Vegan News for December 2024
With locations in Paia and Kaanapali, the goal of Choice Health Bar is “to elevate the health of our community while treating everyone like ‘ohana. We’re committed to sustainable practices, friendly service, and a welcoming space where you can enjoy food made with care.” The food is almost entirely vegan, especially if you pass on honey.
Nāpili Farmers Market, run by longtime operator Local Harvest, is expanding its services to a daily operation for several of its vendors at the Alaeloa Business Center early next year. Read more.
Are you looking for a Farmers Market to join? Po'okela Church at 200 Olinda Road, Makawao is sponsoring Wednesday Farmers Market, beginning December 4. There are spaces available for $15.00 donation, and all are welcome. For more information contact: Jonell Elder, 808-707-2543, or Elaine Frank, 425-319-5713.
Due to insurmountable financial and staffing challenges, after 13 years of saving lives and building bonds between animals and people, the Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation (HARF) is closing its doors at the end of the year.
The Vegan Society of Hawaii seeks a Maui volunteer to assist with presentations at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku. Responsibilities include picking up donated refreshments, setting up the food and brochure table, assisting with the projector, etc. If you are interested, please contact Lorraine Sakaguchi 1 (808) 255-4117, email: Its@lj.net. Mahalo!
EVENTS
Wednesday, December 11, 7:00 pm: Rocio “Chio” Tapia, Executive Director of Aloha Animal Sanctuary, discusses “Sharing Aloha — Helping Animals, People and Our Aina.” Free presentation with refreshments. J. Walter Cameron Center, 95 Mahalani St., Wailuku. Sponsored by the Vegan Society of Hawaii.
Sunday, December 15, 12 noon: Michael Klaper, MD, discusses “How Can a Plant-Based Diet Reverse Disease? Show Me the Science!” Free online presentation sponsored by the Vegan Society of Hawaii.
Ongoing: Moku Roots offers vegan meals, yoga and entertainment at its beautiful upcountry farm in Kula. To be placed on the mailing list for upcoming events, email mokuroots@gmail.com
NEWS AND TRENDS
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Poised for Bold Shift Toward Plant-Based Whole Foods
33 Cities Call for a Plant Based Treaty to be added to the Paris Agreement
Sustainable and vegan trends are conquering the care industry
Cut meat, eat plant-based and save the planet – new report … Sustainable farming and growing plant-based food sector is key to fighting climate change … Plant-Based Meat Cuts Environmental Impact by 89%, Study Finds
Vegan Food Market to Grow by $29.93 Billion (2024-2028) … Consumer Demand for Plant-Based Foods is Surging After a "Lackluster" Year
The latest trends in vegan cuisine … Plants Will Help Shape 2025 Corporate Food Products, According to 3 Major Trend Reports
How Much Do Doctors Actually Know About Nutrition?
Going Vegan Could Save More Than $650 a Year in Grocery Costs, Finds New Research
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Plant Protein Is Equal to Meat, Beef Industry-Funded Study Finds
Older Adults On Plant-Based Diets Require 58% Fewer Medications Than Meat Eaters, Study Finds
Eating More Plants Can Delay “Age Bursts” in Your 40s and 60s
The Best Five Foods to Eat for Longevity, According to Plant-Based Doctors
7 health benefits of a vegan diet
SPORTS AND FITNESS
The vegan NBA star and a new green league
Vegan Athlete Takes Double Gold at World Arm Wrestling Championships
RESOURCES
The book Hungry Beautiful Animals is more than philosophy, it’s about action, forgiveness, and love.
The Best Vegan Cookbooks of 2024
CONNECTIONS
If you live on Maui or visit regularly, you might want to visit three Facebook pages, Vegan on Maui, Maui Vegans and the Facebook companion page to this website, Maui Vegan Life. Occasionally, the Vegan Society of Hawaii sponsors local presentations.
THIS MONTH IN VEGAN HISTORY
December 2, 1861: Lewis Gompertz, author of an influential book promoting an early prototype of what is now called animal rights and veganism and a co-founder of the world’s first Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, dies.
December 1931: The full text of Gandhi’s talk on the moral basis of vegetarianism is published in Vegetarian News.
December 1943: British woodworker Donald Watson, founder of the Vegan Society, presented "Should Vegetarians Eat Dairy Produce?" and noted that "the cow feels the loss of her calf in much the same way that a human mother would feel the loss of her child."
December 2020: Bon Appétit hires its first vegan chef, Chrissy Tracey.
December 2021: Hawaii’s first vegan hotel, Volcano Echo Retreat, opens on the Big Island.