Vegan News for January 2021
The Ohana Animal Microsanctuary is seeking to place a pair of bunnies and two pigs. For more information, call Melanie at 463-5533 … Born and raised on Maui, vegan activist David Johnston is “available for house cleaning, organizing, plant-based nutrition coaching, plant-based meal prep in return for a place to stay short-term or long-term.” Message David here.
Good works: Grow Some Good distributed 620 plant kits to all K-5 students at Wailuku Elementary. Each kit included a journal, colored pencils and sharpener, magnifying glass, 20 4” pots, soil, chard and pea seeds, plus instructions. … In 2020 the Common Ground Collective collaborated on seven food bag giveaways and helped provide over 1,300 bags of groceries to local residents in need. The group also harvested and distributed over 18,000 pounds of produce that would have otherwise rotted from Upcountry and Northshore backyards. Common Ground also partnered with the Maui Food Bank, Paia Youth and Cultural Center, Chilis on Wheels, Feed My Sheep and Maui Rapid Response to help ease the impacts of COVID-19.
NEWS AND TRENDS
"The Future of Nutrition is Plant-Based. No Question About It"
The Top 10 Trends in Plant-Based Food In 2020—And Where We’re Going in 2021
Multiple Strains of Bird Flu Confirmed Across UK as Cases Rise
How meat and dairy alternatives are moving from niche to normal
The plant-based meat market is estimated to be valued at USD 4.3 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 8.3 billion by 2025 … Plant-Based Meat Is About to Get Cheaper Thanks to Massive New Vegan Facilities in Europe, China, and US … Demand for Vegan Meat to Spike by 200 Percent in China and Thailand by 2025
Veganuary On Course for Best Year: Early Sign-Ups Have Already Hit 260,000
Vegan meals cost 40% less than meat and fish, new study shows
Former Animal Ranch is Now Helping Farmers Go Plant-Based
HEALTH
Vegan diets have no ‘ubiquitous deficiency’ in vitamins and minerals
A Low-Fat, Plant-Based Diet Can Fire Up Your Metabolism, New Study Finds
Replacing Red Meat with Plant-Based Proteins Reduces Risk for Heart Disease
Sugars Found in Dairy ‘Significantly’ Increase Cancer Risk, Says Study
ENVIRONMENT
Animal Agriculture Contributes to 87% Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Says Report
Climate Cost of Organic Meat Is Just as High as that of Conventionally Grown Animals: Study
Why Veganism is Key to Zero-Waste Eating
SPORTS AND FITNESS
Vegan Athlete to Attempt Three World Records in Grueling Challenge
Vegan Powerlifting is the Next Chapter of a Protein-Dominated Sport
30 Times Vegan Athletes Absolutely Smashed It in 2020
The Plant-Based Diet for Athletes: Advantages of No Meat Diet
Vejii Picks Vegan Boxer Lawrence Okolie as Brand Ambassador After Big Win
COOKING AND NUTRITION
The Top 20 Vegan Recipes of 2020
Five Skills That Can Take Your Plant-Based Cooking to the Next Level
RESOURCES
The How Not to Diet Cookbook, Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM, a four-color, fully illustrated cookbook that shares the science of long-term weight-loss success.
CONNECTIONS
If you live on Maui or visit regularly, check out three Facebook pages, Vegan on Maui, Maui Vegans and the Facebook companion page to this website, Maui Vegan Life.
THIS MONTH IN VEGAN HISTORY
January 2012: The Indian Vegan Society celebrated its 7th anniversary with a gathering in Karnataka.
January 2013: Standard battery cages and breeder sow gestation crates after four weeks of pregnancy are banned throughout the European Union, due largely to the efforts of Compassion in World Farming.
January 2014: 3,300 people from all around the world sign up to go vegan, launching Veganuary, an international campaign.