Vegans: On the verge of Extinction?

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Comment by Jay Smith on September 21, 2012 at 11:58pm

Wow Prad, that's a really interesting article. Also gives me great hope that a shift of real magnitude that can make a serious difference is underfoot. Thats a lot of people eating many of their meals without any animal bits in them. People are obviously starting to wake up & take serious thought about this issue. That is so great to hear. 

Here is the excerpt: 

In a 2008 Vegetarian Resource Group national telephone survey, 40% said when eating out they often order a dish without meat, fish or fowl. For those of you trying to get a handle on the population very interested in vegetarian foods, though not vegetarian, it appears to be 30% - 40% of the country.

Of particular interest was the finding of the survey stating that 3% of male respondents stated that they were vegan, whilst only 2% of females stated the same. In my experience, it seems that more women are vegan. Maybe there is an undercurrent of men who are the 'strong silent type'. 

Here also is the excerpt: 

The interesting headlines from this poll -- 2% of Americans say they are vegetarian while 3% say they are vegan.  And more men are vegan than women, which is surprising from our own experience.  

Thanks again Prad, I liked that article a lot. 

Comment by Jay Smith on September 21, 2012 at 11:46pm

Oh, by the way Sylvie - I also fail at having any impact on changing my parents. 

My children are another matter. I don't have them all the time, because I am divorced, but they are basically 811-ers when they are with me, and they love it too. 

My dad is eating healthier now. Much more veggies in his diet & even a lot of good raw salads etc - & I can already see that his health is improving. My mum much the same, but both are still staunch animal eaters. 

It's hard to watch when some of the people closest to you do it. You know it would help their health, & you know it is elementally wrong. 

But that's the greatest challenge with being a vegan. Not being a vegan in itself - that's totally awesome; but watching others not be vegan. That's hardest. You just want them to wake up & snap out of it. 

Comment by Jay Smith on September 21, 2012 at 11:05pm

Thank you Prad. I'll check it out. Already sounds very interesting though. 

AWESOME! 

Honestly, if the planet is going to have a chance & move forward, being vegan is the only way. As Chulianka says "Join the Revolution"

Comment by Chulianka on September 21, 2012 at 7:49am

Vegans are on the rise...I wish Freelee and Durianrider would change the slogan from "join the cult" to "join the revolution". Because it truly is a REVOLUTION.

Comment by pradtf on September 21, 2012 at 6:33am

regarding jay smith's statement "Vegans are on the rise", take a look:

New Poll -- There are more vegans than vegetarians in US, and other...

in friendship,

prad

Comment by Sylvie on September 20, 2012 at 10:11am

Thanks guys!!! I could cuddle and smooch all of you for the amazing support!!! <3 <3 <3

@David Costa I think you're right... The rich will try and keep the tech advances hidden... *grumble* Damn it!

@ Jennelle LeMoine That made my day, honey. Thank you! :]

@ Jay Smith That's amazing! Keep going, mister! I always fail at converting my own folks... Ugh...

@ Chulianka Yes, they did. =D

Comment by Chulianka on September 20, 2012 at 7:23am

Did those cobalt-eating bacterias fart B12 ? :-DDD

Comment by Jay Smith on September 20, 2012 at 3:05am

Sylvie - You Rock!

Comment by Jay Smith on September 20, 2012 at 2:59am

Not a chance baby! 

Vegans are on the rise - let me tell you, I am a relatively new vegan. 

Been eating this way for well over a year now, but became vegan in my headspace around 3 months or so ago... & let me tell you - I am on fire! 

I would say, because of my passion & belief about this lifestyle & diet choice, about a dozen other people are now vegan - & I'm just beginning. Look out, because by the time I'm done on this earth, there will be many, many more vegans who are just as passionate about this lifestyle as me. 

...And through the butterfly effect or their passion inspiring others, who inspire others & so on. 

No. Extinction is the wrong word. Revolution is closer to it. Looooooook out world, because the world is changing & evolving. A new consciousness is on the rise. 

I mean, do you want to walking around carrying a graveyard in your body - or do you want to be movin' & groovin', full of vitality, full of love, full of life, giving, sharing, compassionate, happy & amazing!

Yes, the word on the street is that vegans are amazing. No doubt about it - Vegans Rock! & we're just getting started :)

Comment by Jennelle LeMoine on September 20, 2012 at 12:19am

your videos are my favorite!!!!! :D

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