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Those who shun the fuss and muss of the kitchen have numerous opportunities to enjoy a fulfilling vegan Thanksgiving in the Southern California area. Below are listings that offer varied choices for dining in, dining out, or participating in a unique and traditional vegan Thanksgiving potluck.
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While most American families will be carving the hallowed, time-honored turkey and gorging on traditional side dishes at the Thanksgiving table, vegans will be feasting in restaurants, at potlucks, or in their homes. That's right, feasting. How is it possible to celebrate on Thanksgiving Day without a turkey? Sounds like a paradox. Vegans, after all, don't eat anything that comes from an animal. That means no meat, chicken, fish, eggs, or dairy products appear at their tables. Rather than eating the bird, vegans symbolically invite " Big Tom" as an honored guest and give thanks in their own spiritual way for the fruits of the earth. And then they feast! And what a feast! On what, you wonder? Here are some irresistible dishes that spare the bird and turn, instead, to the riches of the harvest season that are plucked from the trees and gathered from the bushes, vines, and roots. Perhaps these colorful dishes with their tantalizing aromas and tastes will beckon you to the table for a Thanksgiving dinner in the vegan style.
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None of those headaches with this one. The genius of this diet--there's no need to read food labels or anything else. You just look at the front label of a food item. If it displays that big green check, you know it's not only acceptable, but also a good healthy choice. The green check is a simple way to "provide 'at-a-glance' assurance that a product has met strict science-based nutrition criteria derived from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, reports from the Institute of Medicine and other sources of authoritative nutrition guidance."
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On Tuesday, in more bizarre, nonsensical ranting that has become Glenn Beck's M.O., the Fox News anchor jumped on a story about the UK climate chief stating that not eating meat was better for the planet. Beck proceeds to interpret this as though he'll somehow be personally forced to stop eating meat. He then becomes horrified about the "indoctrination" of school children in Baltimore, which has instituted a Meatless Monday lunch program. The "controversy" of serving vegetarian food in schools has also been described by Lou Dobbs as a "political storm in the making."
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For me, the pièce de résistance was the Pizza that actually looked more like one of those artisinal, haute cuisine presentations of daringly stacked foods. Supporting the nearly three-inch-tall pizza was the crunchy base of flax crackers spread with pesto. Over the pesto was a thick filling of ricotta made from soaked, seasoned cashews followed by thin layers of zucchini and tomatoes. The exceptional topping was a slab of "mozzarella," topped with tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Parmesan, and chopped fresh basil.
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In terms of emerging infectious diseases there's been bird flu, swine flu, mad cow disease, virulent strains of Strep suis, the Nipah virus, and multi-drug-resistant bacteria. If we continue to force animals to live in stressful overcrowded squalor, we risk the continued emergence of disease that may be able to jump species into human beings.
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VEGETARIANS IN PARADISE WELCOMES THESE NEW RESTAURANTS
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Fueled by her desire to bring good health, weight loss, energy, and a youthful constitution to millions, Cherie Soria joined with Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina, both registered dietitians, to lead the way toward a raw food health revolution. Their new book, The Raw Food Revolution Diet, brings dietary guidance, science and expertise, along with a cornucopia of recipes, to a lifestyle that focuses on raw and living foods to promote health and wellbeing.
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Yeller split peas, like them green ones, is mighty good fer ya 'cause they come packed with a heap o' good vitamins an' minerals. They's mighty low in fat so ya don't have ta spend yer time worryin' 'bout puttin' on extree weight. When they's all cooked up, you'll be mighty glad ta know one cup has only 227 calories an' not even one whole gram o' fat, so you kin jes eat hearty an' enjoy yer dinner. Ta keep this mighty fine stew nice an' low in calories, there's not even a drop o' fat added to the recipe--no sir--this nice little stew is cooked with water an' plenty o' good spices ta make fer one fine tastin' dish. I know folks is always worrin' 'bout protein, but they needn't bother 'bout that either 'cause them yeller split peas got plenty, an' then some, with 16.4 grams fer a cup o' cooked split peas.
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But many of the parents, visitors, and yes, students agree, one of the most important features of the Alachua Learning Center is the delicious school lunch. For the past 5 years the Alachua Learning Center has served its students a complete vegetarian lunch. Here, special emphasis is given to the quality of meals served to the children. Plant-based vegetarian meals are cooked on-site and served daily. These meals include such delicious, healthy choices as fresh salads, soups made from scratch, home-baked whole grain breads, and Mexican, Italian, and Indian entrees, as well as traditional American favorites.
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"When people begin a healthful diet, most see big improvements in weight, cholesterol, and their blood sugar. Their need for medications diminishes, and some may not need medications at all. In some cases, you would never know they had had diabetes. However, I caution people not to simply throw their medications away. They need to speak with their doctors so they can alter their medication regimens only when and if it is appropriate. Let me describe a case: A man named Vance joined our study. His father was dead by age 30, and Vance was 31 when he was diagnosed with diabetes. As our study began, he started a low-fat, vegan diet and gradually lost about 60 pounds over a year's time. His blood sugar control returned to normal, and his doctor discontinued his medications. Imagine what it feels like to see family members assaulted by this disease, but then to realize that you have effectively tackled it by making healthful adjustments to your diet. Vance also encouraged me to mention that it is not only blood sugar that gets better, his erectile dysfunction also improved dramatically, too--in case anyone needs an extra motivator."
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What a pair, those sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy, earthy almonds! They almost sing together in close harmony--they go together like strawberries and cream or mashed potatoes and gravy. You might even say they go nuts together--in a totally happy way. And for those who are not chocolate fans or who suffer from chocolate allergies, they will find these little balls of delight absolutely delicious and totally chocolate-free.
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Blending, juicing, and sprouting are essential components to the raw foods lifestyle that also emphasizes the preparation of fermented foods like sauerkraut, nut and seed cheeses, and yogurt. Each process is fully explained in a way that makes readers feel they are attending a private class. Aware that people enjoy socializing and traveling, Natasha suggests planning ahead by consuming plenty of green smoothies before traveling and carrying raw and dried foods on the trip. Because Natasha knows eating out with friends can present temptation, she suggests ordering a salad with only raw vegetables and fresh lemon for dressing.
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To offer you, our readers, vegetarian information in a broad range of categories, Vegetarians in Paradise has compiled this annotated list of books we can highly recommend. We are aware that the listing is far from complete but will continue to grow as we discover new resources and evaluate them.
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What we haven't seen at any other farmers' markets is a mock climbing wall. This one brought in on a trailer was quite appealing to children who were secured with a rope to prevent falls. When they reached the top, they could squeeze the old fashioned a-ooga horn to announce their accomplishment.
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