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Northern Vegans
March 2014 Newsletter

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Monthly Dinner at Sweet Water

   

Join Northern Vegans for our monthly dinners every first Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome.

Next dinner at Sweet Water on Wednesday, March 5th at 6pm.

  

Please order vegan* options when joining us.

No RSVP is required. Everyone is welcome.   

Sweet Water is located at 517 N. Third St. in Marquette

They offer several vegan options.

Their website: http://www.sweetwatercafe.org/Welcome.html

 

Join this Event Here on Facebook

 

 

*Vegan omits all animal products including meat, dairy, eggs, and honey. Anything from the plant kingdom is vegan.

 

 

 

 

 

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TheVeganScoop  

The Vegan Scoop

                             

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
  

Borderland Vegans

Lots of upcoming events!  Check It out!
  

THERE'S A NEW VEGAN GROUP ON NMU'S CAMPUS!

  
ON APRIL 13TH IN NOVI, MICHIGAN IS THE NEXT VEGFEST!
Veg Michigan presents VegFest2014 annual vegan tastefest, health, and environmental expo at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi on April 13. VegFest brings a variety of experts, innovative products, cooking demos and other activities. Here are some of the speakers: Daryl Hannah; John Salley; Dr. Joel Kahn; and more!  More here: http://vegmichigan.org/activities/vegfest/
  
Vegan Mentors Available
Are you a new vegan or an aspiring vegan? If so, we can connect you with a vegan mentor- someone you can contact with questions or when you need encouragement. If you would like us to connect you with a vegan mentor, please contact us at [email protected].
  
Why Vegan?
 
A moving 4 minute video on why vegans choose to be vegan:
Watch!
  
Seeking parents who are raising vegan or vegetarian children to be apart of a playgroup in Negaunee. 
Good for either preschoolers and homeschoolers.  I am raising a 5 year old vegan boy who is being homeschooled.  There will be fun activities for the children like story time, singing songs, and guided yoga as well as unstructured play both in and outdoors.  Times and days to get together are flexible and will be discussed by interested parties. Please contact Carrie at [email protected] for more information.
  

A Compilation of Long-Term Vegans: Our Powerful Message

This is very inspiring!   

Roger Yates has been vegan for over 34 years
..." I'm healthier. Veganism has been good for me. I used to suffer bad migraine headaches as a child and these stopped once I went vegan. My general fitness level is pretty good, although I am slightly overweight, even as a vegan. I still play sports to a decent level at 55." When I asked if he's ever been on and off the bandwagon with veganism, he replies "Never - and I think that's due to the ethical thrust of my veganism."  Read More Here on this story and many others
  
Simple And Effective Options For Co-Existing With Beavers
By Dave Shishkoff
"... These crafty critters are engineering geniuses, but sometimes they end up building dams in spots that get them in trouble.... It was a great opportunity to get out and help a beaver family directly..." See Article and Photos Here:
  
No Animals Were Used In The Making of This Film
THE IMPACT OF CGI ON THE ANIMAL ACTING INDUSTRY
By Meg McIntire
  
Good Science Versus Bad Science 

Veterinary doctor Andre Menache argues against animal experimentation as bad science and discusses non-animal alternatives.
Important 8 minute video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Pn0l6ddMw
Also at: http://vegankit.com/use 
  
Eating to Get Well: Foods That Heal
Excerpt: A little while ago, we had the opportunity to host a food preparation workshop tailored to a cancer patient seeking help to turn her diagnosis around.The woman in question was frank about the different factors she believed had contributed to her condition, and her unhealthy diet was but one of many. Not only did she engage in a number of unwholesome habits, but her life had been characterized by one toxic relationship after another. Despite all this, she readily admitted to the obvious need to overhaul her eating regimen, starting with the simple step of eliminating animal products in favor of plant foods...  Article Here: http://gentleworld.org/eating-to-get-well-foods-that-heal/

 

Raw vs. Cooked?

By Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

Excerpt: Certainly, there are benefits to consuming plenty of raw fruits and vegetables. These foods supply us with high nutrient levels and are generally low in calories too. Eating lots of raw foods is a key feature of an anti-cancer diet style and a long life. But are there advantages to eating a diet of all raw foods and excluding all cooked foods? The answer is a resounding "No". Read More Here:

 

GREAT VEGAN MUSIC VIDEO!

Why Must We Eat The Animals? (Oh Why Oh Why?)

Great song too and child friendly!  Watch You Tube Video Here 

 

Check out Northern Vegans' Vegan Recipe Facebook Album
Beautiful photos and some awesome recipes. Yum yum!  More Here
  
Going vegan is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Check out: www.vegankit.com
 
Free Why Veganism? Leaflets, slips, and tear offs here: www.whyveganism.com 
  
You can check out our Newsletter Archives here:
  
Recommended Media:

Among Wolves: Gordon Haber's Insights Into Alaska's Most Misunderstood Animal by Priscilla Feral 
Book Review Excerpt:

... A mutual friend, Barbara Brease, mentioned the story Gordon told her about a wolf whose mate was killed in Alaska's predator control program.  "That wolf took his mate's carcass and buried it, then lay down on top of it for ten days. (Gordon) was upset about it but also more moved than ever to help others understand the unique social relationships these wolves had, and what made them such a complex species," she said.

"Just like wolves," the author concluded, "we humans accomplish things only in community." More of the book review here: http://friendsofanimals.org/magazine/winter-2013-14/among-wolves#sthash.gAHUQ6KZ.dpuf 

    
Health Tip of the Month (finding ways to heal naturally using animal-free/cruelty-free methods):

From Dr. Joel Furhman, M.D. (plant-based diet doctor):

DO NOT take multivitamins that contain folic acid.and If you are pregnant,
DO NOT take prenatal vitamins that contain folic acid!

Dr. Fuhrman explains the dangers of taking folic acid supplements and to instead get it from the food itself (he has a wonderful chart of the plant foods that are rich in folate- there are so many!).  More here

  

Quote of the month:

"Vegan people believe that animals aren't things." Henry Plummer (a 5 year old vegan)
  
  

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Please consider making a donation to Northern Vegans

 

Northern Vegans is a not for profit organization and we work on a 100% volunteer basis. Our library donations, educational events, movie presentations, and much more are all financial expenses. Donations are greatly appreciated.
 

Please send donations to:

Northern Vegans

P.O. Box 126

Negaunee, MI 49866

 

Thank you!

 

 

  

 

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Highlight of the Month

 

Fran Costigan
"is the queen of vegan desserts"
   

  

Chef Fran Costigan is an internationally recognized culinary instructor, author, and consultant whose innovative recipes marry healthy eating with sumptuous tastes. Fran uses organic and minimally processed ingredients to make rich moist cakes, flaky piecrusts, delightful cookies and bars, creamy puddings and much more. All are white sugar, trans fat and cholesterol free, and absolutely delicious.

 

Fran's cookbook, More Great Good Dairy Free Desserts Naturally is a complete course in exceptional desserts that satisfy vegans and omnivores alike.

Her highly anticipated new book, Vegan Chocolate: Unapologetically Luscious and Decadent Dairy Free Desserts(Running Press) was released on October

10th and can be ordered from Amazon.

  

A graduate of the New York Restaurant School and the Natural Gourmet Institute, Fran worked as a pastry chef in both traditional and vegan kitchens, before moving into the teaching kitchen over 20 years ago. Home cooks and professionals enjoy her lively classes in New York City, which include the Costigan Vegan Baking Boot Camp Intensive�, and she presents demonstrations and workshops at events throughout North America and Europe.

 

More at: http://www.francostigan.com/ 

Fran's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/francostiganveganpastrychef 

 

  
  

 

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