So, there’s apparently research coming out now about microplastics being found in people’s bloodstreams and the possible negative effects of that and I feel the need to get out ahead of the wave of corporate sponsored “be sure to recycle your bottles!” or “ban glitter!” campaigns and remind everyone:
It’s fishing nets. It’s fishing nets. It is overwhelming fishing nets It always has been fishing nets.Unless regulations are changed, it will continue to be fishing nets.
The plastic in the ocean in largely discarded nets from industrial fishing. The microplastics are the result of these nets breaking down. The “trash islands” are also, you guessed it. Mostly fishing nets and other discarded fishing industry equipment.
Do not allow them to continue to twist the story. Do not come after disabled people who require single use plastics. Do not come after people using glitter in art projects and makeup. These things make up a negligible amount of the issue compared to corporate waste, specifically in the fishing industry. Do not let them shift the blame to the individual so they can continue to destroy the planet and our bodies without regulation.
And while we’re doubling down here let me remind you all that you should quit eating fish. If there wasn’t a market for it, they wouldn’t be doing it. When something stops being profitable i.e. more people go vegan, they will find another way to make money. It’s win win.
The habit of consuming animal products is deeply ingrained in each of us; we have grown up in a society that views nonhuman animals as little more than “resources” or “things” for our benefit.
They have taught us to differentiate between a child, a dog and a pig, to play with the first two and eat the third, without realizing that they are all individuals who want to enjoy their lives equally and deserve the same respect.
If you’ve been following my journey on social media, then you already have seen the changes happening with what I post and what I’m working on. When I first began this vegan journey I was focused on my health and the benefits I could personally gain from a plant based diet. I was amazed when I not only lost over 50lbs of excess weight, but my asthma, acne, and overall mood even improved!! I share full details in my video ‘My Vegan Story’ below:
Over time what started out as simply a health and wellness journey, evolved into my life’s passion to help animals and be their voice against those who would cause them unnecessary harm. Over the last several months my social media content has been changing from recipes and fitness posts to animal rights and activism.
I started getting active with groups like Toronto Pig Save and the various local groups bearing witness to animals before slaughter. The images and videos I began to post were hard to watch even for me - though there is no gore, the cruelty in what we are doing to these animals is very evident - but with every post I make, someone, somewhere reaches out and says it affected them, that they will no longer eat meat, that they are curious about vegan food etc. To me if has proven to be the most effective form of animal advocacy.
I have also started writing an ebook titled ‘The Every-Day Activist’ - a resource for anyone interested in veganism and becoming an active part of the compassionate change. More details about this and my other upcoming projects will be posted on my new website:
With all that being said, this website will likely remain quiet - though still available as a resource for those interested in the health and fitness benefits of a plant based diet. If you’d like to keep in touch, please check out my blog @ theeverydayactivist.com/blog and follow me on Snapchat,Twitter,Instagram,YouTubeandFacebook!
Thank you all for the support and I hope to connect with you soon! <3
Baked plantain, homemade cashew cream and tomato sauce, corn tortilla with spinach a tofu.
It’s been a while! My baby is now over a year old and we have all been gluten free for almost a year now too. So everything from now on is vegan and gluten free!
RECIPES
Cashew cream:
1 cup raw cashews (soak in hot water for at least 30 minutes or cold water for at least 2 hours)
¼ water
1 lemon juiced
2tsp apple cider vinegar (optional as gives it more of a sour cream taste)
¼ tsp garlic powder
1tsp nutritional yeast flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Put all in a high power blender/food processor. Scrape down the sides as needed and add more water a TBSP at a time if needed. Blend until smooth!
TOFU:
Per portion of tofu, add a tbsp of liquid aminos (or tamari or coconut aminos) and then a tbsp of nutritional yeast flakes.
If baking, bake at 400f for 20 minutes
In a frying pan, lightly grease and move/turn every few minutes for 10 minutes, longer if you want it to be crisper on the outside.
PLANTAINS
Cut up and place spread out on a baking tray, bake for 20 minutes at 425f.
