Seedling Magazine Issue #4 - April/May 2019
What would it be like to grow up in an all-vegan household? In this issue, Kenna Rose tells us about her vegan upbringing. Meanwhile, we learn how one amazing woman is providing blankets and shelter to the homeless in Tampa, Florida - and we find out how to minimise our impact on the planet whilst travelling. We have some thoughts about "quiet activism" too - understated things we can do to make the world a better place. Finally, Elize Lake and Melissa Donovan reflect on the impact our lifestyle choices have on our bodies.
What would it be like to grow up in an all-vegan household? In this issue, Kenna Rose tells us about her vegan upbringing. Meanwhile, we learn how one amazing woman is providing blankets and shelter to the homeless in Tampa, Florida - and we find out how to minimise our impact on the planet whilst travelling.
We have some thoughts about "quiet activism" too - understated things we can do to make the world a better place. Finally, Elize Lake and Melissa Donovan reflect on the impact our lifestyle choices have on our bodies.
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Relatively recently, cigarette smoking was normalized and<br />
glamorized as a result of Big Tobacco’s successful<br />
advertising. As the repercussions of smoking became evident<br />
through continued research, society’s view of cigarettes<br />
drastically shifted. Now, tobacco products are sold with<br />
warning statements directly on their packages, and children<br />
are taught about the dangers of smoking as early as<br />
elementary school.<br />
smoke. We may even know of people who smoke cigarettes<br />
and live to be a hundred years old. Though possible, such<br />
instances are not the norm and don’t exemplify ideal health.<br />
The pervasiveness of animal products in our society could be<br />
compared to cigarette smoking. As researchers continue to<br />
dispel misinformation, such as the idea that eating meat is<br />
necessary to get enough protein, we must remember that there<br />
are invisible sideeffects to everything we consume. We may<br />
justify our unhealthy habits, whether it’s smoking, drinking<br />
soda, or frequently consuming animal products, by believing<br />
our longevity won’t be compromised. We may not think to<br />
associate our dietary choices with our health problems. We<br />
owe it to ourselves to be aware of all the risks and benefits<br />
associated with any decision we make, assessing whether the<br />
potential compromise of our health and longevity is<br />
worthwhile.<br />
Animal products can kill too.<br />
Photo: Chad M on Flickr<br />
Even though the harmful effects of smoking are now common<br />
knowledge, a large proportion of the population continues to<br />
According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of<br />
death in the United States, killing 610,000 people every year.<br />
Heart disease accounts for one in every four deaths. The<br />
leading causes of heart disease include high blood pressure,<br />
high cholesterol, and smoking. Other risk factors include<br />
diabetes, obesity, poor diet, inactivity, and alcohol<br />
consumption. Heart disease is quite sneaky in that these risk<br />
factors accumulate slowly over time. Consuming foods high<br />
in saturated fats raises the level of cholesterol in the blood,<br />
increasing the probability that we will suffer from heart<br />
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