Subject: July News from MarinVEG
From: Patti Breitman
Date: 2017-06-30 3:50 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients: ;

Marin Vegetarian Education Group
July, 2017

This month's newsletter includes three pieces about the dairy industry, one of which made me very happy. Also, yoga with goats, a school supply drive for the children of farm workers, a surprising video, a great summer camp, a new movie, and a slew of articles to read in the shade on a hot summer day. Happy July!



Tuesday, July 4
Happy Independence Day!
Climate/Diet group to walk in parade
I will be "marching" with the 350Marin Climate/Diet Group in the Larkspur/Corte Madera parade. Won't you join us? The parade starts at Redwood High School in Larkspur at 10:30. Meet there by 9:45, as roads will be closed to cars by 10:00. And if you think you will take part, please let Dalila know: dalilacunha@waterfallhealing.com or call 415-381-9085 Bring water and wear layers, as all weather is possible along the route.

Sunday, July 9
Goatlandia's Goat Yoga
The good people at Goatlandia held a successful day of of yoga with the goats last month, so they are repeating it in July. Reservations are mandatory. Yogi Alana Joy Eckhart will lead two classes on Sunday, July 9: Vinyasa Flow from 9 to 10:15 and Slow Flow from 11 - 12:15 (This one may be sold out.) Goatlandia is in Santa Rosa. To reserve a spot for yoga with the goats, write to info@goatlandia.org or call 707-541-6216 The cost is a donation of $20. Check out their web site, even if you don't go to this yoga class. They have other events, fascinating links, and inspiring messages.


July 10 - 23
Food Empowerment Project
School Supplies for Children of Farm Workers
Once again, the Food Empowerment Project is organizing a drive to collect school supplies for the children of farm workers. This is a way to thank the people who grow our food, and to show them that we value their children and want them to thrive. Starting July 10, please bring new backpacks,calculators, and other supplies to Marin Humane (171 Bel Marin Keys, Novato). Mark the supplies Attention: Cindy Machado. Marin Humane's hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday: 10:00am 5:30pm
Wednesdays: 10:00am 7:00pm. To see a complete list of needed supplies, go to http://www.foodispower.org/school-supplies-drive/ Most of us in Marin County have privilege and resources beyond the imagination of farm workers and their families. Please pick up a backpack, some notebooks, and other supplies and bring them to Marin Humane. Your kindness will make a difference to a child in need.


Sports Writer Has a Change of Heart
Norman Chad, a sports writer for the Washington Post used to cover the Iditarod dog race as a journalist. No more. He has seen the inherent cruelty in using animals as a source of entertainment. Read about his new point of view here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/animal-cruelty-has-given-me-a-change-of-heart-on-dog-sporting-competitions/2017/06/25/68f5ceec-585e-11e7-a204-ad706461fa4f_story.html?utm_term=.466e7f15051d


New Film Okja, now on Netflix
Thanks to the HSUS and many readers who alerted me to the new film, Okja, which is now available on Netflix. The New York Times called it "a miracle of imagination and technique" and said "The picture, which never stops moving, is dense with information and feeling." Paul Shapiro of HSUS wrote this review. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/5956a31ee4b0326c0a8d1024 I have not seen it yet, but am looking forward to it. Here is the NY Times review https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/27/movies/review-okja-bong-joon-ho.html


Vegetables More Popular When Described in Detail
The New York Times reported on a study first published in the Journal of the American Medical Association that showed how to get college students to eat more vegetables by describing them more attractively. 25% more students chose to eat sweet potatoes when they were called "zesty, ginger-turmeric sweet potatoes." Read the short article at:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/14/well/eat/would-carrots-by-any-other-name-taste-as-sweet-study-suggests-not.html


Plant Based Food Association Launches New Sister Organization
The effective lobbying group for creators of plant based foods has launched a Research and Education Fund. This arm of the PBFA will encourage retailers to increase shelf space for plant based foods; help food service directors at colleges increase plant based options; and educate reporters on the value of plant based food companies for our economy and our health. And, unlike the lobbying arm of PBFA, the Research and Education Fund is a 501(c)(3), so all gifts are tax deductible. Let's support this wonderful not for profit! Send a check to Plant Based Foods Association at 4 Embarcadero Centeer, Suite 1400, San Francisco, CA 94111 or make a donation at http://plantbasedfoods.org/donate/
 

     New York City Bans
        Wild Animals in Circuses

      Last month the country's largest city voted overwhelmingly to
      ban all wild or exotic animals from circuses. With Ringling
      Brothers out of business, this ruling by the city council will
      affect only one remaining circus, according to the New York Daily
      News. But the ruling sends a message to New Yorkers and the
      world, that wild animals belong in the wild.

      http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/city-council-voted-ban-wild-animal-acts-circuses-article-1.3266675

        

        More Good News From New York

        90-Year Old Dairy Switches to Vegan Milk

      Just when we think the dairy industry will never see the
      light, we get news that this old school dairy changed to a plant
      based milk operation. The son and nephew of the founder of
      Elmhurst Dairy are now producing nutmilks instead of marketing
      cows' milk. Hooray for forward thinking business people like
      this! Here is a story to make you feel good: https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/06/this-dairy-started-over-with-vegan-milk.html

      

        Dairy Industry Sponsored Research, Not to Be Trusted

      Thanks to FreeFromHarm.org for pointing out the bias and
      misleading conclusions in a dairy industry funded study about the
      human need for cows' milk. Read the story here:

      http://freefromharm.org/animal-products-and-culture/dairy-industry-lies/

      

        So Delicious Bought by Danone

        Ad Campaign says "Nothing Compares"

      Dairy company Danone has acquired White Wave, the parent company
      of Silk and the So Delicious brand of nondairy frozen desserts.
      They are launching a campaign aimed at people who are not already
      eating nondairy desserts. The theme is "Nothing Compares," and
      VegNews reports that we will be hearing the ads on Pandora, seeing
      them on Facebook, and on other online outlets.  http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=9627&catId=1
     

        

        Farmer Explains Why Calves "Must Be Separated From Their
        Mothers"

      While doing some research on the dairy industry, I was
      saddened to find this website from a woman who raises cows for
      milk. She justifies separating newborn calves from their mothers
      by saying it's for their own good! https://moderndayfarmchick.com/2017/02/19/why-dairy-farmers-seperate-cows-calves/
      Of all the reasons to not drink or eat dairy products, this
      cruel practice tops my list. 

      

        

        Carnism and Veganism

        Short Video with Warning to Viewers

      In her groundbreaking book Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and
      Wear Cows, Dr. Melanie Joy introduced the concept of Carnism. This
      is the hidden belief system that tells us it is okay to eat
      certain animals, but not others. The organization Beyond Carnism
      made an award winning short film that prompts conversations about
      which animals we eat and why. The original film - without the new
      ending - inspired petitions and outrage. This updated film with
      the new ending and is now available on YouTube. It is about a
      restaurant called La Table Suisse where cats are a prized
      delicacy. While the footage is disturbing, I implore you to watch
      to the end, the very end. The film is 2 minutes and 48 seconds
      long. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODE6UdQKaKw&feature=youtu.be
      The earlier verision was not this long and did not include the
      important, surprise ending. So be sure to watch until 2:48. And
      if you want to watch an 18 minute animated video by Melanie Joy
      about carnism, that one is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao2GL3NAWQU.

      

        Vegan Summer Camp for Teen Activists

      Youth Empowerment Action Camp for 12-17 year olds

      This camp gives me hope for our future! If you know a young
      person who wants to make a difference, YEA camp might be the
      perfect thing. Young change makers and staff are on the East
      Coast in July and will come to the West Coast in August. The Yea
      Camp was started by longtime animal activist Nora Kramer who has
      been running this popular summer camp since 2009. Learn more at http://yeacamp.org/
      

        

        

      T. Colin Campbell Article

      Link Between Diet and Cancer is not News

      T. Colin Campbell, author of The China Study and Whole, has
      written an article that tells us that the link between diet and
      cancer has been known for at least 30 years. Read the back story
      here:
      http://nutritionstudies.org/link-between-nutrition-and-cancer-is-not-new-just-ignored/
      and the whole article from Nutrition and Cancer here: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01635581.2017.1317823

      

      Even Vegans Die

      As much as I respect Dr. Campbell -and the many other doctors and
      scholars who teach us how to reduce our risk for cancer and other
      diseases - the theme of my new book, Even Vegans Die, is that
      despite doing "everything right," vegans can still get ill. We
      can reduce our odds of getting heart disease, diabetes, cancer and
      other diseases, but we cannot reduce those odds to zero. Spoiler
      alert: Even Vegans Die. So we need to embrace one another, show
      up and care for one another, and make every activist feel welcome
      at every event, regardless of their health, body size, ability,
      age, sexual orientation or skin color. The animals need every
      voice, and we must extend our compassion to fellow activists with
      the same open arms that we offer to the animals. 

      Thanks to everyone who came to Book Passage to support me last
      weekend when I read from Even Vegans Die. Jack Norris of
      VeganOutreach wrote a lovely review of the book: https://veganoutreach.org/even-vegans-die/
      My co-authors and I did one more interview for the radio show All
      About Food by REAL (Real Eating and Living) with Caryn Hartglass.
      http://responsibleeatingandliving.com/favorites/patti-breitman-carol-adams-ginny-messina-even-vegans-die/
      Caryn has interviewed many leaders in the veg world, and I am
      honored to be among them. If you click on "radio" at the web
      site, you can hear other guest interviews as well.

      

        More July Activities

      Check out these sites to see what else you can do in July: http://www.bayareaveg.org/events.htm
      and http://www.meetup.com/marin-vegan/
      There is a vegan book group, restaurant outings and more. Also,
      check out Compassionate Living in Sonoma County. Their web site is
      www.socoveg.org/ and
      The San Francisco Veg Society at www. SFVS.org.   
    


       

         
                 
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