Tuesday, April 9, 2013

I Love Quotes!

Here are some of my favorites!




“The Human Spirit Is Not Dead. It Lives On In Secret... It Has Come To Believed That Compassion, In Which All Ethics Must Take Root, Can Only Attain Its Full Breadth And Depth If It Embraces All Living Creatures And Does Not Limit Itself To Mankind.” 
-Albert Schweitzer
"'Kindness' covers all of my political beliefs. No need to spell them out. I believe that if, at the end, according to our abilities, we have done something to make others a little happier, and something to make ourselves a little happier, that is about the best we can do. To make others less happy is a crime. To make ourselves unhappy is where all crime starts. We must try to contribute joy to the world. That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstances. We must try."
~Roger Ebert
“I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.” 
-Audre Lorde

“the important thing is not to stop questioning.”
- albert einstein

"Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently - they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do." 
- Steve Jobs 



“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.'” 
-Harriet Tubman

“Asking vegans to respect your decision to eat meat is on par with asking feminists to respect sexists, asking POC to respect racists and asking homosexuals to respect homophobes. It is ludicrous to think that difference in opinion warrants mutual respect, especially when the opposing opinion in question not only stands for everything you are against but also appropriates suffering, defends oppression and encourages the continuance of exploitation.” - Kieren

“We need another and a wiser and perhaps a more mystical concept of animals. Remote from universal nature and living by complicated artifice, man in civilization surveys the creature through the glass of his knowledge and sees thereby a feather magnified and the whole image in distortion. We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken form so far below ourselves. And therein we err. For the animal shall not be measured by man.”
-Henry Beston

"I had never seen a slaughterhouse before. My blood ran cold. This didn't just turn me into a vegetarian. It turned me into a genuinely compassionate human being. I ultimately became vegan when I aw what happens to millions of chickens - their beak burned off, millions of tiny male chicks being hurled to their death into grinders, premature calves being deliberately induced and being killed by crushing to death. It is a so tiresome to hear the hideous lies and self delusion from those who profit from this ghastly trade. I am a vegan because I love life in all its forms."
- Philip Wollen
 
What are your favorite quotes?

Monday, March 18, 2013

Where Do You Get Your Protein?


Welcome to our series: Vegan Myths Dispelled. This post focuses on protein.


Myth 1: You need a lot of protein in your diet (more than you can get as a vegan)


Truth: As long as one is eating a variety of plant foods in sufficient quantity to maintain one’s weight, the body gets plenty of protein (Source).


For more information check out:

The Protein Myth: Why You Need Less Protein Than You Think

Myth 2: You can't eat too much protein

Truth: "According to Dr. Cordain, a diet very high in animal protein foods would cause a person to become seriously ill with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and eventually death from protein toxicity. For most people the dietary ceiling for protein is 200 to 300 grams a day or about 30 to 40 percent of the normal daily calorie intake." (Source) Too much protein in your diet can cause kidney disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and kidney stones (Source).

For more information check out: 


Myth 3: Protein can only be found in animal products


Truth: Protein come from vegetable!


For more information check out: 




Myth 4: Animal Protein is healthy (Also, the Paleo/Atkins Diet is healthy)


Truth: Animal protein is full of cholesterol, antibiotics, hormones, ammonia, and feces. Animal protein is also very acidic, which promotes cancer. Plus eating meat is shown to cause tumor growth. "Eating animal-derived foods causes our most common diseases for many well-established reasons, including the indisputable facts that they contain no dietary fiber, are filthy with disease-causing microbes (including mad cow prions, and E. coli and salmonella bacteria), and contain the highest levels of poisonous environmental chemicals found in the food chain" (Source).


For more information check out: 


   

Myth 5: Weightlifters and other athletes cannot be vegan


Truth: Here are just some of the many vegan athletes that prove this myth wrong: Mac Danzig, Aaron Simpson, Rich Roll, Brendan Brazier, Derek Tresize, Jake Sheilds, Jim Morris, Robert Cheeke, Jehini Malik, Mindy Collette, Ed Bauer, Carl Lewis, Antonio McKee, Torre Washington, Billy Simmonds, Joel Kirklis, Noah Hannibal, and Patrik Baboumian.

For more info check out:



Please let me know if you have any more questions!

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Join me at the March 20213 Boston Craft Beer Meetup!


Hosted by LIBA and BABES


Description
The craft beer meet-up is a social networking event intended for anyone who loves beer.  You do not need to know anyone to attend...come meet some new friends!  In fact, bring your friends, your family, or even random strangers!

The event will be casual.  No agenda.  Come, drink, talk beer, and make new friends.  Our meet-ups are FREE to attend, although you are responsible for the cost of food or any drinks that you order.

People new to the craft-beer scene should not hesitate to join us; you won't find anything intimidating about the event...folks with all levels of beer-knowledge will be represented.

If you are coming, please RSVP using the register button above. 
Check out the recaps from our previous events:
Hashtag
When tweeting about the event, please use the #LIBAbeerup hash tag.

Location
 
Founded in 1989 the Cambridge Brewing Company is the oldest brewery-restaurant in the Boston area and one of the nation's first. In 2012 it was voted best brewpub in the world.  As pioneers of new American beer styles they offer patrons a wide array of hand crafted original beers as well as interpretations of classic world styles and experimental beers.  CBC is dedicated to using local ingredients and uses local grains, heather, pumpkins and much more. Their beers and brewers have received numerous awards locally, nationally, and internationally.

Special Guest
Special Guest: Jay Sullivan - lead brewer, Cambridge Brewing Co. brewer will be joining us.  Come hear Jay talk about CBC and the beers he brews.  Guests will have an opportunity to speak with Jay and ask questions.

Time/Date
Saturday March 9th.  12pm - 4pm.

Directions & Parking
Driving directions and MBTA info can be found here.  Parking is at the Kendall Cinema.  CBC will validate your parking for a significant discout!

Door Prizes
Bring your business card for a chance to win fabulous prizes.  Blank cards will be made available for folks without business cards.

Drawing will be held at 3:00.  Must be present to win!

Sponsors
Below are the sponsors who have donated the door prizes or are helping cover expenses for the event.  Please take a moment to check out our sponsor's websites! 
To sponsor this event, contact Josh - jd@lostinthebeeraisle.com.

Lost in the Beer Aisle
Mystery Prize
Lost in the Beer Aisle will be donating to the door prizes as usual.  If you haven't checked out Lost in the Beer Aisle, the site is all about being laid back and enjoying beer.  The writing style is unintimidating and is welcoming to people with all different levels of beer knowledge.
 
Cambridge Brewing Co.
Two $25 Gift Certificates

CBC has graciously donated two $25 gift certificates toward the door prizes.

Craft Beer Cellar
Two $25 Gift Certificates
Craft Beer Cellar in Belmont, MA is a BEER STORE, focused on craft, micro, or artisanal brewed beers, from the United States and beyond. Our mission has been to create a BEER STORE; a place whose central focus is BEER, not liquor or wine.

Monday, December 17, 2012

My 2013 To Do List


Here is my ever changing list of things I would like to do during 2013.
  1. Do the Diva Dash in Boston, MA 
  2. Go to Hawaii (trip planned for June!)
  3. Eat at an Ethiopian restaurant
  4. Run a 5 mile race
  5. Run a 10k race  
  6. Go on a Redhook brewery tour with my hubby
  7. Go to the new Trillium Brewery with my hubby
  8. Visit the Charlton Orchards Farm and Winery  in Charlton, MA
  9. Visit the Turtle Creek Winery in Lincoln, MA
  10. Visit the Alfalfa Farm Winery in Topsfield, MA
  11. Visit the Still River Winery in Harvard, MA
  12. Check out the Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery in Westport, MA
  13. Make seitan from scratch
  14. Eat at Revitalive Cafe in Newburyport, MA
  15. Eat at Susty's Cafe in Northwood, NH
  16. Eat at The Wholesome Cafe in Ayer, MA
  17. Eat at My Thai Vegan Cafe in Boston, MA Done 4/3/13. I had the Pad Thai and loved it!
  18. Eat at One Love Cafe in Worcester, MA 
  19. Eat at Pomir Grill in Worcester, MA
  20. Eat at the Allston Diner in Allston, MA 
  21. Eat at the Taco Party Food Truck in Boston, MA
  22. Eat and drink at Dado Tea + Coffee in Cambridge, MA Done 2/16/13. Great vegan bubble tea!
  23. Eat at Bon Me in Boston, MA
  24. Go to The Tea Leaf in Waltham, MA 
  25. Boston Public Library's Art and Architecture Tour
  26. Ride in a hot air balloon
  27. Do a corn maze 
  28. Go hiking (I haven't gone in years!)
  29. Visit the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation in Waltham, MA
  30. Go see "The Donkey Show" in Cambridge, MA
That's it for now! I will continue to adjust the list throughout the year.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Let's Make Black Friday Green Sale!


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Friday, September 21, 2012

Educate Yourself About Your Food!

I find myself having frequent discussions with people on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and even Pinterest whenever I post an article about health, animal cruelty, or the environment.

I have noticed that most people respond with their opinions instead of with factual information. It's difficult to have productive conversations when this is the case. I recommend that everyone educate themselves before responding to posts on social media sites.



Here are some resources that I recommend:

Books

The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted And the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, And Long-term Health by Dr. T. Colin Campbell

Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure by Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr.

Food Revolution, The: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World by John Robbins

Diet for a New America by John Robbins

Healthy at 100: The Scientifically Proven Secrets of the World's Healthiest and Longest-Lived Peoples by John Robbins 

Healthy Eating, Healthy World: Unleashing the Power of Plant-Based Nutrition by J. Morris Hicks

Whitewash: The Disturbing Truth About Cow's Milk and Your Health by Joseph Keon

Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Your Body's Defenses to Live Longer, Stronger, and Disease Free by Dr. Joel Fuhrman

Eat to Live: The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss by Dr. Joel Fuhrman

Quantum Wellness: A Practical and Spiritual Guide to Health and Happiness by Kathy Freston

The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health by Dr. Dean Ornish

NO MORE BULL! The Mad Cowboy Targets America's Worst Enemy: Our Diet by Howard Lyman

Milk, The Deadly Poison by Dr. Robert Cohen

Dr. Robert Cohen
Dr. Robert Cohen
Dr. Robert Cohen

Documentaries 

A Diet For All Reasons

Earthlings

Forks Over Knives

Food Matters

Hungry For Change

Food, Inc. 

Fast Food Nation

Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead

Food Fight

Ingredients

Mad Cowboy

Planeat

Processed  People

Super Size Me

Websites

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Dr. Fuhrman

Dr. McDougall

Dr. Janet Bruno

Dr. Joel Kahn 

Jack Norris RD

The Vegan RD 

Let me know if I'm missing any good resources!

Monday, August 20, 2012

Boston Craft Beer Meetup - Fall 2012


 
The craft beer meet-up is a social networking event intended for anyone who loves beer.  You do not need a twitter account to attend.  You do not need to know anyone to attend...come meet some new friends!  In fact, bring your friends, bring your family, bring random strangers!

The event will be casual.  No agenda.  Come, drink, talk beer, make friends.  Our meetups are FREE to attend, although you are responsible for cost of food and drinks that you order.

 People new to the craft-beer scene should not hesitate to join us; you won't find anything intimidating about the event...folks with all levels of beer-knowledge will be represented.

                                    RSVP HERE 
Hashtag
When tweeting about the event, please use the #LIBAbeerup hash tag.

Location
Lord Hobo - Cambridge, MA.
From Bostom Magazine: "80 rare brews—German pilsners, Belgian ales, and the like—half of them on tap. Other local bars may have more variety, but none are so cutting-edge. For the cocktail crowd, a crack team of mixologists serves smart interpretations of the classics (their spin on a Manhattan, the Rambler, comes with a splash of Amaro Nonino instead of the usual Angostura bitters). And the wine list shows real expertise."
Time/Date
Saturday September 15th.  1pm - 4pm.
Door prizes drawing at 3:00.

Directions & Parking
Use Google or your GPS.  Directions should be straight forward. Limited steet parking is available (bring quarters).  Most guests with a car will want to park at the Kendall Square Cinema parking garage.

Door PrizesBring your business card for a chance to win fabulous prizes.  Blank cards will be made available for folks without business cards.
Drawing will be held at 3:00.  Must be present to win!

Sponsors
Below are the sponsors who have donated the door prizes or are helping cover expenses for the event.  Please take a moment to check out our sponsor's websites! 
To sponsor this event, contact Josh - jd@lostinthebeeraisle.com.

Lost in the Beer Aisle
Mystery Prize!
Lost in the Beer Aisle will be donating to the door prizes as usual.  If you haven't checked out Lost in the Beer Aisle, the site is all about being laid back and enjoying beer.  The writing style is unintimidating and is welcoming to people with all different levels of beer knowledge.
 
Lord hobo
Two $25 Gift Certificates

Lord Hobo has graciosuly donated two $25 gift certificates toward the door prizes.

Craft Beer Cellar
Two $25 Gift Certificates
Craft Beer Cellar in Belmont, MA is a BEER STORE, focused on craft, micro, or artisanal brewed beers, from the United States and beyond. Our mission has been to create a BEER STORE; a place whose central focus is BEER, not liquor or wine.