Thinking About Contemplating Becoming a Vegetarian
This may be as much for non-vegetarians as for vegetarians in that I think in every beef and foul eater such as myself is a vegetarian screaming to get out (and also screaming to stay in).
I understand that eating meat is an addiction, and that most of what we eat is not meant for human consumption. So, if nothing else, this is is an encouragement for all of us to eat more vegetarian meals, and to consider and reconsider the idea of transitioning to vegan life.
On Being Vegan in Ghana and Nigeria
"The “Vegetarian Restaurant” near “37″ was the better of the two restaurants, with much lower prices and much tastier, and completely traditional, Ghanaian vegetarian meals.
The restaurant near Nkrumah circle served a lot of rice dishes, veggie burgers, and so on."
"You will need:
*2 tbsp olive oil, or some other vegetable oil
*3 bunches green onions, chopped
*1 can diced green chiles, drained
*1 can diced tomatoes, drained
*1 red bell pepper, diced
*3 cans black beans, drained
*4 cups veggie broth/stock
*1 cup frozen corn
*2 tbsp chile powder
*1 tbsp ground cumin
*2 tbsp granulated garlic
*1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
*salt and pepper to taste"
Elderly and vegetarians most prone to fatigue due to B12 deficiencies
"Collins said those who do not meet the recommended levels of vitamin B12 include strict vegetarians – those who avoid meat, poultry, fish and dairy products because these foods are our primary sources of the vitamin."
Should you become a vegetarian? Think before you eat
The Late Coretta Scott King: "I feel blessed that I was introduced to this lifestyle more than 12 years ago by Dexter," she says.
"I prefer to eat mostly raw or 'living' foods. The benefits for me are increased energy, a slowing of the aging process, and I have none of the diseases like hypertension, heart disease and diabetes that many people my age seem to get."
Hip-hop artists spread word on vegetarian, vegan diets in black community
"Singer Erykah Badu, an active promoter of the vegan lifestyle, has been known to stop by Seattle's Hillside Quickies Vegan Sandwich Shop, where the Howell family serves up Tempehstrami Subs and Macaroni and Yease to the tune of hip-hop, dance hall and reggae."
(Note, this video is removed because of the unnecessary profanity and also, although the health component was clear - these Brothers were not advocating vegetarianism per se)
Black vegans get no love
(Not exactly a ringing endorsement, but we no struggle.)
"Black vegans get no love. We’re shunned at dinner parties, given mistrustful glances on buffet lines and never asked to contribute to the church potluck.
I’ve been told more than a few times that my eating habits are “bourgeois,” as if the deletion of meat and dairy from my diet has somehow placed me in a culinary caste system."
"Otherwise known as "cheesy bread," this is great to make late at night to have on hand for breakfast. Warning: It takes a half-hour to prep and an hour to bake, but we think it's worth it."
Rearing cattle produces more greenhouse gases than driving cars, UN report warns
"As forests are cleared to create new pastures, it is a major driver of deforestation, especially in Latin America where, for example, some 70 per cent of former forests in the Amazon have been turned over to grazing."
(This gets a bit silly towards the end, but it is an opportunity to know more about Mumbai given the present circumstances there.
Mention of blasts here refer to previous bombings, and note they seem very emotionally removed and even unaware of the cultural-political circumstances surrounding those attacks)
Mosetta Stone
(Difficult to see, but interesting work).
"For the tofu, I made a scramble out of zucchini, spinach, and red bell pepper (for color). I salted and sauteed the vegetables until soft and a lot of the liquid was gone.
Then I added the crumbled tofu and cooked for about 10 minutes more. I turned off the heat and stirred in huge spoonfuls of pesto until it was geen enough for me."
(Please note this website still rejects the use of the term "minority" when referencing Black, Brown and Native Peoples which constitutes a whopping under-served, oppressed, disenfranchised majority)
(To clarify, regarding the gentleman's comments here, if a Vegan passes away it is more probable that he or she might have passed on sooner on a diet with meat and therefore lived longer because they were Vegan.
This is also to send into retirement that same argument often used by cigarette smokers).
Beets, The Other Root Fruit
(If you've never had a gladd of freshly extracted beet juice, you have not finished living yet - and by the way, I can not stand cooked beats)
"Some people thought they were avoiding animal byproducts by only eating French fries from the fast food restaurant, not knowing that most fast food restaurants such as McDonald's were cooking their fries in vegetable oil mixed with beef juice."
(Oh boy. This is a hard one - but it shouldn't be.
Eating meat is an addiction. I understand that).
Note, this is one of several panels that were not presented in succession at this gallery, and that are included in this list of panels that are being refurbished or made anew to make this gallery more rich from pole to pole
Closeup of Rain and 'Sistar' Mya reminding all of us to 'Eat Greens."
Thumbnail photo of a fabulous looking meal prepared by Levita Mondie-Sapp, proprietor of Vita's Eatery.
Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu.
Meet Chef Levita "Vegan Soul" at Vita's Eatery at vitaseatery.com
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