Transition into Vegan

The following article is from a Farm Sanctuary Campaign:

http://vegforlife.org/howto.htm

http://www.farmsanctuary.org/

Making the Transition:

People adopt a vegetarian lifestyle for many reasons, including the desire to treat animals with compassion, protect the environment and better overall health. Today, making the transition from an animal-dependent lifestyle to a compassionate, vegan way of life has never been easier. Meat substitutes and soy "dairy" foods have turned up at virtually every supermarket. Whole-foods groceries and co-operatives with even wider arrays of healthful plant, soy and dairy-free foods are within reach of most Americans. Nearly any restaurant, from fine dining to fast food, can prepare a flavorful, vegan meal.

Maru Angarita
My blog is http://maruangaritavegan.blogspot.com/

Maru and Humane Society of the US help Defend Animal Rights with replyforall and funds from our sponsors.

Water Awareness

Wishing you a very happy and prosperous New Year 2009!

I am glad that Andrew Weil, PhD published this information concerning water on www.drweil.com. I hope that everyone thinks twice before plunging into the swimming pools!

Are You Showering in Chlorine?

Each Sunday in January we present healthy home tips - enjoy, and pass them along to friends and loved ones.Most Americans - up to 80 percent - drink water that has chlorine in it. While many people now use water filters in conjunction with their faucets for drinking water, many do not consider the amount of chlorine absorbed through a shower. Skin absorbs water; if that water is chlorinated, some chlorine is absorbed as well. To combat the effects of chlorinated water (which may include an increased risk of cancer and reproductive problems), purchase a water filter for your showerhead. Carbon-based filters and KDF filters made of copper and zinc both help to remove chlorine.

Maru Angarita
My blog is http://maruangaritavegan.blogspot.com/