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need for veg friendly nutritionist?

veggiecanuck — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:23:15 GMT

Hi everyone,

I've been a vegetarian for about 12 years, and have recently become vegan. Back when I became a vegetarian there wasn't as many veggie options or resources, and at one point I thought about going to a nutritionist. Unfortunately I didn't have much luck finding one that didn't believe that I needed to eat meat or follow the standard food guide. Years later I'm about to return to school to become a nutritionist (registered), and would like to be one that works with veg/vegan clients or people wanting to transition to either. I was telling a co-worker about my goals, and they ridiculed the idea of wanting to focus on helping non-meat eaters - basically saying there was no market for such a thing. What do you guys think? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Forum: Vegan Health

Night Flight Pizza

peggysue12384 — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:19:38 GMT

Have any of you tried this pizza place called Night Flight Pizza? It's in Omaha and they have tons of vegan options. Just looking at it you'd never think they would be so vegan-friendly, but man they were great! My family and I stopped in for dinner on our way home from CO last week and it was really excellent. They even had vegan desserts and the lady who worked there was super nice. I guess they're open from 3pm to 3am every night. Check it out if you have a chance. http://www.hometeampizza.com/menu.html

Forum: Podcast Listeners in Nebraska

VG Burgers/Watercourse Foods

peggysue12384 — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:02:21 GMT

I just wanted to say that Colorado rocks! My family and I just visited for our vacation last week and we went to Denver and Boulder. Not only are the mountains beautiful, but oh....my.....goodness!! Watercourse Foods in Denver is AMAZING!! We ate there almost every day. When we took a road trip to Boulder one of the days we were in CO we stopped at VG Burgers. Again, OH.....MY!! That place was equally amazing, if not better because their entire menu is VEGAN!! Bacon cheeseburgers, chili cheese fries, grilled cheese, mac n cheese, soft serve ice cream, and more! I want to know how to get a VGs here in Minneapolis! That place could honestly change the world. Kudos to CO for excellent vegan food!! Has anyone tried either of these restaurants? Our main reason for visiting CO was to go to Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary in Deer Trail about an hour East of Denver. That was such an awesome experience. Have any of you been able to check it out? Well, just thought I'd share my wonderful CO experience with you. Have a good day

Forum: Podcast Listeners in Colorado

Woman, Food and God

Kitty — Thur, 01 Jul 2010 21:26:34 GMT

Looking for others who had read the book. I loved it, gave me tons of insights on my overeating. Anyone else?

Forum: Weight Loss

Help Colleen have her own show on Oprah's network

cairovegan — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:13:39 GMT

Colleen has recently written on her Facebook page:

I resisted participating in this contest because it's such a long shot, but after dozens of people urged me to, I decided to shoot a lil' audition video to get my own show on Oprah's new network.

Because I waited until now, my video has only a week to get lots of votes before the voting ends. THIS IS WHERE YOU COME IN. Please vote for the video again and again (the site says you can vote as many times as you like though it might not tally votes in real time), leave positive comments, and pass it on to others to do the same.

If the link takes you to a registration page, you have to create an account, but it takes 30 seconds, and it's worth it we get a vegan show on the air, isn't it?

The direct link to my video is here, but if for some reason that link doesn't work (which might happen if you're not logged in), you can go to here and search for Colleen Patrick-Goudreau in the search box in Browse Auditions. Vote, leave comments, then vote again - every day (every 30 minutes!) until the voting ends!

Thanks, everyone!

For the animals,
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Forum: Messages/Announcements from Compassionate Cooks

Help - with non-vegan Guest -

Ange1889 — Thur, 24 Jun 2010 17:16:24 GMT

I have some friend that will be visiting for almost two weeks, and staying in my house. My husband and I are new Vegan ( just few months - about 4 ). Honestly I don't not what to do, since they may be buying food for themselves, eating at home,etc. I have cleaned all my pantry and kitchen from animal products and I would hate to see those products at home. Has anyone had the same issues? My Mom and closest family had been at home and I had not issues telling them my apprehension about animal products, what should I do with these friends coming for the first time? I may cook for them when I have time, since I work full time.

Forum: General Discussion Area

Did you vote?

peggysue12384 — Thur, 24 Jun 2010 16:48:40 GMT

I'm sure you've all heard by now, but did you guys all vote for Colleen for the Oprah Network Show? I really hope she wins! Keepin' my fingers very tightly crossed ! http://myown.oprah.com/audition/index.html?request=video_details&response_id=14812&promo_id=1

Forum: General Discussion Area

Home made vegan pasta?

sunflower — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:20:35 GMT

hi
Just wondering if anybody ever made home made vegan pasta on 1 of those italian machines.What recipe did you use to replace eggs?
Thanks

Forum: General Discussion Area

Vita-Mix instead of KitchenAid and juicer?

SarahC — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:56:23 GMT

I'm going to be moving to Korea for a year, and I'm hoping to gift my beloved KitchenAid food processor to a friend who loves cooking. When I get back, I'm going to need another. I'm interested in purchasing a juicer as well as the food processor. I'm looking at the possibility of just getting a Vita-Mix to do it all. My only concerns are whether or not it can do all the things I'll need it for. I don't mind chopping and slicing my own veggies, so those functions of the KitchenAid are nice but not necessary. I figure I can always strain smoothies if I want juice.

Any opinions on this action?

Thanks!

Forum: Tools O' the Trade

Street TV

LizzieC — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:32:32 GMT

I've heard Coleen mention a few times on different podcasts that she (at one time) did something called 'Street TV', where she took a TV, video of Peta's 'Meet Your Meat' and a generator, and stood on a busy corner showing the video, answering questions and handing out literature. My question is - has anyone else ever done this before? I am interested in possibly trying this form of activism and was looking for some suggestions for how to get started. Thanks!

Forum: Advocacy & Activism

Podcast topic suggestion

Thermoregulator — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:12:15 GMT

I would love to hear an episode about vegan gardening. Colleen always posts such beautiful pictures of her garden and produce on her facebook page and it would be great to get some tips! I have a balcony garden that is constantly plagued by aphids and fungus gnats and it's hard to feel like a good vegan when you're practicing pest control :-(

Thanks!

Forum: Suggestion Box

oxalate excess

lifegoeson — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:22:27 GMT

Hi, does anyone have any information about excess oxaltates in our vegan diets caused by green leafy vegs and soy and beans? I've been reading online about interstitial cystitis (which I have) and I fear it is caused by my diet! I have been vegetarian since 1987 but vegan since January. HELP! K

Forum: Vegan Health

What can I do?

brighde — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:51:47 GMT

I was hoping that you might be able to give me some suggestions. I am a vegan based in Bangkok, Thailand. I have been completely inspired by Colleen's message and try to do the best I can. I feed delicious vegan food to anyone who will eat it, have a vegan cooking class for students at the school that I teach at and try to spread the message.

I'd like to do more, but I feel rather isolated as I am the only person in my community who is really interested in being active in animal advocacy. I've done research and there is not really anything out there and I have even tried to start a few things up, but it has not been very successful.

All this to say, that I'd love to do some more activism. Surely in this internet age, there must be something I can do to help animals in Australia, US, UK or Canada from Bangkok. Does anyone know of an organisation that might be in need of few volunteer hours a week. I have a few things to offer. My communication skills are pretty good, I am a Google docs whizz and pretty responsible and keen to help those poor animals out.

Anyhoo, if you hear of anything, please message me.

Forum: The Positive Place!

Vegan Potluck!!

peggysue12384 — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:02:16 GMT

Just wanted to let everyone know that tomorrow there's going to be a vegan potluck hosted by Animal Rights Coalition. It starts at 2pm and is at Fuller Park in Minneapolis (48th and Lyndale area). Bring a vegan dish and some plates and utensils. Hope to see you there .

Forum: Podcast Listeners in Minnesota

Vegan Potluck!!

peggysue12384 — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:01:35 GMT

Forum: Podcast Listeners in Minnesota