Raising crops to feed animals for human consumption requires a lot of land. It takes eight or nine cows a year to feed one average meat eater; each cow eats one acre of green plants, soybeans and corn per year; so it takes eight or nine acres of plants a year to feed one meat eater, compared with only half an acre to feed one vegetarian.
Sharon GannonVegan food is not only good for you, the animals, and the planet, but cooking vegan can be simple, easy, and fun.
Sharon GannonBy working to alleviate the suffering of animals you are working at the cause level of human suffering.
Sharon GannonFlesh isn't the only source of protein. You can get all the protein you need from a varied plant-based diet. Protein is found in greens, veggies, beans, grains, nuts & seeds, avocados and so on. And there is no need to consume these foods in any special combination.
Sharon GannonYoga teaches us that we can have whatever we may want in life if we are willing to provide it for others first.
Sharon GannonBe a communicator, not a self-righteous proselytizer or preacher. Many people are only concerned with expressing themselves, which isn't necessarily communication.
Sharon GannonCompassion is the key to a successful relationship because by means of compassion we can access the innermost needs of the other. When we are aware of those needs, we can begin to communicate and not just profess what we think we know and demand that others change because we want them to.
Sharon Gannon