TOP NEWS
Nebraska Governor Attempts to Block Cultivated Meat: In a concerning move, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order prohibiting state agencies from procuring cultivated meat. The order also prevents contractors from “discriminating against” conventional meat products by choosing cultivated alternatives. Pillen, who has built his fortune in the pig farming industry, plans to push for a complete ban on cultivated meat sales in Nebraska by 2025. This follows similar bans in Florida and Alabama, highlighting how the animal agriculture industry continues to obstruct progress for animals. Read more on Vegconomist.
Plant-Based Diet Shows Promise for Brain Health: New research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 adds to the evidence that replacing processed meat with plant proteins like nuts, beans, and tofu can reduce dementia risk by up to 20%. The study, which followed 130,000 participants over four decades, found that consuming just two servings of processed meat per week increases dementia risk by 14%. Veg News has more.
Chef AJ Releases Healthy Vegan Dessert Cookbook: Renowned chef and weight loss expert Chef AJ has released “Sweet Indulgence,” featuring over 150 vegan dessert recipes free from oil, salt, and refined sugar. The cookbook demonstrates how delicious treats can be made using healthy whole plant ingredients. Check out Food Revolution for some recipe sneak peeks.
SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT
Massive Attack Champions Vegan Future at Music Festival: British band Massive Attack has set a new standard for sustainable events with their Act 1.5 festival in Bristol. The low carbon event featured entirely vegan catering and ran on renewable energy. All vendors were required to serve exclusively plant-based menus at the festival. Read about it on Plant Based News.
QUICK BITE
Protein-Packed Quinoa Salad
This vibrant salad combines quinoa with black beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing. Perfect for meal prep or picnics, it’s a nutritious and satisfying dish packed with protein. Find the recipe at The Plant Based School.
DID YOU KNOW?
In 1965, India became the first nation to establish specific legal protections for cows, though this was based on religious rather than ethical considerations. Today, India’s constitution includes a duty to show compassion to all living beings. India’s constitution is unique in including Article 51A(g), which makes it a fundamental duty of citizens to “protect and improve the natural environment… and to have compassion for living creatures.” This was added in 1976 through the 42nd Amendment, making India one of the first nations to constitutionally recognize compassion for animals as a civic duty. However, the implementation and interpretation of this duty has been inconsistent, and many forms of animal exploitation remain legal in India.
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Stay informed and keep advocating for a more vegan world. See you next week with more updates!
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