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Ahiflower: A Fresh Approach to Vegan DHA Supplementation
Ahiflower offers a comprehensive approach to omega-3 supplementation, with its unique ability to provide SDA, which the body can then convert to EPA and some DHA.
Ethique
Ethique: Plastic-Free Beauty Revolution
From shampoo and conditioner bars that leave your hair feeling amazing, to face and body cleansers that nourish your skin, Ethique's product range has got you covered.
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The Universal Ethic
The simple yet profound concept of the golden rule transcends cultural and religious boundaries, emphasizing the inherent value of reciprocal altruism in fostering harmonious relationships and a just society.
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No More Important Task
Ahimsa and veganism are ideas whose time has come, and there is nothing that can stem the tide of an idea whose time has come.
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How a High-Speed Blender Can Supercharge Your Vegan Kitchen
By investing in a high-speed blender, you're investing in your health, creativity, and the ability to create delicious, restaurant-quality vegan dishes from the comfort of your home.
On Pessimism, and Why We Must Never Give Up
Those of us with the privilege of choice regarding what we consume and otherwise support owe to those who do not have a choice in their suffering our best efforts to bring about change.
VeganLand: An Update
During its years in service toward Gentle World's mission, VeganLand's 34 acres provided sanctuary and nourishment to many rescued animals, all of whom now remain in the care of the other organizations we partnered with.
Recipients Found for Vegan Tube Feeding Formula Donation
UPDATE: With the help of a relief organization in North Carolina, we were able to provide these cases of feeding formula to victims of Hurricane Helene.
There Will Be Battlefields
In a world where lives are simply viewed as expendable, innocent life will be cast aside whenever someone with enough power stands to benefit, whether the lives in question are those of nonhumans, soldiers, civilians, women, children or the elderly.
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Your Thanksgiving Dinner: Who Pays The Price?
How much richer our holiday celebrations would be if we began to value these magnificent beings not as sources of protein and flavor, but as vessels for the mystery of life that dwells within every living being. That will be a day to be thankful for.
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Is It Possible to REALLY Be Vegan?
It is an unfortunate fact that our society operates in such a way as to make it impossible to participate without being implicit in harms against other animals. However, this shouldn't prohibit us from doing what we can to avoid participating in the most grievous harms.
Online Veganic Summit Nov 10-12
This three-day online event features international experts in veganic growing, exploring how farms and gardens can flourish using plant-based techniques, without any livestock or animal inputs.
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I Remember Going to the Barn at Night
The foundation under my privileged feet is ranching. The root reason why I was able to go to university, travel, and have never known hunger is that my family raised cattle. Beef put food on my table, even if I didn’t eat it. I know what modern farming practice entails.
17 Vegan Dessert Recipes to Celebrate National Dessert Day!
If you’re looking for a delicious and satisfying way to enjoy a vegan National Dessert Day, be sure to try one of the many delicious vegan desserts below. From sumptuous and decadent pies and chocolate sweets, to healthy gluten-free and raw treats, we’ve got you covered.
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Two Veganic Microgrants Available
The folks at NAVCS (North American Veganic Certification Standard) have announced a new veganic funding initiative and are now accepting applications for $350 microgrants.
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Uniting the World
I have traveled 25 countries; most divided by color, race, and religion, but have found vegans uniting the world and bringing hope, peace, and harmony.
GW on Million Vegan Grandmothers
Gentle World's founder Light recently joined Tami Hay on the Million Vegan Grandmothers podcast, along with our Outreach Coordinator, Angel Flinn.
Are Your Candles Vegan?
Look out for animal ingredients such as beeswax, stearic acid, goat's milk, carmine, cochineal, or musk scents. Look for candles that are labeled "vegan," and buy from brands that are open to answering your questions.
Introducing Hein’s Kitchen!
Hein's Kitchen in Chapel Hill, NC, is the creation of Hein Nang, an upcoming vegan chef extraordinaire and one of Gentle World's 2022 visitors! We're proud to say that Hein made his vegan commitment right here at our center! :) We love that he's bringing veganism together with the recipes of his Burmese heritage.
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Choquiero Chocolate
As a business that is finding success in a model that prioritizes integrity, community building, and uplifting others, I am excited to see Choquiero’s continued growth, and look forward to hearing news of their continued success!
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🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 An Enchanting Oasis of Peace and Compassion! 🌱 🌎
The magic of Gentle World lies not only in its serene surroundings but in the enchanting tapestry of shared experiences. Thank you, Gentle World, for showing me the path to a more compassionate and gentle way of life!
Spoonk: Balance in the Midst of Chaos
Spoonk products are made with intention, using non-synthetic dyes, and a plant based "eco-foam." The external fabric is made from sustainable materials like hemp, which is carbon-negative. In a world where health and environmental concerns are of little importance to companies, Spoonk’s leaders are clearly striving to be responsible global citizens.
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A Future we are Willing to Fight For
When I ask people to think about Art, most describe a specific work, such as a painting, a sculpture or a piece of design. But what most people fail to…
Gentle World’s Founder Featured on Vegan FTA
Jordi Casamitjana, the author of the book “Ethical Vegan”, interviews Light, the 86-year-old co-founder of Gentle World who has been vegan for 53 years.
Book Review: The Plant-Powered Dog
The Plant-Powered Dog gently guides the reader through complex evidence-based research, presenting seemingly endless data in support of the efficacy of a well-balanced, nutrient-dense canine vegan diet.
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I Refuse to be Part of the Problem
I'm not proud of it, but my path to veganism was born of sheer vanity. One of the curses of designers is that we can value image above most other…
Gentle World at the Big Island VegFest
Gentle World's booth at the July 8th Big Island VegFest provided a unique opportunity for attendees to chat with multi-decade vegans
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The Most Unexpected of Places
I attend a university, but my lessons come from all aspects of my surroundings, not just the classroom. My teachers come in a variety of species, each with wisdom to…
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Karrel Christopher Art
In 2012, I became vegan and embraced the role of sharing my artistic skills to advocate for all sentient beings. This was the turning point in my creative path. Creations were not only about how animals looked – but how they felt and what they had to say.
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Treading Peacefully Without Regret
I found my true soul when I became a vegan. Up to that point I had been practicing my spiritual path, but I was still living in a state of…
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Ozone Therapy Made Easy
When ozone is bubbled through raw organic oil, the ozone is captured and preserved and the oil becomes a gel or cream, making it easy to apply to the skin for ozone therapy. It has no known side effects and can be used for a variety of conditions.
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I Am Not a Tomb
(written by a vegan teen
in South Africa)
"We all live in a yellow submarine, yellow submarine, yellow submarine," excuse me, this is my alarm, I shall be early out of bed without any doubt. "Time for breakfast,"…
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The Conceptual Lens of Anthropocentrism
Becoming aware of the ideology contained within our language can only expand our awareness, it can only remove blinkers and thus broaden our perspectives beyond the conventional perspective pushed upon us.
Cookbook for people who love animals
UPDATE: Wholesale Cases Sold Out!
April's flash sale marked the last time The Cookbook for People Who Love Animals would ever again be available for wholesale purchase. Thanks to our wonderful readers, many copies of the book have been donated to schools, churches, and public libraries, and also to the lending libraries of no-kill animal shelters.
Rest in Peace, Little Mighty
Mighty was much-loved by all, including our guests and visiting volunteers, and he even made an appearance in our YouTube video For the Vegan in Everyone, as a shining example of a 'healthy, happy, tail-wagging vegan dog.'
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Humane Animal Traps
Thanks to the innovative work of companies creating humane alternatives to traditional traps, vegans have a number of options for keeping rodents and other critters away.
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Vegan Menu to Meet the Needs of Astronauts
Astronauts experiencing the physiological stresses of conditions like microgravity and increased cosmic radiation need nutrient-dense foods to offset some of the detrimental health effects of space travel. Turns out that vegan might be the best prescription.
Gentle World’s Founder chats with the Creator of Plant Powered Dog
Light talks about his fifty years of veganism, as well as Gentle World's history and feeding dogs a plant-based diet with Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, vegan canine nutritionist and author of The Plant-Powered Dog
More Important to me Than Anything
While it may not seem that my parronthood and veganism are related, they are actually poignantly connected. The message of veganism is respect, love, and freedom for all the nonhuman animals whether in a slaughterhouse, marine park, laboratory, or pet store.
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VeganLand’s First Veganic Harvest!
As VeganLand's very first garden bed, this is a milestone for the project, which we hope will be the land's first step in becoming a demonstration model for the production of sustainable plant foods grown without inputs sourced from animal farms, feedlots, or slaughterhouses.
GW Appearance on WeDidIt.health
We were invited to be a part of the 'communities' month for the WeDidIt.Health channel, and we greatly enjoyed this soulful conversation with Mariquita Solis about remaining hopeful and finding inner peace in troubled times.
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Cajú Love: Upcycled Plant Meat
Cashew fruit is a by-product of the cashew nut industry and the folks at Caju Love are upcycling it by turning this unwanted waste product into their amazing plant meat that is free from gluten and soy and is also organic!
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The Temple of Life
This is a story of how one hour changed my destiny. At 18 years old, I read a pocket-sized book called Arnold Ehret's Mucusless Diet Healing System. The book explained what…
Vegan Nation: Gentle World on WCUW
We greatly enjoyed our recent conversation with Marlene Narrow, who invited us onto Vegan Nation to discuss Gentle World's work and history, and the greater meaning of veganism within the…
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Gluten-free Three-Seed Crackers
Enjoy these crunchy, flavorful, healthy crackers with your favorite vegan butters, spreads, toppings, and cheeses.
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Gentle World’s Veganic Produce Feeds Hungry Families
We're proud to share the news that our veganic demonstration garden has begun providing weekly donations to our local food pantry, giving Kohala families in need the opportunity to enjoy healthy veganic greens, including garden-fresh kale, one of the most nutritious foods on the planet.
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From a Vegan Naturopath
Being committed to a vegan lifestyle, and as a qualified naturopath, I have been able to promote veganism as a superior healthy dietary choice. At the outset of my studies…
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The Reasonable Man Theory
Before long, we decided to devote our lives to spreading the word about the plight of not only the so-called "food animals," but all sentient beings.
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Not for Me
With this one decision, the false belief I had been holding on to was replaced by a feeling of such relief, such freedom, and such gratitude for the realization that I had the power to liberate myself from the guilt and confusion that was stopping me from moving forward.
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My Vegan Journey
It was 1972 when I started my vegetarian journey. I was at WelMet summer camp at age 12. (Howard Stern was a counselor and kitchen boy there with his first…
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Waking Up
I became vegan at the age of 34. That was 43 years ago, upon meeting Gentle World. Little did I know at the time that this connection was going to…
Jazzy Vegetarian: Tenth Anniversary
Touching on more than just vegan recipes, Chef Laura imparts a wealth of knowledge about ways to cook and shop more intentionally for the health and well-being of oneself and the planet.
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A Place of Peace
I have been a gardener for most of my adult life, and a vegan gardener for over 30 years. I developed a love for the garden early on, as a…
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A Life Without Violence
Have you ever dreamed of freedom, justice and, overall, a life without violence, discrimination and hatred? This has been a question I have constantly asked myself from a very young age. As a woman born into a male dominant, misogynistic society, I always thought of myself as being a victim of unequal treatment...
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I’m a Vegan Athlete
I'm a vegan sportsperson. I regularly play a variety of sports and I run, sometimes competitively, and have done since I was a child, and I coach sport at a…
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Animal Ag’s Assault on our Planet
The following statistics are provided courtesy of the team from Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret.
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Helping Your NonHuman Friends During Fireworks
For those with dogs and cats in the house, it’s important to make a plan beforehand so that you can be prepared in advance, rather than waiting to see how your friend responds to the sounds. If this isn’t their first time, you’ll have an idea of how he or she reacts, so you can plan accordingly.
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I Will Not Give Up
I have been vegan for 10 years (and vegetarian for seven years prior to that). I became vegan for the animals as I believe that all animals have a right…
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A World Restored
I knew that as long as there were people who perceived life this way, and talked about justice in its true form, there was hope in this world for other animals.
The Growth of Veganism
We recently got together with James Cox from Human Insights, who interviewed Gentle World's founder Light about his 50+ years of veganism. They were joined by Gentle World's Outreach Director…
An Update on Fawn
It’s so easy to take for granted those whom we love, but we thought we might lose little Fawn recently when two vets told us that the irregular tissue we…
Peace by Peas
Vegan Fiesta in Athens, Greece!
Vegan Fiesta Hellas aims to address questions and concerns about veganism and to highlight the benefits a vegan way of life can offer. Through an informative and entertaining program, it will demonstrate that a well-planned vegan diet is suitable for everyone, and that there are endless delicious, healthy, and economical vegan options.
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Vegan Menu for a Gentle Thanksgiving
For a truly delicious vegan Thanksgiving meal, it’s easy to replicate traditional dishes. There’s also great enjoyment to be found in incorporating non-traditional, festive holiday recipes to add some originality to the Thanksgiving table.
“Vegan Light of Hope” with Light and Angel
On November 4th, Gentle World joined Mariquita Solis for an 'Empowered Vegans' livestream.
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Experimenting with Raw Pies
Raw pie recipes provide more freedom for experimentation than ordinary pies, since the crust sets by refrigeration rather than baking. Almonds, cashews, walnuts, sesame seeds, and others all create different flavors.
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Dawn of a New Day
Veganism changed my life’s path, and showed me the light that we all have burning inside us. Every day I think about what I can bring to this world to make it a better place. The root of all of these desires is truly from opening my eyes and making the first step in becoming vegan.
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Hempz – The Secret is in the Seed
Hempz truly luxurious products are made in the USA, and are formulated with high-quality ingredients like 100% pure hemp seed oil. They are also THC-free, paraben-free, gluten-free and 100% vegan.
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Making Mistakes
Accidentally consuming something non-vegan doesn’t mean that you are any less dedicated to the cause. Mistakes happen. As exciting as it is to see so many new vegan products emerge on the market, it does create a new challenge, and sometimes that one item slips by.
Compassion Consortium Sunday Service
Light and Angel are welcomed by Victoria Moran as guests of The Compassion Consortium, a non-sectarian and interfaith religious center.
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The Destruction of Other Lives
Have you heard of the term cognitive dissonance? It is the mental discomfort you experience when your actions do not reflect your beliefs or values; it is the deep-seated feeling…
Mind If I Order The Cheeseburger?
Sherry Colb leaves no stone unturned. She focuses on clear, concise arguments and dissects her own thoughts to make sure they are logically sound. There is an important take-away for everyone within this book.
Italian Fruit Pie with Vegan Crema Pasticcera!
This delicious, creamy fruit pie uses a traditional Italian cream underneath a topping of sliced seasonal fruits. It was super-easy to veganize, and we're sharing the recipe with you here…
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An Obvious Force for Good
There is, for better or worse, a righteousness associated with being vegan. Four years ago when I told people—good friends, even—that I had decided to become vegan, some replied with…
Gentle World’s Founder on the Airwaves
After 52 years of vegan life, Light’s extraordinary experience has given him a unique perspective that is guaranteed to inspire, and his recent appearances on various vegan podcasts have given him the chance to do just that.
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In Memory of Lisa
June 11th marks the anniversary of the passing of Lisa Shapiro, a dedicated vegan activist who was much-loved within the movement.
She was also a dear friend of Gentle World.
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The Very Best We Can Be
As we look into the future, impatient and anxious, yet always hoping that emancipation might just be closer than we think, my wish for those of us who call ourselves vegan is that we are able to somehow become even better at reaching out to those who are yet to be convinced.
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Vegan Dog Treats for Your Plant-Based Canine!
Have you ever tried shopping for vegan dog treats? It can be a little trickier than one might think, so we've gathered in one place the companies you can count on to provide plant-based treats for your canine friends.
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Vegan Online Stores: A Handy Guide
From food and snack items to clothing and shoes, household and cleaning supplies, and even vegan treats for your nonhuman friends, the range of items that can be found at these virtual supermarkets might leave you wishing they had a brick-and-mortar location right in your town!
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I Will Never Forget
Veganism is not about our health but theirs; it is about ethics, not food; about animal rights, not cupcakes. Since I became vegan I have seen many more animals suffer…
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Because I Must
I'm a writer. I write because I must. I've done so since I was a child; thirty years of putting words to paper (real or virtual), of extracting thoughts from…
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Gentle World’s World-Famous Banini
The Gentle World banini is as simple as it gets, but this delicious vanilla smoothie is a taste of vegan history, as well as being one of our all-time favorite vegan recipes! We make it for everyone who comes to visit, because it’s always a hit.
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The Best Decision I’ll Ever Make
At the young age of 18, Abby and Hein came to Gentle World excited and enthusiastic for the opportunity to learn new skills and see life from a new perspective.
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Once I Knew, I Couldn’t Not Know
Growing up, I spent a few weeks during the summer at my family’s cottage in upstate New York. Nearby, there was an open dairy farm and petting zoo that I…
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Veecoco: Online Vegan Cooking School
Veecoco is an extraordinary platform to learn just about anything in vegan cuisine. With over 600 lessons, clear instructions, and incredibly well-produced cooking demonstrations, this online vegan cooking school will no doubt become a hub of both traditional cuisines and innovation.
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You
I write as I feel the animal, the not-me, the you. You. Hen. Sitting there in your cage, I sense you in my veins, I see your bars from the…
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Something We Will Never Forget
Ana and Diogo came to us from Brazil, uncertain of how to be vegan in a country that isn't so vegan-friendly! After learning about the vegan philosophy, and how to find vegan options in Brazil, they left here inspired and excited to step into their new vegan lives.
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Using My Voice
Thank you for teaching me, Gentle World. You have grounded me in my morals, thoughts, and actions. I know the future of the planet's health relies on my generation. I will do my absolute best to ensure we set a new precedent of standards.
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The Best Experience of my Life
Gentle World taught me more than I can put into words and gave me a new perspective on life -- not just my life, but the life of everything and everyone around me. I'll carry that with me everywhere I go.
Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals Media
My Biggest Passion
It was practically since the day I was born that I knew there were other species on this planet. Not that I had a concept of it, but I understood…
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Don’t Vegans Miss Animal-Based Foods They Used to Love?
Does taste-pleasure justify acts of cruelty? Does something being marginally less expensive excuse an individual for contributing to rights violations of another sentient being? Does convenience trump the pain and suffering of another individual?
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What About Vegans Killing Plants… Do Plants Feel Pain?
Should vegans be concerned with the question of whether plants feel pain? While vegans may directly eat more plants than the average non-vegan, the harm to plant life caused by vegans is far less than that caused by the consumption and use of animal products.
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No Other Choice
Children are born with compassion, but are often taught to disregard animal suffering by their parents, educators and peers. My mother tells a story where she took 3-year-old me to…
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A New Chapter at VeganLand
There are a myriad of reasons why horses will end up “last chance auctions." There they will be offered to the public, for sale to whoever will pay more than what their flesh is worth per pound at the slaughterhouse.
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A Newfound Sense of Purpose
At 22 and 23, Laura and Libby came to Gentle World from their home town of San Marcos in Texas, hoping to find the inspiration to transition from vegetarian to vegan.
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One of the Greatest Sins of all Time
The history of mankind is peppered with horrendous acts once deemed normal: slavery, child labor, and even cannibalism. Oftentimes, these atrocities were said to be essential for a functioning society. With…
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Yes, it’s Easy to get Enough Vegan Protein – here’s how.
Protein and amino acid deficiency in vegans is rare, and the idea that protein needs to come from animal products is a misconception. Eating a wide variety of foods high in vegan protein ensures an adequate intake of essential amino acids.
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Gentle World thanks A Well Fed World
In 2021, plant foods advocacy organization A Well-Fed World provided Gentle World with an outreach grant, enabling us to expand our online education with the help of a subscription to the volunteering platform Catchafire.
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Demons or Deities?
At the end of 2021, Gentle World volunteers put on our animal rescue hats once again. Quite unexpectedly, a little dog had come to us. She was starving and exhausted after braving the elements to escape an abusive situation.
Exciting News: Our First Vegan eBook!
For those who are new to veganism, we hope our free vegan eBook will be a helpful and informative guide. For those who are new to vegan advocacy, and those who have already heard these questions dozens of times yourselves, we hope that you’ll find it a valuable resource to assist you in fielding the inquiries of others.
The Peace I Needed
Although I was aware of it, you have made me connect with veganism in a different way. I'm going back home even more sure, convinced, and aware of my decision, as well as my responsibility and the impact that it can have in the future in the world.
Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals Media
A New Way of Thinking and Living
35 years ago I went to see Gentle World when they were based in Florida. I was a full-on carnivore when I arrived with a truck full of guns, fishing gear, and animal skins and hides of every kind. The people at Gentle World gave me the opportunity to make the change fast and painless, and quite frankly I can’t imagine living any other way now.
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Vegan Alternatives to Honey
There are many vegan alternatives to honey available, some of which you can even make yourself. It’s worth experimenting to find out which alternative is your favorite!
A Transformational Experience
Visiting Gentle World is not just an educational opportunity to learn more about veganism and sustainability. It is a one-of-a-kind transformational experience into a higher life of peace, harmlessness, spirituality,…
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My Biggest Wish in Life
My journey into my love and fight for other animals started even before I was born, in a small town called Murska Sobota, Slovenia. For some reason, when my mom…
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Our Partnership with Magical Creatures Sanctuary
Bella, Iolana, Naevia, Anela and Mirijam had been rescued as calves from a closing dairy, and rehomed at Magical Creatures. In 2020, to aid in the sanctuary's rescue efforts, they were brought to VeganLand, where they spent six months grazing on the abundant grass.
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Attitude
From household cleaning, to body care, to baby-safe products, ATTITUDE offers a wide and ever-growing selection of affordable yet high-quality household products made entirely with plant and mineral-derived ingredients.
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Authenticity
One of the most enriching experiences in my life took place in Gentle World. A few months ago I arrived on the Big island of Hawaii, carrying my dreams in a small backpack, looking to learn more about veganism.
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A Stand for Justice
One day in March 2007, when I was 13 years old, I decided to go vegan, simply because I knew it was the right thing to do. Why should I…
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Whiter Teeth with Dr. Brite
What stood out to us about Dr. Brite's teeth whitening products was that they were developed by the two founders, who are a doctor and a dentist with an interest in providing safe and effective oral care.
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A Natural Progression
As a man of logic and reasoning, it was an obvious choice for me to go into the sciences. I moved towards the fields of medicine. It seemed natural to…
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UC’s Training Practices Come Under Fire
In response to an awareness campaign by the Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM,) the University of Cincinnati has recently come under scrutiny for its routine use of live animals for surgical training.
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Unlearning Speciesism
It's simple, really—once you respect the rights of others, how do you stop respecting them? Just like almost everyone else, my potential for compassion was hobbled at a young age.…
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Our June Visitors
After COVID restrictions brought a serious decline in visiting volunteers, we’re finally receiving inquiries again from an increasing number of people wanting to experience Gentle World.
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Veganism: Common Sense Waiting To Be Common
I have a T-shirt that says “I am vegan because I love life.” That is how simple it really is to me. I deeply love the idea that I can…
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The Golden Rule
Gentle World’s Angel Flinn teamed up with animal rights activist Craig Cline to create a compilation of Craig’s writings on the subject of The Golden Rule, as it relates to veganism.
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Monk Fruit: the New Kid in Town
Monk fruit, a.k.a. Luo han guo, is a relatively new addition to the American food scene, receiving its GRAS status (generally recognized as safe) in 2010. Most people find the taste pleasant and closer to sugar than other natural alternatives, which may explain monk fruit’s surge in popularity.
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Vegan Athletes Crushing the Meat-Eating Paradigm
Vegan athletes are defying the mainstream paradigm, and they're finding that not only is it perfectly adequate, it can actually improve their performance.
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Is A Vegan Diet Expensive?
The cost of a vegan diet depends on the individual’s choice and preferences. It can be as expensive or as cheap as you make it to be.
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I’m a Vegan Traveller
Ever since my childhood, when I would sit on my dad's lap and look through glossy coffee-table books full of photos of faraway places, I'd always wanted to explore the…
Jo-Anne McArthur, We Animals Media
Plant-Based Company Wins Environmental Awareness Claim in Court Ruling
The controversy began following a campaign launched by Heura in November 2020 stating, “One hamburger pollutes more than your car.” This sparked an issue for the meat industry in Spain.
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Chia: Superfood for You AND Your Garden!
Many vegans are aware of the nutritional benefits of chia seed, but did you know it can also be a valuable addition to your vegan-organic garden?
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Optimum Nutrition for Vegan Pregnancy
Well-planned vegan diets are suitable for all stages of life (including pregnancy, lactation, and infancy) and they may also aid in the prevention of certain diseases. Adequate nutrient and caloric intake are crucial for making sure your pregnancy is as healthy as it can possibly be.
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Dark Alleys, Bright Aisles
Not all abuse happens in dark alleys. Much unspeakable cruelty takes place in the brightly lit aisles where we purchase the flesh of animals, their eggs, their milk, their skin, their wool, their feathers, and their fur.
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Crafting Seitan
These recipes deliver the appearance, texture, and flavors that will convince family and friends of all dietary persuasions that a plant-based diet has plenty to offer and nothing to lose.
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Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is a vital nutrient that supports red blood cell production, proper neurological function, enhanced mood and memory, and heart, and bone health.
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Everybody Loves Pancakes!
Who could resist the smell of pancakes on a Sunday morning? (Or on any other morning, for that matter…) Here’s a recipe we love to break out when we have friends to stay.
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Exploitation of Workers
In addition to the very real physical burden this industry places on the individuals who work within it, the psychological toll of working with individuals who are violently killed or about to be killed cannot be overestimated.
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Hijacking Human Health
It is not only our national nutritional guidelines that have been hijacked by this reprehensible industry, it is our very healthcare system itself, which is crippled under the weight of millions of individuals seeking relief from conditions that are largely avoidable.
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I’m a Vegan Vet
I’m a vegan because I can save more lives and prevent more suffering by simply not supporting the killing of animals for food and fibre, etc., than I ever could simply by being a vet.
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Shangri-La’s Veganic Magic
Gentle World's master grower has hit a home run with his 2021 veganic ventures. Our readers were given a first glimpse of the new garden last September, and we are now over the moon to see his efforts quite literally coming to fruition.
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I Was Wrong
The following was written by Reddit user Nick Salamone and posted to the r/vegan subreddit. It is reproduced here with kind permission from the author.
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It’s the Golden Rule Thing to Do
I will always be vegan because “it's the Golden Rule thing to do.” This moral and ethical precept teaches us that we should behave toward others as we would have…
My 40th Birthday Wish
A couple of weeks ago, a friend asked me what I find myself wishing for, as I approach my 40th birthday. Where can I possibly begin? Health and comfort for…
Celebrating 40 Years!
February of 2021 brings with it the 40th anniversary of Gentle World’s incorporation as an educational organization. As we reflect on this milestone, we invite our readers to celebrate with us as we look to the future with a brand new vision for GentleWorld.org.
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Is Maple Syrup Vegan?
It might come as a surprise to some to learn that not all maple syrup is vegan. Although maple syrup is made from the sap of maple trees—and, therefore, should be a plant-derived product—the problem is with how the sap is processed.
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Introducing Splendid Spoon
Meal delivery can seem like a luxury, but for those with busy lifestyles, sometimes a little help goes a long way. And who doesn’t love sitting down to a healthy and delicious vegan meal with zero preparation? For those new to plant-based eating, or with little time for food preparation, Splendid Spoon's vegan home delivery is one to keep on your radar.
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Egg-Free Omelettes
One of our favorite ways to prepare tofu is as an omelette or a scramble. It’s good for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and you can make so many variations that the possibilities are seemingly endless.
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I’m a Vegan Catholic
As I continue to work toward understanding and embracing a consistent life ethic, the philosophy behind veganism simply made sense within the context of my faith.
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Yes, Being Vegan Does Make a Difference
Since veganism arises out of an ethic of non-exploitation, our decision to live as vegans has the power to influence society and make a real difference in the world.
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A Vegan Guide to the Holiday Season
Some of us try and use this time of year as an opportunity to shine a little light on the reality of what Thanksgiving means for those whose bodies are to become centerpieces on the tables of over 45 million American homes.
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Cinnamon Rolls & Pastries
For a very special birthday, a fancy dinner, or just for the fun of it, these three recipes will impress your guests and make you wish you could eat them every day!
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A New Awareness
The following submission for Why I Will Always be Vegan was contributed by Salwa Maddad, Al-Sweida, As-Suwayda, from Syria.
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Remembering Donald Watson – Vegan Pioneer
Donald Watson’s legacy extends beyond providing a name for our movement, but creating the term ‘vegan’ is certainly one of the most salient and perhaps widest reaching of his contributions.
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How to Shoot a Cow
The reason I was asking Google how to shoo a cow was because I had suddenly learned very quickly that I didn’t know the first thing about how to stop these five from moving rapidly in my direction, shoulder to shoulder, closing in on me like a moving wall of cows.
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Awakened
Now that I am awake, I cannot go back to sleep. Awakened from a culturally induced slumber, I have made a pledge to myself—but, more important, I have taken an…
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Excerpts from The Vegan News (1944)
The following is an abridged version of vegan pioneer Donald Watson's writing in the very first newsletter of the UK Vegan Society in 1944, long before factory farming became commonplace.
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Scrumptious Vegan Soups to Escape the Winter Chill
The colder seasons bring the perfect ingredients for making delicious, creamy vegan soups, and when that winter cold sets in, knowing how to make a delicious soup can be an invaluable way of keeping warm from the inside.
Garden Therapy
The expansion of Shangri-La's veganic growing will help us to provide even more farm-fresh veganic produce to our future guests and volunteers, as well as those participating in Te Whare Rongoa's plant-based nutrition counseling program.
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Banana Bread & Other Dessert Breads
You are about to be introduced to one of our absolute favorite recipes… It's always a hit, and the only problem with it is that it’s hard to resist eating too much!
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Letters We Live For
I'm truly grateful, and I hope many more people will have the chance to see this beautiful place for themselves and learn what respect, compassion, and mindfulness really mean.
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Company Spotlight: Foods Alive
Foods Alive is a family-owned and operated business that prides itself on caring about the quality of food and the effects of producing it on our planet.
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There is Hope
I grew up as a “normal” child. I used to like other animals just like the people around me. They were cute and fun to play with. During the summer…
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Summer Smoothies
Not only are they quick and easy to make, but smoothies are a great way to incorporate more fresh fruit into your diet. If you’re bold enough to add some fresh leafy greens to the mix, your body will thank you for providing it with a whole assortment of essential nutrients.
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A Moment of Awakening
It was New Year’s Day, 2013, a month after my 53rd birthday. On a whim, I made a resolution to go vegan, or so I thought; I now know it…
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Independence Day
I couldn’t help but wonder if it was blind passion that caused this particular mother to defy the boundary that threatened to constrain her frenzied search, or whether there was an element of calculation in this act of defiance against the barbs designed to keep her confined.
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This Is Who I Am
I once believed I was an animal lover, yet I had no idea what love really was. I never saw the cruelty I inflicted by what I ate, used or…
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A Smile My Whole Body Feels
I had no idea how holistic of an experience this would be, and now I embark on this journey with a bigger, lighter heart. I leave feeling more connected to all worlds than ever before.
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A Light Inside
I will always live vegan because, ever since the moment my eyes were opened to the horrors and atrocities of the culture of animal exploitation pervasive throughout our current global…
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My Only Certainty
They say that the only things that are certain in this life are death and taxes. My imagination begs to disagree. The philosopher in me has debated death—the form of…
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Living a Lie
I can say with conviction and without any hesitation that I will always be a vegan. I still remember very clearly when I became free from the brainwashing we are…
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50 Years of Veganism!
Back in 1970, Gentle World was not even a dream in the minds of its founders. But these two individuals were beginning to lay its foundation.
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A 50th Veganniversary Interview with Light, GW co-founder
As we observe the Golden Anniversary of Light and Sun’s shared pledge to observe the Golden Rule, Gentle World’s co-founder Light is interviewed by Butterflies Katz about his 50-year experience with veganism.
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Joaquin Phoenix at the Oscars
When Joaquin Phoenix took the Oscars stage, his speech invited us to take an honest look at the prejudices we still cling to, and to see the similarities rather than the differences in all victims of oppression.
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A Vegan Evening in Kaitaia, NZ
Gentle World is continuing our summer education program in New Zealand's Far North, collaborating once again with Te Whare Rongoā for our first event at the Te Ahu cinema in Kaitaia.…
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Chocolate Cream Pie
The velvety texture of silken tofu creates the perfect base for everything from salad dressings and pasta sauces to soy yogurt and even… chocolate cream pie.
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Who I Really Want To Be
One of our favorite visitors of 2020, Sophia was a reminder of what a beautiful experience it can be to share our vegan knowledge with those who are open to receiving it.
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Enrichment Rather Than Sacrifice
When thinking of Kazakhstan, most people probably associate it with wide landscapes, horse-riding nomads and yurts in a remote countryside. This is what it used to be hundreds of years…
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Farming with Possums
With Shangri-La surrounded by native bush, we've had to find creative ways to live and farm alongside these persistent garden explorers. Living with possums presents a challenge, but we focus on finding nonviolent solutions.
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The Least I Can Do
Since I was a little child, I have always loved animals—well, I thought I loved “all animals”, but in reality I only loved and respected dogs and cats. I ate…
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Solstice
This December, I face the winter solstice with perhaps a little more appreciation for what it might mean for others who are struggling to remember that although we have a winter ahead of us, the light will, as it always does, return.
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Partnering with Te Whare Rongoā
Serving NZ's Far North community with a high percentage of Maori clients, Te Whare Rongoā (House of Medicine) offers well-being services through education in plant-based food and herbal medicine.
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Letter from JP
When I came to visit you all, I was elated to find there were people like me and I was not alone. I will never forget those days as they molded me into the person I am.
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Lisa’s Awesome Cashew Cheese
We've tried a lot of different cashew cheese recipes over the years, but this one's a little different. The addition of sriracha gives it a little kick, and the avocado goes a long way toward creating extra creaminess!
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at the Te Hiku Expo
With close to 400 people coming through the doors of Kaitaia's beautiful Te Ahu Center, our efforts at the Te Hiku Expo were met with unprecedented enthusiasm.
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The Goddess Needs Blood
Until we in the West acknowledge our responsibility to live according to the nonviolent values we profess to embrace, we are in no position to vilify the priests or the devotees of Nepal's Gadhimai Festival.
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Cashew Carrot Paté
This recipe is, quite simply, fantastic. It’s quick and easy to make, healthy and nutritious, and so delicious that it wins everybody over. In fact, we serve this paté whenever we do any kind of educational event, because it’s just so incredibly good.
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Thanksgiving
As we approach the seasonal massacre of which these magnificent birds have become perversely and paradoxically symbolic, the momentary burst of happiness granted by their calls is interrupted by the painful reminder of who these individuals are considered to be by others of my kind: bodies without souls entitled to not even the most basic of birthrights — life itself.
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10 Things You Should Know About Free-Range Turkeys
The conditions in “free-range” facilities are often so poor that many turkeys die simply from the stress of living in such an environment.
Ode to Joy
This is a reprint of a previously posted article. It was originally written and published in 2012. When I was five years old, I unhappily discovered that I was the only…
Vegan Company Spotlight: Magic Mud
We love a product with a company of integrity producing it, and My Magic Mud is truly a home-grown, female-empowering business.
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Sun Shines On
Those of us who have been inspired by this pioneering woman offer our heartfelt thanks for all she has given to us and to the world, and trust that she rests in the peace she has earned as a result of the countless lives that have been changed for the better thanks to her courage, her generosity of spirit, and her commitment to bringing to life her truly inspired vision of a vegan world.
As We Should Be
Veganism is not simply a different way of eating. It is a different way of seeing and feeling that embodies the principle of ahimsa, or reverence for life. Simply put, veganism is feeling for another’s feelings.
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The Elephant in the Room
We are called vegans, and although we come from differing nations, cultures, religions, economic stations, genders and ages, we share a powerful bond. We have all seen the elephant in the room, and agree that the only humane response is to withdraw our support.
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Making the Vegan Resolution
The commitment to living the vegan ideal brings with it a truly new year, along with new possibilities, opportunities for creativity, and the new lease on life that comes from doing something that you know is right.
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10 Simple Tips for the New Vegan
Despite the concerns many people have about vegan living being complicated and foreign, it's actually a lot more simple and familiar than most would think.
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Kicking the Cheese Habit
For many on the threshold of welcoming the vegan shift, cheese is the final dietary challenge to overcome. But most people don't yet realize that it's an addictive substance being deliberately pushed by those who profit from keeping the population hooked on it.
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The Ultimate Freedom
Merriam-Webster defines the word 'soul' as the immaterial essence, animating principle, or actuating cause of an individual life. The actuating cause of an individual life—what is veganism if not that…
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A Saner Way
The many symptoms of our shared illness are easily seen on any street corner, in homes, schools, work places, courtrooms or anywhere else human behavior is on display. But the most serious is our seeming obsession with some form of violence.
Vegan Athletes: Driving the Change
Vegan athletes are changing the negative stereotypes, proving that plant-based protein can not only build strong muscles, but can keep a vegan healthy enough to be a professional athlete.
Thank you, Khroma Herbal Products
Connor and Renae Southworth started Khroma with the aim of creating a company that puts quality and ethics higher than any other goal.
Vegan Gathering
At the beginning of the month, Gentle World hosted an event that attracted over 70 vegans, for a beautiful day of education and celebration. In the year 2000, when Gentle…
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Easy Mac n’ Cheese (family-size)
Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, and this plant-based version is designed to satisfy vegan kids of all ages.
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If Not Now, When? If Not You, Who?
If they could, every animal in the world would rise up, and with one pleading voice, say to you: “What on earth are you waiting for?”
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Navigating the Vegan Aisles
It seems to be a golden period for those looking to make the transition to veganism, as we are witnessing a substantial transformation taking place in the consumer products industry.
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Summery Blueberry Pie
One of the best things about summer is the fresh produce that reaches its peak during the hot season, especially blueberries. Aside from eating them by the handful, enjoying them in a pie is another amazing way to reap the huge benefits of this little berry.
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Paradise Bound
Veganism is as essential to peace as peace is to Paradise. It topples the foundation of violence and cruelty upon which our terribly imperfect governments, cultures, societies and religions are built. It frees us from the self-absorption that fuels our conflicts. It inspires an expansive and inclusive way of living heretofore unknown to our species.
Pioneers of Peace
On February 22nd, Gentle World's Co-founders Light and Sun celebrated their 47th veganniversary, providing living proof that vegan human beings can not only lead an exemplary, love-filled, respectful, responsible, caring, healthy, active and vibrant…
Dawn
I told my friends, “I think it’s a vegan place... That should be interesting.” That night, I ordered chicken wings because I figured I’d better get some good food in beforehand.
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Growing Tips from Meadow
Gentle World's head gardener in Hawaii shares his expertise as a multi-decade veganic grower.
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Spreading The Message
Thank you for showing me this beautiful place. During these past 11 days, I've learned a lot about veganic gardening, communal living and also even more about veganism. I leave…
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Veganic Gardening Wisdom from Butterflies Katz
One of Gentle World's veganic growing experts shares her personal advice for growing a successful vegan-organic garden.
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Veganic Growing in Action
It's always a joy to give people the opportunity to reconnect with where the food we eat comes from, and the veganic cultivation of plant foods is a beautiful thing to take part in.
A Better Reality
Three years ago, we were fortunate enough to meet two wonderful people who came to us from Italy, and volunteered in Shangri-La for two seasons in a row, becoming part…
2017… and here we are
Veganism is non-violence in action; a sure, safe, practical, painless, easy, highly effective and absolutely free choice that everyone can make to help save all who live from humanity's most destructive, dangerous addiction.
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Lessons from the Garden
Change is the only constant, and the garden proves that we need to prepare for and adapt to these changes. But that’s what the garden, and life, is all about — taking what we have learned, dusting off the dirt, and starting again.
Plant-Based Medicine Event
On October 23rd, Island-based cardiologist Lawrence Derbes spoke at the Gentle World educational center in North Kohala, bringing his message of plant-based healing to dozens of inspired attendees.
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Which Will We Choose?
Is there any hope at all for a peaceful resolution of the opposing forces in our nature, which are driving us mad? If so, the answer must be the pillars of sanity we call reason and compassion.
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No Going Back
I was brought up in a very carnivorous environment in Brazil. My father strictly made sure my brother and I ate all kinds of foods. I remember my brother crying,…
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A Feeling of Home
Dogs have not only been some of my best friends, but some of my greatest teachers. There is no doubt in my mind that my feeling for dogs was a significant factor in my vegan epiphany, since it was not a far leap from the eyes of my best friends to the eyes of the first cow I ever saw crying tears of sorrow.
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Inspiration from a Vegan Nurse
I consider becoming vegan a spiritual journey and I have enormous respect for the sacredness of life. To me, being vegan flows through to respecting and valuing all life and the earth.
Body Butter So Pure You Could Eat It
Fragrance-free, and made from only a handful of healthy ingredients, Butter combines macadamia, coconut, marula nut, hemp seed and shea butter: foods which have been used throughout history to heal and revitalize the skin.
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Reborn
There was a time when a girl, with her family, raised chickens. She trapped one or two to sell for money or dinner. She wove coconut leaves and made them…
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When Your Actions Create Victims
When your actions cause unnecessary violence and suffering to innocent beings, you have left the realm of freedom and are entering the realm of domination.
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Dearest GW Family…
Today, it has been one month since I was part of your lovely community and worked in the garden. I felt so calm and at peace in Gentle World and everything felt good.…
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I am Valiant
One of Gentle World's most extraordinary and beloved dog friends tells his rescue story.
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A New Path
In December of 2015, on a very sunny spring day, I arrived at this hidden valley in the far north of New Zealand. My first week in Gentle World passed by so…
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If We Were They
The other animals, although born into different physical bodies are, like us, victims of circumstance. Like all people, they are who we might have been, there but for we know not what. They too, are us, if we were they.
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My Way Home
I grew up in South Africa and experienced a number of transformative, life-changing events at an early receptive age, like trying to bargain with a female witch doctor who worked…
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Vegan Voices
On October 18th, Gentle World welcomed over 60 people to our North Kohala center for an afternoon of education and inspiration. Guests had the chance to take home free samples…
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Vegan: Easier Than You Think
Living as a vegan, especially for those of us in the developed world, is much, much easier than it is commonly perceived to be.
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New Friends…
Gentle World Family, Though our time here was brief, we are grateful for the exposure to the truth about animal exploitation. You gave us a strong definition of veganism. Thank…
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Not a Second to Lose
I was raised to eat animals, just like most children in our society. I spent 58 years condemning sentient beings to lives of ruthless exploitation that would end in brutal…
August Visitors
I cannot begin to describe how much I have learned and experienced the past week. I am absolutely grateful that life brought me here, even if it was for a…
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Holding Ourselves Accountable
We may not always be able to cross the fences and save the animals pleading for our help, but the least we can do is hold ourselves accountable for how much or how little we perpetuate an archaic system of violence.
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I Knew Something Wasn’t Right
For 25 years I had been living my life like most other people in my culture and society, consuming the flesh from other animals, their milk, their eggs, their honey,…
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Pushing Through to Freedom
I will always be vegan: Because of the bear trapped in a tiny cage, continuously drained of the bile so prized by humans. The elephant whose family was shot so…
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A Hunter’s Poem
The following poem was written by Lemuel T. Ward, and was published in The Chronicle, in Crested Butte, Colorado.
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Why?
Why don't those who make the laws do so with respect for our essential needs, and deepest feelings? Why do we continue to cause so much suffering and death to others? Why is there so much cruelty and violence in the world?
Our June Guestbook
My vegan family! You guys transformed me into a person I am proud to be. I see life differently. I have noticed that I pay attention to the little things.…
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Buckwheat Breakfasts!
If you’re curious about the health benefits of buckwheat, but have yet to learn how enjoyable it can be, here are three delicious breakfast hot cereal recipes using this fantastic superfood.
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The Only Way to Exist
There was a time when I was unconscious, wrapped up in superficial wants. My mind was fixed on my materialistic needs. I existed purely in a little bubble of simple…
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Can Dairy Products Cause Osteoporosis?
When it comes to the use of animal products for ‘healthy bones,’ it seems that many consumers might unknowingly be doing their bodies more harm than good. Although animal milks do contain calcium, they also leach calcium from our bones.
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Do Our Bodies Need Animal Products?
As our awareness continues to grow about the connection between diet and health, it has become evident that eating a plant foods diet can provide a myriad of benefits for the human body.
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To Restore the Promise of Life
Have you ever looked into the eyes of a sow? She is not the “mere animal” you think you know. She senses and smells your presence. She can see your silhouette cast against the light. She advances, timidly, and seeks your eyes. Her orbs measure you, depose your shield of solid convictions and seek the empathic spark that is dormant within you.
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Highlights From Our Spring Program
Since our return from Shangri-La in April, we have had the pleasure to get to know a number of beautiful people who have passed through our Hawaii home.
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To Make Life Truly Just
I was born into a fog. That hazy, dreary, fog surrounded me. Everyone around me was part of that same dark haze. So normal and right it seemed to be. I never questioned, never pondered, a non-murky life. I thought life was good, and fair, and just.
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To "The Conscientious Omnivores"
Special thanks to JoAnn Farb for allowing us to reproduce this article from her March 2015 newsletter.
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No Innocent Bystanders
We must be willing to examine the biases and bigotries of the present, and see them with the same critical eyes we use to view humanity’s heinous crimes of the past.
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DIY Fermented Foods: Healthy Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut has a whole range of benefits for anybody looking to optimize their health. As a side dish alongside any meal, sauerkraut is crunchy and tangy, and can be made with a range of different flavors.
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Let Your Conscience Be Your God
The conscience is the one and only place inside us where reason and compassion live harmoniously, side by side. Its purpose, as should be that of any God figure, is to guide us to our better nature.
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10 Things You Should Know About Animal Testing
Most consumers would never suspect that many of the products they purchase on a regular basis have been tested on animals. However, one simply needs to stroll down the aisle of a local grocery store or pharmacy to be surrounded by companies that routinely conduct animal vivisection.
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Do Hens Care About Their Eggs?
Perhaps a more accurate way to look at a hen’s attachment to her eggs is not its presence, but its forced absence.
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Humanity’s Next Step
I've been vegan for 36 years, therefore it is safe to say I will always be vegan. I committed to vegan living before any health benefits of the vegan diet…
Gentle World: A Brief History
Gentle World's co-founder Sun offers her unique insight into the multi-decade history of the organization she helped to create.
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My Vegan Corner of the World
My little corner of the world is a memorial garden to my best canine friend. I intentionally mixed in flowers throughou, both to attract pollinators, and because they brings color to my world even when the sun isn't shining.
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Taking Our Ethical Commitments Seriously
For me, veganism is an indispensable cornerstone, and a minimum standard, of taking the well being of others seriously. I could do more, and sometimes do, but being vegan is the very least I can do in taking my ethical commitments seriously.
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The Power is Ours
If we want a gentle world, we must reject violence. If we want a free world, we must be willing to free our human and non-human slaves. And if we want a peaceful world, we must first find a way to make peace with ourselves and one another.
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The Magic Rabbit
While we were trying our best to ease his discomfort, we were reminded over and over that our special little man, the Magic Rabbit himself, would be seen by many as nothing more than a luxury meal or the makings of a high-end sweater; a bundle of meat covered in the softest fur.
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A Better World for Us All
It’s been nearly 14 years since I had my vegan epiphany and vowed to never again partake of or participate in anything offered by the machine of violence that we…
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Cowspiracy
on the Big Island
Last month we were thrilled to host a screening of the film Cowspiracy, which is a truly eye-opening exposé of the environmental and ethical impacts of animal agriculture, produced by Kip…
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The Foundation of our Higher Selves
In the heat of the summer of 1966, revolution was in the air. Black people were revolting against the injustice of whites, women against the domination of men, and young…
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More From Our Visitors
As we say goodbye to September, it somehow seems as though the end of the year is right around the corner. This past season at our Hawaii location has been a wonderful time for visitors and volunteers.
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Easy Vegan 101: Lentils & Rice
This combination of two classic vegan ingredients can form the basis of a whole range of wholesome meals that are fast and easy to prepare.
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Finding the Right Vegan Cheese
From soy to tapioca, to almond, macadamia and hazelnut, vegan cheeses are all very different to each other, so don’t be fooled into believing that you’re out of options just because a particular brand doesn’t quite work for you.
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They Can Count On Me
This is the first irrefutable truth I discovered in my life; that eating and using animals is, no matter how you look at it, an act of abject cruelty. When…
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Veganism & World Hunger
If all food crops were fed directly to humans instead of animals, around 70% more food would be added to the world’s supply, which would be enough to feed an additional four billion people. It is the production of animal-based foods that is one of the leading causes of world hunger.
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The Best Buckwheat Pancakes You’ve Ever Had! (Gluten-Free)
This recipe is easy to make and positively delicious. Oh, and it’s also free from refined sugar and soy. We’ve made this recipe for family and friends alike and they all agreed these pancakes are fluffy, scrumptious and easy to make!
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8 Tips for Plant-Based Eating on a Budget
One of the myths about the vegan lifestyle is that it’s too expensive for the average or low-income family. Perhaps this is because many people relate the term ‘vegan’ or a plant-based diet to prepared vegan convenience foods.
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Optimizing Your Vegan Diet
A well-planned vegan diet includes attention to certain key nutrients, in order to increase our chances for optimum health.
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Stop Heating Oil. Try the Water Sauté Method!
You've probably heard that heating oils can result in the "production of oxidized compounds and free radicals detrimental to your health." But there’s a simple healthy way to cut out oil whenever you're stir frying veggies or sautéing greens, and it’s called the water sauté method.
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Since Becoming Vegan…
The following testimonials indicate how overwhelmingly positive the transition to veganism can be for the individual. Far from feelings of deprivation or sacrifice!
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3 Easy Kale Salads
Marinated kale salads are not only a delicious way to enjoy these dark greens, but they are also easy to make and highly nutritious.
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What is Vegan Organic Gardening?
If you're new to gardening or are looking to transition your garden to a vegan-organic plot, then these pieces will help. From how to set up your compost pile to an overview of veganic fertilizers, they are filled with a wealth of information worth checking out.
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Why Vegans Don’t Eat Eggs
The idea that family or backyard farms can provide an ethical alternative to battery farming ignores some of the fundamental issues at the heart of the egg issue.
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Cooking Guide for Whole Grains
Whole grains are an excellent source of B vitamins, fiber and protein, and they're fantastic staples in a vegan pantry. But each one calls for a slightly different method of preparation.
Herbal Remedies: Farm Dog Naturals
Farm Dog Naturals is a vegan business that creates beautiful herbal remedies that are GMO-free and ethically-sourced, handmade in small batches.
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Are Your Condoms Vegan?
You may be surprised to learn that the majority of condoms available on the market are produced using the animal product casein. Thankfully, there is an abundance of animal-free alternatives available.
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25+ Vegan Sources of Calcium
Calcium is an essential nutrient in our diet. But not all calcium is equal. Did you know that although animal milks have calcium in them, they also leach calcium from the bones? Thankfully, there are plenty of calcium-rich plants to get this essential nutrient from, and we’ve provided a list to get you started.
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Nonhuman Animals Are Mothers Too
When domesticated animals become mothers, their children belong to someone else. They are nearly always separated from their young shortly after birth, and they have no power whatsoever over the future their baby will be forced to endure.
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3 Keys to Creating Healthy Vegan Meals
Many new vegans are curious about the health benefits of a plant-based diet and how to go about planning meals that will not only fulfill their nutritional needs, but may also improve their current level of health.
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Mariolana: Life Lessons from a Goat
I hated the idea of Mariolana’s death at any time, but the thought of her meeting the butcher clawed at me. I decided I would do the best I knew how, to keep her alive.
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Veganic Gardening and Farming Resources
As the Veganic (Vegan Organic or Stockfree Organic) movement continues to grow, many online resources have become available for new and experienced gardeners and farmers who are interested in these sustainable and ethical growing methods.
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Are Superfoods the New Supplements?
Packed with nutrition and healing properties, superfoods are whole foods with naturally concentrated levels of nutrients and phytochemicals: chemical compounds, naturally occurring in plants, that have been shown to offer nutritional or healing benefits to the body.
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An Afternoon with Will Tuttle
Gentle World's latest vegan event was a blend of philosophy and food. Dr. Tuttle provided the philosophy, and Gentle World provided the delicious food that is the reward for living in alignment with that philosophy.
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Stunning Plant-Powered Athletics Video
Despite the misconception many athletes still have that animal products are essential to building muscle and strength, Frank Medrano and many others are showing us all that plant-powered workouts are the way of the future!
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Commerical Fishing: Methods & Madness
Although it's easy to blame advances in fishing technology for the decline in certain fish populations (and other sea animals), technology is usually created to fulfill a perceived need or demand.
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Turmeric: Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Cancer and More
Turmeric has become a star of the natural health world in recent years, due to its impressive profile of medicinal properties.
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30+ Amazing Animal Traits
When we look at the unique evolutionary adaptions pf our fellow animals, it is often with wonder and awe. Their physical and intuitive abilities regularly surpass our own in terms of speed, strength, sight, smell, sense of direction, and at times, group/family unity.
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The Biggest Feminist Issue There Is
In September of 2013, Gentle World's Angel Flinn was interviewed by activist Ashley Maier, whose blog explores many issues, including the interesectionality of veganism and feminism.
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Eating to Get Well: Foods that Heal
Whether or not you are able to implement the ideal nutritional regimen, there have been numerous documented cases where individuals have recovered from life-threatening diseases simply by eliminating animal products in favor of vegan foods.
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8 Surprising Facts About Cinnamon
The spice you love in your oatmeal and raisin toast also has unexpected healing properties when used correctly.
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Belly Rubs and Bucket Lists
When I scratched Millie's back she grumbled in delight and leaned closer. When all the food was done she used her nose to help lay herself down and after some good side scratches she presented her belly, ready for rubbing.
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And These Are The Lucky Ones…
Joanna Lucas' essays on The Peaceful Prairie blog offer remarkable glimpses into the emotional lives of those who have been given ‘a second chance at life.’
100 Dogs on a Vegan Diet
By genus, dogs are classified as carnivorous, but metabolically, they are actually omnivorous. This means that their nutritional requirements can be adequately met with a plant-based diet.
A Vegan Afternoon…
On November 9th, our Hawaii location was filled with excitement and enthusiastic attendees for “A Vegan Afternoon.” The event was chock-full of informative talks/videos, delicious food and resources to help…
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The Modern Animal Industry
As demand for animal products increases, so does the industry’s need to find ever more competitive methods of turning live animals into neatly-wrapped packages of muscle and bone. The result? Ever-faster line speeds, ever more mechanization, and mass production like we have never yet seen.
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Apples to Fight Cancer?
Over the last decade, a host of studies have been done on the anti-cancer properties of apples. Many of these studies have made headlines by producing surprising and favorable results.
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The Vegan Inside Us
Now is the time for those of us who are willing to be the essential change this world so desperately needs, to open the closet door and set the vegan inside us free to unashamedly show the world who we really are.
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The Rabbit Story
Gentle World's co-founder reads aloud his piece The Rabbit Story, originally published in 1987.
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Kaiser Permanente Endorses Plant-Based Diets
Kaiser Permanente’s decision to endorse a plant-based diet could have huge implications for preventative care.
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10+ Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
The humble pumpkin seed is a surprising source of many health-promoting and therapeutic compounds.
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Scientist: Dogs Are People, Too
We don’t need an M.R.I. to tell us that our dog friends are happy to see us when we come home, or that they deserve to be treated with respect and kindness.
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Horse Slaughter in the US
If we don’t address the bigger issue here, then we will be fighting the same battle again… and again… and again with more single-issue campaigns and court cases like this.
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Basil: Health Benefits
While you might only think of basil as being nice in a pasta sauce, would you believe that this wonderful herb is not only delicious, but could help protect your heart? Read on to learn about the other amazing health benefits of enjoying basil!
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Is Berlin The New Vegan Mecca?
In recent years a surge of new vegan restaurants, apparel stores, and even a completely vegan grocery store have opened in Berlin, Germany’s capital.
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The Birds of the Down Industry
Down and feathers are technically "by-products" of the meat and egg industry, and the story of their production is just as disturbing as that of any other animal-sourced product.
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Veganism Defined (1951)
"In a vegan world the creatures would be reintegrated within the balance and sanity of nature as she is in herself. A great and historic wrong, whose effect upon the course of evolution must have been stupendous, would be righted. The idea that his fellow creatures might be used by man for self-interested purposes would be so alien to human thought as to be almost unthinkable."
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How to Treat a Pig (A 30-second lesson!)
Kids of all ages can learn to love pigs. Pigs are easy to love. They are friendly, they come when you call them, and they love tummy rubs.
Vegan Dog and Cat Resources
Gentle World volunteers are frequently asked for reliable information about feeding a healthy, nutritious plant-based diet to their nonhuman friends. Here are some of our favorite resources.
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6 Gardening Tips for Hot Weather
Any time you’re facing a drought or a long spell of hot weather, these gardening tips will help your plants survive the summer months.
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Backyard Chicken Farming Leads to Abandoned Hens
Even for those select backyard chicken "farmers" who plan to keep their hens for the 12+ years or so that they will not be laying, there is a trail of tortured layer hens, and dead chicks in their wake.
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Ocean’s Alive Marine Phytoplankton
The popularity of super foods continues to grow, as more and more people are looking for ways to combat the effects of our increasingly toxic environment, bad diet habits, unhealthy…
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An Open Letter to the Leaders of the Progressive Movement
If you are not yet vegan yourself, you might be moving in that direction or have a friend or two who is. You may even be convinced by now that veganism is a reasonable solution to many of the world's problems. Perhaps, you have secretly envisioned doing it yourself, someday... when you are ready.
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Could You Kill An Animal?
To actively participate in the death of an animal forces people to deaden a part of themselves, with consequences that we may not even be aware of. Is it fair to place that burden on those who carry out this despicable task in order to allow the rest of us to partake of the spoils while avoiding getting our hands dirty?
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Green Beans: An Easy Beginner’s Guide to Growing
Green beans (also called snap or string beans) are a great addition to most gardens, as they are easy to grow and are delicious raw, stir-fried or steamed.
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Why I Love Vegans
Vegans recognize the inherent right of every animal, human or otherwise, to be the sole owner of his or her body, and they acknowledge our ethical responsibility to treat every body with respect and even reverence for the mystery that gives them life.
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The Yogic Path
One rarely avoids animal products to aspire to sainthood, but it may be true that saintliness is impossible to discuss without first cleansing the body and mind of needless suffering of sentient beings.
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Unexpected Health Benefits of Blueberries
A well-known super food, and one of our favorite fruits, is the antioxidant powerhouse: the Blueberry. But why are blueberries good for you? Let's take a closer look at some of the health benefits of blueberries.
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The Spirit of Kisses
It was easy to forget that Kisses had good reason for behaving the way she did. She had been taught to fear. She hadn’t just chosen to believe that humans were dangerous. She had been forced to accept it on a very primal level – she had had it beaten into her.
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Dental Care for Vegan Dogs
For caregivers of vegan dogs, the growing range of plant-based oral care products is a blessing, making it possible for our rescued friends to enjoy good dental health without having to sacrifice our vegan values.
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People Like You
When people experience the vegan awakening, it’s awe-inspiring to live alongside them as their thoughts begin to shift. As each of our new friends from around the globe expresses their realizations, we have the opportunity to share in their epiphany.
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I Know I’m Doing the Right Thing
I was a vegetarian for two years when I arrived in Shangri-La. But I never really thought about veganism. I didn’t want to give up my cheese (I’m French, you…
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Letters from our Visitors
from Jesse, United States: For me, visiting Gentle World was the beginning of my journey, but I was so impacted by the peaceful sanctuary and the amazing people who live…
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The Colored Entrance
Did you stand up for the rights of the enslaved, the oppressed, the massacred? Did you withdraw your support for every single shameful service the exploitation industry provides? Did you speak up on behalf of the billions of innocent victims and plead with the rest of humanity to do the same?
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Our Dedication Will Never Waiver
We didn't know that there was a word "vegan" at the time. There were no health food stores, no tofu, and no animal rights movement that we knew of. We have been spreading the word since we knew there was a word to spread. If we kept silent and that silence allowed more animals to suffer, we would wonder if our words could have saved their lives.
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It Must Have Been Lovely
43 years after Tom Paxton wrote such poignant lyrics mourning our impending loss, the loveliness of my own garden holds more meaning to me than ever... Will we always have flowers? Will the forest always have trees? Will meadows always be green?
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Don’t Tell Me What To Do
The following is intended to be a satire. It is an ironic look at some of the things people say when attempting to dismiss concerns about the ethics of using animals for personal gain. When these same statements are employed to defend other forms of unethical behavior, we can clearly see how absurd they really are.
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The Last Fish
I hated eating the fish we caught. Hated their eyes looking up at me from my plate. These and the crabs that we played with and then boiled alive are the only animals I ever watched die before me.
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The Shangri-La Experience
One of the most heartwarming experiences we have here in Gentle World is when we receive letters like these.
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What’s Wrong with Leather?
It's often assumed that leather is merely a byproduct of meat, and that it does not contribute to a profoundly brutal and immoral institution. This is a false assumption. Not only is it highly profitable for the meat industry, much of the world's leather comes from animals killed primarily for their skins.
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5 Vegan Alternatives to Milk
While some vegan milks (such as soy) have a flavor similar to cow’s milk, others (like coconut and hazelnut) offer a new perspective on how tasty plant-based milks can be.
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Is Your Champagne Vegan?
Finding out whether or not Champagne is vegan simply by looking at the bottle is usually not reliable. Typically the bottle will not be labeled vegan, nor will it state clearly which fining agents are used. The good news is there are vegan Champagnes out there!
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The Conscience: Our Guide to a Truly New Year
Most of us have had our moments, even in the midst of our busy lives, when we have found ourselves face to face with our conscience and can hear its voice clearly and distinctly.
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Why Vegans Don’t Use Silk
Being vegan is about embracing a worldview that is starkly different from the dominant premise that other beings exist simply to fulfill human desires. The reality is that we do not need to exploit insects, and there is no justification for using them as a resource for our own ends.
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They’re all Bill and Lou.
Do we really want to teach our young people that there isn't something absolutely shameful about killing and eating someone you would describe as a friend?
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Out of the Jungle
One of the first of its kind in the United States, H. Jay Dinshah's revolutionary 1967 book invites readers to consider Ahimsa (nonviolence) as the way out of "a jungle worse than any devised by nature."
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Are Your Cosmetics Vegan?
Many times companies will label their product “cruelty free” but may still use animal-based ingredients. Although the term “cruelty-free” does prohibit the use of animal testing, it still allows the company to use animal ingredients, which are far from cruelty-free.
Gentle World at the 2012 Kohala Country Fair
The Kohala Country Fair this year was filled with local craft and gift vendors, food, music and games for all. With a record number of 50+ food booths ready to…
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Why Vegans Read Labels
Becoming vegan can open doors into a new world of awareness about the products we use, and how much has previously been hidden from us by companies that profit from our purchases.
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Another Chance
When we advocate for the widespread adoption of vegan values, we speak for the entire population of humanity’s victims, including once-glorious landscapes that have been preyed upon rather than protected.
Florida Vegan Event a Huge Success!
On September 8th, Gentle World sponsored "It's Easy to be Vegan!" - a free vegan educational day in South Florida that attracted over 200 people. This vegan extravaganza was facilitated by…
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The Voice of an Animal
The following article, written by Paul Harvey (an American nationally-syndicated columnist) was published in a Los Angeles newspaper on January 1, 1980.
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Carrots: Health Benefits and Recipes
Carrots are more than a tasty addition to almost any dish. They are also good for your body’s overall health, especially that of the skin, eyes, digestive system and teeth.
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Something Almost Primal
It seems that the directors of the puppet show are aware that ‘primal’ is a concept that plays to the perverse desires of the lowest parts of our selves. After all, this base and brutish lust for blood has such a hold on people that we are willing to turn a blind eye to unthinkable acts of cruelty in its name.
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Veganism or Extinction?
The scientific community may be finally ready to recognize how the abuse of our fellow animals has led to the abuse of our planet, including its clean water reserves.
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Is Your Bread Vegan?
From duck feathers to pancreatic enzymes, commercial bread provides a whole new collection of reasons for everyone to learn how to decipher an ingredients list.
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Phytochemicals: Eating from the Rainbow!
To a certain degree, many of the health benefits of phytochemicals still remain a mystery. What we do know so far indicates that they work in harmony with the other vitamins and nutrients present in whole fruits and veggies to keep our bodies in their natural state of health.
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What’s in a Word?
Instead of a philosophy and way of life that seeks to avoid the exploitation of nonhuman animals, veganism is viewed by many as a fad diet now - and often as one that allows the occasional consumption of products derived from other animals.
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Burying the Past
When we recognize that we are not burying a pair of shoes, but the skin off someone’s back, laying them to rest can help us lay to rest our own past transgressions and misperceptions.
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Phoenix Rising: A Second Chance
This tiny (but feisty) little fighter was covered with ants and just beginning to get her feathers. Our friend told us she frequently sees birds that have fallen from their nests, but this baby bird in particular seemed determined to survive.
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Felix & Wyatt: Two Modern-Day DaVincis
Several years ago, we received a couple of beautiful letters from an American friend living in China. Julie's letters recounted heart-warming stories of her two vegan sons, Felix and Wyatt (who were six and four years old at the time.)
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Natural Food Coloring from Tomatoes
Although the insect-derived carmine has been widely accepted as a ‘natural’ alternative to chemical dyes, it has recently received an increasing amount of public attention from squeamish consumers.
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A Gentle World in my Heart
Aloha Lovely Gentle Worlders... You were all so wonderful and my time at the farm was great. I LOVE my new cookbook and share it with anyone who is interested. I am happily cooking for hostels everywhere with the great recipes...
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A Hen’s Relationship with her Eggs
During my time working around chickens, there were a number of experiences that changed my perspective on eggs and opened my heart to the hens that laid them. The first started with making a homemade “farm fresh” omelet out of eggs a friend had collected.
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What is Pain to a Fish?
Fish anatomy is so complex that they have even evolved the same “pain-blocking” substances (endorphins) as humans. This leaves us with the question: Why would fish have endorphins in their bodies if they couldn’t feel pain? And why is there still a debate over their sentience?
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5 Delicious Raw Pie Recipes!
From a classic American Apple pie to our Tropical Mango Banana Pie, these simple, fun and raw Gentle World pie recipes put a new twist on both classic and exotic desserts.
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Cage-Free? Not Free Enough.
Do these labels really indicate an improvement in ethical standards, or are they simply a way for the animal industry to regain consumer confidence in their products?
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A Call to Feminists
Animals of both sexes suffer under institutionalized exploitation. However, the female of the species often experiences more prolonged abuse, including an ongoing cycle of forceful artificial insemination, physical abuse of her mammary glands, and invariably being separated from her young.
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“I Couldn’t Wait To Get My Elephant”
Teressa Groenewald-Hagerman, like every other recreational hunter, was probably weaned on the flesh of more socially-acceptable victims. When her story made news, many chose to vilify Teressa as the heartless animal abuser of the day.
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Weeds Worth Growing
Could it be that weeds are serving a much-needed purpose in your garden or lawn? And could it be that these pesky weeds are in fact just as nutritious, or more so, than the plants you’re protecting from them?
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Outdoor Activities for Kids
The love of nature is important to a growing child’s health, as well as the health of their relationship with the natural world. Among these silly, fun and educational activities, we hope you and your little ones will find new ways to enjoy and appreciate the nature around you.
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Satisfy Your Soul
When the world and its religions can't quite satisfy your soul, and the hymns and prayers and chanting sound like one droll rigmarole...
A Vegan Earth Day Celebration!
Earlier this month, Gentle World volunteers participated in a local Earth Day celebration, which brought the magic of plant-based healing to hundreds of people... What were we doing there? Serving food, of course!
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The Myth of Eco-Friendly Animal Products
What do "humanely-raised", "free-range", "grass-fed", "organic” or “cruelty-free" animal products really mean for the environment?
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“Dog, Horse… It’s Good Food for Us”
To be deeply saddened by the murder of a family dog is a sane reaction to a horrific occurrence. The hypocrisy begins when we shut off that sadness in reaction to the murder of other animals.
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What’s Wrong with Backyard Eggs?
As we look more closely at the reality of the backyard chicken trend, it becomes increasingly clear that it is the same commodification of animals, packaged in niche marketing to appeal to the modern “conscious consumer”.
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The Talents of Tahini
If you've ever bought tahini for a special recipe, you may still have the rest of the jar sitting in your fridge or on the shelf. But tahini is not a seed butter to be ignored.
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Why Every Environmentalist Should be Vegan
Everyone has heard of Global Warming, but Global Depletion is much less known. As vast as Global Warming may seem, it is only a small piece in the growing puzzle of Global Depletion, which refers to the loss of all of Earth’s renewable and non-renewable resources.
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Six Simple Ways to Enjoy Kale!
Kale is a dark leafy green with a lot more to it than your average vegetable. It's easy to grow, full of health benefits, and simple to use in recipes!
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Kale is the new Spinach
While it may be partially fad and partially flavor, kale’s calcium content alone could have won it a leading role at the dinner table. Thankfully though, there are even more qualities hidden in this tasty green, that make it well-deserving of the hype.
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An Easy Beginner’s Guide to Growing Kale
This easy guide to growing kale will discuss how to grow kale in ideal conditions as well as giving some tips on how to grow it outside its preferred climate.
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A Newer Age
The vegan evolution will inspire a heightened spiritual awareness, purify the body, and make possible personal and planetary healing unprecedented in human history.
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Vitamin D and Lanolin
A number of common foods are enriched with vitamin D without specifying which form of the vitamin they contain or how it was derived. And, as opaque as this may already seem, some companies that manufacture and distribute vitamin D supplements have demonstrably confused ideas of what the term vegan actually means.
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7 Sensational Miso Recipes
If you’re just learning about the magic of miso, here are some good rules of thumb for adding it to dishes you already know and love, or creating your own new and innovative recipes.
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Animal Bones in Sugar?
Sugar seems vegan at a glance; it comes from a plant after all. But when the natural sugars from the plant are refined in a factory, they are often filtered through bone char.
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Easy Guide to Vegan Organic Fertilizers
If you’re new to veganic gardening and searching for alternatives to blood, bone and other so-called “organic” fertilizers, then this list of eco-friendly soil amendments will strengthen and support your green thumb.
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The Vegan Evolution
The vegan ideal represents nothing less than the next evolutionary step for humankind. This quantum leap may seem far-fetched from the position we are in today, but it is within this very change that we will ultimately find our hope for the world of tomorrow.
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The Magic of Miso
Those new to miso may not immediately recognize the value in a fermented soybean paste. But if you give it a try, the flavor, versatility and health benefits of miso are bound to win you over.
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Make Your Own Vegan Chocolate Truffles!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what could be a better gift for your beloved (or your beloved self) than a batch of hand-made chocolate truffles? … How about hand-made chocolate truffles that are not only vegan, but pretty darn healthy?
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Fair Trade Chocolate: A Myth?
Nowadays, most stores have a “health food” or “organic” section, but thinking you can simply pick up the first chocolate bar marked “fair-trade,” and walk away with a clean conscience, isn’t the case.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Vegan Advocacy
Given the burgeoning opportunities, advocates can pick and choose what methods and media suit their talents, personalities, preferences, and geographic locations.
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12 Vegan Garden Tips
Here are some simple tips to help you plan out your spring, summer or fall veggie patch. We hope they inspire you to start plotting out your home garden for next year and to grow pesticide- and stock-free!
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The Power of Ahimsa
Prescribed by sages throughout history as the most effective way to temper the bestial nature in man, taking the vow of Ahimsa means resolving to refrain from causing any harm to any living creature.
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Nutritious and Delicious Sprout Salads
If you’ve recently begun sprouting seeds, grains and legumes, or are a long time sprout fanatic, these “rawsome recipes” from Incredibly Delicious: Recipes for a New Paradigm will spark your desire for sprouts at every meal.
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I No Longer Steal from Nature
The following poem was written in around 1000 AD by a blind Arab philosopher, poet and writer named Al-Ma’arri: AD 973 - 1058.
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Easy Healthy Guide to Sprouting
Sprouts are a potent source of antioxidants and are alkalizing to the body. Both of these effects are essential for protecting against disease and strengthening the immune system.
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Just This One…
The New Year is unlike other holidays, as it is not limited to those who belong to one religion or nation, but is a celebration we can all relate to: the ending of the old and the beginning of the new.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Traveling as a Vegan
As you travel to new places as a vegan, a bit of planning and forethought can help you overcome the small inconveniences you may encounter.
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A Matter of Life and Death
Even a quick and genuinely painless death deprives an individual of the chance to experience his or her life, in any capacity, ever again. It stands to reason then, that if we believe other animals ought to be protected from being harmed unnecessarily, they ought to be protected from being killed unnecessarily.
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What’s Wrong with Wool?
Wool often tends to be overlooked by animal advocates because its cultivation does not necessitate the death of the animal. However, the cultivation of wool is far from the pastoral idyll one might imagine.
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Magical and Medicinal: Frankincense and Myrrh
Frankincense and myrrh are healing on an emotional, physical and spiritual level, and are more than simply symbols of the season.
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What’s Hiding in Your Organic Fertilizer?
If you're concerned that some common organic practices support animal farming, then it’s time to learn about the byproducts in your fertilizers, the health risks they pose, and the alternative, green, truly organic fertilizers you’ll find in your own backyard, or on the garden store shelf.
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3 Healing Scents for the Holidays
These warm and bright plant-based essential oils can reawaken pleasant memories, stimulate the immune system, and provide a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
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Cabbage: Salads, Slaws & Stirfries… Oh My!
Cabbage is an inexpensive, versatile vegetable that is known for a multitude of health benefits. Here are a few recipes to help you learn how to make it a welcome friend in your kitchen.
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Organic Growing: Supporting Animal Farms?
If you're truly interested in organic alternatives to chemical fertilizers, then it's time to start scrutinizing organic growing practices and store-bought fertilizers a bit more carefully.
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3 Reasons Not to Eat Honey
While you may spread a heaping tablespoon of honey on your morning toast without thinking, creating each drop is no small feat. To make one pound of honey, a colony will have to visit over two million flowers and fly over 55,000 miles, at up to 15 miles per hour.
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Speciesism and Veganism: Transcending Politics and Religion
Although this may come as a surprise to some, there are ethical vegans across the political spectrum and in every major religion. Veganism transcends politics and religion because it is based on the simple matter of rejecting a particular form of prejudice: speciesism.
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Cabbage: Nutritious, Delicious Cancer-Fighter
Cabbage has been revered for centuries for its anti-inflammatory properties and versatility in food preparation, but what has really added to cabbage's credit in the last decade is its potential as a cancer-fighting food.
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Creating Magic…
My experiences here have kindled a new fire in me, so instead of story-telling I jumped right to the processing. What am I learning here? The questions keep coming…
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Life in a Vegan Community
Because we're not willing to accept ‘the world as it is,’ we have joined together from different walks of life in order to work towards the building of a new one; both as a sanctuary for ourselves and as a model of what human beings can achieve.
Stefan Cremers
Occupy Humanity
Even many of the most progressive among us, seemingly without thought, continue to exclude certain sentient beings from the shelter of their compassion by accepting, condoning, supporting and even applauding the most unspeakable injustices perpetrated against those they see as "others," because they happened to have been born other than human.
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10 Protein-Packed Plants
The continuing debate over how much protein the average person needs has done little to change our interest in it. And it's not surprising, when you think that protein is one of the basic building blocks of life.
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Taxpayer-Funded Cruelty and Devastation
The animal industry (including the huge monoculture crops that feed it), is supported by tens of billions of dollars in annual farm subsidies and other government handouts that make it highly profitable to produce animal-based foods over plant-based foods.
Kohala Fair 2011 – Bigger than Ever!
At the beginning of this month, a bustling group of Kohala Country Fair-Goers learned why mealtime is our favorite time at Gentle World! This annual event always attracts thousands of…
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Is Your Alcohol Vegan?
Many people, vegan or not, are surprised to discover that there is a plethora of animal-based products that can be found in alcoholic beverages.
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Animal Cruelty: Who is to Blame?
While institutionalized exploiters certainly have a lot to answer for, it is consumers who are primarily responsible for animal cruelty through their purchases of animal products.
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You Can’t Return to Ignorance
On the one hand, the decision seemed pretty easy. On the other hand, my parents own a farm. They raise animals for meat, and my mum milks cows for a living. So, I had a big crisis on my hands about how to bring those alternative points of view in line.
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Fecal Matters
Simply put, using animal agriculture to feed a vast human population brings with it the unavoidable problem of dealing with vast quantities of sewage.
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Seven Delicious Home-Made Breads
Whenever the scent of bread baking emanates from our community kitchen, it's a reminder that whole-grain breads are one of the most comforting pleasures of life...
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Are Anti-Cruelty Campaigns Really Effective?
When we campaign to eliminate one branch of the animal trade while ignoring others, we send a message that certain forms of exploitation are worse than others.
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Nettles: Health Tonic and Veganic Fertilizer
As children, many of us feared the prickles of these wild and rampant weeds. Little did we know that the sting of this plant was protecting a delicious green vegetable, a healing herb and a wonderful vegan-organic fertilizer.
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3 Essential Oils for Your Herbal Medicine Cabinet
If you pop into your local natural health store you’re likely to find a section full of different essential oils, so which three essential oils should you start building your natural medical cabinet with?
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Making a Killing with Animal Welfare Reform
The animal welfare model overwhelmingly benefits industry – not only by providing guidelines which help producers to adopt a more effective business model, but also by assuring consumers that it is possible to breed, raise, exploit, and slaughter animals in an ethical way.
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The Flu Lagoon: A Disaster Waiting To Happen
From 1991 to 1995, Smithfield Farms’ North Carolina operation spilled over two million gallons of pig waste into the Cape Fear River. In Virginia, Smithfield was fined $12.6 million in 1997 for 6,900 violations of the Clean Water Act. In 1994, as soon as NAFTA came into effect, Smithfield opened “Carroll Ranches” in the Mexican state of Veracruz, alleged to be the source of the Swine Flu outbreak.
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As We Soy, So Shall We Reap
Grown in vast monocultures, causing massive environmental degradation, wasting huge quantities of water, and destroying wild lands, our use of soy to feed farmed animals outweighs the other uses by a long shot.
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Shellac & Food Glaze
Many people may not be aware that the glaze that covers some of their favorite products – including vitamins, pharmaceuticals, candy and even some fruit – may actually be made from shellac; a resin from the secretions of the female lac insect.
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Holy Basil (Tulsi) for Stress Reduction & More (+ how to grow!)
Tulsi plants have been revered in India for over five millennia. At one point, almost every family had a plant growing at home. When you hear about the reported benefits of Tulsi, it’s easy to understand why.
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Bruno: A New Perspective on Happy Cows
This is not the story of a factory farm; it is the story of a beautiful farm with “free range” animals who seemed to be “happy.”
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Good Nutrition for Healthy Vegan Dogs (also in Spanish!)
Many people are surprised to learn that not only can dogs enjoy vibrant health on a vegan diet, but just like people, their physical condition can actually improve as a result of eliminating animal foods.
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An Idea Whose Time Has Come
The vegan concept is not a fad that will pass with time. It is a necessary shift in thinking, that will lead to a heightened empathy and concern for others.
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Legal Slavery in the 21st Century
As surely as the abolitionists of the past knew that no man or woman should be the property of any other, the abolitionists of today know that the legal property status of animals stands in the way of their ever receiving any meaningful rights or protection, let alone being granted the freedom to live according to their own needs and desires.
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The Wonder of Worms
There's no need to contain worms in a worm box to receive the benefits of their activity. In your garden they can choose to go where they want when they want, aerating and enriching the soil as they travel, distributing nutrients throughout the garden without their natural lifecycle being disturbed.
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Seven Delicious Vegan Cookie Recipes
Although our diet is based around organic whole foods, anyone who knows Gentle World will attest to the fact that we are somewhat obsessed with sweet treats and baked goods.
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The Importance of Being Vegan
As most people are naturally opposed to unnecessary violence, becoming and staying vegan is not a matter of changing any of our basic moral beliefs. It simply requires us to be willing to change the habits we have developed that prevent us from living according to our principles.
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An Irrefutable Truth
What a boost to my self-esteem to discover that I knew something that was absolutely right; something that no one, no matter their station in life, could convince me was wrong.
Gentle World on New Zealand National Radio
Gentle World and veganism were featured on nationwide New Zealand radio this month, with a slot on a show called Spectrum, where we had an opportunity to speak to over 80,000 people throughout New Zealand and the rest of the world.
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EM & Bokashi – Veganic Probiotics for Insect Control & Healthy Soil
EM is easiest to describe as a probiotic for your soil. The mixture usually consists of a blend of bacteria and yeast which work in harmony to crowd out bad bacteria and bugs. It’s a compost boost, an insect deterrent and a natural fertilizer all in one.
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The Magic of Frozen Bananas
For an instant energy boost that is long lasting, yet light on the digestion, frozen bananas are fantastic for smoothies, snacks and even raw vegan desserts.
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Rewarded for Being Vegan
Over many years of encouraging people to become vegan, Gentle Worlders have had the remarkable privilege of witnessing the wonderful benefits that occur when individuals take advantage of this amazing opportunity.
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The Legal Right to Do Wrong
Human slaves were once legally the property of other members of the human race and were not granted legal personhood. They were regarded as property just like nonhuman animals are regarded today. To treat animals as property is species discrimination, and it is reflected in every country’s legal system.
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Mother’s Milk
Humans are far from the only animals to experience the deep connection between mother and child. In fact, this might be one of the very experiences that is universal -- crossing all boundaries between species.
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Enjoying the Riches of the Vegan Lifestyle
Back in April, we received a beautiful letter from Eric and Lilly, two of our all-time favorite penpals who came to visit as wwoofers back in 2010, and have stayed in touch ever since about their vegan-making ventures.
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Garden Fun with Little Ones
A few weeks ago, we had a super-fun day here in Shangri-La, as we hosted a gathering of aspiring little gardeners from the local Playcenter.
Sharing the Joy of Vegan Cooking
On Saturday, March 12th, Gentle World volunteers hosted a free vegan cooking class at our favorite NZ venue: The Herb Shack. With 22 attendees who showed lots of interest in the vegan culinary techniques, the day was a fantastic success!
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Waking Up: Vegetarian to Vegan
I came to Gentle World’s Vegan Education Center inspired by a friend’s email suggesting it as an interesting place to visit and drawn by the veganic gardening concept. I thought, “what the heck, why not WWOOF for a week and see what happens?”
Gentle World’s Giant Pear!
Every now and then, our veganic growing program rewards us with a giant vegetable or piece of fruit... To give you some idea of the scale, the flower to the…
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Harvest Time
Here in Gentle World, we sometimes forget that many people don't have the luxury of enjoying home-grown vegetables, let alone delicious veganically-grown fruit... But in Shangri-La, thanks to the hard…
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Gardening with Magic
Magic Rees has been an organic grower since 1980. In 1989, he co-founded the Far North Organics Association in New Zealand, for which he served as Farm Certifier for 10 years. In 2000, he became Shangri-La’s head gardener and veganic educator.
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Netted Enclosures
Some garden crops benefit from the use of netted enclosures, to keep them safe from insects and birds.
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Can Cats Be Vegan?
Raising cats on a vegan diet requires a commitment to ensuring they are getting all the nutrients they need, including taurine and l-Carnitine. Having said that, we have read and heard claims of many healthy plant-powered cats.
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Gentle Catering at The Herb Shack
From the 9th to the 12th of February, Gentle World volunteers provided healthy, delicious vegan food to participants at a healing convention at The Herb Shack Café in our local…
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Green Manure Crops
Keeping your gardens covered with green manure crops is an excellent way to keep your soil healthy in between growing seasons.
Vegan Education in Animal Farming Country
In an area of New Zealand that is better known for the farming of sheep and cows than vegan education, Gentle World volunteers shook things up a little last weekend,…
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Hidden Animal Fats
The main components in rendered animal fats are oleic, palmitic, stearic, palmitoleic, linoleic and myristic acid. Any of these terms on an ingredients list could be sourced from animal tallow, or another animal-based ingredient.
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Spring Rolls
Spring rolls take a bit of preparation, so I don’t recommend these for people who are looking for a quick, convenient meal! This is a recipe that is reserved for special occasions, or for food service situations when ‘mass production’ is possible.
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Black Bean Tostadas
Here’s another recipe that makes use of the delightful little black bean. This isn’t necessarily the quickest recipe, but it’s not that elaborate either. And it’s a very tasty way to enjoy one of the healthiest foods in the world – beans.
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Tossed Tempeh Salad
Here’s another recipe that uses tempeh, one of our favorite ingredients. Tempeh is a bit more expensive than tofu, so it’s a bit of a luxury in our kitchen, but it adds a lovely flavor and texture that always makes us want to use it again.
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Vegan Delights for the Holiday Table
This holiday, why not dress up your table with some festive dishes that have nothing to do with the traditional menu? As long as the foods are beautiful and delicious, who’s to say what a holiday table should contain?
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Veganic Growing in Shangri-La
Around a week ago, the last of the Gentle World volunteers arrived at our Vegan Educational Center in Northland, New Zealand, officially kicking off the 11th summer in our Southern…
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Natural Colors – Carmine & Cochineal
The words Cochineal, Cochineal Extract, Carmine, Crimson Lake, Natural Red 4, C.I. 75470, E120, and even some ‘natural colorings’ refer to a dye called ‘carminic acid’, which is primarily used as a food coloring and in cosmetics.
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Vegan Challah Bread
This is one of our favorite bread recipes for any time of year, but if you’re visiting family for the Jewish holidays (or hosting a vegan at the family meal), hopefully this vegan challah recipe will be helpful for your Hanukkah spread.
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Gelatin
Gelatin is used in such a wide variety of products that one can’t help but wonder if the average person knows how widespread it is, and whether the manufacturers rely on this ignorance to sell their products.
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Rennet
Rennet or rennin is a natural complex of enzymes produced in any mammalian stomach to help a nursing baby digest mother’s milk.
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Tofu/Tempeh Chunks & Cutlets
Here’s a great way to prepare two old favorites: tofu and tempeh. These two foods can be used interchangeably for any of these recipes, so feel free to experiment… Once you get the technique down, you’ll find that these are really quick and simple to make.
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Being Vegan in a Speciesist World
Moral paradigm shifts do not cause themselves. They are caused by small groups of people within society – always considered radical in their own time – who persistently educate others why change is necessary.
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We Will Be Heard
In the dark days when the horrific custom of enslaving our fellow human beings was accepted behavior, the abolitionists could not, in good conscience, remain silent. We too, will continue to speak on behalf of freedom, until all beings are free.
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Casein
Casein is the principal protein in milk. It’s found in the milk of all mammals, and, oddly enough, is often found in food items marked ‘non-dairy.’
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Natural Flavors & Castoreum
Natural Flavors… The name sounds innocent enough, but these mild-sounding words are an umbrella term for some pretty horrible stuff, including certain ingredients that come from extreme animal abuse.
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Italian Lasagna Vegan-Style!
This is a recipe we reserve for special occasions, such as when we’re in celebratory mode, or when we’re trying to impress people who are skeptical about vegan food.
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A Call to Ethical Vegetarians
Ethical vegetarians might not be aware that the production of milk and eggs involves both tremendous cruelty and also the deaths of billions every year. Not only are these animals killed just like those raised specifically for meat, but they are kept alive longer and subjected to a tragic lifetime of slavery, including the horrific violations that come from the brutal exploitation of their reproductive systems.
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How could his eyes endure the slaughter?
From the pen of Plutarch, eminent Greek moral philosopher and biographer. A.D 46 - 120.
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Vegan Restaurant for a Day
Every year, in the beginning of October, Gentle World volunteers set up a 'vegan restaurant for a day', smack in the middle of a fairly typical Country Fair, an event where almost every other booth serves 'Standard American Fair Food'.
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Focaccia & Other Flatbreads
It’s surprisingly easy to make your own flat-bread or crackers, and they can certainly be a nice treat for those who aren’t used to enjoying home-made breads.
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Better-than-Beef Meatless Meat
Seitan or Wheat-Meat (made from wheat gluten flour) is one of the best meat substitutes for flavor absorption as well as texture. High in protein and low in fat, seitan (when properly prepared) will win over the meat-oholics in your life, from kids to grown-ups.
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Muffins, Muffins and More Muffins!
Muffins… The cupcake’s healthier cousin, and a fun snack for all ages. Muffins are great because you can make them in so many different flavors, both savory and sweet.
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Tofu “Eggless” Salad
This is one of our favorite ways to enjoy tofu. It’s incredibly quick and easy to prepare, and is so delicious that people are often amazed by how good it tastes.
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“Wish” Kabobs with Marinated Tempeh
Before the glorious summer days disappear into fall altogether, here’s one more barbecue recipe for those who are still able to make the most of the summer weather.
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Make Your Own Wheatgrass and Living Bread
Wheatgrass is easy to grow and ensures a supply of fresh, live vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids.
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Do You Know Beans?
Somehow beans have developed a reputation for being dull, bland and boring, and have almost become a symbol of the common perception of vegan food as being, well… dull, bland and boring. But not only is this not true about vegan food, it’s not even true about beans themselves.
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Cooking Guide for Beans
Beans are nutritional powerhouses, but with so many different kinds, it's important to know the correct way to prepare them.
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Vegan Sources of Vitamins & Minerals
For those who are considering adopting a vegan diet, one of the most common concerns is whether a diet that includes only plant foods can be nutritionally adequate, and provide sufficient levels of vitamins and minerals.
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DIY Delicious Vegan Salad Dressings
A good salad dressing can be made many different ways, and once you’ve figured out a basic formula that you like, you can make any number of variations using your favorite herbs and seasonings.
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Health & Nutrition (Vegan 1-2-3)
There are certain facts that are beginning to be widely accepted about the health risks related to our high dependency on meat, eggs and dairy, and about the benefits of a diet free from such high-cholesterol, zero-fiber ingredients.
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Cool Cucumber Salads
Here’s a quick collection of simple summer recipes, for those of us whose gardens are producing way too many cucumbers!
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A Call to Environmentalists
The vegan solution contains the power to revitalize the environmental movement, because it embodies exactly what is required to inspire the necessary change: a revival and restoration of our core ethical values.
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Nutritional Yeast – One of our Favorite Things!
Nutritional yeast is used frequently in many recipes, and makes a great condiment and seasoning, as it adds a delightfully ’savory’ flavor to everything from pasta and tofu to toast and popcorn.
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Humane? Ask the Animals.
Terms such as free-range, grass-fed, and humanely-raised have not only taken over the dialogue around the animal use debate, but have come to symbolize “it's okay – you can eat me now.”
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Till The World Shall Set Things Right
"I am the voice of the voiceless. Through me, their hearts shall speak; Till the deaf world's ear be made to hear the cry of the wordless weak."
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Beginner’s Guide to Composting
You can successfully create rich, nutritious soil from composting fruit/vegetable peels and kitchen scraps, leaves, grass clippings and any trimmings of trees and bushes that are in their green, soft state.
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Beginner’s Guide to Veganic Gardening
Vegan-organic gardening avoids not only the use of toxic sprays and chemicals, but also manures and animal remains.
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The World Peace Diet
The bold and insightful statements in Tuttle's book cut right to the core of our most serious cultural problems, powerfully addressing our society's need to rise above the predatory paradigm and into a new age of nonviolence.
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Raw Blueberry Cream Pie
Raw desserts are a great way to get a ‘treat fix’, because they're made from whole foods only, and are usually sweetened with fresh or dried fruit.
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Tempeh Teriyaki
With the simple addition of a little tamari, herb salt or any of your favorite seasonings, tempeh can easily be grilled in strips, cubes or cutlets for a quick and easy protein fix. If you want to try something more adventurous though, the following recipe comes highly recommended.
Protected: Gentle World’s Guide to Vegan Alternatives
We're working to collect as many plant-based options as we can, so that our readers can easily see what's available: on the shelves of their local health food store, at the supermarket, and at their favorite online stores.