Issues
Animals are not ours to eat:
Why & how vegan:
ChooseVeg.com, VeganHealth.org, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, A Well-Fed World,
Vegan Outreach's list of plant-based substitutes to non-veg foods
Animals are not ours to wear:
We eliminate animal products such as fur, leather, silk and wool from our clothing. Some vegans choose or find it financially necessary to wear their clothing/shoes until they wear out, then replace them with animal-free items. Others donate those items to less fortunate people. Still others bury or otherwise dispose of the animal products. The important thing is that we educate and speak out for animals, and not get bogged down in debate and distraction.
Some options for leather-free products: Moo Shoes, Kind Walking (in St Augustine), Alternative Outfitters,
Also check stores like Ross for "All Man Made Materials", but you may want to be mindful of the human rights statuses of the countries they are made in.
Animals are not ours to experiment on:
Companies that test on animals
Cruelty-free companies
Alternatives to animal testing
PCRM's Humane Charity Seal of Approval
Support anti-animal-testing organizations: Stop Animal Exploitation Now, National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS),
Animals are not ours to enslave for entertainment:
Animal Defenders International
Ringling Beats Animals
Recommendations for New/Aspiring Vegans:
Cookbooks:
1. How It All Vegan (plus iPhone app by the author, Sarah Kramer)
2. Eat Vegan on $4.00 a Day
3. The Happy Herbivore (and happyherbivore.com)
4. Vegan Yum Yum (plus veganyumyum.com and iPhone app)
6. Vegan Express (and vegkitchen.com by the author)
7. Supermarket Vegan
Books:
1. The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-term Health
2. Mom, Dad, I’m Vegan: A Guide for Understanding Your Vegan Family Member (free ebook at veganpublishers.com)
3. The Ultimate Vegan Guide: Compassionate Living Without Sacrifice (vegan.com/ultimate-vegan-guide)
4. Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism (also check out the 1-hour presentation video at carnism.org)
5. The McDougall Quick and Easy Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Low-Fat Recipes You Can Prepare in Fifteen Minutes or Less
6. Animal Liberation by Peter Singer
Movies/Videos: Forks over Knives, Peaceable Kingdom, Farm to Fridge, Vegucated
Websites:
1. VegCF Facebook group (ask questions, post articles, get event updates, etc.)
2. Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (start here to learn about eating a balanced and healthy vegan diet)
3. The Compassionate Cook - Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (The 30-Day Vegan Challenge, podcast, etc)
4. Our Hen House (podcast, blog, etc. to help you get active for animals)
5. NutritionFacts.org (short health-related videos by Dr. Michael Greger)
6. Vegan Etsy Team (handmade vegan items made by vegans.)
8. The Fat Free Vegan (recipes)
9. Post Punk Kitchen (recipes)
Humane Education for students in Orlando area:
SPCA of Central Florida
Orange County Animal Services
Buddies for Life rescue - email fixfido@aol.com
Humane Education materials:
Kind News (published by HSUS)
***Compiled by AACF. Please double-check all info directly with the organizations - policies, etc. may have changed.***
Why & how vegan:
ChooseVeg.com, VeganHealth.org, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, A Well-Fed World,
Vegan Outreach's list of plant-based substitutes to non-veg foods
Animals are not ours to wear:
We eliminate animal products such as fur, leather, silk and wool from our clothing. Some vegans choose or find it financially necessary to wear their clothing/shoes until they wear out, then replace them with animal-free items. Others donate those items to less fortunate people. Still others bury or otherwise dispose of the animal products. The important thing is that we educate and speak out for animals, and not get bogged down in debate and distraction.
Some options for leather-free products: Moo Shoes, Kind Walking (in St Augustine), Alternative Outfitters,
Also check stores like Ross for "All Man Made Materials", but you may want to be mindful of the human rights statuses of the countries they are made in.
Animals are not ours to experiment on:
Companies that test on animals
Cruelty-free companies
Alternatives to animal testing
PCRM's Humane Charity Seal of Approval
Support anti-animal-testing organizations: Stop Animal Exploitation Now, National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS),
Animals are not ours to enslave for entertainment:
Animal Defenders International
Ringling Beats Animals
Recommendations for New/Aspiring Vegans:
Cookbooks:
1. How It All Vegan (plus iPhone app by the author, Sarah Kramer)
2. Eat Vegan on $4.00 a Day
3. The Happy Herbivore (and happyherbivore.com)
4. Vegan Yum Yum (plus veganyumyum.com and iPhone app)
6. Vegan Express (and vegkitchen.com by the author)
7. Supermarket Vegan
Books:
1. The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-term Health
2. Mom, Dad, I’m Vegan: A Guide for Understanding Your Vegan Family Member (free ebook at veganpublishers.com)
3. The Ultimate Vegan Guide: Compassionate Living Without Sacrifice (vegan.com/ultimate-vegan-guide)
4. Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism (also check out the 1-hour presentation video at carnism.org)
5. The McDougall Quick and Easy Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Low-Fat Recipes You Can Prepare in Fifteen Minutes or Less
6. Animal Liberation by Peter Singer
Movies/Videos: Forks over Knives, Peaceable Kingdom, Farm to Fridge, Vegucated
Websites:
1. VegCF Facebook group (ask questions, post articles, get event updates, etc.)
2. Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (start here to learn about eating a balanced and healthy vegan diet)
3. The Compassionate Cook - Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (The 30-Day Vegan Challenge, podcast, etc)
4. Our Hen House (podcast, blog, etc. to help you get active for animals)
5. NutritionFacts.org (short health-related videos by Dr. Michael Greger)
6. Vegan Etsy Team (handmade vegan items made by vegans.)
8. The Fat Free Vegan (recipes)
9. Post Punk Kitchen (recipes)
Humane Education for students in Orlando area:
SPCA of Central Florida
Orange County Animal Services
Buddies for Life rescue - email fixfido@aol.com
Humane Education materials:
Kind News (published by HSUS)
***Compiled by AACF. Please double-check all info directly with the organizations - policies, etc. may have changed.***