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Veganism



Veganism is a diet that excludes all animal products. Many people choose to be vegan out of environmental and ethical concerns over the resource consumption, habitat mismanagement, and animal treatment perpetuated for industrialized animal consumption; spiritual beliefs regarding the sanctity of all life; or health concerns—or some combination of the three.

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Beyond Carnism and Toward Rational, Authentic Food Choices - Melanie Joy

Melanie Joy on Carnism and other food choices. Melanie Joy, Ph.D., Ed.M. is a Harvard-educated psychologist, professor of psychology and sociology.

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Melanie Joy
2016
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Eating as if All Life Matters: A Macrobiotic Vegan Approach to Diet, Health and Human Ecology

There is more information about nutrition published now than ever before in history and yet there is more confusion. While every creature on the planet seems to know what to eat yet humans seem clueless.

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Bill Tara
2018
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6 Science-Based Health Benefits of Eating Vegan

Vegan diets are known to help people lose weight. However, they also offer an array of additional health benefits.

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Alina Petre
2016
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FindCenterBy eating meat we share the responsibility of climate change, the destruction of our forests, and the poisoning of our air and water. The simple act of becoming a vegetarian will make a difference in the health of our planet.

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Thich Nhat Hanh
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Kathy Freston: The Benefits of Eating a Plant-Based Diet | #Ownshow | Oprah Online

There are many benefits to eating a plant based diet even if you don't follow a Vegan lifestyle. Author and wellness activist, Kathy Freston, is a big believer in “veganish", a method of leaning in to simple diet and lifestyle changes, which yield significant results over time.

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Kathy Freston
2016
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The Book of Veganish: The Ultimate Guide to Easing into a Plant-Based, Cruelty-Free, Awesomely Delicious Way to Eat, with 70 Easy Recipes Anyone Can Make

The Book of Veganish contains everything curious young adults need to help them navigate through the transition to a vegan lifestyle. The 70 simple recipes are perfect for those with tight budgets and rudimentary cooking tools (and skills).

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Kathy Freston, Rachel Cohn
2016
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Is a Plant-Based Diet Enough to Keep You Healthy?

The number of people choosing a plant-based diet is growing steadily, some adopting the pattern of eating out of concerns for animal welfare or the environment and others for health reasons.

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Joel Kahn
2017
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DOCTOR Answers GOOGLE QUESTIONS About A VEGAN Diet | LIVEKINDLY

Do vegans get enough protein? Is plant-based meat healthier than animal meat? Does a plant-based diet provide adequate nutrients – omega 3s, choline, and iron? Dr. Joel Kahn is here today to answer commonly googled questions about a vegan diet.

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Joel Kahn
2020
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The Vegan Matrix: Understanding and Discussing Privilege Among Vegans to Build a More Inclusive and Empowered Movement

A short guidebook to understanding and discussing privilege among vegans and vegan organizations in the wake of #metoo, including how to establish accountability while honoring dignity and ways to communicate effectively.

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Melanie Joy
2020
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Your Brain When You Eat Vegan: A Conversation with Kimberly Snyder

In the last three years alone, there’s been a 600% increase in people identifying as vegans in the U.S.—but there are still so many many myths and misconceptions about the vegan diet.

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Ferozan Mast
2018
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