Last week, Meat-free Mike and I discussed palm oil and some of the issues surrounding this product. Here are a few links you might want to read prior to this Sunday's show.
What is Palm Oil?
Cargill's Problems with Palm Oil
What's Wrong with Palm Oil
Palm oil: the biofuel of the future driving an ecological disaster now
Palm Oil Not a Healthy Substitute for Trans Fats, Study Finds
Cruel Oil
Friday, February 4, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
What I've Been Reading
Here are links to a coupe books I've read recently and talked about on Food for Thought. I highly recommend both books.
Eating Animals by Jonathan Safron Foer
I put off reading Eating Animals for a while because I have literally dozens of books on how "food" animals are treated. I really didn't think I would learn much and frankly, it is depressing. I was wrong to avoid this book. It is a great read and Foer addresses the issue as no one else. This book is interesting and has some humor mixed in with what can be an overwhelmingly sad topic. I hope anyone who has any interest in animals or food, veg or non-veg reads this book. I promise you will be glad you did.
Thanking the Monkey Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals by Karen Dawn
Karen Dawn is hip and fun. I see Thanking the Monkey appealing to the same crowd as Skinny Bitch (although, I have to admit, I still have not read this one). If you are interested in animal welfare, animal rights, activism, etc. or you think activists are crazy, I think you will really like this book. There are lots of quotes by famous people, pictures, cartoons, and funny (sometimes sexual, of course) comments splattered among all the hard information on how animals are treated in all aspects of our culture. Dawn leaves no stone unturned and covers animals in entertainment to animals used for "science". Lots of important information in a package which is easily accessible to everyone.
Happy reading everyone!
Eating Animals by Jonathan Safron Foer
I put off reading Eating Animals for a while because I have literally dozens of books on how "food" animals are treated. I really didn't think I would learn much and frankly, it is depressing. I was wrong to avoid this book. It is a great read and Foer addresses the issue as no one else. This book is interesting and has some humor mixed in with what can be an overwhelmingly sad topic. I hope anyone who has any interest in animals or food, veg or non-veg reads this book. I promise you will be glad you did.
Thanking the Monkey Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals by Karen Dawn
Karen Dawn is hip and fun. I see Thanking the Monkey appealing to the same crowd as Skinny Bitch (although, I have to admit, I still have not read this one). If you are interested in animal welfare, animal rights, activism, etc. or you think activists are crazy, I think you will really like this book. There are lots of quotes by famous people, pictures, cartoons, and funny (sometimes sexual, of course) comments splattered among all the hard information on how animals are treated in all aspects of our culture. Dawn leaves no stone unturned and covers animals in entertainment to animals used for "science". Lots of important information in a package which is easily accessible to everyone.
Happy reading everyone!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Halloweegan Ideas, Book Reviews, and More
Happy Fall, C-U listeners, gotta love these beautiful warm days we are having before the cold sets in. I didn't get a post out last week and I want to give you the link to Dr. Greger's site since last Sunday I gave a lot of info from his latest DVD. If locals are interested in watching his DVDs, I am willing to loan out my copies. Just leave a comment.
Oh and I gushed about Michael Franti, one of my personal favorite vegan musicians. Here is the video on PETA's site about his veganism. He is all around amazing person so please check out his music.
Now on to this week! We will have a couple book reviews and the Co-op Corner. Halloween is just a week away and I wanted to share some links for making your Halloween, Halloweegan (get it, Halloween and vegan...I have Wing-it Vegan to thank for that bit of cuteness).
In fact, Wing-it Vegan is the first place I want you to check out for great vegan Halloween ideas from food to crafts (just look at the left of her page and click on Halloweegan).
Vegan Halloween links from Veg for Life.
Halloween tips from Veg Family.
The Official Guide to Vegan Candy from VegNews.
My veg family will be hosting their first ever Halloween party this year. Listen in for all the fun.
We love your feedback so leave a comment!
Oh and I gushed about Michael Franti, one of my personal favorite vegan musicians. Here is the video on PETA's site about his veganism. He is all around amazing person so please check out his music.
Now on to this week! We will have a couple book reviews and the Co-op Corner. Halloween is just a week away and I wanted to share some links for making your Halloween, Halloweegan (get it, Halloween and vegan...I have Wing-it Vegan to thank for that bit of cuteness).
In fact, Wing-it Vegan is the first place I want you to check out for great vegan Halloween ideas from food to crafts (just look at the left of her page and click on Halloweegan).
Vegan Halloween links from Veg for Life.
Halloween tips from Veg Family.
The Official Guide to Vegan Candy from VegNews.
My veg family will be hosting their first ever Halloween party this year. Listen in for all the fun.
We love your feedback so leave a comment!
Friday, October 8, 2010
FFT for October 10, 2010
Greetings! "Meat-free" Mike here to let you know that we'll be listening to another edition of Deconstructing Dinner on this week's "Food for Thought!" It's a great one! Originally aired in March, 2009, "Hosting a Community Dialogue on Local Food Systems (I)" introduces to the audience a bounty of ways some communities in Canada are making more secure their local food systems. Don't miss it!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
On Tap for Today
First, I want to thank Lovely Loretta for being on the show last week while Meat-free Mike was away. If you missed the show, do not despair, I will ask Loretta back soon.
On tap for today...
I, Vegan Linda, will review The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Eating for Kids. It caught my eye at the local library and I give it a B. I'll cover what I liked and didn't like.
Vegan Mania is happening again this year in Chicago. Saturday October 9, 2010 from 10-ish to 6-ish. Check it out.
I attended a Vegan Meet-up get together of drinks and games. It reminded me that I should mention, not all alcoholic drinks are veg. Check out barnivore if you would like a list.
For our veg celebrity news (we need a name for this segment, my husband suggested OMV - Oh My Vegan!, but I would love for some creative listener to come up with a better name for this portion of the show):
Check out Jane Velez-Mitchell's response to Tim Love's reasons to eat meat.
My favorite vegan musician is in the Midwest. I highly advise people to try to make it to one of Michael Franti's concerts.
I ran into Meat-free Mike and JQ at Common Ground Co-op this week recording the Common Ground Corner so tune in for this as well.
On tap for today...
I, Vegan Linda, will review The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Eating for Kids. It caught my eye at the local library and I give it a B. I'll cover what I liked and didn't like.
Vegan Mania is happening again this year in Chicago. Saturday October 9, 2010 from 10-ish to 6-ish. Check it out.
I attended a Vegan Meet-up get together of drinks and games. It reminded me that I should mention, not all alcoholic drinks are veg. Check out barnivore if you would like a list.
For our veg celebrity news (we need a name for this segment, my husband suggested OMV - Oh My Vegan!, but I would love for some creative listener to come up with a better name for this portion of the show):
Check out Jane Velez-Mitchell's response to Tim Love's reasons to eat meat.
My favorite vegan musician is in the Midwest. I highly advise people to try to make it to one of Michael Franti's concerts.
I ran into Meat-free Mike and JQ at Common Ground Co-op this week recording the Common Ground Corner so tune in for this as well.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Veg Camping, Thai restaurant reviews, What's Cookin', and More
The Vegan Linda family went camping recently and vegan camping food is on my mind. I found some organic veg. camping food packets locally at Champaign Surplus (have not tried them out yet). Here is a link to veg camping. We would love to hear your suggestions for tried and true veg camping faves. I will compare Dandies vegan marshmallows to Sweet and Sara vegan marshmallows.
What's cookin' in Mike's house? Meat-free Mike will share his recipe for Garlic Rice.
We both have Thai restaurant reviews. Mike will review the Thai House in Bloomington and I will review the newly opened My Thai (named by local vegan and former guest on FFT, Wade Albright) in Champaign.
Veg Celebrity Watch:
Bill Clinton goes plant-based for his health.
Ellen gives Lady Gaga a kale alternative to her meat attire.
As always, we appreciate your support of community radio and welcome your comments/questions.
Thanks for listening!
What's cookin' in Mike's house? Meat-free Mike will share his recipe for Garlic Rice.
We both have Thai restaurant reviews. Mike will review the Thai House in Bloomington and I will review the newly opened My Thai (named by local vegan and former guest on FFT, Wade Albright) in Champaign.
Veg Celebrity Watch:
Bill Clinton goes plant-based for his health.
Ellen gives Lady Gaga a kale alternative to her meat attire.
As always, we appreciate your support of community radio and welcome your comments/questions.
Thanks for listening!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Chow Down This Weekend with Food for Thought
Meet-free Mike is out of town on this lovely holiday weekend, but Vegan Linda and her side-kick, Rob, will be laboring at the station, keeping you up to date on all the latest in veg news.
Chow Down, check out the trailer my kids can't stop watching.
Remembering Donald Watson.
Classes and Events being offered this month at Common Ground Co-op.
Find out what is baking in our house and much more!
Chow Down, check out the trailer my kids can't stop watching.
Remembering Donald Watson.
Classes and Events being offered this month at Common Ground Co-op.
Find out what is baking in our house and much more!
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