“It's important to understand that calcium isn't just about what you eat; it's also about what you keep. Acidic animal products mine minerals like potassium, magnesium and calcium from our bodies. In fact, the countries that consume the most dairy have the highest rates of hip fracture and osteoporosis.” ImportantCountryFactsBodyAnimalMinesProductsHighestRateHipsMineralsDairyFractureCalciumOsteoporosisMagnesiumPotassium Author:Sharon Gannon
“We have been conditioned, taught, and coerced by the agents of our culture (parents, grandparents, advertisers, food critic, etc.) to eat the flesh and drink the milk of other animals. Because of this conditioning, which has occurred over a long period of time (thousands of years), we have developed addictive eating habits and blinded ourselves to the facts of our biological system and its true needs.” NeedsYearsLongHas BeensFactsCultureParentAnimalTaughtHabitPeriodsDrinkEatingCriticsFleshAgentsEtcMilkGrandparentConditioningBlindedLong Periods Of TimeAdvertisersEating Habits Author:Sharon Gannon
“Arctic-dwelling Eskimos have no choice but to eat large amounts of meat and animal fat. But let's get our facts straight: according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Eskimos also have the highest incidences of heart disease and osteoporosis in the world and, in general, short life spans. Perhaps that is something to consider when we are faced with the choice of what to eat for dinner and unlike Eskimos most of us do have choices.” WorldHeartFactsChoicesAnimalAmountDiseaseHighestDinnerFatsMeatNutritionJournalDwellingShort LifeArcticHeart DiseaseClinicalsLife SpanIncidenceOsteoporosis Author:Sharon Gannon
“In fact, we would know ourselves that we are not meant to be meat eaters, and we would not have allowed ourselves to become conditioned to meat eating in the first place, if the effects of meat eating were felt right away. But since heart disease, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, etc. usually take many years to develop, we are able to separate them from their cause (or contributing factors) and go on happily eating an animal-based diet.” IfsKnowsYearsFirstsHeartFactsAbleFeltCausesAnimalEffectsGoes OnDiseaseEatingCancerFactorsMeatDietsEtcMeant To BeContributingDiabetesHeart DiseaseMeat EatingOsteoporosis Author:Sharon Gannon
“In fact, numerous scientific laboratory tests and field observations have led to the conclusion that animals are conscious, intelligent, emotional beings. They are not machines and truly feel physical pain when it is inflicted upon them. They are capable of experiencing a wide range of emotions, including loneliness, embarrassment, sadness, longing, depression, anxiety, panic, and fear, as well as joy, relief, surprise, happiness, contentment, and peace.” FeelsWellsFactsPainJoyAnimalEmotionSadnessLonelinessFieldsEmotionalAnxietyCapableConsciousTestsMachinesIntelligentLongingSurpriseIncludingWideConclusionObservationRangeReliefContentmentPanicEmbarrassmentLaboratoryPhysical PainContentment And PeaceRange Of Emotions Author:Sharon Gannon
“It is a testament to the effectiveness of advertising campaigns funded by the animal-user industries that a diet that is bad for us and harmful to the planet is thought of as "normal" and a diet that promotes health, happiness, and well-being is thought of as alternative, abnormal, or faddish. In fact, these days it is relatively easy to find vegetarian options in many restaurants and supermarkets, though you may have to ask.” WellsMayFactsAsksEasyAnimalPlanetsIndustryNormalCampaignsAdvertisingAlternativesWell BeingThese DaysDietsRestaurantsVegetarianUsersTestamentEffectivenessAbnormalSupermarkets Author:Sharon Gannon
“The fact is that eating meat and dairy is bad for your health, the health of the animals eaten, as well as the health of the planet.” WellsFactsAnimalPlanetsEatingMeatDairyEating Meat Author:Sharon Gannon
“It is a fact that the ecological devastation of the planet can be traced to the consumption of meat and dairy, which contributes to water, soil, and air pollution as well as global warming and the mass extinction of many species of plant and animal forms.” WellsFactsFormWaterAnimalAirPlanetsMassPlantSpeciesMeatSoilGlobal WarmingPollutionConsumptionExtinctionEcologicalDairyDevastationPlants And AnimalsAir PollutionMass Extinction Author:Sharon Gannon
“It's a common myth that athletes and other highly active people need the protein from meat and dairy to fuel their activities and build and repair muscles and other bodily tissues. In fact, there is growing evidence that consumption of too much protein can lead to very serious health issues, including kidney disease, osteoporosis, and cancer. The active body can get all the protein it needs from a diverse, 100% plant-based diet.” PeopleNeedsFactsBodyCommonIssuesToo MuchGrowingSeriousActivityDiseaseEvidencePlantIncludingAthleteCancerActiveMythMeatDietsMusclesFuelDiverseConsumptionProteinTissuesDairyKidneysHealth IssuesPlant Based DietOsteoporosisKidney Disease Author:Sharon Gannon
“In fact, studies show that vegans tend to get more iron than meat eaters. Vitamin C from fruits and vegetables increases iron absorption. Meanwhile, dairy products reduce iron absorption significantly.” FactsShowsStudyProductsIncreaseFruitMeatIronVeganVegetablesVitaminsDairyAbsorptionFruits And VegetablesDairy Products Book:Simple Recipes for Joy: More Than 200 Delicious Vegan Recipes Source: Simple Recipes for Joy: More Than 200 Delicious Vegan Recipes
“In fact, drinking milk and eating dairy products can rob your body of calcium and contribute to osteoporosis. If you eat dark green leafy vegetables like kale, collards, and mustard greens, you can get enough calcium from a vegan diet.” IfsEnoughFactsBodyDarkProductsEatingGreenDrinkingYour BodyDietsVeganVegetablesMilkDairyMustardVegan DietKaleCalciumOsteoporosisDairy Products Author:Sharon Gannon
