In the latest research by Oxford university as part of the European EPIC Study they found more evidence that a vegan diet is the one you should aim for for health.
"Lowest weight gain was seen among those who,
during follow-up, had changed to a diet containing fewer animal
foods."
vegan cookbook anyone?
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
World's first vegan EPA DHA omega 3
A new Vegan DHA EPA omega 3 product has been launched to coincide with Natural Health Week
A Swiss company beat off big boy competition from companies such as Martek to provide the worlds first alternative to endangered fish stocks and give us a credible plant based omega 3 solution to DHA and EPA shortages.
Contact for more info about omega 3 Vegetarian EPA DHA product Vegetarian Omega 3
Vegetarian / Vegan EFA DHA EPA Study
Press Release - World's first Vegetarian DHA EPA from algae.
vegetarian omega 3 DHA EPA
Problems converting omega 3 essential fats - omega 3 LNA to DHA and EPA
Vegetarian / vegan Omega 3 DHA EPA Buy Now! 3 for 2 offer!
A Swiss company beat off big boy competition from companies such as Martek to provide the worlds first alternative to endangered fish stocks and give us a credible plant based omega 3 solution to DHA and EPA shortages.
Contact for more info about omega 3 Vegetarian EPA DHA product Vegetarian Omega 3
Vegetarian / Vegan EFA DHA EPA Study
Press Release - World's first Vegetarian DHA EPA from algae.
vegetarian omega 3 DHA EPA
Problems converting omega 3 essential fats - omega 3 LNA to DHA and EPA
Vegetarian / vegan Omega 3 DHA EPA Buy Now! 3 for 2 offer!
NB If you are searching for Water4life , Eau + , V Pure , you are advised to go direct to NuIQue
Saturday, March 04, 2006
vegetarians & Vegans in Liverpool - Paul McCartneys Home Town
I guess it was only a matter of time before (one of the most famous veggies in the world) Paul McCartney's home town Liverpool marked itself on the world map of growing veganism. With a guide to eating out in Liverpool and an opportunity to chat and have your picture posted it's only a matter of time before more even more scouse vegans come out of the closet.
Here's what the Liverpudlians say about their new website and blog.
ScouseVeg: "ScouseVeg is a social and campaigning group for vegetarians and vegans in and around Liverpool, Merseyside and the Wirral. We hold regular meetings - pub evenings, meals out, parties, pot luck suppers and other activities and events. The group is open to everyone - all ages, singles, couples, and families. So, something for everyone, and everyone is welcome!"
To the residents of Liverpool we say "Follow the McCartney family's lead - eat more vegan food, drink more vegan food and enjoy yourself as you make a difference to people, animals and the planet" - www.news.for-vegans.co.uk
Here's what the Liverpudlians say about their new website and blog.
ScouseVeg: "ScouseVeg is a social and campaigning group for vegetarians and vegans in and around Liverpool, Merseyside and the Wirral. We hold regular meetings - pub evenings, meals out, parties, pot luck suppers and other activities and events. The group is open to everyone - all ages, singles, couples, and families. So, something for everyone, and everyone is welcome!"
To the residents of Liverpool we say "Follow the McCartney family's lead - eat more vegan food, drink more vegan food and enjoy yourself as you make a difference to people, animals and the planet" - www.news.for-vegans.co.uk
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Center of Consumer Freedom Says Vegan diet can raise the dead
"vegan diets can cure the blind, heal the lame, and restore life to the dead"
The Center for Consumer Freedom seem to have really lost it now. As more and more conscious consumers adopt a vegan diet ex steak and ale lobiest and anti vegetarian Rick Berman seems to be really loosing it.
Perhaps he should see a good Harley Street Nutritionist ??
The Center for Consumer Freedom seem to have really lost it now. As more and more conscious consumers adopt a vegan diet ex steak and ale lobiest and anti vegetarian Rick Berman seems to be really loosing it.
Perhaps he should see a good Harley Street Nutritionist ??
Friday, February 17, 2006
More Reasons for Morrisons - Vegan Wine
Scotsman.com News - Features - Veggie wines would definitely get the thumbs-up from Sir Paul McCartney
Morrisons have joined Coop in taking the step to clearly label which of their wines are pure enough for people on vegan diets.
Vegetarians - and vegans, in particular - are concerned about some of the substances used as fining agents.
These include gelatine, isinglass, egg albumen, casein, chitosan and bentonite. Gelatine is made from animal protein, isinglass is made up of collagen fibres from the air bladders of fish; egg albumen is, of course, egg whites, casein is the primary protein in milk, and chitosan is derived from the shells of crustaceans.
Thankfully for veggies, the vast majority of wines these days are fined using bentonite (Fullers Earth) a mineral, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem.
Morrisons have taken the situation on board by highlighting in their price list whether every wine on their stocks is "safe" for veggies and vegans. A massive task, but all part of the service.
Vegetarian Wines
Morrisons have joined Coop in taking the step to clearly label which of their wines are pure enough for people on vegan diets.
Vegetarians - and vegans, in particular - are concerned about some of the substances used as fining agents.
These include gelatine, isinglass, egg albumen, casein, chitosan and bentonite. Gelatine is made from animal protein, isinglass is made up of collagen fibres from the air bladders of fish; egg albumen is, of course, egg whites, casein is the primary protein in milk, and chitosan is derived from the shells of crustaceans.
Thankfully for veggies, the vast majority of wines these days are fined using bentonite (Fullers Earth) a mineral, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem.
Morrisons have taken the situation on board by highlighting in their price list whether every wine on their stocks is "safe" for veggies and vegans. A massive task, but all part of the service.
Vegetarian Wines
Thursday, February 16, 2006
McDonalds Fries with Dairy + Wheat Not Vegan
McDonalds Fries with Dairy + Wheat Not Vegan
CHICAGO - Not long after disclosing that its french fries contain more trans fat than thought, McDonald's Corp. said Monday that wheat and dairy ingredients are used to flavor the popular menu item - an acknowledgment it had not previously made.
Yahoo news
CHICAGO - Not long after disclosing that its french fries contain more trans fat than thought, McDonald's Corp. said Monday that wheat and dairy ingredients are used to flavor the popular menu item - an acknowledgment it had not previously made.
Yahoo news
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Dutch to cull 3,500 pigs over dioxin
Dutch to cull 3,500 pigs over dioxin : "The Netherlands will cull about 3,500 pigs after the carcinogen dioxin was found in animal feed, announced the Dutch food safety authority VWA "
Pig fat with high levels of dioxin was an ingredient in their pig feed - Food safety officials have said the contamination came from a gelatin-making process at Belgian firm PB Gelatins.
You would think that the Meat and farming industry would learn from the BSE tragedy that turning animals into cannibals is a mistake. Cheap waste products in is a recipe for disaster.
Author of the Vegan cookbook by Hamlyn Tony Bishop-Weston said
Pig fat with high levels of dioxin was an ingredient in their pig feed - Food safety officials have said the contamination came from a gelatin-making process at Belgian firm PB Gelatins.
You would think that the Meat and farming industry would learn from the BSE tragedy that turning animals into cannibals is a mistake. Cheap waste products in is a recipe for disaster.
Author of the Vegan cookbook by Hamlyn Tony Bishop-Weston said
Ironically it is probably the farming industry itself that has most contributed to the rise in popularity of the vegan diet over recent years. Time and time again Farmers vindicate the logical arguments of pro vegan organisations
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Healthy Heart and Fertility for Valentine's Day? 'Eat More Vegan Food' Says London Nutritionist
Healthy Heart and Fertility for Valentine's Day? 'Eat More Vegan Food' Says London Nutritionist
London Nutritionist and author Yvonne Bishop-Weston strongly criticised the vegetarian food manufacturing industry and caterers last year for producing vegetarian and vegan foods that could do more harm than good.
At a series of meetings such as The Food and Drink Federation's Vegetarian and Vegan meat free manufacturers group she told the industry that the hydrogenated trans fats had to go.
"The public perception of vegetarian food was that it was far healthier than the meat dishes but often vegetarian options were laden with cheese and hydrogenated fat - healthiness just wasn't the reality" says Yvonne.
"In my clinics around London I often see the problems related to too much highly processed saturated fat in the diet and not enough essential fats such as omega 3 and 6. Essential fats are called essential for good reasonl, they are essential for the optimum health of nearly all bodily functions particularly brain, heart and fertility"
It seems the industry has listened and there has been widespread re formulating and relabelling of vegetarian and vegan products.Recipes for vegan sausages and the notorious Holland & Barrett vegan pork pies have been revised and hydrogenated fat has been substituted with more natural forms of oil.
Vegan Food 2006
Condemnation National Vegetarian Week 2005
London Nutritionist and author Yvonne Bishop-Weston strongly criticised the vegetarian food manufacturing industry and caterers last year for producing vegetarian and vegan foods that could do more harm than good.
At a series of meetings such as The Food and Drink Federation's Vegetarian and Vegan meat free manufacturers group she told the industry that the hydrogenated trans fats had to go.
"The public perception of vegetarian food was that it was far healthier than the meat dishes but often vegetarian options were laden with cheese and hydrogenated fat - healthiness just wasn't the reality" says Yvonne.
"In my clinics around London I often see the problems related to too much highly processed saturated fat in the diet and not enough essential fats such as omega 3 and 6. Essential fats are called essential for good reasonl, they are essential for the optimum health of nearly all bodily functions particularly brain, heart and fertility"
It seems the industry has listened and there has been widespread re formulating and relabelling of vegetarian and vegan products.Recipes for vegan sausages and the notorious Holland & Barrett vegan pork pies have been revised and hydrogenated fat has been substituted with more natural forms of oil.
Vegan Food 2006
Condemnation National Vegetarian Week 2005
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Vegan Dairy Free Heaven For Chocolate Loving Veggie Valentines
Plamil Offer Dairy Free Heaven For Chocolate Loving Valentines
There's no longer any reason for chocoholics to miss out on chocolate delights on Valentines day.
UK Based Plamil Foods a vegan speciality chocolate & food manufacturer in the seaside town of Folkestone have all the answers for chocolate lovers who want healthy choices.
Not just cocoa rich dairy free chocolate in many different flavours such as mint, hazlenut, orange, chilli but also a range of delicious carob bars too.
They also have some knee trembling deliciously naughty chocolate spreads that are perfect for valentines day.
Vegan Willy Wonka , MD of Plamil and chocolate magician Adrian Ling says "Our customers have told us that the Plamil chocolate spreads are perfect for painting onto your loved one and making a delicious alternative to bread, biscuits muffins or cake. Because they are just chocolate and free from milk they are suitable for everyone and leave your skin lovely and soft afterwards"
There's no longer any reason for chocoholics to miss out on chocolate delights on Valentines day.
UK Based Plamil Foods a vegan speciality chocolate & food manufacturer in the seaside town of Folkestone have all the answers for chocolate lovers who want healthy choices.
Not just cocoa rich dairy free chocolate in many different flavours such as mint, hazlenut, orange, chilli but also a range of delicious carob bars too.
They also have some knee trembling deliciously naughty chocolate spreads that are perfect for valentines day.
Vegan Willy Wonka , MD of Plamil and chocolate magician Adrian Ling says "Our customers have told us that the Plamil chocolate spreads are perfect for painting onto your loved one and making a delicious alternative to bread, biscuits muffins or cake. Because they are just chocolate and free from milk they are suitable for everyone and leave your skin lovely and soft afterwards"
Friday, February 03, 2006
National Natural Health Week
Natural Health Week 
get involved in Natural Health Week - A great fun opportunity to highlight the benefits of a healthy vegetarian/vegan lifestyle to new people.
get involved in Natural Health Week - A great fun opportunity to highlight the benefits of a healthy vegetarian/vegan lifestyle to new people.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Red Meat Cancer Link
Red meat and Bowel Cancer Study
EATING red meat alters your DNA and may lead to an increased risk of developing bowel cancer, scientists said yesterday.
Chemical compounds formed while digesting meat can cause DNA to mutate and increase the likelihood of cancerous cells developing.
EATING red meat alters your DNA and may lead to an increased risk of developing bowel cancer, scientists said yesterday.
Chemical compounds formed while digesting meat can cause DNA to mutate and increase the likelihood of cancerous cells developing.
Monday, January 30, 2006
Vegans on the March to take over World
The Observer | Food monthly | Peace, love and profit - meet the world's richest organic grocer
UK Retail Grocery trade and in particular Holland & Barrett with their vegan pork pies and stranglehold on the UK retail health food business should be looking out for this man.
John Mackey is a vegan who means business - a business valued at $5bn Sales are expected to top $12bn in the US by 2010.
He has spent £21 million taking over Fresh and Wild and is currently refurbishing London Department Store, Barkers to give us the UK's biggest ever Health Food & Wholefood Store. He has plans to have a whole Foods store in every major city in the UK.
Mackey asks: 'Are you familiar with Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs? His theory is that our first and most important needs are physical - food, water, sex. When those needs get met, other needs begin to assert themselves - safety, belonging, having a sense of love and friendship, then self-esteem. Beyond that it is self-actualisation.'
Whole Foods' journey to self-actualisation has taken time - some 25 years so far - and Britain is the company's first overseas investment. Mackey is anticipating a certain amount of scepticism. 'They said our first store in Austin would not work. Then they said it would not work outside Austin, that it would not work outside Texas, that we would never succeed in California or Chicago or New York. People dismissed us sort of a fad, just a bunch of weird food hippies. But we've proved them wrong everywhere we've gone, and we'll carry on.'
Over the last two-and-a-half decades, Mackey has proved almost everyone wrong and, in the process, has turned conventional business wisdom on its head. He has transformed 'hippy business' from a recipe for disaster to a prescription for world-beating - and, perhaps, world-changing - growth. Whole Foods is battling the industrialisation of farming. It sells natural food from reputable, small-scale suppliers.
UK Retail Grocery trade and in particular Holland & Barrett with their vegan pork pies and stranglehold on the UK retail health food business should be looking out for this man.
John Mackey is a vegan who means business - a business valued at $5bn Sales are expected to top $12bn in the US by 2010.
He has spent £21 million taking over Fresh and Wild and is currently refurbishing London Department Store, Barkers to give us the UK's biggest ever Health Food & Wholefood Store. He has plans to have a whole Foods store in every major city in the UK.
Mackey asks: 'Are you familiar with Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs? His theory is that our first and most important needs are physical - food, water, sex. When those needs get met, other needs begin to assert themselves - safety, belonging, having a sense of love and friendship, then self-esteem. Beyond that it is self-actualisation.'
Whole Foods' journey to self-actualisation has taken time - some 25 years so far - and Britain is the company's first overseas investment. Mackey is anticipating a certain amount of scepticism. 'They said our first store in Austin would not work. Then they said it would not work outside Austin, that it would not work outside Texas, that we would never succeed in California or Chicago or New York. People dismissed us sort of a fad, just a bunch of weird food hippies. But we've proved them wrong everywhere we've gone, and we'll carry on.'
Over the last two-and-a-half decades, Mackey has proved almost everyone wrong and, in the process, has turned conventional business wisdom on its head. He has transformed 'hippy business' from a recipe for disaster to a prescription for world-beating - and, perhaps, world-changing - growth. Whole Foods is battling the industrialisation of farming. It sells natural food from reputable, small-scale suppliers.
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Dairy food industry uses vegan ingredients for health
Having obviously finally grasped the concept of veganism and the benefits to health, Dairy manufacturers have started using plant foods in a last ditch attempt to hold on to their market share in the face of more people eating vegan than ever before.
Spotted this in the Independent On Sunday 22nd Jan.....
MiniCol cheese
The product MiniCol - a healthy alternative to cheese, in which all buttermilk has been replaced by wheatgerm oil.
What it claims Plant sterols in the oil help to reduce the absorption of cholesterol through the gut. It's guilt-free dairy overweight people can eat.
Where to get it £1.98 for 195g, from supermarkets
Spotted this in the Independent On Sunday 22nd Jan.....
MiniCol cheese
The product MiniCol - a healthy alternative to cheese, in which all buttermilk has been replaced by wheatgerm oil.
What it claims Plant sterols in the oil help to reduce the absorption of cholesterol through the gut. It's guilt-free dairy overweight people can eat.
Where to get it £1.98 for 195g, from supermarkets
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Value of the ethical consumerism at ?26bn
Co-op calculates value of the ethical consumerism at �26bn -
December 14, 2005
The dramatic rise in the sales of Fairtrade label products ? now worth over �140 million a year ? is well documented. But the value of the Fairtrade category is dwarfed by wider spending on ?ethical? goods says the Co-operative Bank, which has just carried out a survey into ethical consumerism.
The Co-op survey found that the value of ethical consumption increased by 15% in 2004 to a staggering �25.8 billion. The reason for this huge figure is that it includes categories such as ethically invested funds (valued at over �10 billion) and products and services bought because they offset climate change (�3.4 billion). Spending ethically on food ? including organic food and free-range eggs ? surpassed �4 billion for the first time, whilst spending on ethical fashion reached �680 million.
Consumer awareness of energy efficiency also increased, with the amount spent on energy-efficient electrical appliances rising by 23.5% to �1.3 billion. Spending on eco-friendly cleaning products rose to �13 million, from �11 million in the previous year.
The survey found that 54% of those questioned agreed with the statement: ?As a consumer, I can make a difference to how responsibly a company behaves.? This compared with 19% the year before. Greater awareness of ethical issues also led to an increase of boycotts on foods and shops.
December 14, 2005
The dramatic rise in the sales of Fairtrade label products ? now worth over �140 million a year ? is well documented. But the value of the Fairtrade category is dwarfed by wider spending on ?ethical? goods says the Co-operative Bank, which has just carried out a survey into ethical consumerism.
The Co-op survey found that the value of ethical consumption increased by 15% in 2004 to a staggering �25.8 billion. The reason for this huge figure is that it includes categories such as ethically invested funds (valued at over �10 billion) and products and services bought because they offset climate change (�3.4 billion). Spending ethically on food ? including organic food and free-range eggs ? surpassed �4 billion for the first time, whilst spending on ethical fashion reached �680 million.
Consumer awareness of energy efficiency also increased, with the amount spent on energy-efficient electrical appliances rising by 23.5% to �1.3 billion. Spending on eco-friendly cleaning products rose to �13 million, from �11 million in the previous year.
The survey found that 54% of those questioned agreed with the statement: ?As a consumer, I can make a difference to how responsibly a company behaves.? This compared with 19% the year before. Greater awareness of ethical issues also led to an increase of boycotts on foods and shops.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Vegan - A nightmare before Christmas?
Author of a vegan cook book has challenged mothers around the world to prepare for what they may consider to be their worst christmas nightmare.
He asks mothers "How would you cope with this situation?"
"Your son texts from school to say he?s bringing his girlfriend back home for the holiday season."
"Before you can get the cork off the bottle of champagne to celebrate - he says ?just one more little thing - She?s Vegan!?"
"What would you do? Would you panic? Would you frantically search google online for a cruise on last minute dot com ?"
"How would you feel about the prospect of no turkey? What gift would you buy a vegan? No silk, no leather, even non organic cotton un-fair trade cotton has a vegan question mark over it these days."
As the full implications dawn on one it does seem to get worse.
No Chocolate, no wine (often contains fish or gelatine), no un-cruelty free cosmetics?
Tony offers a suggested ten point plan and coping strategy with a recipe for a happy vegetarian Christmas.
He asks mothers "How would you cope with this situation?"
"Your son texts from school to say he?s bringing his girlfriend back home for the holiday season."
"Before you can get the cork off the bottle of champagne to celebrate - he says ?just one more little thing - She?s Vegan!?"
"What would you do? Would you panic? Would you frantically search google online for a cruise on last minute dot com ?"
"How would you feel about the prospect of no turkey? What gift would you buy a vegan? No silk, no leather, even non organic cotton un-fair trade cotton has a vegan question mark over it these days."
As the full implications dawn on one it does seem to get worse.
No Chocolate, no wine (often contains fish or gelatine), no un-cruelty free cosmetics?
Tony offers a suggested ten point plan and coping strategy with a recipe for a happy vegetarian Christmas.
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
New UK Vegetarian Guide book 2006 to Britain
Vegetarian Visitor - UK Vegetarian Guide book 2006
Looking for weekend breaks, short breaks, beds and accommodation in Britain with recommended meals for vegetarian diets?
Out now, The latest edition of the No 1 vegetarian, annually updated, GB guidebook to approved cafes, recommended restaurants, best B&B, great guest houses, best pubs and good hotels in England, Scotland and Wales. Top places and best venues in United Kingdom catering for vegetarian and vegan meals.
Buy the guidebook now for only £2.50 or check out the online directory. Used internationally by the British Tourist Authority
London Nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-Weston says "Most of us could benefit from eating more nutritious vegetarian and vegan meals and this book sets out to help us"
More at PR WEB News
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Cook Book- Diets, vegan, recipes, vegetarian
Top Ten Pick of the Cookbooks - Cook Book - Diets, vegan, recipes, vegetarian
The perfect recipe book for the cook who has everything - the cook book that no good housekeeping fan should be without. Full of innovative recipes you wont find in Betty Crocker, Fanny Farmer, Homes and Garden, Delia Smith, Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay cook books and with more colour photos than Moosewood by Mollie Katzen or artfull vegan. No wonder the cook book has many top reviews and is featured on the BBC ,Veggievision. and all good book shops.
Vegan features recipes with an emphasis on nutrition and health that are turning the minds and hearts of committed flexitarians and meat lovers not just vegetarians, vegans and those wishing to get more fruit and vegetables into their diet.
The cook book even appeals to diabetics, weight watchers, south beach diet and low carb chocoholics as although not a diet book as such it follows basic principles for a healthy diet that have been shown in a recent study to assist healthy weight loss.
The chocoholics section with non dairy ice cream and chocolate cake, cookies and dairy free desserts leave you in no doubt that these vegan home and garden recipes are to be enjoyed.
There is a handy nutrition and health section with healthy diet advice on key vitamins, minerals, essential fats and other vital nutrients.
More - www.vegan-cookbook.com Published by Hamlyn Authors Tony & Yvonne Bishop-Weston.
The perfect recipe book for the cook who has everything - the cook book that no good housekeeping fan should be without. Full of innovative recipes you wont find in Betty Crocker, Fanny Farmer, Homes and Garden, Delia Smith, Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay cook books and with more colour photos than Moosewood by Mollie Katzen or artfull vegan. No wonder the cook book has many top reviews and is featured on the BBC ,Veggievision. and all good book shops.
Vegan features recipes with an emphasis on nutrition and health that are turning the minds and hearts of committed flexitarians and meat lovers not just vegetarians, vegans and those wishing to get more fruit and vegetables into their diet.
The cook book even appeals to diabetics, weight watchers, south beach diet and low carb chocoholics as although not a diet book as such it follows basic principles for a healthy diet that have been shown in a recent study to assist healthy weight loss.
The chocoholics section with non dairy ice cream and chocolate cake, cookies and dairy free desserts leave you in no doubt that these vegan home and garden recipes are to be enjoyed.
There is a handy nutrition and health section with healthy diet advice on key vitamins, minerals, essential fats and other vital nutrients.
More - www.vegan-cookbook.com Published by Hamlyn Authors Tony & Yvonne Bishop-Weston.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Oldest vegan on earth, longest living now 175
Famous Vegans, Celebrity Vegans, Vegan Quotes
Harriet, a giant (vegetarian) Galapagos Land tortoise and the world's oldest living creature, celebrates her 175th birthday.
While Harriet is currently the oldest living being on earth, she isn't the oldest living animal ever.
According to the Guinness Book Of World Records, the oldest ever lived was a Madagascar radiated tortoise called Tui Malila presented to the Tongan royal family by Captain James Cook in the late 1700s, was either 188 or 192 when it died in 1965.
Harriet, a giant (vegetarian) Galapagos Land tortoise and the world's oldest living creature, celebrates her 175th birthday.
While Harriet is currently the oldest living being on earth, she isn't the oldest living animal ever.
According to the Guinness Book Of World Records, the oldest ever lived was a Madagascar radiated tortoise called Tui Malila presented to the Tongan royal family by Captain James Cook in the late 1700s, was either 188 or 192 when it died in 1965.
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Vegan Founder Dies at 95 - Donald Watson
Donald Watson the founder of The Vegan Society and the man who created the word vegan has died a few months after his 95th Birthday.Donald Watson 02/09/1910 - 16/11/2005
Donald died peacefully at his home in the Lake District whilst Janet his daughter and Joe Connolly, editor of Veg News, were at his side.
Joe said "Donald appeared to be totally at peace and was chatting philosophically and optimistically until shortly before he passed away"
Donald Watson had taken a back seat on running The Vegan Society shortly after he handed power over to committee fairly early on in it's history. He kept an eagle eye on everything that was going on however and watched with admiration as it grew into a worldwide movement with vegan societies in every corner of the world and exciting vegan alternatives for everything from Ice cream to caviar.
For his 95th birthday this year (2005) Donald spoke to millions of people via the BBC World Service.
"The genie is now out of the bottle and no one can ever put it back to the ignorant days before 1944, when this seed was planted by people full of hope. Now wherever Man lives he can have a vegan diet."
Donald Watson Dies - BBC Obituary - Other Obituaries For Donald Watson - Scotsman - Doncaster Free Press - Independent - Cumberland News - Vegan Society (Jan Watson)
Interview With Donald Watson (Foods For Life)-
Other Famous Vegans
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Vegan couple cleared in baby's death following Vegan witch hunt
Floodgates open to prosecute parents for feeding children certain diets following landmark Florida case.
Baby Woyah Andressohn died from an infection caused by a congenital defect which weakened her immune system.
The Andressohns were still found guilty of neglect despite even Prosecutor Walker admitting there was very little evidence to prove neglect.
Even as Judge Stanford Blake denied a motion to drop the neglect charges Friday afternoon, he told the attorneys in open court that were it not for evidence of growth charts showing that the Andressohn children were smaller than 97 percent of other children their age, he would have considered dismissing them.
This "evidence" however is rediculed in the face of statistics which show the vast majority of children in the Florida are overweight and obesity levels that the governor of Florida's Department of Health has described as an epidemic.
"Obesity-related health problems affect African Americans at rates substantially higher than non-minorities," Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson said. "These startling statistics clearly show the need for a campaign to increase awareness among this impacted population. We want everyone to know the facts and understand that they can take action to improve their health."
Obesity rates have doubled among children and tripled among teenagers since 1980, with unhealthy diet and lack of exercise contributing to this epidemic. Obesity could soon overtake smoking as the leading killer of Americans.
Cultural factors, including traditional diets and exercise habits, can increase obesity among some minority groups, particularly African Americans and Hispanics. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), only about one-fourth of U.S. adults eat the recommended five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day. African Americans consume less than half the amount of vegetables that Caucasians consume.
According to the CDC:
More than half of African American and Hispanic women are obese.
One in four African American women over age 55 has diabetes.
2.7 million African Americans over age 20 have been diagnosed with diabetes. That accounts for 13 percent of all African Americans.
"The disturbing statistics about obesity-related illnesses in African Americans should serve as a wake-up call," said state Senator Anthony C. "Tony" Hill Sr., of Jacksonville. Hill, a member of the Florida Caucus of Black State Legislators and vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, helped initiate the public awareness campaign. Hill's Senate district includes Duval County, which has an African American population of more than 333,000.
If the Florida authorities are going to start prosecuting parents for not feeding their children their state recommended diet they have a big job ahead of them! The courts will be very busy.
more - Florida Governor's Task Force on the Obesity Epidemic
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