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You could call the Holistic Holiday at Sea a voyage to well-being. The 10-night vegan cruise will set sail from Miami, and include keynote speakers, panel discussions, and feature fitness, yoga, and cooking classes (in addition to exploring the Caribbean!). You can also sign up to receive individual consultations from some of the speakers.

Were happy to announce that PETA President Ingrid Newkirk is one of these esteemed keynote speakers. Her lecture will address animals in the circus, fur, and meat industries and how society is coming to grips with the animal rights movement. The lecture is summarized here.

If you mention PETA or Ingrid Newkirk when booking your cruise, youll receive a $50 onboard credit. PETA will earn a $100 donation, to boot.

Holistic Holiday at Sea

Would you like to discover your kindness potential and see how easy it is to make a difference in the animals world through simple choices that we make every single day? Come, learn something new, laugh a little, take a peek behind the scenes in the animal industry, and look back in history to see how the changes of the past can help us understand and win todays challenges in the animal-protection movement.

Aboard the MSC Divina, the worlds premier Italian luxury liner, this special 15th-anniversary cruise will sail to ports including Martinique; St. Kitts and Nevis; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Freeport, Bahamas.

Holistic Holiday at Sea

Even if your next cruise isnt 100 percent vegan, most cruise-line chefs are happy to offer animal-friendly fare if you request it in advance. Be sure to take your favorite cruelty-free toiletries, as well, and youll be cruising in style.

Did you recently travel to the Caribbean and are now looking for a different destination? (Good problem to have!) Check out these other vegan-friendly travel destinations.

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All Aboard a Vegan Cruise Through the Caribbean - PETA (blog) (press release)

PEOPLE.com

How This Burger-Loving Nurse Lost 141 Lbs. with a Vegan Diet and Started Her Own Wellness Business PEOPLE.com Watch the full episodes of We Lost 100 Pounds! now on the new People/Entertainment Weekly Network (PEN). Go to PEOPLE.com/PEN or download the PEN app on your favorite device. Sarah Goodenough used to love cheeseburgers, often chowing down ...

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This just in: Getting your period once a month means you have a toxic body and a toxic diet. That's what a couple popular vegan bloggers think, at least.

In a controversial YouTube video called "How I lost my period on a RAW VEGAN Diet ," vlogger Freelee the Banana Girl explains she thinks "menstruation is toxicity leaving the body" and "people are having these heavy, heavy periods and painful periods because they have a toxic body or have a toxic, [high-fat] diet." Freelee says switching to a high-carbohydrate raw vegan diet got rid of her regular period . Now, the vlogger goes without a period for nine months at a timeand when she does menstruate, she experiences "mega-light" bleeding. "If it's so unhealthy for me to go through a period of not having my period, then why did I feel so amazing?" she asks in her video, which has been viewed nearly 400,000 times.

And Miliany Bonet, the 19-year-old behind the blog RawVeganLiving , echoed these claims. "A non-menstruating body indicates the body is clean," Bonet told Broadly . "The industry has done a great job of brainwashing too many women into thinking that if they do not get their periods on a monthly basis, that something is wrong with their body and hormones."

I'm sorry, what?

Did you get your period this month? Me too. That doesn't make us "toxic"that makes us normal human women. And it's not "toxicity" leaving your bodyit's blood, thickened endometrial cells, and sometimes clots. "Aiming for no periods makes no sense," Jacques Moritz, M.D., ob/gyn at Weill Cornell Medicine, tells SELF. For many women, having no period is an actual medical problemMoritz says many of his patients come to him because they're not getting their periods on a regular basis and they're worried that's a sign of dysfunction.

Remember, there are plenty of reasons you can miss your period like stress, an extreme shift in your fitness routine, menopause, or pregnancy. You might also be using a form of birth control that alters your menstrual cycle. Some of these reasons (like stress) might concern you, while others (like birth control), shouldn't. But you can always talk to your gynecologist if you're worried about something.

Though Moritz hasn't personally treated these bloggers, he suspects their plant-based diet has severely decreased their level of body fatwhich, in turn, lowered the amount of estrogen in their bodies. When your estrogen level gets low enough, your body stops ovulatingand you stop experiencing menstruation, as a result. "Basically, your body is protecting itself from getting pregnant when you're in this kind of 'starvation' state," Moritz explains.

Eating in a way that makes your period stopor grow excessively lighterlikely means you're not getting enough nutrients or overexerting yourself without fueling properly. Not only is this unhealthy when it's happening, but it can also have longterm consequenceslike thyroid dysfunction, infertility, and osteoporosis. A "non-menstruating body" isn't a "clean body"many times, it's a body in severe stress. "If that's what we're aiming for, our world has become a sad place," Moritz says.

There's not a lot of research looking into high-fat diets, veganism, and menstruation, Christine Greves , M.D., an ob/gyn at Comprehensive Women's Healthcare, tells SELF. So not only is it incorrect to say that a high-fat diet will cause heavy periods and cramping , it's controversial to make any definitive statement about changing your diet to improve your period in the first place. (Not to mention, the data that does exist suggest that menstrual irregularity is more common among vegetarians than it is among non-vegetarians.)

A menstrual pattern typically consists of about 3-7 days of light to heavy bleeding once a month, according to Greves. But of course, that varies from person to person. You're the expert on your own periodso if longer, heavier periods (or shorter, lighter ones) are your norm, that's probably OK. Go to your gynecologist with any questions you haveinstead of, you know, trying to train your body to stop having a period by severely altering your diet.

If your period is heinous enough that you're tempted to overhaul your diet to get rid of it, you should consider talking to a gynecologist. Look, some people do have extremely heavy periods with severe cramping . That can interrupt their quality of life and be a sign of a very real problem, like polycystic ovary syndrome or endometriosis. No one should have to suffer in silence or think that kind of pain is normal or acceptableand they certainly shouldn't be encouraged to eat so little they "lose" their period entirely. If this is something you're experiencing, a doctor can help you identify and address the source of your discomfortand to do so safely and effectively. Please talk to your doctor, and don't try this "losing your period" thing at home.

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On Monday, PETA issued its list of the Top 10 vegan-friendly ballparks in the U.S., and Target Field is batting No. 2, right behind the Texas Rangers' Globe Life Park.

The Minneapolis ballpark was lauded for bringing Northeast's Herbivorous Butcher into its food lineup. HB, which is considered the country's first bloodless "butcher shop," slings Sriracha brats and Italian sausages at Target Field. PETA also praised the meatless taco, burrito, Indian, and burger options available at the home to your Twins, who are currently tied for first place atop the AL Central.

The neat news was delivered via a press release that demands we quote from it, simply by virtue of one baffling pun fromPETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman.

"The Twins have gone to bat for animals and compassionate baseball fans alike," she says --italics hers. "Target Field will have vegans cheering for its variety of animal-friendly options that have earned it a coveted spot on PETA's list."

Oof ... we've not seen a stretch like that since Byron Buxton's latest highlight grab in center field. Anyway, here's what yours truly had to say about HB's vegan dogs -- available for $12.50 at Section 129 -- when they debuted in April:

The Italian and Sriracha varieties should be agreeable to even the most meat-crazed among us ... when slathered in mustard, tucked in a bakery-fresh bun, and topped with sauteed onions.

Read our complete grades for new Target Field food here. Check out PETA's Top 10 vegan-friendly ballparks below.

1. Globe Life Park, Arlington, Texas 2. Target Field, Minneapolis 3. Chase Field, Phoenix 4. Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles 5. Citi Field, New York City 6. Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California 7. Yankee Stadium, New York City 8. Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore 9. AT&T Park, San Francisco 10. Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia

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Meat-Free Monday: Seared Pepper Tacos Global Animal (MEATLESS MONDAYS/VEGAN RECIPES) Make Taco Tuesdays great again with these delicious seared pepper tacos! For this week's meatless meal, try this vegan version of a healthy and versatile favoritetacos! Instead of overloading on spices, these ...

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Youve heard it before and youll probably hear it again: Avocados are an incredibly nutrient-rich source of vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. Vegans, whose diets are often lower in fats than their meat-eating friends, would do well to eat avocados frequently and with gusto, as theyll provide healthy monounsaturated fat and nutrient-filled calories.

But if youre getting sick of avocados (or you never really liked them in the first place), dont worrythere are plenty of ideas for fat-rich vegan alternatives. Heres what to sub in for avocado in some of todays most popular dishes.

Cashew Queso for Guacamole

Not interested in chips and guac? Dip your tortilla chips in a homemade cashew-based queso instead! All youll need are some raw cashews, a little salsa, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic and nutritional yeast. Combine these healthy, hearty items in a blender or food processor and soon youll have a cheesy, healthy alternative to guacamole.

Related: Had Enough Hummus? 5 Vegan Dip Recipes

Mermaid Toast for Avocado Toast

It seems like everyone is munching on avocado toast these days, and for good reason. Its healthy, super delicious and quite filling. But you know what else people are loving these days? Mermaid toast! This aptly named, somewhat trendy meal idea features vegan cream cheese, blue-green algae and any other toppings you like (strawberry jam perhaps)?

Apples Coated In Almond Butter for Avocados In Salad

Finally, it can be really delicious to add avocados to salads, especially if your salad is otherwise vegan. The avocado will give your meal an element of healthy fats and also make it significantly more filling. Another fruit that can do the trick: Apples coated in almond butter to give them some healthy fats.

This is incredibly easy to do. Just chop your apple into small squares, place the squares in a bowl, add a couple tablespoons of almond butter and mix to coat. A couple sprinkles of cinnamon can add a ton of flavor as well.

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Believing strongly about the welfare of other creatures is great. Being so annoying that you isolate yourself from an entire country or just your friends at dinner is not so great.

Case inpoint: A vegan and animal rights activist in New Zealand, Nancy Holden, has been denied citizenship to Switzerland twice because her neighbors find her to be an annoying vegan. Shes complained about cow bells, hunting, and piglet racing, as well as the church bells being too noisy.

In Switzerland, local residents of the community youre trying to live in have a say in whether theyll accept you into the country. Thats a wild concept to Americans, who simply put up with whatever bananas neighbors theyre given.

Holten told The Local:

I think I was too strident and spoke my mind too often. Many people think that I am attacking their traditions. But that was not what it was about, it was never about that. What primarily motivated me about the cowbells was the animals welfare.

Complaining to your new Swiss neighbors about their traditions isnt the only way vegans can be annoying and were all pretty annoying when we take ourselves too seriously. Here are a few more ways the vegan in your party might piss off the rest of the gang, and what to say next.

No: Unprompted debate challenges in general

If someones going to the effort to mindfully change their lifestyle, theyve probably done a lot of homework on it before even reaching the table. Everyone should be so well informed but its not an excuse to take any opening to educate your dinner dates on the ills of factory farming and the food industrial complex. Maybe talk about the really adorable goat who dresses up like a duck, instead?

No: Commentary on how gross other peoples food looks

This is super rude for anyone, vegan or not, but if you find yourself at a burger joint surrounded by ground beef done rare, its tempting to gag a little when images of happy cows dance through your head. Either excuse yourself from the meal if its too overwhelming, or focus on your black bean burger or faux bloody meat.

No: Damning everyone to foodie hell

Veganism is a choice, and a pretty admirable one in willpower and commitment to ones beliefs. But everyone makes their own choices for personal reasons, and your own health and wellbeing should come first. When food and morals get tied up together, things get heated. Being judgmental on either side wont help anyone change minds instead, vegans and non-vegans should try to lower their defenses and learn from one another.

No: Bragging when youve pull off a trick

If you bring amazing brownies to a potluck and everyones oblivious to their vegan-ness, dont take the temptation to shout Surprise! Theyre vegan! By the same token, try to be aware of what other peoples food preferences might be when youre an omnivore. Not everyone can eat your three-meat four-cheese lasagna creation. A trick we dont want to see pulled off: Putting animal fat in cash. Ew.

No: Saying anything at all about eggs

Dont take the time at brunch to inform everyone that eggs are chicken periods. Just, no.

They somehow prompt other people to bitch about vegans

Thanks a lot!

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5 easy ways not to be a totally annoying vegan - Salon

Is Umamis new Impossible burger actually vegan?

Apparently some vegans are running into issues when ordering the new Impossible Burger being rolled out across Umami Burgers in Los Angeles. The problem: They may think theyre getting a vegan burger, but thats not actually the case.

Despite the patty itself being vegan, some meatless bloggers have reportedly run into issues because the bun, sauce, and parts of the finishing process are decidedly not so. Eater reached out to Umami to confirm, though regardless it is worth noting that the Impossible Burger team isnt focused on making a fully vegan burger (bun and all), but instead catering to regular meat-eaters with a more sustainable and similar alternative. There was some apparent confusion when vegan bloggers got served Impossible Burgers with cheese on them at a recent event in Los Angeles, but Umami says only a handful of those in attendance even wanted their burgers made that way.

Heres what Umami has to say:

The Impossible Burger patty was created entirely from plants making it vegan, yes, but its intent is for people who love meat, not vegans. It's a delicious option with sustainability benefits using 95% less land, 74% less water and creates 87% less greenhouse gas emissions, while being 100% free of hormones, antibiotics, and artificial ingredients. While their standard preparation isn't vegetarian or vegan, it's easy to order it that way. Wed like to note, Umami Burger has never claimed that the Impossible Burger would be vegan, just the patty as created by Impossible Foods, is vegan.

Immigrant dinners

Momed in Atwater Village is making its own mark as a place for immigrants to come share their stories and feed people. As LA Times notes, the tucked-away eatery is doing a series of thoughtful dinners aimed at highlighting Americas immigrant issues.

Cascabel Taco Shop is live

Looks like an official opening this week for Cascabel Taco Shop in the Valley. The casual offshoot is now doing lunch right off Riverside Drive.

Tacolandias full reveal

The final, full lineup for this years Tacolandia party is live. The annual event lands this year on June 17, and includes some of the best and biggest names making tacos here and elsewhere, from All Flavor No Grease to the famed Zamora Bros.

Paella on the patio

Saturdays are about to get more interesting thanks to La Carmencita on Highland. The seafood-focused West Hollywood-adjacent space is starting their brunch this weekend, including an ongoing paella project that gets cooked off right on the patio.

Talking about tipping

Caroline Styne of the Lucques Group talks all things tipping, service charges, and back of house staffing in this new interview with the LA Times. Its an interesting insiders look at just how hard it still is to run a restaurant, even one as successful as the 19-year-old Lucques.

Elysian has closed

The quiet Elysian restaurant in Frogtown has closed for dinner, some six years after starting as a pop-up and occasional restaurant space. They leave behind the below note on social media, on their website.

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Thanks to hyperbolic media outlets and widespread misinformation, figuring out how to raise vegan kids can be a tough (and lonely) experience.

But thanks to a rapidly expanding Facebook group Vegan Pregnancy and Parenting plant-based moms and dads now have somewhere to turn.

Janet Kearney came acrossthe group a few years ago when she was pregnant with her son and couldnt find any relevant info. Itwas small and not being managed regularly, so she took over. Since then, the numbers have grown exponentiallyand it now includes over 20,000vegan parents.

All kinds of questions are asked and answered in the group. Particularly: how to navigate well meaning orworriedfamily members and friends, explains Kearney. From how to politely ask them to stop with animal products, or to have tactful conversations about boundaries. Its difficult, because the majority of the time, people are just genuinely worried, that the kids arent getting enough calcium or the dreaded p word [PROTEIN]. The community is there to arm them with facts, like, a cup of oatmeal has the same calcium as a cup of yogurt. So that the next time, they can have calm conversations.

The aim of the group is to bring awareness and information to vegan parents around the world through nutrition, articles, and general questions and answers, says Kearney. And its not just a Facebook group. Kearney is working on an official website, which will hopefully be live at the end of August.

I have a great team of people so far contributing towards it: a doctor, a midwife, a scientist, chefs, all plant-based, she says. So members dont have to scroll through the thousands of questions in the group to find something out, and its more organized. Im also trying to create a mini series on Why I went Vegan for the website. A collection of short stories from members, on why they went vegan and how their life has changed.

All in all, the group is asupport system. And hopefully a means of combating myths and misinformation about vegan families. Because whats more wholesome than not causing harm?

There is a misconception that vegans are hippies who sustain on fruits and nuts not your typical suburban family, says Kearney. So it would nice to show that, Nope, were exactly the same as you, we just dont eat animals.

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