Earth Day is upon us again. Chances are you already recycle, bring your own bags to the grocery store, eat organic produce, maybe even drive a hybrid or utilize public transportation. So what could you do this Earth Day that would have a HUGE impact on our environment? GO VEGAN! Here are 22 Reasons why to go vegan this Earth Day.......1. Pigs are more intelligent than dogs and have the intelligence of a three year old.
2. 1 acre of land yields 165 lbs. of beef or 20,000 lbs. of potatoes.
3. 25% of Central America's forests have been destroyed for cattle grazing since 1960.
4. The 1.3 trillion cattle in the world emit 60 tons of methane per year
5. It takes 25 gallons of water to produce 1 lb. of wheat, but 2500 gallons to produce 1 lb. of meat.
6. A fisherman's net kills 10 times as many other animals as the fish they are trying to catch. Then those fish and animals die a slow death of suffocation.
7. Male chicks are gassed or pulped (because they cannot produce eggs), while female chicks go on to be de-beaked without anaesthetic and crammed into cages so crowded they can't sit or open their wings.
8. 95% of poultry suffer injuries before being killed.
9. The average vegan cholesterol level is 128; the lowest level for a heart attack is 150.
10. Hey GUYS, cholesterol can cause impotence!
11. MEAT is FLESH, yum.
12. Vegans live an average of 6 years longer than non-vegans.
13. Many lower cost furs that are imported are that of domestic dog and cats, German Shepard and golden retriever fur is most popular.
14. Veggies and tofu are cheap!
15. Your Veganism can save 35 animals a year!
16. You'll have more energy to do ALL the things you love!
17. Hey LADIES, Vegan diets have been found to ease the symptoms of PMS and menopause.
18. Poop with ease, a vegan diet is high in fiber, and you will lower your instances of constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticulitis.
19. It's easy to maintain a healthy weight!
20. We are the only animals that consume another animals milk, and consumes milk in adulthood. Also, studies have found that dairy does not necessarily help with osteoporosis.
21. Its cool and sexy!
22. The animals and the environment will thank you! GO VEGAN this earth day!
To get a vegan starter kit just go here.
In other news, there is a very important benefit going on this Sunday, April 26, that I am more that happy to be a part of. Charlotte Lewis was involved in a serious bicycling accident, leaving her in a coma for over a week. Anthology Books will be hosting a Benefit for Charlotte at the Vintage Theater. I have only had the pleasure of meeting Charlotte a few times, but someone who is as genuine as her, has a tendency to make an impression on you. I will be selling Vegan cupcakes and chili, all proceeds will be donated to Charlotte. SO, please come and support a great person, the door charge is only $5 and there will be plenty of bands, Raffles, improvs, and of course Vegan food!
On the Anatomy of a Green Kitchen (AGK) front, I have seen a rough cut and I am so excited to share it with everyone! It will be premiering on May 3rd @ 7pm on ECTV (channel 61). Here is the rest of the schedule that it will be showing on ECTV:- Monday 5/4 @ noon
- Tuesday 5/5 @ 10:30pm
- Wednesday 5/6 @ 6:30pm
- Thursday 5/7 @ 10am
- Friday 5/8 @ 9pm
- Saturday 5/9 @ 11am and 6pm
- Sunday 5/10 @ noon
For those of you not in NEPA, I will be posting it on myspace, you tube, and pretty much anywhere else I can, so I will definitely give everyone the links!
Now, I will leave you with some shots of food I have been cooking up........Happy Earth Day!
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