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Why Vegan?

10/6/2014

 
This is a must-see, an incredibly moving and powerful snapshot of 'why vegan?'. Please share! 

From Excuse-itarian to Vegan 

10/16/2012

 
Here's an awesome talk by my hero, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. I heard her give a similar talk at the Toronto Veg Festival and was so excited to hear her live. She's does amazing work and has really influenced me on my path.  Enjoy!

Graham Hill: Why I'm a weekday vegetarian

9/28/2012

 
I stumbled upon this 5 min. TEDtalk and was reminded how we're all on our own path, at different stages and are open to different amounts of change. Every bit helps. Why do nothing if you can't do everything? 

Here's how Graham Hill is finding balance in his life. 

Making the Connection- Ethics

8/22/2012

 
Your dog is the cow you eat. You cat is the fur you wear. Make the connection and see that all living animals deserve love and respect. Why do we still turn an blind eye to the cruelty and suffering of 56 billion animals per year? 

The Hidden Costs of Hamburgers 

8/14/2012

 
"Americans love hamburgers – we each eat an average of three a week. But what are the hidden costs? It turns out that livestock create about as much greenhouse gas pollution as cars, planes and other forms of transport. They also take a heavy environmental toll on land and water worldwide. How can we reduce our impact? Learn more in this animated short from the Center for Investigative Reporting."

(http://cironline.org/reports/hidden-costs-hamburgers-3701)

Mark Bittman: What's wrong with what we eat

7/6/2012

 
One of the most powerful and comprehensive talks I've ever heard. Mark Bittman, a conscious omnivore, encourages us to think about what we put on our plate and into our bodies. 

Get Meat Off the Menu

6/28/2012

 
There are many reasons to get meat off the menu- health, the environment, respect for life and sentient beings, and world hunger. In this 10 minute speech during a debate consisting of 6 speakers- three who make the case for getting animals off the menu an three who make the case against it- Philip Wollen delivers a powerful message. 

A 50 Year Old Athlete Says It How It Is

6/18/2012

 
Here it is folks. Martina Navratilova, tennis champ, lets us in on her secret to health and a competitive edge in this 3 minute video. Quick and dirty, she gets right to the point. Listen up! 

Vegan Infographic!

4/1/2012

 
No time to read but want to get the gist of veganism? 

This graphic is too big to post, but you can find it here:  http://flvrd.com/pic/veganism-myths-debunked-infographic/ 

 

Vegan Myths Debunked! A Song!

3/15/2012

 
This is a great song that debunks some common myths about veganism. Super cute! 

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