We all know that the Omega 3's and 6's are heart healthy and good for us. What many don't realize is that you do not have to obtain these nutrients through animal abuse in the fish and egg industries. So, just where can a compassionate vegan go to get what they need from the plant kingdom? Here is where to start:
SOURCES OF OMEGA 3
(1)Canola Oil
(2) Flaxseed Oil
(3) Soybeans, soybean oil, tofu
(4) Walnuts and walnut oil
(5) Wheat Germ and wheat germ oil
SOURCES OF OMEGA 6
(1) Almonds and almond oil
(2) Black current oil
(3) Borage oil
(4) Corn Oil
(5) Evening Primrose Oil
(6) Peanuts and peanut oil
(7) Safflower oil
(8) Soybeans, soybean oil, tofu
(9) Sunflower seeds and sunflower oil
(10) Walnuts and walnut oil
(11) Wheat germ and what germ oil
It is obvious that plants provide all of the Omega 3 and 6 that our bodies need and we cannot use this need as an excuse to eat fish and eggs.
May you eat in a compassionate way each and every day.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Iron for Vegetarians and Vegans
One question I get frequently is "How do you get enough iron in your diet if you don't eat meat?" That is easy to answer. The good earth provides us with all of the iron we need in plant sources. If you are concerned with getting enough iron, you can always take an iron supplement or a multivitamin/mineral combination that provides iron, but for those who want to explore the earth's bounty of iron sources in plant life, here are some good food choices for you:
(1) Legumes such as kidney beans, chickpeas, and lentils
(2) Nuts and Seeds- such as pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, almonds, and cashews.
(3) Whole and Enriched grains such as iron fortified cereal and quinoa.
(4) Dark leafy greens such as spinach
(5) Dried fruit
Whichever foods you choose to supply you with iron, try to include a generous supply of vitamin c with that meal or snack. Even a glass of orange or grapefuit juice will enhance your body's ability to absorb the iron from the foods you eat.
Eat healthy. Be well.
(1) Legumes such as kidney beans, chickpeas, and lentils
(2) Nuts and Seeds- such as pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, almonds, and cashews.
(3) Whole and Enriched grains such as iron fortified cereal and quinoa.
(4) Dark leafy greens such as spinach
(5) Dried fruit
Whichever foods you choose to supply you with iron, try to include a generous supply of vitamin c with that meal or snack. Even a glass of orange or grapefuit juice will enhance your body's ability to absorb the iron from the foods you eat.
Eat healthy. Be well.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Never Grow Weary of Doing the Right Thing
Today I was attacked by several women I have helped to rescue animals with in the past. It all began when we were spreading the word about a pit bull in need and then 4 of the women in the thread on Facebook began to attack three of my friends who are vegetarian. One of my friends had dared to ask one of these women why they care only about protecting dogs from abuse while funding the horrific abuse and cruelty towards cows, pigs, goats, chickens, turkeys, and other farm animals with their food dollars.
These 4 women then attacked and made fun of my friends for being vegetarians and then when they found out that I am a vegan, I received the worst treatment of all. As they sent me messages fast and furious describing how they enjoy eating dead meat and wearing the fur painfully ripped off of mink and other animals, I wondered where the violence in their hearts came from. They attacked me for being a vegan and for being an Atheist yet how moral are they who claim to be Christians when they care nothing at all for the pain and suffering of innocent farm animals?
As they sent me descriptions of animals being slaughtered, I could feel the violence. All of these women hate Atheists, vegetarians, vegans, Buddhists, Wiccans, Muslims, Hindus, Asians, Africans, and anyone different from them. I have come to the conclusion that vegetarianism and veganism naturally softens the heart and enchances compassion and the capacity to love. If we can feel the pain of another creature such as a cow or pig being abused , then we can certainly feel the pain of other humans on Planet Earth in their time of need.
I defriended these women with sadness in my heart. Their words still sting and their lack of compassion for others and for animals in the cruel meat/dairy/egg industry break my heart. They told me that farm animals are not really the same as companion animals and their lives don't matter. I don't believe that.
As Albert Schweitzer so wisely said, "Until he extends the circle of his compassion to ALL living things, man will not himself find peace."
Let us never weary of doing the right thing .
These 4 women then attacked and made fun of my friends for being vegetarians and then when they found out that I am a vegan, I received the worst treatment of all. As they sent me messages fast and furious describing how they enjoy eating dead meat and wearing the fur painfully ripped off of mink and other animals, I wondered where the violence in their hearts came from. They attacked me for being a vegan and for being an Atheist yet how moral are they who claim to be Christians when they care nothing at all for the pain and suffering of innocent farm animals?
As they sent me descriptions of animals being slaughtered, I could feel the violence. All of these women hate Atheists, vegetarians, vegans, Buddhists, Wiccans, Muslims, Hindus, Asians, Africans, and anyone different from them. I have come to the conclusion that vegetarianism and veganism naturally softens the heart and enchances compassion and the capacity to love. If we can feel the pain of another creature such as a cow or pig being abused , then we can certainly feel the pain of other humans on Planet Earth in their time of need.
I defriended these women with sadness in my heart. Their words still sting and their lack of compassion for others and for animals in the cruel meat/dairy/egg industry break my heart. They told me that farm animals are not really the same as companion animals and their lives don't matter. I don't believe that.
As Albert Schweitzer so wisely said, "Until he extends the circle of his compassion to ALL living things, man will not himself find peace."
Let us never weary of doing the right thing .
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