| eLifelines October 2011 |
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We hope you've got your calendar and a pen handy, because October is full of non-stop events! We've got listings from five TVA social groups, and Veggie Drinks that will all be meeting at different vegetarian restaurants throughout the GTA. Plus, the much respected Vesanto Melina is coming to town at the end of the month, and bringing with her a new book, Cooking Vegetarian. She'll be doing not one, but two completely different talks in Toronto on October 27th and 30th. We can be proud to invite her to our city this month, as Toronto is moving forward with two great bylaws - banning the sale of shark fin and banning the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores. Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!Vesanto Melina presents Raw Food Diets: What's True, What's Not on October 27th and a TVA Eat n' Learn: Vegetarian Nutrition for Superb Health on October 30th. Find out more in the TVA in Action section.
This Month... TVA in Action - Eat 'N Learn and Raw Food Question and Answers with Vesanto Melina, Toronto Vegetarian Association Annual General Meeting, TVA Groups, Directory Updates In the News - Shark Fin Bans Moving Forward Across the GTA, Sale of Dogs and Cats Banned from Pet Stores in Toronto Nutritious Food of the Month - Beets Recipe - Roasted Beet, Apple and Arugula Salad with Orange Vinagrette Discount Profile - Moonbean Cafe: 10% off coffee beans with the Vegetarian Discount Card Reader's Classifieds - An Evening with Nathan Runkle
TVA In ActionUpcoming EventsRaw Food Diets: What's True, What's Not What does science say about these questions: Do our bodies need the enzymes from plant foods? Are cooked foods toxic? For maximum benefit, must our diet be 100 percent raw? Should we be eating buckwheat greens, sprouted legumes, raw mushrooms, and seaweeds? What do we learn from science about raw and high-raw diets in relation to chronic disease? Can raw food diets help us with weight management, or prevent diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia? Join Vesanto Melina, co-author of Becoming Vegan and Becoming Raw, as she answers these questions. When? Thursday, October 27th at 7 pm Where? Music Room at Hart House (on the U of T campus) How much? $8. Tickets available at the door or by phoning the TVA office at 416-544-9800.
TVA Eat 'n Learn with Vesanto Melina: Vegetarian Nutrition for Superb Health Join award winning Registered Dietitian Vesanto Melina, co-author of bestselling books: Becoming Raw, Becoming Vegan, Cooking Vegetarian, Raising Vegetarian Children, The Raw Food Revolution Diet, and The Food Allergy Survival Guide for an update on how to keep yourself in superb health on a plant-based diet. Enjoy an update on protein power from plant foods, bone building without a drop of dairy, getting reliable sources of vitamin B12, including the good fats in your menus, and keeping your blood sugar level between meals without resorting to vegan junk food. When? Sunday, October 30th at 4 pm Where? Lillian H Smith Library (on College, just east of Spadina) How much? $12, including samples of Vesanto's recipes . **Tickets must be purchased in advance** Purchase your ticket by phoning the TVA office at 416-544-9800 or by stopping by our Resource Centre Wednesdays from 6 to 9 pm, or Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm. (Note: the Resource Centre will be closed Saturday, October 8th for the long weekend) Toronto Vegetarian Association Annual General Meeting We'll also be presenting an update on our 2011-2013 Strategic Plan, and highlighting TVA's achievements over the past year. Light refreshments will be served. When? Sunday, November 20th from 3:30 to 6:30 pm (Meet n greet with candidates from 3:30 to 4 pm, meeting called to order at 4 pm) Where? Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (at the corner of Bloor and Spadina) Find other veg-related event listings at veg.ca/events. TVA Group EventsVegetarians in Their Twenties will be visiting Snooters Forever Home for a volunteer visit on October 8th. Space is very limited at the moment, but if more drivers are found, more people can come! Email vitt@veg.ca if you're interested in coming and/or if you would be willing to drive and bring along others too. TVA Reads will meet on October 17th to discuss Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows. Please contact Shan at tvareads@veg.ca for more information and location. The Queer Veggies Group will meet at Hogtown Vegan (834 Bloor Street West) on October 30th at 5 pm. Email Andi at Queerveggiesocial@gmail.com to RSVP. The North York/York Region Vegetarian Group will meet at Joe Yee Vegetarian Restaurant on November 13th at 1 pm (9688 Leslie Street, in Richmond Hill). Email yorkregion@veg.ca to RSVP. Veggie Drinks is holding a get together at Free Time Cafe on October 20th at 7 pm. Find out more on Facebook or RSVP to Terri. Join one of TVA’s social groups. Directory UpdatesThe 2012 Vegetarian Directory is out! There are plenty of new places to check out this year. Rawlicious has three new locations, including suburban locations, there's listings for a vegan-friendly tattoo parlour and entertainment company, vegan bakeries are exploding, and there's new organic delivery services too! Learn more about these and other updates in the Directory Updates. In the NewsSupport a Ban on Shark Fin in TorontoFollowing the passing of a shark fin ban in Brantford, Toronto city councillors Glen De Baeremaeker and Kristyn Wong-Tam introduced a motion to ban the possession, sale and consumption of shark fins in Toronto. In September Toronto council passed a motion to have city staff report back on the potential ban, a first step in the right direction! Plus, Markham Councillor Valerie Burke has begun spearheading a similar initiative in Markham, which has also asked city staff to report back on the feasibility of a ban. Make your voice heard by getting in touch with your councillor if you live in Toronto or Markham and letting them know you support a shark fin ban! Toronto Bans the Sale of Cats and Dogs in Pet StoresCouncillor Glen De Baeremaeker has certainly been busy fighting for animals at city hall. Toronto has become the second city in Canada (following Richmond, B.C) to ban the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores. Click here to read more. Nutritious Food of the MonthBeetsCare of Andrea Gourgy Beets should be on everyone's shopping list this season—they are economical, versatile and offer an abundance of nutritional benefits. Also known as beetroot, beets date as far back as Roman times, but it wasn't until the 16th century that they became widely popular. In fact, they were originally cultivated for their leaves (or greens), which can be used on their own in dishes ranging from salads, soups and smoothies. Beets are abundant in phytonutrients, specifically anthocyanins which are responsible for their deep red colour. Anthocyanins are involved in the repair of DNA in the body, and are being studied for their role in cancer and heart disease prevention. Beets are a good source of iron, magnesium and folate. Beet greens in particular are rich in carotenoids, like beta carotene and lutein which have been shown to be key nutrients in chronic disease prevention. Most people are familiar with red beets, but they can also be found in yellow (golden) and white. Look for small or medium-sized beets (they are more tender), and check for firmness and smooth skin. The greens should be removed before storing beets, and they can last about three weeks in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Click here to join TVA and receive the print Lifelines, which offers more nutritional info, recipes and cookbook reviews. Find more nutritional information at veg.ca/nutrition. RecipeRoasted Beet, Apple and Arugula Salad with Orange Maple Vinagrette
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Vinaigrette
Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap each beet tightly in aluminum foil. Bake for 1-1/2 hours or until a knife goes through smoothly. Allow to cool, then gently remove peel and cut into wedges. In a large bowl, combine baby arugula, julienned apple and walnuts. In a separate bowl, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients. Add to salad and mix well. Top with beet wedges. Find links to more recipes at veg.ca/recipes. Discount ProfileMoonbean Coffee CompanyCare of Terri Coles
It's hard to overstate the value of a great coffee shop -- it's a source for caffeine, clearly, but also for delicious treats and perhaps more importantly, relaxation and chatting with friends. Moonbean in Kensington Market has all this covered. It's not as fancy, inside or out, as some coffee shops in the city, but it more than makes up for that by being cozy and welcoming. The drink menu at Moonbean is huge and offers classic hot choices along with options like smoothies. You can have the drinks made with soy milk or almond milk -- I love the hot chocolate with almond milk, myself. Moonbean also has a great selection of treats, including vegan and gluten-free options; it's nice to know that you can go there for a quick snack as well as a beverage. And if you really enjoy Moonbean's coffee, you can buy some beans to go (Vegetarian Discount Card holders get a discount on their coffee beans!). It may have gotten a bit too cool for the front patio, but there's still plenty of seating inside. Discount: 10% off coffee beans with the Vegetarian Discount Card Veg Status? Vegan options Where? 30 St. Andrew Street (at Kensington) Reader's ClassifiedsPutting Our Ethics on the Table: An Evening with Nathan Runkle (founder of Mercy for Animals) is happening October12th, and it's free! Check out the Facebook event for more information. Join the Toronto Vegetarian Association today!
Founded in 1945, the Toronto Vegetarian Association is a volunteer-driven charitable organization devoted to providing information and support to people who are interested in making healthier, greener, more peaceful food choices. By becoming a member of TVA, you'll support vital programs such as the largest annual vegetarian food fair in North America, the vegetarian directory, a volunteer-run vegetarian resource centre and the Veggie Challenge. You'll also receive our quarterly print newsletter Lifelines, and be entitled to a free, customized subscription to VegE-News. Plus, you'll have the option to purchase our Discount Card, offering savings at over 80 veg-friendly businesses in the GTA. All donations of $20 or more are tax-deductible. Join the Toronto Vegetarian Association today and help us inspire people to choose a healthier, greener, more peaceful lifestyle.
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