We know that animal-derived foods aren’t necessary to live a long and healthy life; in fact, quite the contrary. People who are physically active should take special care to get enough protein into their diet without the use of animal proteins. After all, muscle tissue is breaking down when exercising (you know this is happening when you feel the “burn” which is caused by the buildup of lactic acid causing muscles to break down) and protein is necessary for the recovery and rebuilding process. Vegan athletes have to pay more attention to dietary choices and food combinations in order ensure the absorption of enough high-quality protein. .

What May Be Missing

In addition to protein, vegans may be missing the following nutrients in their diet:

− iron
− calcium
− vitamins B-12 and D
− zinc

Iron is quite important for building muscle and endurance. If you aren’t going to get this from beef, you’re going to have to make sure you’re eating the following on a regular basis:

− whole grain cereals fortified with iron
− legumes (beans, peas and peanuts)
− dried fruit (especially raisins)
− cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage)

In addition, you will want to combine these with foods high in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits and berries; this will aid your body in absorbing and utilizing iron.

In lieu of dairy products, instead load up on fortified soy products as well as leafy greens to keep bones strong with sufficient calcium: mustard, kale and chard are powerhouse foods in this regard, as well as dried figs. Sesame seeds are also a decent source of calcium; a unique form of nut butter made from sesame, called tahini, is available in many Middle Eastern specialty stores and combines well with sweet as well as savory foods.

Protein?

Rice and beans together make a complete protein – or almost any combination of grain and legumes. However, peanuts (which are actually legumes, not nuts) and soybeans provide complete proteins that are of the same quality as that derived from fish, poultry, dairy or eggs. Most tree nuts are also good sources of protein, and provide the additional benefit of healthy oils, such as omega-3 (also found in olive oil).

The Tough Ones
Vitamin B-12 is essential for metabolism and making use of the energy stored in food. Unfortunately, the only reliable source of this nutrient is in animal-based foods. Whole grains cereals and soy milk are often vitamin B-12 fortified, but one would have to consume a great deal in order to get this nutrient in sufficient amounts from these vegetable-based sources alone. Therefore, vegan athletes may need to take B-12 supplements.

The same is true of zinc, which is vital for healthy respiratory and digestive functions. Fortunately, these supplements are not expensive – so make certain you have these on hand, especially when in training.

By Sasha Britton, for Gym Source, provider of treadmills, arc trainers and home gyms for over 75 years.
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http://www.michigandaily.com/content/daily-peta-lawsuit

http://detnews.com/article/20101028/METRO/10280373/U-M-president—School-continues-to-thrive

For National Primate Liberation Week, we organized a demo near the medical campus protesting the use of primates in invasive research.

http://www.michigandaily.com/content/activists-protest-u-ranking-10th-worst-primate-lab

We also raised money to support the Humane Society’s Missouri campaign to improve animal welfare on puppy mills. 30% of the US’s puppy mills are in Missouri.

A PETA activist recently came to campus and staged a disruption at the 2010 Net Impact Conference at the Ross School of Business. McDonald’s VP for Corporate Social Responsibility, Bob Langert, moderated a panel discussion at the conference, which was immediately disrupted when the PETA activist approached the podium and denounced the abysmal animal welfare standards of McDonald’s suppliers, calling for a boycott of McDonald’s.

http://www.mccruelty.com/

We intend to hold a bake sale next week and hold a demonstration against turkey slaughter the week of Thanksgiving. Stay tuned for more! Email martians@umich.edu for more info.

It’s one of the most hotly-debated issues of our time: “Is it ethical to use animals for experimentation?” These is a question most of us ponder over and beat ourselves up for an answer

Come to this exciting event to hear Dr. Chandna make the case against animal testing, and watch as she exposes what happens behind closed doors in the University of Michigan labs.

People of ALL viewpoints are encouraged to attend, as much of the event will be dedicated to Q&A from the audience.

More details on the facebook group link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=132487957571&index=1

SUMMARY

What? Talk on animal testing at UofM
When? Thursday, September 24, 2009 @, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Where? Angell Hall, Auditorium B
Contact?
757-389-2022 or 951-236-0349 or College@peta2.com

Click Here to Watch Take the Leap Video

Take personal action by only buying products from cruelty free companies listed on the Compassionate Shopping Guide

And to end on a positive note, Oprah exposes the cruelty behind Puppy Mills in conjunction with Animal Planet, raising more awareness than ever behind this inhumane practice.
Click here to watch.

The video of Peter’s talk is now available in Quicktime/MPEG-4
format at http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/62022.

Other videos are available at
http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/handle/2027.42/57420/browse?type=dateissued&submit_browse=By+Date.

Requests for other formats or DVDs should be sent to
the.mad.doctor.kaeding@gmail.com

Undercover TV exposes the way we treat animals in various industries, such as
food, entertainment, and fashion. Many of the videos that they show
can be graphic, but they also include more sensitive material like parts of The
Witness and interviews. Your carnivorous friends will not be able to look at their plates the same way again after watching.

Meatless Hospitals.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/verdadbrutal/3224714876/.

Contact susanna.macdonald@bankwithmutual.com if you are interested