Vegan Blog Features: Momma’s Little Green Book

Vegan Blog Features: Momma’s Little Green Book
A long journey led me from the lush East Coast to the sunny desert of Phoenix, Arizona. New to the area, I was unfamiliar with the goings-on, particularly regarding "greener" options for my family. Thus began the Momma's Little Green Book project - a site that not only connects earth-friendly mommas and poppas but also provides green options for families in the greater Phoenix area and beyond

A long journey led me from the lush East Coast to the sunny desert of Phoenix, Arizona. New to the area, I was unfamiliar with the goings-on, particularly regarding “greener” options for my family. Thus began the Momma’s Little Green Book project – a site that not only connects earth-friendly mommas and poppas but also provides green options for families in the greater Phoenix area and beyond. If I’m doing the research anyway, why not share it?

MLGB is for families who prefer utilizing natural options over conventional ones, like naturopathic medicine, for example. The site covers vaccination information, essential “green” baby items and more!

For Phoenix locals, there is also an event calendar and tons of information, reviews and links to neighborhood “green” favorites! Events are updated daily!

Lee Bradley is also a regular contributor to the blog at Vegan Mainstream. See some of her posts here.

Do you have a great vegan blog you’d like to share with VM readers? Email editor@veganmainstream.com and tell us all about it!

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Does A High Protein Diet Cause Constipation?

High protein diets have been shown in countless studies to be an effective nutrition strategy for controlling hunger and helping people lose more fat. But there are some adverse effects if you are not drinking enough water, or eating enough fiber with a high protein diet – constipation. Find out why and what steps to [...]

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High protein diets have been shown in countless studies to be an effective nutrition strategy for controlling hunger and helping people lose more fat. But there are some adverse effects if you are not drinking enough water, or eating enough fiber with a high protein diet – constipation. Find out why and what steps to take if you are experiencing constipation from a high protein diet. We hope the other 4 questions and answers this week, which range from ideal set and rep ranges to if strength training can be considered cardio, help answer some of your concerns.

1. Do high protein diets cause constipation?
2. Will Intermittent Fasting help me reach my goals?
3. Does a total body workout count as cardio?
4. What should my set and rep goals be?
5. How do I calculate my caloric needs on the BuiltLean Program?

Question #1 – Do high protein diets cause constipation?

Question: Hi, In regards to your article “Does a High Protein Diet Lead to Better Results”– I have a question, could too much protein lead to constipation? – Umair

Answer: Hi Umair,
Research has shown that a high protein diet (http://www.builtlean.com/2013/02/04/high-protein-diet/) can aid in weight loss, but it can also lead to constipation. There are a few explanations for this, and also ways to alleviate the issue. Protein is processed by the kidneys and liver, which use water in your body to remove unnecessary byproducts. A big increase in protein consumption could thereby cause dehydration since more water is being used to digest protein and remove wastes. Dehydration can lead to hard stools and constipation. High protein diets may also be accompanied by low carb/fiber intake. Fiber is what adds bulk to the stool and promotes regularity. Animal proteins contain little to no fiber, so you need to make sure you’re getting enough fiber from other sources.
If you’re experiencing constipation from a higher protein diet, ways to remedy the situation are to:

1. Make sure you are drinking enough water. A common recommendation is to drink 2/3 of your body weight in ounces of water, assuming a normal amount of activity.
2. Consume fiber. Great sources include beans, legumes, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
3. Consider decreasing the amount of protein you are consuming

If you experience issues with constipation and don’t have a bowel movement for 2-3 days, you should speak with your health care provider.

Hope that helps!

- Kristin (Kristin, CPT, CHC)

Question #2 – Will Intermittent Fasting help me reach my goals?

Question: HI Mark, first of all thanks for sharing so much knowledge to those who care. Secondly, I was wondering if you can write an article on Intermittent Fasting? If you have already done so, would you mind sharing the link with me? I am really interested to know your thoughts on the subject. I read “Eat, Stop, Eat” by Brad Pillon and I also often read Martin Berkhan’s blog called LeanGains. Have you tried Intermittent Fasting? Thanks and keep up the good work. – Tommy

Answer: Hey Tommy, thanks a very frequently asked question. We do have an intermittent fasting article, which you can check out here – Does Intermittent Fasting Help You Lose Weight?. It’s written by Bill Lagakos, who is a PhD nutrition biochemistry researcher. The short answer is IF is certainly not superior to regular eating patterns, it’s really a behavioral thing. Remember calories in vs. out is what matters at the end of the day as well as your lifestyle, which helps improve hormonal balance (sleep etc.). What I’ve found from my experience is 3 square meals per day and a snack or two helps people create structure in their day, which makes controlling calories easier. We also have an article on How to Control Hunger you can check out. Good luck!

- Marc (Marc Perry, CSCS, CPT)

Question #3 – Does a total body workout count as cardio?

Question: Would incorporating an upper body workout with a leg workout such as this one be considered cardio? – Mark

Answer: Strength training using large muscle groups can definitely be considered cardio as anything that increases your heart rate and keeps it high for a duration is technically considered “cardio.” With that said, here’s an interesting study which showed how people who did not see great results in VO2 max from endurance training saw positive VO2 max changes from resistance training.

- John ( John Leyva, CSCS, CPT)

Question #4 – What should my set and rep goals be?

Question: In strength training, does it matter if I do two sets of 15 or three sets of 10? – Amanda

Answer: There are a lot of factors that come into consideration when determining sets, repetitions, and muscle gain. From some studies that I have reviewed about the number of sets, if a trained individual (someone who has been weight lifting for a period of time) wants to increase their strength, a high degree of effort, as well as an increased volume (2-3 sets) will result in the stimulus necessary to help with an increase in strength. Untrained individuals, (people who are just starting) will see an improvement with strength gains with just one set of a given exercise since it’s a completely unfamiliar stimulus.

When it comes to repetitions, a lower number of repetitions is favored over a larger number to prevent too much fatigue (muscular acidosis) which would prevent the muscle from working at it’s greatest potential. It’s best if you choose a range of repetitions to reach for, and set up your load so that you get to a high degree of effort (the muscles working start to slow down ) as you approach that repetition range. Hope this helps! For more detail, check out this article – High Reps vs. Low Reps and also How Fast Can You Build Muscle?

- Kwesi (Kwesi Peters, CPT, Community Manager)

Question #5 – How do I calculate my caloric needs on the BuiltLean Program?

Question: My wife is interested in participating in the program, but was curious about developing the meal plan. Does your calculation work for women too or is there a reduction in calories that needs to be figured as well. Thanks!!! – Chris

Answer: Hey Chris,
Thanks for the question and super happy to hear you are interested in the program! Yes, there are meal plans and ideas for both men and women in the program. I also offer a calculation dependent on body weight for figuring out calorie intake, so it works for both men and women and is surprisingly accurate in my experience.
If you have any other questions, just let us know!

Best,

- Marc (Marc Perry, CSCS, CPT)

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It’s Not About The Body Fat

How they lost 100 lbs or more was the subject of a recent Burn the Fat newsletter. Email flooded in after that, from readers who were inspired by hearing about these huge body fat losses and before/after transformations.  I was inspired too. But sometimes I think we focus too much on the almighty scale and body fat percentage and forget about something even more important… Your Health. Health is what psychologist Abraham Maslow called a deficiency need, which means that when you’ve lost it, getting it back is the only thing in the world that matters. Unfortunately, two corollaries to this theory of human motivation are: 1. Most people won’t lift a finger to improve their health until something bad happens (they have to hit “rock bottom” to change), and 2. When you’ve got your health, you tend to take it for granted. That’s why we need constant reminders to keep our focus on health and keep health right on top of our list of life values. As you remind yourself of the importance of your health every day, it also pays to consider how you define it. Fitness and transformation icon Shawn Phillips, author of Strength for Life, says that if your definition of health is merely the absence of disease, then subconsciously, the mere absence of disease means you’ve achieved your “goal.” Therefore, you feel no motivation and no need to move above and beyond that and strive toward this definition: Health: “A life of ABUNDANT energy, vitality and strength.” We NEED these reminders. That’s why I get such a thrill when people send me success stories that are not just about the scale and body fat percentage, but ALSO about health and what that new-found health has done for a person’s life. A Before and After Success Story You Don’t See Every Day (But Should) For example, this success story comes from Burn the Fat reader Craig B: “Tom, I visited my Dr. today and he was stunned at the change in my blood results. Check out this before and after: Cholesterol/Total 232 before 121 after Triglycerides 185 before 87 after HDL (good cholesterol) 32 before 41 after VLDL (bad cholesterol) 40 before 17 after Total cholesterol/HDL ratio 5.63 before 3.0 after (I dropped from 2X average risk to less than HALF average risk!) TSH 4.8 before 2.1 after CRP 3.90 before 1.02 after (I moved from High risk to Low risk.) I have burned 34lbs of fat and put on 7lbs of lean muscle. I have moved from 40% body fat to 32.9% (My scale may be off, but I am hoping to verify those body fat % measurements with a dunk test during my next visit to S.F. or Portland.) The doctor, in short, was blown away with the results. I have tried Atkins, Protein Power, Lindora (medical weightcontrol), each of these over the years and probably too many others to mention. Never have I felt this empowered and well armed with information and insight. When I was not getting the results the math would have me believe, I had the tools and community support to explain what Beta Blockers do to cardio and metabolism then took that insight to my doctor and he has reduced and changed those meds. I am now off statins all together as of today! I have a ways to go to reach my final goal of 10% body fat,but I have the tools and I can accomplish it. I am, as you suggested, putting the date when I achieve it in pencil,but the 10% BF is in ink. I will get there. It is amazing how empowering feeling good and controlling your blood chemistry through nourishment (both physiological and physical) and being consistent with the hard work in the gym and changing to a new lifestyle. Thanks Tom – you are helping a lot of people, clearly. I will be telling anyone about the book and Burn the Fat website that has any questions or looking for answers.” Gaining muscle and losing fat is nice, but what could be better than gaining muscle, losing fat, getting stronger AND feeling your health, energy and vitality skyrocket! As Craig shows us, tracking your health improvements, not just what you weigh, gives you another source of tremendous motivation and a feeling of empowerment. You realize that you are in control of your body. You are the maker and master. One final thought: It’s a misconception that the “bodybuilding” lifestyle is in some way not healthy or doesn’t dramatically IMPROVE your health Nothing could be further from the truth, as Craig’s results prove. Craig was not just doing aerobics – he was pumping iron and feeding the muscle, not starving himself. If you do ANY kind of resistance training, you ARE a “body-builder.” [...]

How they lost 100 lbs or more was the subject of a recent Burn the Fat newsletter. Email flooded in after that, from readers who were inspired by hearing about these huge body fat losses and before/after transformations.  I was inspired too. But sometimes I think we focus too much on the almighty scale and body fat percentage and forget about something even more important…

Your Health.

Health is what psychologist Abraham Maslow called a deficiency need, which means that when you’ve lost it, getting it back is the only thing in the world that matters.

Unfortunately, two corollaries to this theory of human motivation are:

1. Most people won’t lift a finger to improve their health until something bad happens (they have to hit “rock bottom” to change), and

2. When you’ve got your health, you tend to take it for granted.

That’s why we need constant reminders to keep our focus on health and keep health right on top of our list of life values.

As you remind yourself of the importance of your health every day, it also pays to consider how you define it.

Fitness and transformation icon Shawn Phillips, author of Strength for Life, says that if your definition of health is merely the absence of disease, then subconsciously, the mere absence of disease means you’ve achieved your “goal.”

Therefore, you feel no motivation and no need to move above and beyond that and strive toward this definition:

Health: “A life of ABUNDANT energy, vitality and strength.”

We NEED these reminders.

That’s why I get such a thrill when people send me success stories that are not just about the scale and body fat percentage, but ALSO about health and what that new-found health has done for a person’s life.

A Before and After Success Story You Don’t See Every Day (But Should)

For example, this success story comes from Burn the Fat reader Craig B:

“Tom, I visited my Dr. today and he was stunned at the change in my blood results. Check out this before and after:

Cholesterol/Total
232 before
121 after

Triglycerides
185 before
87 after

HDL (good cholesterol)
32 before
41 after

VLDL (bad cholesterol)
40 before
17 after

Total cholesterol/HDL ratio
5.63 before
3.0 after
(I dropped from 2X average risk to less than HALF average risk!)

TSH
4.8 before
2.1 after

CRP
3.90 before
1.02 after
(I moved from High risk to Low risk.)

I have burned 34lbs of fat and put on 7lbs of lean muscle.

I have moved from 40% body fat to 32.9% (My scale may be off, but I am hoping to verify those body fat % measurements with a dunk test during my next visit to S.F. or Portland.)

The doctor, in short, was blown away with the results.

I have tried Atkins, Protein Power, Lindora (medical weightcontrol), each of these over the years and probably too many others to mention. Never have I felt this empowered and well armed with information and insight.

When I was not getting the results the math would have me believe, I had the tools and community support to explain what Beta Blockers do to cardio and metabolism then took that insight to my doctor and he has reduced and changed those meds.

I am now off statins all together as of today!

I have a ways to go to reach my final goal of 10% body fat,but I have the tools and I can accomplish it. I am, as you suggested, putting the date when I achieve it in pencil,but the 10% BF is in ink. I will get there.

It is amazing how empowering feeling good and controlling your blood chemistry through nourishment (both physiological and physical) and being consistent with the hard work in the gym and changing to a new lifestyle.

Thanks Tom – you are helping a lot of people, clearly. I will be telling anyone about the book and Burn the Fat website that has any questions or looking for answers.”

Gaining muscle and losing fat is nice, but what could be better than gaining muscle, losing fat, getting stronger AND feeling your health, energy and vitality skyrocket!

As Craig shows us, tracking your health improvements, not just what you weigh, gives you another source of tremendous motivation and a feeling of empowerment.

You realize that you are in control of your body. You are the maker and master.

One final thought: It’s a misconception that the “bodybuilding” lifestyle is in some way not healthy or doesn’t dramatically IMPROVE your health

Nothing could be further from the truth, as Craig’s results prove. Craig was not just doing aerobics – he was pumping iron and feeding the muscle, not starving himself.

If you do ANY kind of resistance training, you ARE a “body-builder.”

When you do NATURAL bodybuilding, you’re also a “health-builder.”

It’s about looking great AND getting healthier. That’s how I do it – naturally – and that’s how I encourage you to do it too.

Train hard and expect success,

Tom Venuto,
Author of Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle
www.BurnTheFat.com
Author of The Body Fat Solution
www.BodyFatSolution.com
Founder & CEO, Burn the Fat Inner Circle
www.BurnTheFatInnerCircle.com

PS If You have a body fat AND health transformation success story, I’d love to hear about it; post below or e-mail me

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About Tom Venuto

Tom Venuto is a lifetime natural (steroid-free) bodybuilder, fitness writer and author of Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Fat Burning Secrets of Bodybuilders and Fitness Models (e-book) and the national bestseller, The Body Fat Solution, which was an Oprah Magazine and Men’s Fitness Magazine pick. Tom has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Oprah Magazine, Muscle and Fitness Magazine, Ironman Magazine and Men’s Fitness Magazine, as well as on dozens of radio shows including Sirius Satellite Radio, ESPN-1250 and WCBS. Tom is also the founder and CEO of Burn The Fat Inner Circle – a fitness support community for inspiration and transformation

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Are Vegan Children Smarter?

Are Vegan Children Smarter?
I had a discussion with a friend recently where I told him that I thought I remembered reading a study that vegan and vegetarian kids perform better in school. He countered that it was a moot point because these kids were being raised by vegetarian or vegan parents who likely had higher IQs. His point was that vegans and vegetarians take more time to be educated about what they are putting in their bodies compared to the average Joe/Josephine and therefore their children would likely be more intelligent than their counterparts. Ultimately neither of us really had any idea what we were talking about, but I was intrigued to get to the bottom of it, and so I did some research. And what I found out?

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I had a discussion with a friend recently where I told him that I thought I remembered reading a study that vegan and vegetarian kids perform better in school. He countered that it was a moot point because these kids were being raised by vegetarian or vegan parents who likely had higher IQs. His point was that vegans and vegetarians take more time to be educated about what they are putting in their bodies compared to the average Joe/Josephine and therefore their children would likely be more intelligent than their counterparts.

Ultimately neither of us really had any idea what we were talking about, but I was intrigued to get to the bottom of it, and so I did some research. And what I found out?

Basically I was right… (was there any doubt?); but he was also right (crap).

Let’s start off with his point, that vegetarians and vegans are generally smarter. This is true, but unfortunately cutting out the meat won’t make you an Einstein (who was a vegetarian by the way). Rather, if you are a vegan or vegetarian you are more likely an educated person with a higher IQ. As proven by this study or this one. Which, again to my friend’s point, makes sense. If you are examining your choices and learning about the effects of your diet, which then results in you making changes to your lifestyle, you are likely an engaged and intelligent person.

That’s not to say that being a herbivore can’t make you more intelligent. If you’re eating ‘superfoods’ like kale and blueberries, you’re fueling and feeding your brain.

Therefore, intelligent people will likely have intelligent children since those traits are inheritable. Not only that, but they make good friends since vegans and vegetarians are generally more empathetic.

But here’s where studies show that not only is my friend right but I am right (the moment we’ve all be waiting for). Vegans and vegetarians are generally healthier and more active than the average bear…I mean person. And active parents have healthier and more active children. Finally, active children do better in school.

In summary, if you have a higher IQ than average, you are more likely than a person with an average IQ to be vegan or vegetarian. It also means that your offspring will likely be intelligent. Being a vegan or vegetarian means that you are likely to be healthy and active which means that your children likely will be too. Finally, if your children are active, that also means that they will do better in school.

What it all really means is that I was right.*

*But so was my friend.

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Join the Food Revolution!

Join the Food Revolution!
� John Robbins is a familiar name in the veg world. The author of many bestselling books about veg issues, including the immensely influential Diet for a New America, John has dedicated his life to changing the way people think about food, their health and their environment. He and his son, Ocean Robbins, have joined

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John Robbins is a familiar name in the veg world. The author of many bestselling books about veg issues, including the immensely influential Diet for a New America, John has dedicated his life to changing the way people think about food, their health and their environment. He and his son, Ocean Robbins, have joined together to create The Food Revolution – if you haven’t heard about it before, find out about it now! Last year they hosted the Food Revolution Summit, where, over a period of 4 days, they spoke to leaders around the world in the veg movement about food/health/animal welfare/social change issues. All the conversations were available on podcast – an incredibly inspiring gathering of information. This week they have launched their new website, http://www.foodrevolution.org/, which allows people to sign up for free to stay on top of the latest in food and food issues. There’s a lot of great information – check it out if you haven’t already. This is a welcome new resource to the veg movement!

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FitLinks: Study Shows Correlation Between Hours Sitting And Chronic Disease

FitLinks: Study Shows Correlation Between Hours Sitting And Chronic Disease

We all know sitting at a desk all day isn’t the greatest for staying healthy and keeping fit. But, new studies show just how much sitting for hours each day hurts our bodies. Just 4 hours a day can put you at risk for developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Since [...]

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We all know sitting at a desk all day isn’t the greatest for staying healthy and keeping fit. But, new studies show just how much sitting for hours each day hurts our bodies. Just 4 hours a day can put you at risk for developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Since most of us spend far more than 4 hours a day working, and probably sitting down, this study makes taking a few more walks over to the water cooler pretty appealing.

We also have an very interesting article that discusses the merits of HIIT training in short bursts vs longer duration exercise, a couple of nutrition articles that deal with healthy oils and new findings on the Mediterranean diet, and a cool image-based article that contrasts what 200 calories of a wide variety of foods looks like.

Please Note: The articles and videos listed below are informative, popular, newsworthy, or a combination of all three. Just because we have included an article within FitLinks does not necessarily mean that BuiltLean supports, or agrees with its contents or views. If you have a question about our position on any article, please leave a comment and we will be happy to respond!

TRENDING NEWS

1. Link Between Hours Sitting And Chronic Disease (Medical News Today)

2. Smart Jocks? Fitness Means Better Test Scores (TODAY)

3. More Calories Than Listed On The Label? Yes. (Gizmodo)

4. Can Olive Oil & Nuts Really Prevent Heart Attacks? (Medical News Today)

5. Can 3 Minutes Of Exercise A Week Change Your Life? (Mail Online)

TRENDING ARTICLES

1. 7 Nutrition Bars Worse Than Candy (MNN)

2. 11 Lies Of Mainstream Nutrition (Authority Nutrition)

3. When Diet Meets Delicious (NY Times)

4. Fight Unhealthy Food – Not Fat People (Guardian)

5. What 200 Calories Looks Like (imgur)

TRENDING VIDEOS

Since we have a few articles all about olive oil and what it can do for you, we’ve got a video as well on its benefits and how using olive oil more often can improve your diet:

And, of course, if you’re looking for some new ways to workout, here are 44 cool bodyweight exercises you might want to give a try:

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Featured Interview: “Speciesism The Movie” Ready to Hit the Mainstream

Featured Interview: “Speciesism The Movie” Ready to Hit the Mainstream
Specisism The Movie is set to hit the mainstream this summer (2013). Pre-screenings are changing people's world views, and making them question their assumption that humans are a superior species to all others. It's based on the idea of the term "speciesism", coined by Peter Singer in the 1970s. Vegan Mainstream was very happy to have the chance to chat with director Mark Devries recently about the movie and its evolution. Read on, and you'll be convinced that this movie is one to put on your "must-see" list

Specisism The Movie is set to hit the mainstream this summer (2013). Pre-screenings are changing people’s world views, and making them question their assumption that humans are a superior species to all others. It’s based on the idea of the term “speciesism”, coined by Peter Singer in the 1970s. Vegan Mainstream was very happy to have the chance to chat with director Mark Devries recently about the movie and its evolution. Read on, and you’ll be convinced that this movie is one to put on your “must-see” list.

Vegan Mainstream: Can you talk about how you got started on this journey? Why did you decide to make this film?

Mark Devries: Honestly, I had no idea what I was getting into.  I never expected to learn (and record) the things I did.  It all started when I came across some PETA demonstrations, and decided to investigate factory farming as a result.  Then I looked deeper and deeper, which took me everywhere, from sneaking through bushes onto factory farm property, to commissioning airplanes to fly overhead and take pictures from the sky.  Of course, in a sense, all of that was only the beginning – because then I learned about speciesism itself.

VM: The horrors of factory farming are becoming known to an increasing number of people, and many are beginning to speak out against the cruelties that take place, but this film’s message goes farther than exposing the cruelty, and asks the question, why do some humans feel they are superior to animals, and therefore have the right to treat them this way? Can you talk about what it took for you to start asking that question?

MD: I met and spoke with many of the scientists, lawyers, and academics who have been arguing that our assumption against taking the interests of non-human animals seriously reflects a form of prejudice, similar to prejudices like racism and sexism, which they have termed speciesism.  That got me thinking: if they are right, and we cannot justify a sharp ethical distinction between humans and members of other species, then the treatment of animals on factory farms would be one of the most important ethical issues of our time.

VM: What response have you been getting to the idea of the film? Positive and negative – and what have the responses meant to you?

MD: The main purpose of the film is to reach broad audiences, especially consisting of people who are not already familiar with or interested in the subject, so as to help bring the issues into the broader public discussion.  As far as I know, this is the first movie to really make that attempt.  So far, the response has been very, very encouraging.  We have seen a great deal of interest from people with no background whatsoever in the subject.  Most excitingly, though, a good number of people who attended sneak preview screenings have told me weeks later that the movie changed their lives.

VM: Do you think this is a message that mainstream America is ready and willing to hear? Why?

MD: Wow, that is an interesting question, and I think the answer depends on what “ready” means in this context.  Now, undoubtedly, attitudes and practices are changing fast.  Taking non-human animals seriously is a mainstream issue, being discussed on CNN and written about in the New York Times.  At the same time, the idea that speciesism is a prejudice runs counter to the intuitions most of us have developed throughout our lives.  As a result, this may be just the right time to start a broader public discussion about these ideas, but with the understanding that the development of such a discussion is a process that will take place over a course of years.

VM: When is the movie coming out, and how can people see it?

MD: The movie will be doing a tour of theaters in major US cities, and elsewhere, this summer.  After that, it will be available worldwide on Amazon, Netflix, and more.  Please make sure to add your email address under “Release Notification” at SpeciesismTheMovie.com, so that you will automatically receive an alert when the release begins.  You can also like us on Facebook, at facebook.com/speciesism, and follow us on Twitter, at twitter.com/speciesism.

Watch the trailer:

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