News Veggie award for Best Veg Cookbook. Sarah was awarded Veg News Veggie award for favourite cookbook author in 2005 and a M-Award in 2006 for Favourite Book for LDV.

Sarah is known for her sassy vintage style and layman’s approach to Veganism, and has been joyfully spreading the Vegan gospel to anyone who will listen. Appearing on national TV shows like Canada AM and W-5 as well as local shows like New Day Live, Breakfast Television and Go Magazine, she has also appeared as a guest on numerous radio stations such as CBC and NPR. Sarah also does live cooking appearances at festivals such as Word on The Street, Earth Save events and Vegetarian Conferences throughout Canada and the United States.

A self confessed web junkie, Sarah created a safe haven at her website GoVegan.net for Vegan and curious Vegans to meet and talk about issues. She has written columns for Herbivore Magazine and Veg News as well as running The Tattoo Zoo with her husband/artist Gerry Kramer. When she’s not at the tattoo shop, or working on her photography she’s in her kitchen working hard on perfecting recipes for her cookbooks.

Sarah was born and bred in Regina, Saskatchewan and hopped on a train in 1988 and headed west for Victoria BC, where she has lived ever since. She enjoys long walks on the beach. She laughs loudly during movies…even when nobody else is laughing. She loves puppies and kittens and is scared to go into the basement by herself. She lives with her husband Gerry and Fergus the Dog, on a nice street somewhere near the beach in Victoria.

Sarah believes that Veganism is not just about food, but is a positive compassionate lifestyle choice. She believes the choices we make, however small (from the food that we eat to the shoes that we choose to buy) have a direct impact on how the world turns. Never one to bash people over the head with an aggressive message, Sarah believes that it only takes one tiny spark to start a fire and she has a pack of matches and is ready to burn!

http://www.govegan.net/?page_id=2

Vegetarian Diets

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Raw Food Diet Conversion Chart

You are interested in a raw food diet. Now you have to decide what to eat. To help you with the transition from cooked to raw, here’s a raw food conversion chart (please exclude the fish from the list for a strict vegan!)

The chart has the following categories:

1. Food
2. Beverages
3. Condiments and Spreads
4. Special Treats
5. Supplements
6. General Guidelines

1. Food

2. Beverages

3. Condiments and Spreads

4. Special Treats

5. Supplements

6. General Guidelines

Raw Food Recipes
How To Make Smoothies
How To Juice
How To Prepare Raw Food
Vegetable Juice Recipes
Super Foods
Alkaline Foods
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipes

source: http://www.thebestofrawfood.com/raw-food-diet-conversion-chart.html

Best Sources of Vegan Protein

Multiple studies show that eating vegan protein is much healthier for you than protein from animals (dairy and meat). The best source of non animal protein is green leafy vegetables, nuts & seeds, (wheat) grasses, sprouts, grains. A diet consisting of about 7% protein is enough for most people.

Below you’ll find info about:

• Best source vegan protein;
• Largest research about dairy;
• Summary of why not eat dairy;
• Raw food and vegan recipes;
• Non dairy cheese (free);
• Raw nut milk recipes (free).

Best Sources Vegan Protein

Below is an overview of the (average) percentage of calories from protein

• Sprouts 55%
• Green leafy vegetables 35-50%
• Nuts & Seeds 12-20%
• Othervegetables 10- 45%
• Grains 8-20%
• Fruits 1-10 %

My toppers and favorites are:

1. Sprouts
2. Spinach
3. Kale
4. Broccoli
5. Parsley
6. Cucumber
7. Artichokes
8. Celery
9. Hemp Seeds
10. Flax Seeds
11. Pumpkin seeds
12. Tomatoes
13. Almonds

I’ts hard NOT to get enough protein during the day, unless you’re a fruitarian. Fruit doesn’t have much protein generally. Look for nutrition page to see an example breakdown of my nutrition on a vegan raw food diet.

Study Reveals Shocking Results

The China Study is the most comprehensive and large study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease according to the New York Times. Celebrated Cornell Professor Dr. T. Collin Campbell performed the study and his book “The China Study” is now a top 500 selling book at Amazon.com.

“You can simply turn on or off cancer by eating more than 12% animal protein” says Dr. T. Collin Campbell, PhD, project director of The China Study.

“Casein in milk is a carcinogen and there’s a direct relation between the amount of animal protein you eat and likelihood of getting cancer.”

China Study Video

Unpasteurized Dairy Products Safe?

“The number one cause of cancer is casein from milk” says Brian Clement leader of Hippocrates Health Institute in Florida.

I don’t even recommend eating raw goat’s cheese or kefir. Vegan protein is much healthier.

Dairy Lies

David Wolfe – Wold’s number 1 Raw Food Teacher – about Dairy Lies and milk allergy.

If you’re looking for natural allergy cures. Stop consuming dairy and drink lot’s of pure water. Eat vegan protein instead.

Raw Nut Milk Recipe

In this raw food video, Victoria Boutenko shows you how to make nut milk. She shows that it’s very quick and easy to make and it costs only pennies.

For more raw food and vegan recipes click here

Non Dairy Cheese Recipe

I eat lots of non dairy cheese. If you make them from raw seeds, they’re a great source of protein. It’s delicious on cucumber slices of mixed with salads (i.e. as a wrap). A great dip for kids, yummy on (sprouted) bread or as sauce in a raw vegetable lasagna. And I have to say, my non dairy cheese is quite good.

A few month ago, I had a friend over for dinner. She’s a perfumer (makes perfumes) and has excellent smell and taste. She actually thought she was eating goat cheese.

The recipe is very quick and easy:

Ingredients

1 cup pine nuts
1 lemon
sea salt
pure water

Directions

Germinate the pine nuts in water for at least two hours. Drain the seeds. Put them in a mixing jar. Add a squeeze of lemon and some sea salt. (I use about half a teaspoon salt). Blend everything well. You can use a hand blender, food processor or high speed blender. The consistency should be nice and smooth. Like a cheese spread. You can add some more water if needed.

Here you’ll find more than 50 raw food and vegan recipes (free of course).

Raw Food Diet of the Future
Advantages of organic foods
Alkaline Foods
Best Raw Food Articles
Benefits Of Raw Food Diet
Health Benefit of Water
How to Make Smoothies
How to Prepare Raw Food
How to Juice
My Top 8 Favorite Raw Food Recipes

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