Vegan News for December 2022
David Raatz, a vegan Maui attorney and Deputy Attorney for County Council Services, was featured in Maui Times for donating part of his liver to save the life of a child … Vegan restaurant a’a Roots was profiled by KHON TV. … Vegan food truck Papio’s Place has moved to South Maui Gardens, 30 Alahele Pl., Kihei … Vegan Maui Garden Grove Café has created new kids’ corner in the outdoor seating area … Recently the Vegan Society of Hawaii presented a Zoom talk by Dr. Dean Ornish, “A Unifying Theory for Lifestyle Medicine.” It proved to be one of VSH’s most profound health-related presentations in recent years. Read more.
EVENTS
Tuesdays 5-7 pm: Moku Roots Farmers Market features fresh produce and vegan prepped meals, such as lasagnas and enchiladas, and fresh baked bread, gluten-free, coconut yogurt, ulu cookies, plastic-free strawberries and cherry tomatoes.
Wednesday, December 20, 6-8 pm: Comedian Zac Toscani, Live at Moku Roots, tickets $60; includes three-course meal. Reservations required, and only a few tables left. (808) 214-5106.
Moku Roots Christmas Sampler, 10:30 am – 3 pm. Details coming soon.
NEWS AND TRENDS
New Study Looks at How Different Vegan Diets Impact the Planet
US Factory Farms Face Scrutiny Under Vegan Senator’s ‘Accountability Act’
Global Plant-Based Food Market to Reach $103.56 Billion by 2027`
World’s Largest Climate Crisis Conference Sparks Controversy After Serving Meat
Demand for Vegan Food Means Mushroom Meat Market Is Expected to Hit Nearly $1 Billion By 2032
The dream of plant-based meat in fast food may already be dead, US results show
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Slow cognitive decline with flavonols, study says
Going vegan lowers the risk of colorectal cancer in men by more than a FIFTH, study suggests
Highly processed foods are linked to early death, a new study finds
7 eating, drinking habits that increase your cancer risk
SPORTS AND FITNESS
Why All Athletes Should Eat Plant-Based DIets
THIS MONTH IN VEGAN HISTORY
December 2, 1861: Lewis Gompertz, author of an influential book promoting an early prototype of what is now called animal rights and veganism and a co-founder of the world’s first Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, dies.
December 1931: The full text of Gandhi’s talk on the moral basis of vegetarianism is published in Vegetarian News.
December 1943: British woodworker Donald Watson, founder of the Vegan Society, presented "Should Vegetarians Eat Dairy Produce?" and noted that "the cow feels the loss of her calf in much the same way that a human mother would feel the loss of her child."
December 2020: Bon Appétit hires its first vegan chef, Chrissy Tracey.
December 2021: Hawaii’s first vegan hotel, Volcano Echo Retreat, opens on the Big Island.