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Why Millions Of People Are Choosing A Better Way To Eat


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You may have already seen how animals

are treated on todays factory farms. You

may even have seen how they are killed

in slaughterhouses. You probably dont like

seeing those pictures and videos. Why?

Youre a kind and decent person. You dontwant others to suffer unnecessarily.

According to a 2010 Newspoll phone

survey, 99% of Australians are against

cruelty to animals. More and more people

like you are choosing to leave chicken, fish,

and other animals off their plates. Manyothers are cutting back on the amount of

meat they eat.

Of course, the choice is up to you. Whether

you decide to cut out meat entirely or just

cut back, you can make a big difference for

the world at every meal.

CHANGE IS GOOD


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First I spent some time

trying different meat-free

foods and learning how to

use them to make all my

favourite dishes. I thendid the same with eggs

and dairy products and

I am now vegan. I love

experimenting with so

many tasty alternatives.

-Georgie Purcell

Deakin University

I went vegan just over two years ago,after being vegetarian for four years. I

didnt feel good eating products that

came from animals who were suffering.

It has been easier than I expected and I

have never looked back! Happy, healthy

and cruelty-free.

-Janelle Rees, Southern Cross University

As a child I ate meat, sometimes

pressured to do so, but I couldnt avoid

the harsh truth of animal slaughter and

factory farming. A meatless diet hasproven rewarding to both my conscience

and my physical health, with simple and

delicious recipes satisfying all my needs.

-Parth Girdhar, University of Sydney

Te decision to live a cruelty free life

has been the best decision I have ever

made. I am so much more aware of

the impacts an individual can make,

especially the positive ones.

-Liss Finney, University of Newcastle

1,538,000 people in Australia aged 14 and over agreethat the food I eat is all, or almost all, vegetarian. Tat

equates to over 9% of the population aged 14 and over.-Roy Morgan Research Data, December 2006


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Male chicks like Kevin are killed by beingdropped into a giant grinding machine.

Kevin is one lucky boy. He was bred by

the egg industry, but like all male chickens

he cant lay eggs. Male chicks like Kevin

are typically killed by being tossed alive

into a giant grinding machine. Thankfully,

Kevin was rescued and is now living out

his life at an animal sanctuary.

Like all chickens, Kevin has a unique

personality. Studies show that chicks

like Kevin are able to count as high as

ten. They have a sense of time, and they

anticipate the future: they will give up a

small reward now to get a larger one later.

Many Australians continue to be shocked to learn thatmillions of farmed animals are not afforded even the mostbasic legal protection granted to other sentient creatures

we share this world with.

-Te Hon Michael Kirby, former justice of the High Court of Australia

MEET KEVIN


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Chickens raised for meat spend their entire

lives packed in a massive warehouse. They

have been bred to grow so fast that by the

time they are one month old it hurts to walk.They are in constant pain, and spend most of

their time lying on the ground.

Egg-laying hens spend every minute of their

lives packed in feces-filled cages. The cages

are so small, hens can barely turn around and

cannot spread their wings.

When chickens get sick, they are clubbed

on the head with a metal rod or left to suffer

to death. At the slaughterhouse, they are

electrocuted and then have their throats slit. If

they avoid the blade as many birds do they

will drown in a tank of scalding hot water.


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Fishes like Calvin have long-term

memories, and are smart enough to

learn tricks. (You can see videos atFish-School.com.) Like all farm animals,

fish are badly abused - they just dont

have the vocal cords to scream.

About half of the fish that are eaten do

not come from the wild. They are raised

in small, crowded pools that can be sofilthy up to a third die from disease.

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Teyre like floating pig farms...Disease andparasites [on fish farms] run rampant.

-Te Los Angeles imes, Fish Farms Become Feedlots of the Sea

Because they are stressed by the

crowding, fish sometimes bite off the

fins, tails, and eyes of other fish.

Fish who are pulled out of the water

suffocate as their gills collapse. It can

take up to ten minutes before they die.

When they are dragged up from deep

in the ocean, their eyes bulge and

their stomachs turn inside out from thechange in pressure.


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In 2009, a farm worker in Pennsylvania found a

pig, named Emily, had figured out how to escape

from her cage. But Emily didnt just sit and

enjoy her freedom. She went around unlatching

the doors of other cages. Co-workers said this

happened often; when one pig learned how toescape, she usually tried to show other pigs how

to do the same.

Emily and other pigs have dreams when they

sleep at night. They are friendly and social, and

they rub their noses together with close friends.

Because they are so intelligent smarter eventhan cats and dogs they go crazy from being

confined. Some bite the metal cage bars over and

over until their teeth shatter. Others get depressed

and lie on the filthy floor without moving. At just six

months old, pigs like Emily are electrocuted or shot

in the head with a metal rod. Pigs who dont die

immediately are drowned alive in scalding water.

MEET EMILY


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[Tey] suffer beyond anything

most of us can easily imagine. Tey

are unable even to turn around

for weeks at a time, so that their

muscles and bones deteriorate.

And these extremely social and

intelligent animals lose their minds

from being denied any social or

psychological stimulation at all...

On behalf of compassionate people

everywhere, I implore you to help

end the needless suffering.

-Ryan Gosling, Actor

So our animals cant turn around for the 2.5

years they are in the stalls...I dont know whoasked the sow if she wanted to turn around.

-Dave WarnerDirector of Communications, National Pork Producers Council

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I chose a vegan diet after realisingthe complex emotional and social

lives animals live, along with the

prevention of major diseases and

massive environmental benefits. Te

choice was a simple one, with a solid

scientific foundation.

-Louis Hill, University of Newcastle

I try to eat a wide variety of whole

foods to ensure I am getting all the

nutrients I need. Of course, I stillhave my favourite treats now and

then. If youre naturally low on a

vitamin or mineral like iron, there

are also supplements you can take.

-Liz Hill, University of Melbourne

To feel awesome, make sure you include high-protein foods like beans, peanuts,

veggie burgers, sausages, and lunch meats. Iron is high in plant-based diets and

eating vitamin C at meals helps you absorb it. Consider a multivitamin with B12

to cover your bases. Remember that ditching meat is not about being perfect, but

starting where you can and sticking with it.

I play rugby and work out a lot sogetting enough protein is important.

I didnt need to worry. Tere are so

many vegetarian foods high in protein

like nuts, beans, tofu, lentils and plant

based meats. I also drink a non dairy

protein shake and have added muscle!

-Matthew Yates, Australian Catholic University

DOING IT RIGHT

As a medical doctor,I consider adopting aplant-based diet to be

one of the most importantthings someone can do toprevent the leading causesof disease.

- Dr. Michael Greger, NutritionFacts.org


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On the go? Dont worry! Falafel kebabs, vegetarian

noodle boxes and sandwich bars can be found

in many food courts. Roast vegetable focaccias,

wraps, potato wedges, tomato bruschetta, and

soups are great options in cafes. Try almond or soy

milk in your coffee.

Most international restaurants have tasty options

without meat. You can chow down on Mexican

vegetarian burritos, Thai tofu and vegetable stir-fry,

Italian pasta, and Indian curries.

100% vegetarian and vegan restaurants are

popping up all over Australia! Indulge in brand newfoodie experiences like creamy cashew cheese or

chocolate coconut ice-cream.

At a restaurant with nothing good on the menu?

Most chefs are happy to make something special.

To find restaurants near you with the very best

veggie options, visit www.vegguide.org.

EATING OUT


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BREAKFAST

Your favourite cereal, muesli, and fruit

are already in your cupboard. For a

weekend treat try fried mushrooms,

spinach, hash browns, baked beans,

and avocado on toast.

LUNCH AND DINNER

Your comfort food is covered --

vegetable stir-fries, pastas, lentil orpumpkin soups with crusty bread, roast

vegetables, mashed potatoes, veggie

wraps with hummus, and hot chips.

SNACKS & PARTY FOOD

Corn chips with salsa and guacamole

will get the party started. Snack on

veggie spring rolls, spicy samosas,

and mixed nuts. You can even order

your vegetarian pizza without cheese

for a fresh, filling, and tasty meal

delivered from any pizza place.

SOMETHING NEW

Try vegetarian meats and meat

alternatives like veggie burgers on the

grill with your favourite sauces and

side dishes. Vegetarian sausages are

perfect to bring to a barbeque!

EASY MEAL IDEASYou already eat lots of meat-free food. So keep filling your plate with the stuff you

know and love! Here are our favourite ideas for meals you can make yourself, and

many are also widely available when youre out.


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Every supermarket has the basic (and

cheap) meat-free foods you already eat.These include pasta, rice, cereals, nuts,

beans, fruit, vegetables, bread, muesli bars,

snacks, and more.

Most supermarkets also carry protein-packed

vegetarian meats. Some products taste better

than others, so try a few to see which onesyou like. Great brands found nationally

include Frys and Syndian.

Visit the refrigerated shelves in your grocery

store. There you will find animal free veggie

burgers, sausages, falafels, dips and more.

In the frozen foods section, look for chicken-style schnitzels, hamburger patties, and

veggie spring rolls. The milk aisle carries

almond, soy and other non-dairy milks.

Even more options can be found in smaller

health food stores and independent grocers.

GETTING GROCERIES


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PHOTOS: Farm Sanctuary (p2 upper; p4 lower; p6 pig, chickens; p16 upper); Animal Equality (p4 upper; p8 upper; p9 lower); Humane Society

of the United States (p5 upper); John Milnes, used under license from Shutterstock.com (p6, fish); (CC) - SA BY NC Casey Morris (p6, cow); (CC) - NCND CCarlstead (p7, upper); Connie Pugh for Farm Sanctuary (p8 lower left); Daniel Lupastean (p10, upper); www.VGirlsVGuys.net (p10 lower); Idli Papp, used under license from Shutterstock.com (p12, upper); (CC) - BY SweetOnVeg (p12, lower); Mark Makela for the HSUS (p13 lower); CTD In The Bag (p14, top); Syndian Natural Food Products (p14, middle); Tofurky (p14, lower); istockphoto.com/mkurtbas (p16, lower); Melissa Schwartz (cover). Cover models: Chrysanthe Tan & Donovan Jenkins.

The choice to replace meat with

something better is up to you. Its a

choice to put your beliefs into action

for a better you and a better world.

First, decide on a change that will workfor you. Maybe your plan is to just cut out

chicken to start. (Cutting out chicken will

spare 21 animals a year from misery.)

Or maybe your plan is to not eat meat at

breakfast or lunch. Once youve decided

what will work for you, just get started!

There are helpful resources at

www.OpposeCruelty.com, or you can

email [email protected] formore information. Congratulations on

joining the millions of people who have

chosen a compassionate diet!

ITS YOUR CHOICE

OpposeCruelty.org/contactVegan Outreach, 2014

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