Re: FASTFOOD
Posted:
Sat Oct 03, 2009 9:54 amby monapyleung
Vegan: Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients.
Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or poultry. Vegans, in addition to being vegetarian, do not use other animal products and by-products such as eggs, dairy products, honey, leather, fur, silk, wool, cosmetics, and soaps derived from animal products.
Vegans see life as a phenomenon to be treasured, revered and respected. Vegans do not see animals as either "The Enemy" to be subdued, or the Materials for Food, Fabric or Fun that were put on Earth for human use.
Many people feel that veganism is a bit extreme - for a number of reasons. Some think it’s unhealthy, while others disagree with the founding principles of the vegan philosophy. Proponents of veganism, on the other hand, argue that vegans live a healthier, more ethical lifestyle.
Macrobiotic: The macrobiotic diet is a low-fat, high fiber diet that is a predominantly vegetarian diet, emphasizing whole grains and vegetables. In addition, the macrobiotic diet is rich in phytoestrogens from soy products.
A macrobiotic diet includes many of the same foods as vegan diets, but in macrobiotics certain animal foods are suggested. The two dietary styles share enough similarities that a vegan version of macrobiotics is not uncommon. Foods that create balance are whole grains, vegetables, beans, sea vegetables, fruit, nuts, and seeds. Foods such as these are used in a macrobiotic way of eating.
Macrobiotics is a system of living, eating and healing that originated in 19th century Japan. This Japanese philosophy now enjoys a worldwide following attracted by its principles of harmonious living with nature through a balanced whole foods diet, an active lifestyle and respect for the environment
Critics of a strict macrobiotic diet worry that it provides too much sodium and not enough of a variety of fruit since tropical fruits like bananas, mangos, pineapples, and citrus fruits. Some worry that the "nightshade" vegetables that macrobiotic diets do not include -- tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and eggplants -- are not unhealthy. (They may be if you have an allergy or sensitivity to one or more of them). More important than any one "restricted" food, however, is its philosophy to eat locally-grown foods in season. Thus, if you live somewhere where bananas are grown, for example, adopt the macrobiotic philosophy to your specific environment in the way that its initial Japanese practitioners did.
Famous Macrobiotics include John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sting, Avril Lavigne, Madonna, Bob Weir, Courtney Love
Fruitarian
The fruitarian diet consists of raw fruit and seeds only.
A typical Fruitarian eats and drinks:
· Sweet Fruits
· Non Sweet Fruits: cucumbers, avocados, bell peppers, tomatoes, etc.
· Vegetables: lettuces and other greens, celery, etc.
· Nuts and Seeds: Sunflower and squash seeds, almonds, walnuts, soft coconut meat, etc.
· Also: coconut water, juices, water, and other raw and living foods.
A Fruitarian doesn't eat
· Meat, dairy products, grain products, bread, pasta, rice, cakes, soft drinks, junk food, processed food and other cooked foods.
Fruitarianism may appear to be a new and quite radical concept, while actually it is a revival from a very ancient way of eating, dating back millions of years, as alleged to follow the eating habits of Adam the first man of the world.
According to some critics of this diet, fruitarian diet can be difficult to follow, and long-term basis fruitarians may suffer health problems caused by nutrient deficiency. For example, it may be true that Vitamin B12 cannot be found in any fruit matter. Some say the diet is overly rich in sugar, and that this can lead to symptoms suggestive of hyperglycemia or diabetes, while it is lacking in protein, minerals and fat soluble vitamins. Long-term fruitarians may be prone to psychological food cravings and consequent binge-eating, either of 'allowed' foods or 'illicit' ones. Some fruitarians allegedly develop strong cravings for dates (for their high sugar content) and avocados (for their high fat content). Some fruitarians develop a type of eating disorder called orthorexia.
The fruitarian philosophy has been advanced
by Leonardo DaVinci in his notebooks, anthropologist Leakey,
double Nobel Prize winner
Linus Pauling, Dick Gregory
Adam in 1st book of the Bible: Genesis,
Steve Jobs of Apple Computer was also a follower, (that’s why the name Apple maybe).
one of my most resourceful websites is wikipedia, as it contains most of the things I need to know.
Re: FASTFOOD
Posted:
Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:02 amby monapyleung
list of famous vegans (separate as it is too lengthy)
Andre 3000 (vegan), in Outkast, musician
Fiona Apple, singer
Bryan Adams, musician
Dammon Albarn, musician (Blur)
Shri Appleby, actress
Christina Applegate, actress
Casey Affleck, actor
Quinn Allman (The Used)
Lauren Anderson, musician
Pamela Anderson, actress
Maxine Andrews, singer with Andrews Sisters
Rosanna Arquette, actress
Amitabh Bachchan, Indian actor
Erykah Badu (vegan), singer
Dave Baksh (Sum 41)
Brigitte Bardot, actress
Bob Barker, TV personality
Kim Basinger, actress
Angela Bassett, actress
Jeff Beck, musician
Ed Begley Jr, actor
Amber Benson, actress
Elizabeth Berkley, actress
Billy, guitarist (Good Charlotte)
Linda Blair, actress
Traci Bingham, actress
Linda Blair, actress
Orlando Bloom, actor
Cindy Blum, opera singer
Surya Bonaly, Olympic figure skater
Boy George, musician
Berke Breathed, cartoonist
Brandy Norwood, singer (vegan)
Christie Brinkley, model
Brandon Brooks, actor
Pierce Broson, actor
Roger Brown, professional football player
Hunter Burgan, musician (AFI)
Ellen Burstyn, actress
Peter Burwash, tennis pro, Davis Cup winner
Lauren Bush, model and niece of the president
Andreas Cahling, bodybuilder
Chris Campbell, Olympic medallist in wrestling
David Carradine, actor
Adam Carson, musician (AFI)
Juhi Chawla, Indian actress
Deepak Chopra, medical doctor and author
Julie Christie, actress
Chelsea Clinton, daughter of ex-president
Phil Collen, musician
Rachael Leigh Cook, actress
James Cromwell, actor
Skeeter Davis, country singer
Doris Day, actress
Brad Delp (Boston)
David Duchovny, actor
Joe Elliot, guitarist with Def Leppard
Michael Eisner (Disney CEO)
Shannon Elizabeth, actress
Melssa Etheridge, rock singer
Kevin Eubanks, musician (Tonight Show)
Peter Falk, actor
Corey Feldman, actor
John Feldman (Goldfinger)
Bill Ford (CEO of Ford Motor Company)
Jorja Fox, actress
Michaek J Fox, actor
Peter Gabriel, musician
Richard Gere, actor
Robin Gibb and wife artist Dwina Murphy Gibb, Musician Bee Gees
Sara Gilbert, actress
Elliot Gould, actor
Dick Gregory, runner (fruitarian)
Geoffry Giuliano, TV Ronald McDonald
Darah Hanah, actress
Woody Harrelson, actor
Emmylou Harris, singer
Josh Hartnett, actor
Richie Havens, musician
Davey Havok, musician (AFI) vegan
Ruth Heidrich, three time Ironman
Dustin Hoffman, actor
Keith Holmes, WBC World Middleweight Champion
Desmond Howard, Heisman trophy winner and professional football player
Jeph Howard, musician (The Used)
Steve Howe, guitarist with Yes
Hunter, musician (AFI)
Chrissie Hynde, musician
Natalie Imbruglia, singer
India, Arie, singer
Janet Jackson, singer
Michael Jackson, singer
Andrew Jacobs Jr, US Indian congressman
Mick Jagger, musician
Steve Jobs, Apples Computers founder & CEO
Steve Jocz, musician (Sum 41)
Howard Jones, singer
Orlando Jones, actor
Andy Kaufman, actor
Casey Kasem, radio personality
Dr John Harvey Kellogg, doctor
Jamie Kennedy, actor
Anthony Kiedis, musician (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Billie Jean King, tennis champion
Joel, musician (Good Charlotte)
Daniel Johns, musician (Silverchair)
Nastassja Kinski, actress (states she is pretty much a vegetarian, but not totally)
Lenny Kravitz, musician
Dennis Kucinich, Congressman
Anil Kumble, Indian cricket star
K. D. Lang, musician
Dean Ornish M.D. "Eat Me Less" author
Tony La Russa, manager of Oakland Athletics
Choris Leachman, actress
Sheryl Lee, actress
Annie Lennox, rock singer
Phil Lesh, bass player of the Grateful Dead
Marv Levy, head coach of the Buffalo Bills
Ananda Lewis, former BET "Teen Summit" host, former MTV VJ, talk show host
Kenny Loggins, musician
Joanna Lumley, actress
Howard Lyman, autor (vegan)
Benji Madden, musician (Good Charlotte)
Joel Madden, musician (Good Charlotte)
Tobey Maquire, actor
Catherine Malfitano, opera singer
Bill Manetti, powerlifting champion
Billy Martin, musician (Good Charlotte)
Chris Martin, musician (Cold Play)
Steve Martin, actor and comedian
James McCartney
Paul McCartney, musician
Stella McCartney, designer and daughter of Paul and Linda McCartney
Cone McCasin, musician (Sum 41)
Ian McKellen, actor
Natalie Merchant, singer
Michael Medved, film critic
Moby, musician
Demi Moore, actress
Mary Tyler Moore, actress
Morrisssey, singer
Edwin Moses, Olympic track gold medallist
Larry Mullen Jr, musician (U2)
Mya, singer
Joe Namath, football player
Martina Navratilova, tennis professional
Kevin Nealon, comedian
Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress
Stevie Nicks, musician
Leonard Nimoy, actor
Paavo Nurmi, long distance runner with 20 world records
Conor Oberst, musician (Bright Eyes)
Todd Oldham, fashion designer
Tatum O'Neal, actress
Kelly Osbourne, singer
Carrie Otis, model
Anna Paquin, actress
Alexandra Paul, actress
Tatjana Patitz, musician
Bill Pearl, four-time Mr Universe
Anthony Peeler, Minnesota Timberwolves
Laban Phiedias, pro skater
Joaquin Phoenix, actor
Summer Phoenix (Sister of River, vgan)
Kate Pierson, singer with B-52
Gary Player, champion golfer
Martha Plimpton, actress
Natalie Portman, actress
Stan Price, world record bench press holder
Prince, musician
Prodigy, musician (Mobb Deep)
Jade Puget, musician (AFI)
Bonnie Raitt, musician
Tyler Rann (Midtown)
Phylicia Rashad, actress
Littel Richard, musician
Rikki Rockett, musician (Poison)
Fred Rogers, TV's Mr Rogers
Murray Rose, Olympic gold medallist and world record holder in swimming
Charlotte Ross, actress
Todd Rundgren, musician
RZA, record producer, composer of Kill Bill soundtrack, member of Wu-tang Clan
Gabe Saporta, musician (Midtown)
Heath Saraceno, musician (Midtown)
Claudia Schiffer, model
Fred Schneider, musician (B-52s)
Tom Scholz, musician (Boston, vegan)
Dave Scott, six-time Ironman triathlon winner
Steven Seagal, actor
Peter Sellers, actor
Ally Sheedy, actress
Russell Simmons (vegan), music, designer
Grace Slick, musician
Ringo Starr, musician
Stic.man (Dead Prez)
Julia Stiles, actress
Michael Stipe, musician (R.E.M.)
Rider Strong, actor
Serj Tankian, musician (System of a Down)
Leigh Taylor-Young, actress
Ed Templeton, pro skate-boarder
John Tesh, TV personality
Tina Turner, singer
Shania Twain, country singer
Liv Tyler
Cicely Tyson, actress
Eddie Vedder, musician (Pearl Jam)
Milo Ventimiglia, actor
Eddie Vedder, musician (Pearl Jam)
Lindsay Wagner, actress
Lesley Ann Warren, actress
Keenen Ivory Wayans, actor (vegan)
Dennis Weaver, actor
Deryck "Bizzy D" Whibley, musician (Sum 41)
Persia White, actress
Jane Wiedin, musician (The Go-Go's)
Gary Anthony Williams, actor
Vanessa Williams, actress
Weird Al Yankovic, comedian, singer (vegan)
Dwight Yoakam, country western singer
Thom Yorke, musician (Radiohead)