Humane Race- Promoting Kinder Alternatives

Milk Doesn't Help You Lose Weight

2007-05-15T21:15:00.000-07:00

The Federal Trade Commission is ending the USDA's milk-makes-you-lose-weight ad campaign after discovering that there's no evidence to support the claim. The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine has been petitioning the FTC to stop the ads, which were part of a federally-funded checkoff program. The FTC sent a letter to the PCRM on May 3 alerting them that the ads would be stopped.

email sent to me

2007-05-11T12:55:00.000-07:00

Please sign if you can:

Hello,

You may have heard on the BBC about the Hindu Group in Wales who is trying to save one of their sacred bulls from Slaughter...

When you have a spare moment, please take a look at the following website:
We Value Life

As you are a company who cares about animals, I thought you might be able to help. So take a look and if you could help, I am sure it would be appreciated... It would just take a moment to sign the petition and I am sure many supporters of your products would be happy to do the same...

Thank you for your time.

Kindest regards,
Liz

Condemned man's last wish

2007-05-10T19:35:00.000-07:00

Hundreds of homeless enjoy pizza feast as condemned man's last wish- Death row prisoner asked that his final meal be a vegetarian pizza - specifically, a vegetarian pizza donated to any homeless persons located ...
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Global warming expected to hit Southwest hard

2007-04-17T09:33:00.000-07:00

Houston Chronicle - Houston,TX,USA
WASHINGTON �?? Climate scientists released a grim portrait Monday of the likely effects of global warming on the United States and Canada. ...

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Healthier Cooking and Baking Tips

2007-04-11T20:52:00.000-07:00

Lower-Fat Cooking Tips:

* Use veggie broth in part or whole to replace oil for sauteing veggies, tofu, etc. Using a non-stick skillet also helps so you can move the food around without the need of oil.

* Include aromatics such as onions, garlic, shallots, ginger, and herbs and spices for cooking. Add dried herbs early in cooking (ex: making a soup) and fresh herbs at very end or to finish/garnish (ex: cilantro added to black bean soup at serving). Fresh herbs add lots of flavor. Think of pesto. All that basil, lots of flavor in parsley, cilantro, thyme, dill, etc.

Lower-Fat/Lower-Sugar Baking Tips:

* For muffins, quick breads, and some cakes, you can use pureed fruits to help replace some of the oil. For example, try mashed overripe bananas, bottled applesauce (unsweetened), canned pumpkin pie mix, canned crushed pineapple.If you are doubling batches, use a food processor to puree your bananas instantly. Usually can replace usually about ½ -3/4 amount of oil in recipe with pureed fruit. Can replace all, but using a touch of oil improves flavor and texture.

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Organic Food is Better for You

2007-04-04T20:50:00.000-07:00

New evidence has emerged showing that organic food does contain nutrients that deliver health benefits, contrary to the view put forward earlier this year by David Miliband, who said it was only a "lifestyle choice".

The new studies found that organic tomatoes had more vitamin C, beta-carotene and flavonoids, which are known to help against cancer and heart disease, though they also had less lycopene, which is thought to help prevent skin ageing, diabetes and osteoporosis. Organic apple puree was found to contain more phenols, flavonoids and vitamin C than non-organic versions.

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Win a $25 Gift Certificate

2007-03-29T19:56:00.000-07:00

Join the Humane Race Forums, make your first post and be entered to win a $25 gift certificate from VeganGoods.com. Just email me christi@differentdaisy.com after you've joined & posted and I'll put your name in the pot!

Forums:
http://www.differentdaisy.com/BetterWorld/

Vegans Free of Hayfever?.........

2007-03-27T20:58:00.000-07:00

Articles of Interest:

Going Vegan - No more hayfever!

Fearless Advocacy
Being vegan is definitely the first step to being fearless, to make lifestyle choices that you know are morally right yet can be socially taboo (yes, even in progressive places like the San Francisco Bay Area). ...Generation Vegan :: Podcast - http://www.generationv.org

Is Your Cat or Dog Sick? The Pet Food You Buy Could Be Responsible!

2007-03-23T13:16:00.000-07:00

I wrote this article a month or so ago. It doesn't really pertain to the recent food recall but is still great information for those who share their lives with animal companions. Feel free to copy and distribute as long as the credits appearing at the end remain in tact.
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If your cat or dog is suffering from a persistent or incurable illness, then I sympathize with you. It is very difficult to watch an animal that we love experience pain or discomfort and feel there is nothing we can do to help. The goal of this article is to share some successes I have had dealing with my own precious animals.
Persistent conditions such as skin sores, sinus problems and urinary infections could very likely be caused by the type of food your furry friend is eating. You may or may not know, but many commercial cat and dog food brands are filled with artificial colors, preservatives and nasty by-products. Pet food companies will take whatever is left on the slaughterhouse floor and put it in cat and dog food. It is even rumored that road kill is rendered down and used for pet food.
Cats and dogs can easily develop allergies and chronic conditions as a result of these additives and the poor quality of these foods. The good news is that there are high quality pet foods on the market. You may have to visit your local health food store or place a special order. Look for food that contains no preservatives, no artificial colors or flavors, and uses fresh, hormone-free ingredients. You can also purchase cat and dog treats that are natural, even the kind meant to control tartar. What I noticed when I switched my cats to natural food was fewer hairballs, no more skin conditions and overall better health. This special food is more expensive, but since it contains no fillers, animals get fuller using less. In the long run, when you see your pet feeling better, you will know its worth.
Author: Christi Wymer, Owner of A Different Daisy- Vegan Shopping and Information Site
For more tips, recipes and vegan options, visit http://www.vegangoods.com/

Vegan Recipes & Pizza Ideas

2007-03-23T12:58:00.000-07:00

Here's a few interesting pages I found this week:

Vegan Pizza Love By jess (of Get Sconed!)(jess (of Get Sconed!)) I tend to save leftover odds and ends of veggies for stir fries, tofu scramble and pizza toppings. This week I also had leftover basil that needed to be used, that went into half a block of leftover tofu and became ricotta. ...Get Sconed! - http://letsgetsconed.blogspot.com/index.html

Microwave Vegetarian Meatloaf This is recipe is an adaptation of one I used for conventional meatloaf. When it's still warm it doesn't hold together as well as it does when it's been chilled. It makes awesome sandwiches! -- posted by Terra. Recipezaar: Main Dish recipes - http://www.recipezaar.com

Oyster Mushroom Quesadilla, Guacamole By tofu(tofu) ... chili powder, salt and pepper) With mushrooms this gorgeous, it's best just to get the hell out of the way... ;). Tags: oyster mushrooms, mushrooms, soy cheese, guacamole, jalapeno, quesadilla, poblano, vegan, food, dinner, tofu666.what the hell _does_ a vegan eat anyway? - http://veganmenu.blogspot.com/index.html

Famous Vegetarians

2007-03-20T10:29:00.000-07:00

A few famous people who have seen the light and eliminated meat from their diets:

Hank Aaron, baseball player
Leonardo da Vinci, artist
Danny De Vito, actor
Thomas Edison, scientist
Albert Einstein, scientist
Benjamin Franklin, scientis
Dustin Hoffman, actor
Steve Martin, comedian
Alyssa Milano, actress
Mary Tyler Moore, actress
Joe Namath, football player
Sir Isaac Newton, scientist
Vincent Van Gogh, painter