Oprah and Alicia Silverstone Talk Vegan

I have to disagree with all of those who are taking Brittany to task. Sure she probably should have said "More Humane" rather than "crueltyfree" which I agree is a misnomer. For those that are trying to say that pastureraised grassfed animals are not raised in a more humane fashion well that's simple ignorance on your part. There is a world of difference in the level of cruelty between factory farming and humane farmers who strive for caring husbandry practices. Its like saying that there is no difference between beating a child and raising a child with love because eventually that child will grow up and die. Sorry how life is lived IS the difference that matters most. To impose an excruciating death is a horrible thing. To impose an excruciating life is an abomination. And I say this as someone who is 100 Vegan.

Kim post from Jan 31 Don't dispair. I know it is difficult when you are used to eating meat and your trying to stop. Here is my advice.... Perhaps start with one meal a day. Try to plan your lunch or dinners meat free and then add on from there when you feel comfortable. As far as recipes I have a few suggestions. First it is sometimes hard to go Vegan right off the bat if that is your goal. Try going Meat flesh free first. there are lots of great vegetarian cook books out there. Second try some of your favorite recipes but just eliminate the meat and add beans or some other form of protien. Involve your daughter in the cooking i.e. make a vegetarian meal together Kids love to cook and I find my kids are more excited about dinner when they have taken part in cooking it. I usually start by thinking "what do I like?" or "what do I feel like right now?" and often just through something together no one said you have to use a cookbook to create something yummy. Remember every little bit helps and is a benefit to your health. Hope this helps.

Kim You probably already make some delicious meals that are vegetarian or vegan so you're part way there. It's very easy to invent tasty veg recipes yourself. I never follow a recipe myself but if you consult any of Dr. John McDougall's excellent books the second half of the book is usually just recipes. Stock up with veg essentials so you always have them on hand. Get a huge bag of brown rice some steelcut oats kidney beans chickpeas lentils split peas sweet potatoes tons of fruits and vegetables almonds peanuts walnuts sunflowers seeds Brazil nuts soy milkthe list is endless. I usually buy canned beans I don't seem to have the time to prepare dried beans and rinse them off to reduce the sodium content. A bulk food store is a good place to visit. Don't worry about getting too esoteric in your choice of staples just buy what you and your daughter enjoy. For example for breakfast I might make steelcut oats with sliced banana walnut pieces cinnamon and soy milk. Or perhaps have cooked quinoa with almonds blueberries and soy milk. Believe me these meals are as visually attractive as they are tasty. Tonight for dinner I with some help from Loblaw's made vegetarian chili. I cut up some raw broccoli stalks and florets and some tomato. On top of this I put a bed of brown rice. And then on top of that a can of President's Choice Blue Menu Vegetarian Chili. Easy to make and very delicious and satisfying. I live in Canada and buy the President's Choice Blue Menu Vegetarian Chili at Loblaw's or No Frillsnot sure if you can get it in the US. Anyway there's tons of good books and info on the internet and PETA I'm sure would be more than pleased to mail you a Vegetarian Starter Kit. Just remember all the good things you're doing for yourself the animals and our planet.

It was the realization that consuming dairy is equally cruel as eating meat. The life of a dairy cow is continuous impregnation supplying the veal industry then ultimately being sold for slaughter to the highest bidder. This info encouraged me to go vegan but also makes me stay vegan. Cheese sucks. Whenever I hear someone utter they "used to be vegan" I cringe. Oh and eggs are just nasty.

Oprah and all other hypocrites to animal rigthts need to be asked this simple question Do you believe that both humans and animals deserve EQUAL dignity? she will likely answer NO. Or she will likely spin her answer. She is interested in ratings not changing the world. A hypocrite is someone that tries to get someone else to do something they are not willing to. It matters most what she does not what she advertises. Imagine this situation where she never exposes animal cruelty but everyone who knows her sees her at AR protests and only eats vegan. That would say a hell of a lot more than what she is doing now. Action not words!