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inothernews: The Huffington Post wins today, even if Fox “News” doesn’t.
vegansofig: One argument I hear a lot from omnivores is their concern over the loss of jobs if the meat and dairy industries go under. One can only argue a loss of jobs without understanding how a strong economy works. There’s money to be made with vegan alternatives. As one industry fades, a new industry emerges. It’s the survival of the fittest. New jobs are created with new products in demand. A dairy factory could easily shift into a factory of dairy alternatives. There is still a demand for milk in your coffee or cereal, but it doesn’t have to be dairy. Dairy alternatives like soy, almond, rice, coconut, flax, and hemp milk are on the rise. Take SILK for example. They’re owned by Dean Foods, the largest Dairy company in the world. SILK makes Dean Foods a lot of money. But let’s look at other examples to show why this argument is invalid: The hypothetical “what if the world went vegan over night” is completely illogical. Change happens over time. Did we stop using VHS tapes over night? No. We gradually shifted to DVDs, just like we gradually shifted to online streaming. Do we still use rotary phones, pagers, tape cassettes, or floppy disks? No. But does that mean jobs were lost because those industries went under? No. We started making smart phones, iPods, and flash drives. Economy’s that don’t move on, suffer. Failure to “kill off” your weak industries, drags the entire economy down. A perfect example is Japan’s economy. Instead of creating new and innovative products like their competitors Apple or Samsung, they continued to sell old technology. Most people in Japan still use flip phones. Sony and Panasonic, the former titans of the tech industry, are now just shells of their former selves. They’ve taken a huge blow because they didn’t move forward. Staying behind and supporting dying industries is far worse for the economy.There is no money to be made manufacturing obsolete products. New innovations create new jobs. Eating animal products is not sustainable. Veganism will not happen over night, but as time will tell, a plant based diet is the future. #VegansofIG http://instagram.com/p/VXLF2pmicp/
animenutcase: animenutcase: jewist: IF YOU LIVE IN THE ATLANTA AREA - PLEASE READ THIS FLIER  This dog is being put to sleep on February 12 unless someone adopts her, and I would if I could but I can’t. Please please please someone save this dog. She deserves to live longer. Really wish I lived in the Atlanta area right now. I’m just sad that this is all I can do. I will reblog this every day until I hear she’s been adopted.

"Saying you are on top of the food chain because you have a gun is like saying you are stronger than a body builder because they have their hands tied behind their back. It’s easy to come out of a situation on top when it is rigged to your advantage."

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muffintop-less: Why Green Tea? “Green tea has been used as a medicine for thousands of years, originating in China but widely used throughout Asia this beverage has a multitude of uses from lowering blood pressure to preventing cancer. The reason that green tea has more health benefits attached to it than black tea is (apparently) due to the processing. Black tea is processed in a way that allows for fermentation whereas green tea’s processing avoids the fermentation process. As a result, green tea retains maximum amount of antioxidants and poly-phenols the substances that give green tea its many benefits. Here’s a list of some of its amazing benefits — benefits that you may not have been aware of. Some of these benefits are still being debated, so please do your own research if you want to use green tea for medicinal purposes. Weight Loss. Green tea increases the metabolism. The polyphenol found in green tea works to intensify levels of fat oxidation and the rate at which your body turns food into calories. Diabetes. Green tea apparently helps regulate glucose levels slowing the rise of blood sugar after eating. This can prevent high insulin spikes and resulting fat storage. Heart Disease. Scientists think, green tea works on the lining of blood vessels, helping keep them stay relaxed and better able to withstand changes in blood pressure. It may also protect against the formation of clots, which are the primary cause of heart attacks. Esophageal Cancer. It can reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, but it is also widely thought to kill cancer cells in general without damaging the healthy tissue around them. Cholesterol. Green tea reduces bad cholesterol in the blood and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It is said to delay the deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Studies carried out on mice showed that green tea protected brain cells from dying and restored damaged brain cells. Tooth Decay. Studies suggests that the chemical antioxidant “catechin” in tea can destroy bacteria and viruses that cause throat infections, dental caries and other dental conditions Blood Pressure. Regular consumption of green tea is thought to reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Depression. Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves. It is this substance that is thought to provide a relaxing and tranquilizing effect and be a great benefit to tea drinkers. Anti-viral and Anti-bacterial. Tea catechins are strong antibacterial and antiviral agents which make them effective for treating everything from influenza to cancer. In some studies green tea has been shown to inhibit the spread of many diseases. Skincare. Green tea can apparently also help with wrinkles and the signs of aging, This is because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Both animal and human studies have demonstrated that green tea applied topically can reduce sun damage.” Full article: http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-benefits-of-green-tea-that-you-didnt-know-about.html
Haha I made this iron fact sheet image, except without Popeye. Glad to see it’s spreading through out the internet ^.^
sproutedlife: Tuesday smoothie love!
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