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My Vegan Plate, Thanks to the Vegetarian Resource Group

 
 
The Vegetarian Resource Group recently posted the vegan version of the new government "my plate." They have a completed handout, as well as a coloring page for kids. This turned out to be a great activity for me to do with the kids this morning.

I printed the sheets off and we first used the full color handout to discuss the vegan food groups and what goes into each one, why they are important, etc. We discussed fiber, antioxidants, strong bones, protein, etc. Then, I gave them each their vegan my plate coloring sheet to color in. As they colored we continued to talk about various foods that would be in each group and some of their favorites.

This is an easy, yet effective, activity that you can do with your kids, too. You can find the full color handout and coloring page here (along with other helpful info). Thanks, VRG!

Cataract Risk Lowest in Vegetarians and Vegans

 
 
A new study has come out from the National Institutes of Health that offers one more reason why vegetarian and vegan diets are just better for you!

The study was conducted to see if there was a correlation between diet and cataract risk. What researchers found is that those who ate the least animal products had the lowest risks. Vegetarians and vegans had the lowest risk of getting cataracts.

I knew that we just saw the world differently! :)

You can access the study here.

Chow Down Movie Review

Have you heard of the movie called "Chow Down" yet? Until yesterday I hadn't either! But let me tell you, this is a gem of a film and more people need to know about it.

I found it while at the library just looking over the movies. The title caught my interest and when I flipped it over to see the back I recognized one of the doctor's as being one that promotes plant based eating. Although there's no mention of plant based eating or veganism on the movie write-up, I figured I'd check it out.

Great movie! It goes into detail providing information about how a plant based diet can reverse heart disease and diabetes. It also sheds light on the corruption with our government in good nutrition information being put out to the public.

This is a must-see for everyone! I have already recommended it to people and plan to show it in February as an event with the Daytona Beach Vegetarian Society. It's the perfect movie to show for a February event, since that month is known as American Heart Month.

You can see the trailer for the movie below and learn more about it at their site here.