Vegan News for March 2020
We recently met with vegan activist Stephen Beidner at the Choice Health Bar in Paia. He shared his views on transitioning to veganism, why he’s involved and how to grow veganism on Maui.
If you’d like to support prepare or deliver meals or support people in need, support Chilis on Wheels by reaching out to Nicole at maui@chilisonwheels.org or call 808-633-4811.
When it comes to cows, Maui Pono isn’t so pono: Mahi Pono now majority owner of Maui Cattle Co. hui of ranchers … Mahi Pono acquires slaughterhouse
Are cattle industry profits more important than the health of our children? Proposal to put more plant-based foods in Hawaii schools has cattle ranchers concerned
EVENTS
In response to the COVID-19 virus, the CDC recommends not attending events with 10 or more people. Until the situation improves, we will only post information about online events and small events in which maintaining a distance of at least six feet between participants is feasible.
Friday, March 27, Protest Against the New Slaughterhouse on Maui, 4 - 6 pm, intersection of Mokulele Highway and Cane Hall (East side of the highway), Puunene. Details.
NEWS AND TRENDS
New Coalition Forms to Get Plant-Based Foods into Hospitals in 2020
FDA Enacts Historic Policy to Allow Adoption of Retired Lab Animals
Consumers don't realize plant-based diets affect climate change
The rise of veganism in the mainstream
Plant-Based Diets and Regenerative Ag Have Sparked a Pea and Lentil Renaissance
HEALTH
Eating low-protein diet may prolong your life, say researchers
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Linked to Lower Stroke Risk, Study Finds
Drinking green tea, rather than black, may help you live longer, new study suggests
High-protein diet study has bad news for heart patients
Plant-based diets may change gut bacteria to protect heart health
Multiple Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet
SPORTS AND FITNESS
RESOURCES
12 Tips to Help You Stay Vegan in 2020
How to get enough protein on a plant-based diet … How to Maintain a Plant-Based Diet That's Actually Healthy … What is a vegan diet? A guide for getting enough nutrients
The 9 Most Common Plant-Based Diet Myths Debunked
CONNECTIONS
If you live on Maui or visit regularly, you may want to check out three Facebook pages, Vegan on Maui, Maui Vegans and the Facebook companion page to this website, Maui Vegan Life.
THIS MONTH IN VEGAN HISTORY
March 1944 -Woodwork teacher and vegan pioneer Donald Watson published the first of a two-part article, “Should Vegetarians Eat Dairy Produce?”
March 1946 – Fay K. Henderson produces Vegan Recipes, the first recipe book with “vegan” in the title.
March 1996 – The British Government admits a link between contaminated beef and “New Variant CJD, a condition linked to consumption of beef with Mad Cow Disease.
March 2018 – Alibi, the first hotel restaurant in Australia to serve a 100 per cent plant-based menu, opens.