We went from being regular eaters of SPAM and eggs, to vegetarian, to vegan, to high raw vegan weirdos!

 

And we like it that way.

 

Join the rawvolution and find out what this Raw Foods thing is all about.

 

Thanks for listening,

Toast and Siena

 

 

 

 

We address the biggest myth about vegetarian eating. This ep's picture on www.GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com: These cowboy bunnies are getting ready for Halloween...we've been waiting for months to post pics of these bunnies up here!

Congrats to Bethany, winner of the Center for Inspirational Living canvas tote

Links In This Ep
Compassionate Cuisine
Animal Acres farmed animal sanctuary and compassionate living center
The Franken Stand - spooky themed mobile vegan hotdog stand
Dr. Andrew Weil addresses the protein myth
Eat To Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman
Dawn dishwashing liquid saves wildlife - the TV ad

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Thanks!  And make it a great week :)
- Siena and Toast

How cow farts are causing global warming, whales are getting breast cancer, and why we don't need to save the planet.

Congrats to our April winner of the cruelty-free vegan Couch Guitar Strap, courtesy of Humanitaire!

Links
"livestock are reponsible for 18% of greenhouse gas emissions, a bigger share than that of transport" -- Livestock's Long Shadow - Environmental Issues & Options

"Rather than focusing on the producers of good-for-you fruits and vegetables — half [of US food] subsidies go to grain farmers, whose crops feed animals for meat, milk and eggs and become cheap ingredients in processed food." -- Associated Press

"Why Does a Salad Cost More Than a Big Mac?"
-- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Slow Food
Slow Food USA

Pacific Garbage Patch


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Contest for April
The Prize:
This guitar strap by Couch ($45 retail), courtesy of Humanitaire
Enter by:
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Links
ShamballahLA.com

Sites to help you find a farmers market
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Farmers Markets
LocalHarvest.org
Certified Farmers Markets in the UK

The Top Fruits & Veggies to Buy Organic
Nectarines
Celery
Pears
Peaches
Apples
Cherries
Strawberries
Imported Grapes
Spinach
Potatoes

If you liked this podcast, please vote for it at PodcastAlley. Thanks!

Contest for April
The Prize:
This guitar strap by Couch ($45 retail), courtesy of Humanitaire
Enter by:
1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum
2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entry
Winner(s) will be drawn at random on the last show of the month

Featured Song
"Kamelenahenaheokekai" by Cindy Combs, from the CD Sunny Rain

Links
Kathy's Personal Page for Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Monday Morning News blog on the soap opera as LGBT activist
a few Google results from searching "plant sources of protein"
- Vegan Society
- Vegetarian Resource Group
- Vegetarian Society
GoVeg.org - info on animals, the meat industry, health, and our environment
Chew on This DVD

DayOfDecision.org - Supporters of equal rights for gay couples are preparing to respond to the California Court's decision on Prop 8, which is expected sometime before June 2009.

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