Today, more and more people are interested in the vegan
lifestyle. If you know someone that is curious about vegan diets, you may want
to share this poster from The Vegetarian Resource Group: https://www.vrg.org/nutshell/VeganDietsinaNutshellPoster.pdf
This handout quickly shows people how easy it is to eat a
healthy vegan diet by offering consumer-friendly information.
It’s not too soon to start thinking about vegan camp options
for youth. Here’s some suggestions:
Yea Camp is holding two session: July 5-12, 2020 in Ventura,
CA and August 1-8, 2020 in Charlton, MA. They offer nutritious mostly organic
vegan food (3 meals a day, 2 healthy snacks, and dessert) prepared by
incredible chefs. See: https://yeacamp.org/
Vegan Surf Camp is located on the southern coast of France. It is not a teenager-only camp, and under aged people have to be accompanied by an adult. However, a camp spokesperson states that many teenagers are at the camp and love the atmosphere. See: https://vegansurfcamp.com/
Camp Zeke will accommodate vegans. They are located in the
Pocono Mountains in Lakewood, PA. See: www.campzeke.org
Due to the generosity of an
anonymous donor, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college
scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted
veganism/vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not
eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal
products such as dairy or eggs.
One award of $10,000 and two awards
of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by students
graduating from high school in spring 2019. Deadline is February
20, 2020. We will accept applications postmarked on or before February
20, 2020. Early submission is encouraged!
Applicants will be judged on having
shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful
world through a vegan/vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment will be made to the
student’s college (U.S. based only). Winners of the scholarships give
permission to release their names to the media. Applications and essays become
property of The Vegetarian Resource Group. We may ask finalists for more
information. Scholarship winners are contacted by e-mail or telephone. Please
look at your e-mail.
Ever since I first became a vegetarian at the age of seven, I have aimed to
balance that component of my lifestyle with everything else that was part of my
day-to-day life. I wanted to make a difference beyond avoiding meat products in
my diet, and luckily, I found an amazing opportunity to do so. By becoming a
long-distance intern with The Vegetarian Resource Group, I opened up a new
pathway of veggie activism for myself.
Since the VRG is centered in Baltimore, Maryland and
I live in Southern California, my work with The VRG mainly consists of writing
articles for the VRG Blog. Throughout the last four months I have completed
many exciting assignments that are refreshing in comparison to my busy life as
a high school junior. I am used to writing articles for my school’s student-run
newspaper, but this internship gave me an opportunity to try out different
styles of writing. For example, I enjoyed working an in-depth restaurant review
of one of my favorite vegan restaurants, Native Foods. I had never written a
piece like that and found that writing about an enjoyable eating experience
practically allows one to savor a dish for a second time!
Additionally, I was able to share some insight on
vegan diets for kids. I am very grateful that I was able to turn my own
experiences into something helpful for others by sharing articles on a larger
platform. This assignment also led me to reflect on my decisions and practices
from over five years ago, reminding me of how I have grown since then. Many
people adopt veganism or vegetarianism later on in life, but I find it
important to reach specific audiences even if they are not the majority.
Similarly, I wrote an article about vegan options
for Latinxs, both in English and in Spanish. This was an important piece to me
because, not only was I able to spread information about vegetarianism, but I
was able to hit a target audience of Latinx people and Spanish speakers. Since
culture plays a large role in determining one’s diet, it makes sense to write
about veganism for certain demographics. Due to this, I was very happy that I
could play a role in outreach to the Latinx society.
Besides the writing projects I partook in, I was
able to gain a general understanding of what an internship for a large group is
like. While I never interacted with anyone in person for this internship, I was
able to work on my communication skills, time management, and make use of my
creativity. An example of this was when I was completing an article on vegan
lunch ideas. I worked to make sure my writing was effective, accurate, and
informative by going through several stages of emails and editing online. To
then eventually see the final product of my article posted on the VRG Blog and
Facebook Page was inspiring as it reassured me that not only was I improving my
writing, but I was also producing helpful content for other vegetarians like
me.
Throughout my work for VRG as a long-distance
intern, I faced some challenges, but was happy to work to overcome them as part
of my journey towards improving the world. As a high-schooler, I do not have as
many options for activism as an autonomous and financially independent adult
has. Writing, however, is definitely a way to share my experiences and promote
healthy and caring lives to a wide audience, which I have been able to do
thanks to the VRG.
Nestled on a hill amongst Mediterranean cypresses, olive groves,
and vineyards in the heart of Tuscany between Florence and Siena, you will find
a petite organic haven called Agrivilla i pini. This ecologically renovated 15th century Agrivilla is situated
off the beaten track of the medieval town of San Gimignano, a UNESCO world
heritage site.
Agrivilla i pini was renovated in 2018 with sustainable and
healthy living materials to preserve the old and revive the new. You will find
antique wooden furniture, handmade by Tuscan carpenters. Furniture that tells
stories from back in the days. Bathrooms out of clay. Organic soap for hair and
body. No plastic. Everything made in Tuscany, everything made by real hands.
From the handwoven linen used in the rooms up to the designer lusters found on
the ceilings. Chalk walls sprinkled with organic rice husk providing a healthy
sleep. Solar cells for warm water and sustainable sources for electricity.
Biodegradable cleaning products, air dried laundry.
The restaurant at Agrivilla i pini stands for a healthy
vegan, organic, and natural cuisine. Our dishes are created straight from the
garden to the plate. Carefully prepared by creative minds, every ingredient
used at the right time and never left to chance. We cater to guests from all
over the world who prefer raw or cooked food.
Are you looking for a new vegan adventure? You may want to
travel to La Vimea, an eco-vegan hotel located in the charming town of Naturns
in South Tyrol, Italy.
According to the hotel, “everything we provide our guests
with has been meticulously thought over; from the materials used on the
renovation of our hotel, to the fabrics used on the beds, to the food which is
sourced from local organic producers and transformed into culinary delights by
our experienced plant-based chefs. We also have a health and wellness centre
which boasts of an indoor salt water swimming pool, outdoor natural bathing
pond, a spa area which offers a Finnish sauna, an outdoor forest sauna, a
bio-sauna, a multi-sensory shower and a hot stone lounge. We also offer
Ayurvedic and energetic therapies such as massage and have dedicated yoga
instructors and facilities for daily yoga.”
The hotel
restaurant offers 100% vegan food that is sourced locally, organically and
sustainably. A varied breakfast buffet and a fixed five-course menu are offered
as half-board and included in the room rate. Breakfast menu comprises of a
selection of nourishing options to start the day, from Ayurvedic lentil dhal and
fresh chapatis, fresh juices, porridge, gluten-free cakes and savory vegetable
dishes. Dinners include classic Italian dishes such as risotto, home-made
pastas and panna cotta along with specialties from the region such as
caramelized cabbage with orange reduction and beetroot salad with wild herbs.
All made in-house daily from fresh.
Note: Vegan Hotel La Vimea is a retreat for adults and
children over 12 years old.
The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to
Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Here are some recent vegan
restaurant additions. The entire guide can be found here: http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php
To support the updating of this
online restaurant guide, please donate at:
Looking for healthy food prepared
with quality ingredients, this is the place! Dishes are made to order from
plates of Coconut Crusted Chick’n, Crispy Spinach & Cheese Chick’n, rice
bowls of Chinese Orange Chick’n, Hungarian Mushroom Porkoit, Indian Lentil
Madras, Apps, Burgers, multiple sides, and shakes! The mission of protecting the environment and
working to preserve the present and future makes a visit to this restaurant
worth it!
Fauxmaha
1319 S. 50th St., Omaha, NE 68106
They started as a food truck and now
have a brick and mortar location. Enjoy a wide variety of hot dog sandwiches
including the Bahn Mi Dog, BBQ Dog, and of course, a Classic Dog. Also enjoy
tots. Be sure to check for specials such as a Philly Seitan Steak on their
Facebook page.
Frannie’s Vegan Café
4100 North Roan St., Ste. 1, Johnson City, TN 37604
Enjoy their specials such as Spicy Chik’n and Rice and Walnut Taco Wrap along with regular offerings such as Cauli Wings, Veggie Corn Dogs, Sophie’s Southern BBQ, and more.
Jr’s Meatless Cuisine & Juices
3927 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06606
They only have a few stools to sit
on; however, definitely worth trying their food including Rasta Pasta, Curry
“Chicken,” Barbecue Tofu, Veggie Burgers, and so much more.
Good Plans Café
22 Lackawanna Plz., Montclair, NJ 07042
Try their Quinoa Bowl, Everything
Pizza, Pesto Pasta, Good Avo Toast, Coconut Ramen, Good Plans Burger, and more.
They also offer shakes and raw dessert options.
Manna Kitchen
2801 N. Ogden Ave., Ste. 8-9, Lisle,
IL 60532
Located in the western suburbs of
Chicago, Manna Kitchen offers appetizers such as Cauliflower Buffalo Wings and
Crispy “Crab” Cakes. Salad options include Rainbow Quinoa Salad and a
Crunch Taco Salad. They also serve a wide variety of bowls along with entrée
options such as Schnitzel Platter, Creamy Mac n’ Cheez, and their own Manna
Burger. End your meal with one of their yummy desserts.
Plow Bao
5012 E. 7th St., Austin, TX 78702
Enjoy vegan dim sum, baos, and more
at this Asian food truck.
Tri Lounge and Café
1938 Clove Rd., Staten Island, NY 10304
Enjoy vegan pizza, pasta dishes, a
variety of burgers, chili, soup, fries, mac & cheese, desserts, and more.
They also have entertainment on some days.
The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on veganism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger. We have been helping health professionals, food services, businesses, educators, students, vegans, and vegetarians since 1982. In addition to publishing the Vegan Journal, VRG produces and sells a number of books.
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