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Bar and lunchroom, March 7, 1943.
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Bar and lunchroom, March 7, 1943.
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@Ashton5SOS: Behind the scenes before I forced the band to come into the desert to do a photo shoot for the new record.
7 March 2019
YEEEEEEEEEEES!
Finally!
This Saturday!!
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Also, I can't wait for the 24th April - Hellaverse EXPO. Hopefully they'll tell us when season 3 of Helluva Boss comes out. I really can't wait any longer...
I'm kinda going crazy....
BOK Center | Tulsa, OK | 7 March 2017
March 7, 2024
Plant Power Day
Fitness starts at home. What you eat is what you will look, just as what you sow is what you reap. Eat good food: eat fruits, vegetables, healthy grains, and don’t go for sweet and trite food. - Rakul Preet Singh
Delicious creations from nature's bounty, plates filled with vibrant colors and enticing flavors that fuel the body and support the planet.
There’s a lot of noise about vegetarianism and veganism these days, and while there’s much good coming out of these movements, it can be tricky fully eliminating certain food groups from your diet. Plant Power Day is the perfect solution for those trying to include more foliage in their meals and move towards a more plant-rich diet, as this day is all about prioritizing plant-based foods.
History of Plant Power Day
Although there has been a recent upsurge in diets that avoid animal products, plant powered eating has been around for thousands of years for both practical and ethical reasons. Early proponents of vegetarianism, for example, include the Buddha and the Greek philosopher Pythagoras.
The plant-based industry has really taken off over the past couple of decades or so, with vegetarian and vegan restaurants popping up all over the place and supermarkets adding plenty of plant-based items and ‘free from’ sections to their ranges. During 2018-19, the US market for plant-based foods grew by over 30%, an increase eight times larger than the growth rate of the food market overall, demonstrating the boom in plant powered choices among consumers.
Plant Power Day was launched in 2018 by the European company Alpro, which specializes in plant-based products, in collaboration with the vegan recipe business BOSH!. It was established to encourage people to eat more vegetables and other plant-based foods as part of their daily meals and beverages.
It’s not necessarily about cutting out animal products entirely, but rather about making plants the centerpiece of your diet and considering plant-based options first, either just for the day itself or longer term! Trade out milk for orange juice, hamburgers for eggplant, ice cream for sorbet! These kinds of choices are not only healthier for you, but they’ll also help ensure your eating habits are more conscientious.
The benefits of going plant powered
Generally speaking, people tend to prioritize plant powered consumption for one or a combination of three main reasons: health, ethics and the environment.
Plant-based foods such as tofu, lentils, legumes, nuts, fruits and vegetables tend to be high in fiber and rich in various nutrients, and well-planned plant-based diets have been deemed healthy at every stage of life by dietary organizations such as the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the British Dietetic Association. Well-planned is the key word here, as relying solely on plants can put people more at risk of certain deficiencies such as iron and Vitamin B12. However, it is perfectly possible to get all necessary nutrients through a well-managed plant powered diet.
Many people focus on the ethical implications of going plant-based, which helps to reduce the consumption and exploitation of animals and the prevalence of factory farming. There are also various environmental advantages, such as decreased water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and land usage. And by freeing up land usually used to grow crops for feeding livestock, plant powered products contribute to increasing worldwide food production and protecting biodiversity.
Do take care when choosing your plant-rich foods, however, especially if your focus isn’t on health but on making less of an impact on animals and the planet. Carefully research where your food is grown and how it makes it to the table. After all, it doesn’t help the earth if your dinner is transported halfway across the world from fields that are the result of destroying animal habitat and eradicating rainforests.
How to celebrate Plant Power Day
The best way to celebrate Plant Power Day is to have an entire set of meals that are completely plant-based. Also take the time to find out where the plants you’ll be using are sourced from. This allows you to not only have a healthier meal but to make sure it’s good for the planet as well.
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Today I am commander Shepard. I save the galaxy from a Reaper called Sovereign. Then, a few months later, I die, but it's all good, because there is a contingency plan in place and a secret organisation resurrects me - so I can save the universe, again. Lucky me.
Objectives in games are simple like that. Sure, overarching and intimidating. World-changing. But straightforward. A direct line to the finish. You can meander around often nowadays, help people on the margins, discover a treasure-filled area a little out of the way. But there's always a mission, a final point, a path to follow with a satisfactory ending.
What if life were like that?
Today I am commander Shepard. I have a crew that I befriend by chatting with them occasionally. They will follow me and my command, no matter what. Unquestioning. Secure. I can fall in love with one of them, have a whirlwind romance culminating in a night to remember. All I have to do is say the right things, encourage their interest, welcome their advances. It's easy. Meant-to-be.
Characters in games have their own personalities. They like and dislike, sometimes they get angry, but always you know precisely what to say to get them on your side again. Their reactions have been predetermined and they are destined to be yours. Sure, there might be some who are locked behind preset phrases around which there is no secret path to an unlocked friendship. Forever mysterious they remain at a distance. But there's your core group and without a doubt you will find someone who suits your needs and desires.
What if life were like that?
