Did You Watch Oprah?
On Tuesday, she aired the results of she and 378 of her staffers going vegan for a week. It was fascinating to watch, and great to see the results of many of the participants. A total of 444 pounds were lost, but 80-some were gained. Several staffers even plan to stick with it. On the show, was Michael Pollan, author of Food Rules and Kathy Freston, the Veganist. I was delighted of course that veganism made it all the way to Oprah-Land, but I was disappointed that there wasn’t more brought up about the ill-health effects of eating animal products; it focused only on animal welfare it seemed–which is great, too, but I think what is going to make an impact on most people, is how is it’s going to affect them–not the animal. I didn’t feel that it was an accurate portrayal of the vegan diet and all that it is about. Of course, that may not have been Oprah’s aim. I was actually surprised that Pollan seemed determined to put a damper on the vegan diet the whole time, yet I agreed with him that meat and dairy industries need to be reformed. I definitely plan on picking up Freston’s book though.
What did you think?
Make it a Vegan Super Bowl Party
Super Bowls parties are known for being packed with chicken wings, cheese dips and spread, but that doesn’t mean they have to be staples of the shindig. Ecorazzi lists their top 10 vegan Super Bowl foods. The Buffalo Tofu looks fabulous!
Other winning appetizers to bring: Party Cheese Ball, Crock Cheez, Stuffed Mushrooms, Cheez Platter, Cheddar & Sun-Dried Tomato Dip, 8-Layer Dip, Spring Rolls, Avocado Bruschetta, or Spinach Dip!
One commercial you won’t see aired during the big game will be PETA’s attention-getting “veg-porn” ad, called “Veggie Love.” I’m sure you’ve all seen it by now because it’s been getting lots of internet views. I realize it’s all about getting attention, but I wonder if the money could have been spent in better ways—in a way that would have actually benefited animals and have a positive impact. I love PETA and respect what they do, but there are times I feel they shoot themselves in the foot once in a while.
What do you think of the ad?
“Vegetarian – that’s an old Indian word meaning “lousy hunter.”
-Andy Rooney
Health insurance companies should give a credit for being vegetarian, but they don’t instead we get docked for being anemic. this country is pretty backward and society’s values here are contrary to those that would allow people to live truly happy and inspired lives.
Very true. I hope that someday soon insurance companies will wake up and realize that they would make more money by recognizing those who practice preventative care and reward them for doing so. But then again, they’ll probably all argue over “preventative care” and what the means. You don’t find too many obese vegans/vegetarians, or vegans/vegetarians with weight-related issues that result in millions of dollars insurance companies pay out each year to cover (if you can get them covered)! Gee . . .we don’t need health care reform! 😉