Meatout Mondays - Kick the Meat Habit One Day at a Time!
April 27, 2009
Recipe
Soy Creamed Peas with Onions

Green peas are bursting with nutrition! High in a variety of important vitamins and minerals, they’re second only to lima beans as a fresh vegetable source of protein. A little known fact about peas is that they contain tryptophan, an amino acid necessary for normal growth and development; a precursor of serotonin and niacin, it's also a natural sedative. So step up to the stove and give this easy recipe a try... then relax and enjoy it over your favorite grain or with a veggie sandwich.

Ingredients:

2 Tbs. dairy-free margarine (try Earth Balance)
½. bag (5 oz.) pearl onions or 1 onion, cut into ½” cubes
1 bag (16oz.) petite frozen peas
1½  cup plain soy or rice milk
2 ½  Tbs. all-purpose flour
½ tsp. powdered vegetable broth (optional)
salt & pepper (to taste)

Directions:

  1. Melt margarine in medium sauce pan.
  2. Add chopped onions and saute until onions are translucent and tender.
  3. Add bag of frozen peas and stir until almost thawed.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour into the soymilk until smooth.
  5. Add mixture to the onions and peas and cook over medium heat until cream sauce thickens like gravy; add vegetable broth powder and season with salt and pepper.

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health
Vegans Have Healthy Bones

A new study confirms that vegans have healthy bones and body composition. Published online in Osteoporosis International, the study examined the association between lifelong plant-based diet and bone mineral density as well as body composition. Researchers examined 105 post-menopausal vegan Buddhist nuns from 20 temples and monasteries in Ho Chi Minh City and 105 non-vegetarian women from the same localities.

Findings reveal that the bone density and body composition of the vegan women is comparable to that of omnivores. Lead researcher Tuan Nguyen from Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research explains, "In this work we showed that although the vegans studied do indeed have lower protein and calcium intakes, their bone density is virtually identical to that of people who eat a wide variety of foods, including animal protein."

To view the journal article, click here!

Inspiration
A Dedicated Duo

Cassandra Prince and Holly Larson are a dynamic duo when it comes to veganism and animal advocacy. They met six years ago at a vegan potluck and have been friends ever since. In honor of Meatout this past March, they teamed up to host an unforgettable vegan education event at the busiest street corner in Toronto. They recruited knowledgeable volunteers to help at the demo and literature tables, and even had a kids table. Their outdoor video exhibit provided on-site education and the event was a great success!

How did the pair get started on such amazing work for the animals? Cassandra was raised vegetarian by meat eaters. She became vegan 20 years ago in college where she got involved with the local animal rights group. When she’s not protesting animal injustice or encouraging veganism, she and her family help at an animal sanctuary.

Holly was vegetarian for 10 years before becoming a vegan in 2002 after watching “Meet Your Meat." She coordinates numerous vegan education events and fundraisers, and is also on the board of directors of the Toronto Vegetarian Association.

Check out the Meatout 2009 General Report and detailed Events Report!

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