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Do seeds (flax, chia, hemp) like these need refrigerated? https://www.diningandcooking.com/2801024/do-seeds-flax-chia-hemp-like-these-need-refrigerated/ #PlantBasedDiet #WFPBD #WholeFoodPlantBasedDiet
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Do seeds (flax, chia, hemp) like these need refrigerated? https://www.diningandcooking.com/2801024/do-seeds-flax-chia-hemp-like-these-need-refrigerated/ #PlantBasedDiet #WFPBD #WholeFoodPlantBasedDiet
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Do seeds (flax, chia, hemp) like these need refrigerated? https://www.diningandcooking.com/2801024/do-seeds-flax-chia-hemp-like-these-need-refrigerated/ #PlantBasedDiet #WFPBD #WholeFoodPlantBasedDiet
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Attempted some plant based McNuggets tonight https://www.diningandcooking.com/2800725/attempted-some-plant-based-mcnuggets-tonight/ #PlantBasedDiet #WFPBD #WholeFoodPlantBasedDiet
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Attempted some plant based McNuggets tonight https://www.diningandcooking.com/2800725/attempted-some-plant-based-mcnuggets-tonight/ #PlantBasedDiet #WFPBD #WholeFoodPlantBasedDiet
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Attempted some plant based McNuggets tonight https://www.diningandcooking.com/2800725/attempted-some-plant-based-mcnuggets-tonight/ #PlantBasedDiet #WFPBD #WholeFoodPlantBasedDiet
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Silken Tofu mousse
6.45 oz silken tofu 1 banana 1 tsp peanut butter powder 1/2 tbs maple syrup 1/2 zero cal brown sugar 33g Bakers dipping chocolate Hazelnuts Blend everything except the dipping chocolate and put in the fridge while you melt the chocolate. After melting chocolate spread on top and put back in fridge til chocolate has [...]
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Silken Tofu mousse
6.45 oz silken tofu 1 banana 1 tsp peanut butter powder 1/2 tbs maple syrup 1/2 zero cal brown sugar 33g Bakers dipping chocolate Hazelnuts Blend everything except the dipping chocolate and put in the fridge while you melt the chocolate. After melting chocolate spread on top and put back in fridge til chocolate has [...]
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Silken Tofu mousse
6.45 oz silken tofu 1 banana 1 tsp peanut butter powder 1/2 tbs maple syrup 1/2 zero cal brown sugar 33g Bakers dipping chocolate Hazelnuts Blend everything except the dipping chocolate and put in the fridge while you melt the chocolate. After melting chocolate spread on top and put back in fridge til chocolate has [...]
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Silken Tofu mousse
6.45 oz silken tofu 1 banana 1 tsp peanut butter powder 1/2 tbs maple syrup 1/2 zero cal brown sugar 33g Bakers dipping chocolate Hazelnuts Blend everything except the dipping chocolate and put in the fridge while you melt the chocolate. After melting chocolate spread on top and put back in fridge til chocolate has [...]
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Lentil Lasagna Recipe
(4 servings, each: 470 cal / 22P / 71C / 7F) Ingredients •1 onion •2 cloves garlic •2½ cups (800g) tomato sauce •2 Tbsp hummus •2½ cups (800ml) water •1 can (220g) lentils •400g lasagna sheets •1 tsp salt •1 tsp paprika •1 tsp basil •½ tsp pepper •Vegan cheese Directions 1.Fry the onion [...]
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Lentil Lasagna Recipe
(4 servings, each: 470 cal / 22P / 71C / 7F) Ingredients •1 onion •2 cloves garlic •2½ cups (800g) tomato sauce •2 Tbsp hummus •2½ cups (800ml) water •1 can (220g) lentils •400g lasagna sheets •1 tsp salt •1 tsp paprika •1 tsp basil •½ tsp pepper •Vegan cheese Directions 1.Fry the onion [...]
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Lentil Lasagna Recipe
(4 servings, each: 470 cal / 22P / 71C / 7F) Ingredients •1 onion •2 cloves garlic •2½ cups (800g) tomato sauce •2 Tbsp hummus •2½ cups (800ml) water •1 can (220g) lentils •400g lasagna sheets •1 tsp salt •1 tsp paprika •1 tsp basil •½ tsp pepper •Vegan cheese Directions 1.Fry the onion [...]
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Lentil Lasagna Recipe
(4 servings, each: 470 cal / 22P / 71C / 7F) Ingredients •1 onion •2 cloves garlic •2½ cups (800g) tomato sauce •2 Tbsp hummus •2½ cups (800ml) water •1 can (220g) lentils •400g lasagna sheets •1 tsp salt •1 tsp paprika •1 tsp basil •½ tsp pepper •Vegan cheese Directions 1.Fry the onion [...]
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Mediterranean Diet: Recipes for Arthritis Relief
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Introduction: Why Your Plate Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Joint Pain Puzzle
Let me tell you about a patient I’ll call Robert. He walked into my clinic at 54, wincing every time he sat down, convinced his knees were “just done.” He’d tried the pills. He’d tried resting more. He’d tried the special shoes and the expensive supplements. Nothing stuck.
What finally moved the needle wasn’t a new prescription or a miracle cream. It was swapping his breakfast bacon for walnuts and olive oil.
Here’s a fact that stops most of my patients cold: diet isn’t a side note in joint health—it’s a lead character. Core components of the Mediterranean diet—whole grains, fish, olive oil, yogurt, cheese, and even moderate red wine—have been shown to reduce laboratory and clinical markers of inflammation through multiple biological pathways . That’s not a wellness blog claim. That’s published clinical research.
Think about this: The foods you eat every single day are either fueling inflammation or fighting it. That morning pastry? It’s sending inflammatory signals through your body. That salmon dinner with olive oil and roasted vegetables? It’s actively working to calm your joints from the inside out.
The Mediterranean diet for arthritis isn’t about deprivation—it’s about addition. Adding in the anti-inflammatory foods your joints are quietly begging for. Adding in meals that actually taste good. Adding in sustainable habits that don’t feel like punishment.
If you’re 40+ and your joints wake you up before your alarm does, this post is for you. I’m going to walk you through exactly how Mediterranean diet recipes for arthritis relief work, which foods for arthritis actually earn their keep, and how to build arthritis-friendly meals you’ll genuinely want to eat—not endure.
Discover which anti-inflammatory foods belong in your fridge this week. Learn how omega-3s, olive oil, and whole grains work together to calm inflamed joints. Find out how to turn all of that into simple, satisfying dinners instead of a chore.
Here’s what we’re covering:
- The real science behind the Mediterranean diet for arthritis
- The specific joint health foods worth prioritizing
- Six real stories from people who changed their plates and their pain
- Easy Mediterranean diet recipes you can start tonight
- A simple weekly Mediterranean meal plan
- Answers to the questions I get asked most in clinic
Grab a cup of tea. Let’s get into it.
Have your joints ever surprised you with pain first thing in the morning? Tell me about it in the comments — I read every one.
Why Your Joints Keep Betraying You
Joint pain after 40 isn’t random bad luck. It’s often the slow result of years of low-grade inflammation building up in the background, flaring visibly once cartilage and joint tissue take enough hits.
Here’s the part that surprises people: diet isn’t a side note in this story. It’s a lead character.
A 2025 cohort study following over 117,000 UK Biobank participants for nine years found that greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was associated with a lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, based on data collected between 2006 and 2021. That’s not a small sample size. That’s real population-level evidence.
And it’s not just rheumatoid arthritis. A 2024 review on osteoarthritis noted that alongside standard medical management — NSAIDs, physical therapy, assistive devices — researchers are increasingly examining how Mediterranean diet adherence correlates with both treatment and prevention of osteoarthritis.
Sound familiar? Drop a comment below — is your joint pain worse in the morning, after activity, or both?
What You’re Actually Dealing with Every Day
Let’s name it honestly. You’re not just managing stiffness. You’re managing:
- Mornings that start with your hands or knees refusing to cooperate
- Skipping walks, gardening, or playing with grandkids because you’re scared of the flare-up afterward
- Feeling like every “healthy” diet article ignores the fact that you also have to actually enjoy your food
- Confusing, contradictory advice about which foods for arthritis actually help
- Medication that manages symptoms but doesn’t touch the underlying inflammation
I hear this constantly: “I don’t want another restrictive diet — I want food that works with my body, not against it.”
That’s exactly what Mediterranean diet recipes for arthritis relief deliver. This isn’t about deprivation. It’s about addition — adding in anti-inflammatory foods your joints are quietly begging for.
Which of these hits closest to home for you? I’d genuinely like to know — reply in the comments.
Watch this video: Mediterranean Diet Recipes for Arthritis Relief: 7 Delicious Anti-Inflammatory Meals
Six Stories: Real Changes from Real Plates
I want to share stories that reflect the kinds of transformations I see regularly in my own practice and hear about from colleagues in rheumatology and nutrition. Names have been changed for privacy, but the patterns are real and common.
#1- Maria, 62 — Hands That Could Knit Again.
Maria loved knitting. Rheumatoid arthritis took that from her for almost two years. After six months of leaning into fish twice a week, olive oil as her primary fat, and cutting back on processed meat, she told me her hands felt “less like they belonged to someone else.”
#2- David, 47 — Golf Without the Grimace.
David’s knee pain forced him to quit golf mid-round. Swapping his weekday lunches for legume-based Mediterranean bowls and adding walnuts as a daily snack didn’t cure his osteoarthritis, but three months in, he was finishing 18 holes again.
#3- The Alvarez Family, Multi-Generational:
When grandmother Elena started cooking Mediterranean-style dinners for the whole family, her daughter noticed her own joint aches easing too — not just Elena’s. Turns out anti-inflammatory meals help more than one generation under the same roof.
#4- Priya, 58 — Trading Fatigue for Function.
Priya’s biggest complaint wasn’t pain alone — it was exhaustion from her body’s constant low-grade inflammation. A shift toward whole grains, leafy greens, and fatty fish over eighteen months coincided with what she described as “finally having energy left at the end of the day.”
#5- Tom, 71 — Proof It’s Never Too Late
Tom assumed at 71 that dietary changes wouldn’t move the needle. After a year of consistent Mediterranean-style eating, his mobility improved enough that he swapped his cane for a walking stick he uses “just in case.”
#6- Angela, 44 — Managing Psoriatic Arthritis Differently.
Angela’s psoriatic arthritis flares were unpredictable. Working with her rheumatologist and adjusting her diet toward Mediterranean staples helped her identify patterns and reduced the frequency of her worst flare days.
These stories aren’t guarantees. Everybody’s joints respond differently. But they’re a pattern I see again and again — food as a genuine lever, not a gimmick.
Do you have your own story of a food or habit change that helped your joints? Share it below — someone reading this needs to hear it.
The Science: Why Mediterranean Diet for Arthritis Actually Works
Let’s get specific about mechanisms, because “eat healthier” isn’t useful advice on its own.
Olive Oil Benefits for Joint Health
Extra virgin olive oil contains oleocanthal, a compound with anti-inflammatory properties that behave somewhat like ibuprofen at the cellular level. Swapping butter and vegetable oils for olive oil is one of the simplest, highest-impact changes you can make.
Omega-3 Foods and Fish Recipes for Joint Health
Fatty fish — salmon, sardines, mackerel — deliver omega-3 fatty acids that help regulate inflammatory pathways. Aim for fish twice a week if you can manage it.
Whole Grain Mediterranean Meals
Refined carbohydrates spike blood sugar and drive inflammation. Whole grains — farro, bulgur, brown rice, whole wheat pasta — provide steady energy without the inflammatory rebound.
Healthy Legumes Recipes
Chickpeas, lentils, and beans are fiber-rich, protein-packed, and genuinely joint-friendly foods. They’re also budget-friendly, which matters.
Nuts and Seeds for Health
A daily handful of walnuts or almonds delivers healthy fats and micronutrients tied to reduced inflammatory markers.
A recent randomized controlled trial — the MEDRA trial out of the University of Limerick — tested a telehealth-delivered Mediterranean diet intervention specifically in adults with rheumatoid arthritis, examining its effects on disease activity as an adjunct to standard care. You can read the trial registration here: MEDRA Trial, ClinicalTrials.gov.
Separately, a 2025 controlled trial presented at a major rheumatology conference found that a Mediterranean diet-based intervention led to significant improvements in body weight, BMI, body composition, and muscle mass, alongside improvements in disease activity markers among rheumatoid arthritis patients over three months.
Which of these mechanisms surprised you most? Let me know in the comments — I love hearing which facts land.
Building Your Arthritis-Friendly Plate
Here’s the framework I give patients. Think of your plate in these terms:
- Half your plate: vegetables — leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini
- A quarter: whole grains or legumes
- A quarter: fish, poultry, or plant protein
- Finishing touch: a generous drizzle of olive oil, herbs, and a squeeze of lemon
Simple Anti-Inflammatory Meals to Start This Week
#1- Salmon and Chickpea Sheet Pan Dinner:
Toss chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini with olive oil and oregano. Roast at 400°F for 15 minutes, add salmon fillets, roast another 12 minutes. Finish with lemon juice.
#2- Lentil and Vegetable Soup:
Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil. Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and cumin. Simmer 30 minutes. This is a joint-friendly staple you can batch-cook.
#3-Greek Farro Salad:
Combine cooked farro, cucumber, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta. Dress with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh herbs.
#4- Grilled Sardines with Whole Grain Toast:
Sardines are among the most concentrated omega-3 foods available and budget-friendly too. Grill with lemon and serve over whole grain toast with sliced avocado.
#5- Walnut and Berry Overnight Oats:
Whole rolled oats, Greek yogurt, chopped walnuts, and mixed berries soaked overnight. An easy Mediterranean recipe for busy mornings.
Which recipe are you trying first? Tell me in the comments — I’ll check back for your reviews.
The Moment It Clicks
Here’s what I want you to understand, because it’s the piece that changes everything for my patients: this isn’t about one meal, one week, or one recipe. Arthritis nutrition tips only work as a cumulative pattern.
A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis, part of the Italian National Guidelines on the Mediterranean diet, examined its role in preventing autoimmune diseases and concluded that the Mediterranean diet has been associated with reduced inflammation and improved immune regulation, suggesting a protective role against autoimmune conditions across nine high-quality studies.
That’s the climax moment for most of my patients — realizing this isn’t a fad diet promise. It’s a sustained, cumulative shift in how their body manages inflammation, meal after meal, month after month.
Has something ever “clicked” for you around food and how your body feels? I’d love to hear it.
Your Simple Mediterranean Meal Plan for Joint Health
A quick sample week to take the guesswork out:
- Monday: Lentil soup + whole grain bread
- Tuesday: Grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, olive oil drizzle
- Wednesday: Salmon and chickpea sheet pan dinner
- Thursday: Greek farro salad
- Friday: Grilled sardines and whole grain toast
- Saturday: Vegetable and bean stew
- Sunday: Walnut and berry overnight oats + a light Mediterranean brunch spread
Rotate, adjust, make it yours. Consistency matters more than perfection.
Frequently Asked Questions
#1- Can the Mediterranean diet actually reduce arthritis pain, or just inflammation markers?
Both, for many people. Reduced inflammatory markers often translate to real reductions in stiffness and pain, though individual results vary and this works best alongside medical treatment, not instead of it.
#2- How long before I notice a difference?
Some patients notice subtle changes in 4–6 weeks. More significant shifts, based on trial data, tend to appear around the three-month mark.
#3- Do I need to cut out all animal products?
No. The Mediterranean diet includes fish, poultry, and moderate dairy. It simply shifts the balance toward plants, olive oil, and fish over red and processed meat.
#4- Is olive oil really that important, or can I use any oil?
Extra virgin olive oil specifically contains compounds tied to anti-inflammatory effects that most other cooking oils don’t offer in the same concentration.
#5- What if I have osteoarthritis, not rheumatoid arthritis — does this still apply?
Yes. Research on the Mediterranean diet and osteoarthritis shows similar promising associations with symptom management and joint health.
#6- Are there foods I should avoid completely?
Minimize processed meats, refined sugars, and heavily fried foods. You don’t need to obsess over perfection — reducing frequency matters more than total elimination.
#7- Can I follow this diet on a budget?
Absolutely. Legumes, seasonal vegetables, canned sardines, and whole grains are some of the most affordable anti-inflammatory foods available.
#8- Should I talk to my doctor before making these changes?
Yes, always — especially if you’re on medication or managing an autoimmune condition. This diet works best as a complement to your existing care plan, not a replacement.
#9- I’ve never cooked with olive oil or fish before. Where do I even start?
Start simple. Buy a bottle of good quality extra virgin olive oil and use it wherever you’d normally use butter or vegetable oil. For fish, begin with mild white fish like cod or tilapia before working up to salmon or sardines. A simple sheet pan dinner—fish, vegetables, olive oil, salt, pepper—takes 20 minutes and requires almost no skill.
#10- Is the Mediterranean diet safe if I have other health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure?
Yes, but consult your doctor first. The Mediterranean diet is actually beneficial for many chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes and hypertension. However, if you’re on blood thinners, the increase in omega-3s may require medication adjustment. Always run dietary changes past your healthcare team.
#11- I’m allergic to fish and nuts. Can I still follow a Mediterranean diet?
Absolutely. The Mediterranean diet is flexible. Replace fish with more legumes, tofu, or poultry. Swap nuts for seeds like pumpkin, sunflower, or sesame seeds. The core principles—plant focus, healthy fats, whole grains—remain accessible regardless of allergies.
#12- Will I lose weight on the Mediterranean diet?
Many people do, but it’s not a weight loss diet per se. It’s an anti-inflammatory eating pattern. Weight loss often happens naturally because the diet emphasizes whole, satiating foods and reduces processed, calorie-dense options. Focus on inflammation reduction first; weight changes often follow.
#13- How much olive oil should I use daily?
Aim for 2-4 tablespoons per day. Use it for cooking, dressing salads, drizzling over vegetables, and dipping bread. Extra virgin olive oil is central to the diet’s anti-inflammatory benefits, so don’t skimp.
#14- Can I still eat red meat occasionally?
Yes, but treat it as a side dish rather than the main event. The Mediterranean diet limits red meat to a few times per month, not per week. When you do eat it, choose lean cuts and pair with plenty of vegetables and whole grains.
#15- Are there any quick Mediterranean breakfast options?
Yes. Overnight oats with walnuts and berries, Greek yogurt with honey and seeds, or whole grain toast with olive oil and sliced tomatoes. These take minutes and keep you full for hours.
#16- I have IBS or digestive issues. Can I handle the fiber and legumes?
Start slowly. If legumes cause discomfort, begin with small portions and gradually increase. Opt for well-cooked lentils or split peas, which are easier to digest. Consider soaking beans overnight. You can also focus more on fish, olive oil, and vegetables while gradually introducing legumes.
Conclusion: Your Joints Are Listening to Every Meal
Here’s what I want you to walk away with. Mediterranean diet recipes for arthritis relief aren’t a trend — they’re backed by growing clinical evidence, from population studies to randomized trials. Olive oil, fatty fish, whole grains, legumes, and nuts aren’t just “healthy” in an abstract sense. They’re specific, targeted tools for calming the inflammation driving your joint pain.
You don’t need to overhaul everything tonight. Pick one recipe from this post. Cook it this week. Notice how you feel.
What’s the one change you’re making after reading this? Tell me in the comments — and if this post helped you, share it with someone else who needs a different way forward with their joint pain.
This article is for informational purposes and reflects published research current as of 2025–2026. It is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Please consult your doctor or rheumatologist before making significant dietary changes, especially if you’re managing an autoimmune condition or taking medication.
References:
- Hu, P., Lee, E.K.P., Li, Q. et al. Mediterranean diet and rheumatoid arthritis: A nine-year cohort study and systematic review with meta-analysis. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 79, 888–896 (2025). nature.com
- A Brief Review of the Mediterranean Diet’s Role in Mediating Inflammation and in Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis. The Permanente Journal (2025). thepermanentejournal.org
- Mediterranean Diet and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Controlled Trial. ScienceDirect (2025). sciencedirect.com
- Mediterranean diet and osteoarthritis: an update. PMC (2024). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Efficacy of Mediterranean Diet for the primary prevention of autoimmune diseases. ScienceDirect (2025). sciencedirect.com
- A MEDiterranean Diet in Rheumatoid Arthritis (MEDRA) Trial. ClinicalTrials.gov, University of Limerick. clinicaltrials.gov
For Further Reading on Joint Health and Mobility Issues:
- Cayenne Pepper: Unlocking Joint Pain Relief Benefits
- Natural Inflammation Relief: The Power of Walnuts
- Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Joint Pain Relief
- Natural Supplements for Knee Pain After 50
- 7-Day Turmeric Water Challenge: Transform Your Joint Health
- Natural Remedies for Over 50s: Say Goodbye to Knee Pain
- The Power of Honey and Ginger: Boost Your Well-Being Naturally
- 5 Delicious Ginger Recipes to Help Ease Joint Pain
- The Science Behind Arnica: How It Works to Relieve Joint Pain
- Yoga Sequences for Arthritis Relief
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This diet is ‘better’ than the Mediterranean diet for weight loss — even though it includes ‘unhealthy’ foods https://www.diningandcooking.com/2709772/this-diet-is-better-than-the-mediterranean-diet-for-weight-loss-even-though-it-includes-unhealthy-foods/ #InsulinSensitivity #Mediterranean #MediterraneanDiet #MediterraneanVeganDiet #MediterraneanVegetarianRecipes #PlantBasedDiet #PlantFoods #Research #VeganDiet #VeganMediterraneanDiet #VegetarianMediterraneanRecipes #WeightLoss
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Stop Gambling Our Future for Meat Deforestation
Renowned animal rights ethicist philosopher Peter Singer asserts that our dietary choices, particularly our consumption of meat and dairy, are jeopardising the Earth’s future. These industries contribute significantly to environmental degradation, deforestation, and greenhouse gas emissions, intensifying the impacts of climate change. By indulging in hamburgers and other meat-based products, we are not only compromising our health but also the wellbeing of our planet. For a more sustainable and compassionate future, consider boycotting meat and dairy. Choose to be vegan for the animals and to save our planet #Boycottmeat be #vegan #Boycott4Wildlife
Originally published by The Conversation June 15, 2023 and republished here under the Creative Commons Licence, read original.
Peter Singer, Princeton University
I wasn’t aware of climate change until the 1980s — hardly anyone was — and even when we recognised the dire threat that burning fossil fuels posed, it took time for the role of animal production in warming the planet to be understood.
Today, though, the fact that eating plants will reduce your greenhouse gas emissions is one of the most important and influential reasons for cutting down on animal products and, for those willing to go all the way, becoming vegan.
A few years ago, eating locally — eating only food produced within a defined radius of your home — became the thing for environmentally conscious people to do, to such an extent that “locavore” became the Oxford English Dictionary’s “word of the year” for 2007.
If you enjoy getting to know and support your local farmers, of course, eating locally makes sense. But if your aim is, as many local eaters said, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, you would do much better by thinking about what you are eating, rather than where it comes from. That’s because transport makes up only a tiny share of the greenhouse gas emissions from the production and distribution of food.
With beef, for example, transport is only 0.5% of total emissions. So if you eat local beef you will still be responsible for 99.5% of the greenhouse gas emissions your food would have caused if you had eaten beef transported a long distance. On the other hand, if you choose peas you will be responsible for only about 2% of the greenhouse gas emissions from producing a similar quantity of local beef.
And although beef is the worst food for emitting greenhouse gases, a broader study of the carbon footprints of food across the European Union showed that meat, dairy and eggs accounted for 83% of emissions, and transport for only 6%.
More generally, plant foods typically have far lower greenhouse gas emissions than any animal foods, whether we are comparing equivalent quantities of calories or of protein. Beef, for example, emits 192 times as much carbon dioxide equivalent per gram of protein as nuts, and while these are at the extremes of the protein foods, eggs, the animal food with the lowest emissions per gram of protein, still has, per gram of protein, more than twice the emissions of tofu.
Animal foods do even more poorly when compared with plant foods in terms of calories produced. Beef emits 520 times as much per calorie as nuts, and eggs, again the best-performing animal product, emit five times as much per calorie as potatoes.
Favourable as these figures are to plant foods, they leave out something that tilts the balance even more strongly against animal foods in the effort to avoid catastrophic climate change: the “carbon opportunity cost” of the vast area of land used for grazing animals and the smaller, but still very large, area used to grow crops that are then fed — wastefully, as we have seen — to confined animals.
Because we use this land for animals we eat, it cannot be used to restore native ecosystems, including forests, which would safely remove huge amounts of carbon from the atmosphere. One study has found that a shift to plant-based eating would free up so much land for this purpose that seizing the opportunity would give us a 66% probability of achieving something that most observers believe we have missed our chance of achieving: limiting warming to 1.5℃.
Another study has suggested that a rapid phaseout of animal agriculture would enable us to stabilise greenhouse gases for the next 30 years and offset more than two-thirds of all carbon dioxide emissions this century. According to the authors of this study:
The magnitude and rapidity of these potential effects should place the reduction or elimination of animal agriculture at the forefront of strategies for averting disastrous climate change.
Climate change is undoubtedly the biggest environmental issue facing us today, but it is not the only one. If we look at environmental issues more broadly, we find further reasons for preferring a plant-based diet.
Fires in the Amazon and linked to cattle ranching. Andre Penner/AP PhotoThe clearing and burning of the Amazon rainforest means not only the release of carbon from the trees and other vegetation into the atmosphere, but also the likely extinction of many plant and animal species that are still unrecorded.
This destruction is driven largely by the prodigious appetite of the affluent nations for meat, which makes it more profitable to clear the forest than to preserve it for the indigenous people living there, establish an ecotourism industry, protect the area’s biodiversity, or keep the carbon locked up in the forest. We are, quite literally, gambling with the future of our planet for the sake of hamburgers.
Joseph Poore, of the University of Oxford, led a study that consolidated a huge amount of environmental data on 38,700 farms and 1,600 food processors in 119 countries and covered 40 different food products. Poore summarised the upshot of all this research thus:
A vegan diet is probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth, not just greenhouse gases, but global acidification, eutrophication, land use and water use. It is far bigger than cutting down on your flights or buying an electric car, as these only cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Poore doesn’t see “sustainable” animal agriculture as the solution:
Really it is animal products that are responsible for so much of this. Avoiding consumption of animal products delivers far better environmental benefits than trying to purchase sustainable meat and dairy.
Those who claim to care about the wellbeing of human beings and the preservation of our climate and our environment should become vegans for those reasons alone.
Doing so would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of pollution, save water and energy, free vast tracts of land for reforestation, and eliminate the most significant incentive for clearing the Amazon and other forests.
This is an edited extract from Animal Liberation Now by Peter Singer (Penguin Random House).
Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics in the Center for Human Values, Princeton University
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
Originally published by The Conversation June 15, 2023 and republished here under the Creative Commons Licence, read original.
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Share to BlueSky Share to TwitterDecember ushers in a constellation of festive celebrations around the world. Along with the twinkling lights of Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus for Christians; there is also the luminous candles of Hanukkah in Jewish tradition. Muslims often observe Milad un Nabi, while Buddhists mark Bodhi Day, Hindus celebrate Pancha Ganapati, honoring Lord Ganesha and Pagans honour Yule.
Whatever you celebrate, you can celebrate without harming animals and rainforests by having a vegan palm oil free Christmas. Here are some delicious recipes to enjoy!
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Vegan Roasted Garlic and Herb Dinner Rolls
Maple-Glazed Carrots with Thyme
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Soup
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Veggies
Cranberry-Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Herbed Vegan Pot Pie
Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Oat Topping
Vegan Chocolate Yule Log
Vegan palm oil free gingerbread men
Spiced Chai and Mulled Wine Poached Pears
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Vegan Roasted Garlic and Herb Dinner Rolls
These fluffy dinner rolls are made with palm oil-free vegan butter, offering a rich and savory addition to your Christmas table. Mix in some roasted garlic and fresh herbs for an aromatic twist.
Vegan Roasted Garlic and Herb Dinner RollsIngredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup of olive oil or margarine without palm oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons roasted garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), chopped
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in melted margarine, salt, herbs, and garlic.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down dough and form into rolls. Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Maple-Glazed Carrots with Thyme
This simple yet elegant side dish uses margarine without palm oil to bring out the natural sweetness of carrots, enhanced with a drizzle of maple syrup and a sprinkle of fresh thyme.
Maple glazed carrots with thyme – palm oil free and veganIngredients:
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons margarine without palm oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme
Instructions:
- In a skillet, melt the palm oil free margarine over medium heat.
- Add carrots and cook until tender.
- Stir in maple syrup, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for another 2 minutes.
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Cranberry-Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Sauté Brussels sprouts in vegan palm oil free butter, and toss with dried cranberries and toasted pecans for a dish that’s both sweet and savoury.
Cranberry-Pecan Brussels SproutsIngredients:
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons of palm oil free vegan butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a skillet, melt margarine and add Brussels sprouts.
- Cook until they are caramelised and tender.
- Stir in cranberries and pecans, and season with salt and pepper.
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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Veggies
These colorful bell peppers are stuffed with a hearty mix of quinoa, veggies, and spices, all sautéed in palm oil-free vegan butter for a festive and nutritious meal.
Quinoa and veg stuffed green peppers – palm oil free and veganIngredients:
- 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of butter or cooking oil (vegan and palm oil free)
- 1 teaspoon each: cumin, paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt margarine and sauté onion, garlic, and zucchini until softened.
- Stir in quinoa, spinach, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell pepper halves.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
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Creamy Vegan Mushroom Soup
Start your Christmas feast with a bowl of creamy mushroom soup. The richness comes from palm oil-free vegan butter and plant-based milk, making it a comforting and healthy appetiser.
creamy mushroom soupIngredients:
- 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of olive oil or margarine without palm oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large pot, melt margarine and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add mushrooms and cook until they release their juices.
- Sprinkle flour and stir well.
- Gradually add broth and plant-based milk, stirring continuously.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend soup for a creamy texture (optional).
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
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Herbed Vegan Pot Pie
This classic comfort food gets a vegan makeover with a flaky crust and a filling of vegetables and herbs cooked in palm oil-free vegan butter.
herbed vegan pot pieIngredients:
- 1 sheet vegan puff pastry
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, green beans)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth (palm oil free)
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup vegan margarine (no palm oil)
- 1 teaspoon each: thyme, rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a pot, melt margarine and sauté onion and garlic.
- Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour and stir well. Gradually add broth and milk, stirring continuously.
- Add herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish. Cover with puff pastry, sealing the edges.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Oat Topping
Enjoy a casserole of mashed sweet potatoes, enriched with palm oil-free vegan butter, and topped with a crunchy oat and nut mixture for a delightful texture contrast.
sweet potato casseroleIngredients:
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup margarine without palm oil
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- For the topping:
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup of olive oil or vegan butter without palm oil, melted
Instructions:
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender. Mash with margarine, milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- Spread in a baking dish.
- Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, until the topping is golden.
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Vegan Chocolate Yule Log
A festive dessert made with a moist chocolate sponge, rolled with a creamy filling and frosted with a palm oil-free vegan butter and palm oil free chocolate ganache.
Vegan Chocolate Yule LogIngredients:
- For the sponge:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup margarine without palm oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- For the filling and ganache:
- 1 cup vegan cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup vegan and palm oil free chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons margarine without palm oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, milk, melted margarine, and vanilla. Spread evenly in the pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes. Roll the cake in the parchment paper and cool.
- For filling, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar. Unroll the cake, spread the filling, and roll it back up.
- For ganache, melt chocolate chips and margarine, and pour over the cake.
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Spiced Chai and Mulled Wine Poached Pears
End your meal on a light note with pears poached in mulled wine, sweetened with a touch of sugar, and spiced up, all simmered in a sauce enhanced with vegan palm oil free butter.
Vegan Chocolate Yule LogIngredients:
- 4 pears, peeled and cored
- 4 cups mulled wine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons margarine without palm oil
- Cinnamon sticks and star anise for flavour
Instructions:
- In a large pot, combine mulled wine, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
- Add pears and bring to a simmer. Cook until pears are tender.
- Remove pears and reduce the sauce by half.
- Stir in margarine until melted and pour over the pears.
Enjoy crafting these festive, vegan delights and have a merry, green Christmas! 🎄🌿🥕🍪🥧
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Vegan palm oil free gingerbread men
These classic Christmas cookies are made healthier with whole wheat flour, sweetened with molasses, and use palm oil-free vegan butter for a guilt-free treat.
Vegan palm oil free gingerbread menIngredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine without palm oil
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Cream margarine and sugar. Add molasses and milk.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add to the wet ingredients. Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Roll out dough and cut into shapes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
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Vegan Palm Oil Free Christmas Recipes
Wondering how to cook #vegan and #palmoilfree this Christmas, Yule or Hannukah? Help keep the rainforests standing and resist #extinction with 10 cruelty-free and healthy recipes. These dishes feature oodles of scrumptious vegetables and the world’s most versatile ingredient margarine without palm oil. This Christmas menu is not only easy to whip up, but also brims with health, good will and love for all beings. Fight back in the supermarket! #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
Choose to resist the chaos and division in our world by celebrating a joyful observance of what peace looks like. From your corner of the planet to mine, let’s unite together and #Boycottpalmoil and #Boycott4Wildlife. Humans are stronger when we stand together, resist and protect our planet’s precious wildlife, indigenous peoples and habitats. 🌍🎉✨
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Share to TwitterDecember ushers in a constellation of festive celebrations around the world. Along with the twinkling lights of Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus for Christians; there is also the luminous candles of Hanukkah in Jewish tradition. Muslims often observe Milad un Nabi, while Buddhists mark Bodhi Day, Hindus celebrate Pancha Ganapati, honoring Lord Ganesha and Pagans honour Yule.
Whatever you celebrate, you can celebrate without harming animals and rainforests by having a vegan palm oil free Christmas. Here are some delicious recipes to enjoy!
Menu
Vegan Roasted Garlic and Herb Dinner Rolls
Maple-Glazed Carrots with Thyme
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Soup
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Veggies
Cranberry-Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Herbed Vegan Pot Pie
Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Oat Topping
Vegan Chocolate Yule Log
Vegan palm oil free gingerbread men
Spiced Chai and Mulled Wine Poached Pears
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Vegan Roasted Garlic and Herb Dinner Rolls
These fluffy dinner rolls are made with palm oil-free vegan butter, offering a rich and savory addition to your Christmas table. Mix in some roasted garlic and fresh herbs for an aromatic twist.
Vegan Roasted Garlic and Herb Dinner RollsIngredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup margarine without palm oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons roasted garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), chopped
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in melted margarine, salt, herbs, and garlic.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down dough and form into rolls. Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Maple-Glazed Carrots with Thyme
This simple yet elegant side dish uses margarine without palm oil to bring out the natural sweetness of carrots, enhanced with a drizzle of maple syrup and a sprinkle of fresh thyme.
Maple glazed carrots with thyme – palm oil free and veganIngredients:
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons margarine without palm oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme
Instructions:
- In a skillet, melt the margarine over medium heat.
- Add carrots and cook until tender.
- Stir in maple syrup, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for another 2 minutes.
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Cranberry-Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Sauté Brussels sprouts in vegan palm oil free butter, and toss with dried cranberries and toasted pecans for a dish that’s both sweet and savoury.
Cranberry-Pecan Brussels SproutsIngredients:
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons of palm oil free vegan butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a skillet, melt margarine and add Brussels sprouts.
- Cook until they are caramelised and tender.
- Stir in cranberries and pecans, and season with salt and pepper.
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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Veggies
These colorful bell peppers are stuffed with a hearty mix of quinoa, veggies, and spices, all sautéed in palm oil-free vegan butter for a festive and nutritious meal.
Quinoa and veg stuffed green peppers – palm oil free and veganIngredients:
- 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of butter or cooking oil (vegan and palm oil free)
- 1 teaspoon each: cumin, paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt margarine and sauté onion, garlic, and zucchini until softened.
- Stir in quinoa, spinach, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell pepper halves.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
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Creamy Vegan Mushroom Soup
Start your Christmas feast with a bowl of creamy mushroom soup. The richness comes from palm oil-free vegan butter and plant-based milk, making it a comforting and healthy appetiser.
creamy mushroom soupIngredients:
- 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup margarine without palm oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large pot, melt margarine and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add mushrooms and cook until they release their juices.
- Sprinkle flour and stir well.
- Gradually add broth and plant-based milk, stirring continuously.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend soup for a creamy texture (optional).
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
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Herbed Vegan Pot Pie
This classic comfort food gets a vegan makeover with a flaky crust and a filling of vegetables and herbs cooked in palm oil-free vegan butter.
herbed vegan pot pieIngredients:
- 1 sheet vegan puff pastry
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, green beans)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth (palm oil free)
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup vegan margarine (no palm oil)
- 1 teaspoon each: thyme, rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a pot, melt margarine and sauté onion and garlic.
- Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour and stir well. Gradually add broth and milk, stirring continuously.
- Add herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish. Cover with puff pastry, sealing the edges.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Oat Topping
Enjoy a casserole of mashed sweet potatoes, enriched with palm oil-free vegan butter, and topped with a crunchy oat and nut mixture for a delightful texture contrast.
sweet potato casseroleIngredients:
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup margarine without palm oil
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- For the topping:
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup margarine without palm oil, melted
Instructions:
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender. Mash with margarine, milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- Spread in a baking dish.
- Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, until the topping is golden.
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Vegan Chocolate Yule Log
A festive dessert made with a moist chocolate sponge, rolled with a creamy filling and frosted with a palm oil-free vegan butter and palm oil free chocolate ganache.
Vegan Chocolate Yule LogIngredients:
- For the sponge:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup margarine without palm oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- For the filling and ganache:
- 1 cup vegan cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup vegan and palm oil free chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons margarine without palm oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, milk, melted margarine, and vanilla. Spread evenly in the pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes. Roll the cake in the parchment paper and cool.
- For filling, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar. Unroll the cake, spread the filling, and roll it back up.
- For ganache, melt chocolate chips and margarine, and pour over the cake.
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Spiced Chai and Mulled Wine Poached Pears
End your meal on a light note with pears poached in mulled wine, sweetened with a touch of sugar, and spiced up, all simmered in a sauce enhanced with vegan palm oil free butter.
Vegan Chocolate Yule LogIngredients:
- 4 pears, peeled and cored
- 4 cups mulled wine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons margarine without palm oil
- Cinnamon sticks and star anise for flavour
Instructions:
- In a large pot, combine mulled wine, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
- Add pears and bring to a simmer. Cook until pears are tender.
- Remove pears and reduce the sauce by half.
- Stir in margarine until melted and pour over the pears.
Enjoy crafting these festive, vegan delights and have a merry, green Christmas! 🎄🌿🥕🍪🥧
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Vegan palm oil free gingerbread men
These classic Christmas cookies are made healthier with whole wheat flour, sweetened with molasses, and use palm oil-free vegan butter for a guilt-free treat.
Vegan palm oil free gingerbread menIngredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine without palm oil
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Cream margarine and sugar. Add molasses and milk.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add to the wet ingredients. Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Roll out dough and cut into shapes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
How to find vegan and palm oil free ingredients for these dishes? look no further!
by Palm Oil Detectives by Palm Oil DetectivesPalm Oil Free Cooking Oil, Margarine and Spreads
by Palm Oil DetectivesPalm Oil Free Chocolate, Candy and Confectionery
by Palm Oil DetectivesPalm Oil Free Crisps, Snacks, Convenience Foods
by Palm Oil DetectivesPalm Oil Free Sauces and Condiments
by Palm Oil DetectivesRead more about human health, veganism, nutrition and why you should be vegan and #Boycottpalmoil, #Boycottmeat for your own and the planet’s health
Tucuxi, small freshwater dolphins of Peru Ecuador Colombia and Brazil are Endangered due to fishing nets, deforestation, mercury poisoning from gold mining.
Beef, Palm Oil and Timber: How Wealthy Nations Fuel Deforestation
Beef palm oil, and timber consumption in wealthy nations is driving mass deforestation and species extinction in tropical regions. EUDR is vital to stop this!
Fruit Bats: Super Seed Dispersers Growing African Forests
Fruit bats AKA flying foxes are vital in Africa’s forests as seed dispersers boosting biodiversity. Take action to save these protectors of the rainforest!
Ecuadorean Viscacha Lagidium ahuacaense
Ecuadorean Viscachas are plump and fluffy rodents with sage-like long whiskers, only a handful of them remain alive. Take action for them and boycott4wildlife!
Climate Change Driving Mass Bird Deaths in the Amazon
A recent #study has revealed that even in the most isolated parts of the #Amazon, bird #populations are collapsing due to #climatechange. Research published in Science Advances found that a 1°C increase in…
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3. Supermarket sleuthing: Next time you’re in the supermarket, take photos of products containing palm oil. Share these to social media along with the hashtags to call out the greenwashing and ecocide of the brands who use palm oil. You can also take photos of palm oil free products and congratulate brands when they go palm oil free.
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https://twitter.com/PhillDixon1/status/1749010345555788144?s=20
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Vegan Palm Oil Free Christmas Recipes
Wondering how to cook #vegan and #palmoilfree this Christmas, Yule or Hannukah? Help keep the rainforests standing and resist #extinction with 10 cruelty-free and healthy recipes. These dishes feature oodles of scrumptious vegetables and the world’s most versatile ingredient margarine without palm oil. This Christmas menu is not only easy to whip up, but also brims with health, good will and love for all beings. Fight back in the supermarket! #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
Choose to resist the chaos and division in our world by celebrating a joyful observance of what peace looks like. From your corner of the planet to mine, let’s unite together and #Boycottpalmoil and #Boycott4Wildlife. Humans are stronger when we stand together, resist and protect our planet’s precious wildlife, indigenous peoples and habitats. 🌍🎉✨
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Learn how to cook #vegan and #palmoilfree this #Christmas. Help keep rainforests standing and resist #extinction with 10 #crueltyfree and #healthy recipes. Fight back in the supermarket! #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife via @Palmoildetect https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/12/10/palm-oil-free-and-vegan-christmas-recipes
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Share to TwitterDecember ushers in a constellation of festive celebrations around the world. Along with the twinkling lights of Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus for Christians; there is also the luminous candles of Hanukkah in Jewish tradition. Muslims often observe Milad un Nabi, while Buddhists mark Bodhi Day, Hindus celebrate Pancha Ganapati, honoring Lord Ganesha and Pagans honour Yule.
Whatever you celebrate, you can celebrate without harming animals and rainforests by having a vegan palm oil free Christmas. Here are some delicious recipes to enjoy!
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Vegan Roasted Garlic and Herb Dinner Rolls
Maple-Glazed Carrots with Thyme
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Soup
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Veggies
Cranberry-Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Herbed Vegan Pot Pie
Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Oat Topping
Vegan Chocolate Yule Log
Vegan palm oil free gingerbread men
Spiced Chai and Mulled Wine Poached Pears
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Vegan Roasted Garlic and Herb Dinner Rolls
These fluffy dinner rolls are made with palm oil-free vegan butter, offering a rich and savory addition to your Christmas table. Mix in some roasted garlic and fresh herbs for an aromatic twist.
Vegan Roasted Garlic and Herb Dinner RollsIngredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup margarine without palm oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons roasted garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), chopped
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in melted margarine, salt, herbs, and garlic.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down dough and form into rolls. Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Maple-Glazed Carrots with Thyme
This simple yet elegant side dish uses margarine without palm oil to bring out the natural sweetness of carrots, enhanced with a drizzle of maple syrup and a sprinkle of fresh thyme.
Maple glazed carrots with thyme – palm oil free and veganIngredients:
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons margarine without palm oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme
Instructions:
- In a skillet, melt the margarine over medium heat.
- Add carrots and cook until tender.
- Stir in maple syrup, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for another 2 minutes.
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Cranberry-Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Sauté Brussels sprouts in vegan palm oil free butter, and toss with dried cranberries and toasted pecans for a dish that’s both sweet and savoury.
Cranberry-Pecan Brussels SproutsIngredients:
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons of palm oil free vegan butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a skillet, melt margarine and add Brussels sprouts.
- Cook until they are caramelised and tender.
- Stir in cranberries and pecans, and season with salt and pepper.
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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Veggies
These colorful bell peppers are stuffed with a hearty mix of quinoa, veggies, and spices, all sautéed in palm oil-free vegan butter for a festive and nutritious meal.
Quinoa and veg stuffed green peppers – palm oil free and veganIngredients:
- 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of butter or cooking oil (vegan and palm oil free)
- 1 teaspoon each: cumin, paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt margarine and sauté onion, garlic, and zucchini until softened.
- Stir in quinoa, spinach, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell pepper halves.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
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Creamy Vegan Mushroom Soup
Start your Christmas feast with a bowl of creamy mushroom soup. The richness comes from palm oil-free vegan butter and plant-based milk, making it a comforting and healthy appetiser.
creamy mushroom soupIngredients:
- 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup margarine without palm oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large pot, melt margarine and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add mushrooms and cook until they release their juices.
- Sprinkle flour and stir well.
- Gradually add broth and plant-based milk, stirring continuously.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend soup for a creamy texture (optional).
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
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Herbed Vegan Pot Pie
This classic comfort food gets a vegan makeover with a flaky crust and a filling of vegetables and herbs cooked in palm oil-free vegan butter.
herbed vegan pot pieIngredients:
- 1 sheet vegan puff pastry
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, green beans)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth (palm oil free)
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup vegan margarine (no palm oil)
- 1 teaspoon each: thyme, rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a pot, melt margarine and sauté onion and garlic.
- Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour and stir well. Gradually add broth and milk, stirring continuously.
- Add herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish. Cover with puff pastry, sealing the edges.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Oat Topping
Enjoy a casserole of mashed sweet potatoes, enriched with palm oil-free vegan butter, and topped with a crunchy oat and nut mixture for a delightful texture contrast.
sweet potato casseroleIngredients:
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup margarine without palm oil
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- For the topping:
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup margarine without palm oil, melted
Instructions:
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender. Mash with margarine, milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- Spread in a baking dish.
- Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, until the topping is golden.
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Vegan Chocolate Yule Log
A festive dessert made with a moist chocolate sponge, rolled with a creamy filling and frosted with a palm oil-free vegan butter and palm oil free chocolate ganache.
Vegan Chocolate Yule LogIngredients:
- For the sponge:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup margarine without palm oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- For the filling and ganache:
- 1 cup vegan cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup vegan and palm oil free chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons margarine without palm oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, milk, melted margarine, and vanilla. Spread evenly in the pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes. Roll the cake in the parchment paper and cool.
- For filling, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar. Unroll the cake, spread the filling, and roll it back up.
- For ganache, melt chocolate chips and margarine, and pour over the cake.
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Spiced Chai and Mulled Wine Poached Pears
End your meal on a light note with pears poached in mulled wine, sweetened with a touch of sugar, and spiced up, all simmered in a sauce enhanced with vegan palm oil free butter.
Vegan Chocolate Yule LogIngredients:
- 4 pears, peeled and cored
- 4 cups mulled wine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons margarine without palm oil
- Cinnamon sticks and star anise for flavour
Instructions:
- In a large pot, combine mulled wine, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
- Add pears and bring to a simmer. Cook until pears are tender.
- Remove pears and reduce the sauce by half.
- Stir in margarine until melted and pour over the pears.
Enjoy crafting these festive, vegan delights and have a merry, green Christmas! 🎄🌿🥕🍪🥧
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Vegan palm oil free gingerbread men
These classic Christmas cookies are made healthier with whole wheat flour, sweetened with molasses, and use palm oil-free vegan butter for a guilt-free treat.
Vegan palm oil free gingerbread menIngredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine without palm oil
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Cream margarine and sugar. Add molasses and milk.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add to the wet ingredients. Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Roll out dough and cut into shapes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
How to find vegan and palm oil free ingredients for these dishes? look no further!
by Palm Oil Detectives by Palm Oil DetectivesPalm Oil Free Cooking Oil, Margarine and Spreads
by Palm Oil DetectivesPalm Oil Free Chocolate, Candy and Confectionery
by Palm Oil DetectivesPalm Oil Free Crisps, Snacks, Convenience Foods
by Palm Oil DetectivesPalm Oil Free Sauces and Condiments
by Palm Oil DetectivesRead more about human health, veganism, nutrition and why you should be vegan and #Boycottpalmoil, #Boycottmeat for your own and the planet’s health
Tucuxi, small freshwater dolphins of Peru Ecuador Colombia and Brazil are Endangered due to fishing nets, deforestation, mercury poisoning from gold mining.
Beef, Palm Oil and Timber: How Wealthy Nations Fuel Deforestation
Beef palm oil, and timber consumption in wealthy nations is driving mass deforestation and species extinction in tropical regions. EUDR is vital to stop this!
Fruit Bats: Super Seed Dispersers Growing African Forests
Fruit bats AKA flying foxes are vital in Africa’s forests as seed dispersers boosting biodiversity. Take action to save these protectors of the rainforest!
Ecuadorean Viscacha Lagidium ahuacaense
Ecuadorean Viscachas are plump and fluffy rodents with sage-like long whiskers, only a handful of them remain alive. Take action for them and boycott4wildlife!
Climate Change Driving Mass Bird Deaths in the Amazon
A recent #study has revealed that even in the most isolated parts of the #Amazon, bird #populations are collapsing due to #climatechange. Research published in Science Advances found that a 1°C increase in…
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Anthropologist and Author Dr Sophie Chao
Health Physician Dr Evan Allen
The World’s Most Loved Cup: A Social, Ethical & Environmental History of Coffee by Aviary Doert
How do we stop the world’s ecosystems from going into a death spiral? A #SteadyState Economy
3. Supermarket sleuthing: Next time you’re in the supermarket, take photos of products containing palm oil. Share these to social media along with the hashtags to call out the greenwashing and ecocide of the brands who use palm oil. You can also take photos of palm oil free products and congratulate brands when they go palm oil free.
https://twitter.com/CuriousApe4/status/1526136783557529600?s=20
https://twitter.com/PhillDixon1/status/1749010345555788144?s=20
https://twitter.com/mugabe139/status/1678027567977078784?s=20
4. Take to the streets: Get in touch with Palm Oil Detectives to find out more.
5. Donate: Make a one-off or monthly donation to Palm Oil Detectives as a way of saying thank you and to help pay for ongoing running costs of the website and social media campaigns. Donate here
Pledge your support#animals #boycottPalmOil #boycott4wildlife #boycottmeat #boycottpalmoil #christmas #crueltyfree #extinction #forests #health #healthy #heartHealth #holiday #humanHealth #margarine #nutrition #palmOil #palmOilFree #palmOilFreeMargarine #palmoilfree #plantBasedDiet #recipe #recipes #vegan #veganButter
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Health Physician Dr Evan Allen
Health Physician Dr Evan Allen: In His Own Words
Family Health Physician, Author
Bio: Dr Evan Allen
Dr. Evan Allen, the author of Oversaturated, believes that a pervasive distortion of the truth ignores decades of established research and has led millions of people to embrace a diet high in saturated fat. Furthermore that this diet results in millions of people suffering the consequences of diabetes, dementia and heart disease each year.
Evan has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. During this time, he has opened two practices in Henderson, Nevada. He’s received board certification from the American board of obesity medicine. But more importantly, when he really started to pay attention to nutrition, the health of his patients improved dramatically.
He hopes to give healthcare providers what he never had, which is a guide to talking to your patients about a healthy diet that’s low in saturated fat and ultimately, genuinely improve the health of your patients.
Palm Oil Detectives is honoured to interview to Dr Evan Allen about his fascinating work, why his research into fats in the diet led him to becoming vegan.
Contrary to false health information – saturated fat from #palmoil #meat #pizza is unhealthy for you. Find out why from physician Dr Evan Allen MD @EAllen0417 author of ‘Oversaturated’ #Boycottpalmoil
“Reducing your intake of #palmoil and other saturated fats lowers your risk of blood cholesterol or vascular dilation ability: involved in heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver” ~ Dr Evan Allen MD author of Oversaturated #Boycottpalmoil
“In addition to destroying the habitat of magnificent wild animals, #palmoil is also bad for your health. It is a win-win to avoid it” Dr Evan Allen MD @EAllen0417 author of Oversaturated #Boycottpalmoil
A diet high in saturated fat is incredibly unhealthy for you
Saturated fats once were considered as bad for you as cigarettes. However over the past 15 years, an ocean of misinformation online created by the food industry has sought to ignore decades of established research about the health dangers of these fats in the diet.
Saturated fat causes millions of people to get diabetes, dementia, high cholesterol, and heart disease each year
Dr. Evan Allen’s new book Oversaturated: A Guide to Conversations about Fats with Your Patients assists Health Practitioners to clearly and confidently speak with their patients about the facts on saturated fat and how to adopt a regimen of preventative care involving diet and lifestyle changes, with surgery and medication as a last resort.
Buy on AmazonFrom my perspective, the weight of the scientific case against saturated fat was so strong that I felt it was necessary to have a book that distilled down that case into a readable, accessible format that someone could read quickly and understand fully in a short period of time.
An easy win for health: avoid top sources of saturated fat in the diet
- Palm oil
- Meat
- Grain-based desserts
- Cheese
- Pizza
People who dramatically reduce their saturated fat intake will likely see remarkable benefits in their health.
The best part is, it’s easy to experience these benefits. Just cut out the top five sources — or at least drastically reduce how often you eat them — to cut your saturated fat intake way down.
Doing so is likely to reduce long-term risk factors like blood cholesterol or vascular dilation ability (involved in heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver, etc). Other benefits will accrue more quickly, like improvements in erectile dysfunction and chronic back pain due to less arterial plaque buildup.
Misinformation about palm oil is the same as misinformation about other industries
The food industry needed a fat to replace trans fats that is “inexpensive” (palm oil is actually very costly in ecological and biological diversity terms) so that all the common snack foods would go rancid less quickly.
The food industry needed this greenwashing, they needed to spruce up the image of palm oil and its environmental and biological cost. This was accomplished using the same mechanism that all industries have used over the past century to make a harmful product seem harmless or even beneficial: the media and now social media.
Examples of the greenwashing of “sustainable” palm oil from the RSPO/WWF
Greenwashing example – WWF’s guide for consumers about why they should not boycott palm oil is based around economic reasons onlyVegans should avoid palm oil and coconut oil
Primarily because they are saturated fats, the avoidance of which is one of the primary benefits of a plant-based diet. You can remove significant amounts of the benefits of PBD simply by adding in copious saturated fat.
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1230539681294499840?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
In addition to destroying the habitat of magnificent animals, palm oil is also bad for your health, it is a win-win to avoid it
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1382421188350136322?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
Palm oil is bad. So is animal agriculture
Both palm oil production and animal agriculture lead to significant habitat loss for our fellow creatures. Saturated fats of all types tend to push negative health and ecological outcomes. Avoiding them is a win-win.
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1436005777378975744?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
Almost 90% of the world’s animal species will lose some habitat to agriculture by 2050
Scientists know that #biodiversity is declining across much of the world although less universally and dramatically than we feared. We also know that things are likely to get worse in the future, with a combination of #deforestation, #climatechange and overexploitation set to drive species and habitats ever closer to #extinction. Help them every time you…
by Palm Oil DetectivesMarch 20, 2022April 23, 2025Palmitate: the saturated fat most commonly found in animal products and palm oil is used to produce ceramides in the body
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1304455438990073856?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
Palm oil is a huge contributor to the saturated fat burden and is found in around 50% of all supermarket items
https://twitter.com/podclipsapp/status/1293108343784058880?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
Let’s talk about ceramides
When one’s diet is high in saturated fat from any source, the body has an enzyme that is switched on called Serine palmitoyltransferase (note the palm in the start of that second word). This makes a specific kind of ceramide, C-16:0 ceramide.
Ceramides with different attached fatty acids have differing physiological effects within the human body.
However, saturated fats that are 14-18 carbons long typically have negative metabolic and health impacts. C-16:0 ceramide worsens the symptoms of asthma, heart disease and heart muscle function, and increases the risk of death from heart failure.
A host of maladies arise from elevated cholesterol levels, including stroke, heart attack, spinal disc disease and erectile dysfunction.
Ceramide consumption comes from the consumption of saturated fat- whether from pigs, chickens, sheep, ducks or palm oil the body can’t tell the difference between the origin of one C-16:0 ceramide or another.
Cutting out meat from your diet means you get better overall blood flow to your organs. There will be less stress on the kidney and liver, along with reduced inflammatory markers. In addition, most people who eliminate those foods add in more unprocessed plant foods, which have specific health benefits.
The diet I propose is not fat-phobic, it is simply healthier
All cell membranes from all organisms are made of fat, so there’s no reason to have a phobia about fat in general. However, fat is definitely the most calorie dense of the main nutrients. Therefore, for people with obesity, there are good reasons to try to minimise calorie density in diets.
I became vegan to reverse my fatty liver
However after making diet change for health reasons, I realised that many people adopt veganism primarily for ethical, animal justice and environmental reasons.
Primatologist Dr Frans De Waal labeled people who believe that our fellow creatures are somehow cognitively different from us “neo-creationists.” I find his argument compelling, both scientifically and as a basis for veganism.
In my case, I needed to change how I ate for my health, before I would even consider the ethical and environmental cases against eating animals.
A fourth reason for avoiding meat and going vegan: The spread to Zoonoses, such as Covid-19
Halting deforestation means that we halt the spread of zoonoses. The vector-borne illnesses the jump from animals to humans due to the industrial-scale commodification of our fellow creatures.
Deforestation Allows for Deadly Viruses to Jump Species
Many pandemics originate from wildlife that jumps from animal to human. These leaps often happen at the edges of the world’s tropical forests, where #deforestation is increasingly bringing people into contact with animals’ natural habitats. Yellow fever, #malaria, Venezuelan equine encephalitis, #Ebola – all of these pathogens have spilled over from one species to another…
by Palm Oil DetectivesApril 17, 2022June 15, 2025How our food choices cut into forests and put us closer to viruses
Terry Sunderland, University of British Columbia As the global population has doubled to 7.8 billion in about 50 years, industrial agriculture has increased the output from fields and farms to feed humanity. One of the negative outcomes of this transformation has been the extreme simplification of ecological systems, with complex multi-functional landscapes converted to vast…
by Palm Oil DetectivesFebruary 14, 2021March 23, 2025My book is for fellow health practitioners to push back against the narrative of the food industry
When we determined asbestos was harmful and caused mesothelioma, we didn’t start looking for the very smallest, safe amount of asbestos. We just stopped using it and tried to get rid of it.
Each chapter of my book has a lengthy set of references that people can follow to learn more about the issue of saturated fat.
I hope that health practitioners find the book insightful and a supportive aid in having conversations with their patients about this critical health issue.
Buy on AmazonRead more
‘Ceramides and diabetes mellitus: an update on the potential molecular relationships’ H. Yaribeygi, S. Bo, M. Ruscica, A. Sahebkar. Wiley Online Library. 2019 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/dme.13943
Take Action in Five Ways
1. Join the #Boycott4Wildlife on social media and subscribe to stay in the loop: Share posts from this website to your own network on Twitter, Mastadon, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube using the hashtags #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife.
Enter your email address
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Join 1,392 other subscribers2. Contribute stories: Academics, conservationists, scientists, indigenous rights advocates and animal rights advocates working to expose the corruption of the palm oil industry or to save animals can contribute stories to the website.
Mel Lumby: Dedicated Devotee to Borneo’s Living Beings
Anthropologist and Author Dr Sophie Chao
The World’s Most Loved Cup: A Social, Ethical & Environmental History of Coffee by Aviary Doert
How do we stop the world’s ecosystems from going into a death spiral? A #SteadyState Economy
Artist and Indigenous Rights Advocate Barbara Crane Navarro
3. Supermarket sleuthing: Next time you’re in the supermarket, take photos of products containing palm oil. Share these to social media along with the hashtags to call out the greenwashing and ecocide of the brands who use palm oil. You can also take photos of palm oil free products and congratulate brands when they go palm oil free.
https://twitter.com/CuriousApe4/status/1526136783557529600?s=20
https://twitter.com/PhillDixon1/status/1749010345555788144?s=20
https://twitter.com/mugabe139/status/1678027567977078784?s=20
4. Take to the streets: Get in touch with Palm Oil Detectives to find out more.
5. Donate: Make a one-off or monthly donation to Palm Oil Detectives as a way of saying thank you and to help pay for ongoing running costs of the website and social media campaigns. Donate here
Pledge your support#BoycottPalmOil #BoycottpalmoilTweet #cholesterol #deforestation #diabetes #diet #health #meat #nutrition #PalmOil #palmOilAndHealth #palmOilFree #palmoil #pizza #plantBasedDiet #stroke #vegan #veganButter #veganism
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Health Physician Dr Evan Allen
Health Physician Dr Evan Allen: In His Own Words
Family Health Physician, Author
Bio: Dr Evan Allen
Dr. Evan Allen, the author of Oversaturated, believes that a pervasive distortion of the truth ignores decades of established research and has led millions of people to embrace a diet high in saturated fat. Furthermore that this diet results in millions of people suffering the consequences of diabetes, dementia and heart disease each year.
Evan has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. During this time, he has opened two practices in Henderson, Nevada. He’s received board certification from the American board of obesity medicine. But more importantly, when he really started to pay attention to nutrition, the health of his patients improved dramatically.
He hopes to give healthcare providers what he never had, which is a guide to talking to your patients about a healthy diet that’s low in saturated fat and ultimately, genuinely improve the health of your patients.
Palm Oil Detectives is honoured to interview to Dr Evan Allen about his fascinating work, why his research into fats in the diet led him to becoming vegan.
Contrary to false health information – saturated fat from #palmoil #meat #pizza is unhealthy for you. Find out why from physician Dr Evan Allen MD @EAllen0417 author of ‘Oversaturated’ #Boycottpalmoil
“Reducing your intake of #palmoil and other saturated fats lowers your risk of blood cholesterol or vascular dilation ability: involved in heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver” ~ Dr Evan Allen MD author of Oversaturated #Boycottpalmoil
“In addition to destroying the habitat of magnificent wild animals, #palmoil is also bad for your health. It is a win-win to avoid it” Dr Evan Allen MD @EAllen0417 author of Oversaturated #Boycottpalmoil
A diet high in saturated fat is incredibly unhealthy for you
Saturated fats once were considered as bad for you as cigarettes. However over the past 15 years, an ocean of misinformation online created by the food industry has sought to ignore decades of established research about the health dangers of these fats in the diet.
Saturated fat causes millions of people to get diabetes, dementia, high cholesterol, and heart disease each year
Dr. Evan Allen’s new book Oversaturated: A Guide to Conversations about Fats with Your Patients assists Health Practitioners to clearly and confidently speak with their patients about the facts on saturated fat and how to adopt a regimen of preventative care involving diet and lifestyle changes, with surgery and medication as a last resort.
Buy on AmazonFrom my perspective, the weight of the scientific case against saturated fat was so strong that I felt it was necessary to have a book that distilled down that case into a readable, accessible format that someone could read quickly and understand fully in a short period of time.
An easy win for health: avoid top sources of saturated fat in the diet
- Palm oil
- Meat
- Grain-based desserts
- Cheese
- Pizza
People who dramatically reduce their saturated fat intake will likely see remarkable benefits in their health.
The best part is, it’s easy to experience these benefits. Just cut out the top five sources — or at least drastically reduce how often you eat them — to cut your saturated fat intake way down.
Doing so is likely to reduce long-term risk factors like blood cholesterol or vascular dilation ability (involved in heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver, etc). Other benefits will accrue more quickly, like improvements in erectile dysfunction and chronic back pain due to less arterial plaque buildup.
Misinformation about palm oil is the same as misinformation about other industries
The food industry needed a fat to replace trans fats that is “inexpensive” (palm oil is actually very costly in ecological and biological diversity terms) so that all the common snack foods would go rancid less quickly.
The food industry needed this greenwashing, they needed to spruce up the image of palm oil and its environmental and biological cost. This was accomplished using the same mechanism that all industries have used over the past century to make a harmful product seem harmless or even beneficial: the media and now social media.
Examples of the greenwashing of “sustainable” palm oil from the RSPO/WWF
Greenwashing example – WWF’s guide for consumers about why they should not boycott palm oil is based around economic reasons onlyVegans should avoid palm oil and coconut oil
Primarily because they are saturated fats, the avoidance of which is one of the primary benefits of a plant-based diet. You can remove significant amounts of the benefits of PBD simply by adding in copious saturated fat.
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1230539681294499840?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
In addition to destroying the habitat of magnificent animals, palm oil is also bad for your health, it is a win-win to avoid it
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1382421188350136322?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
Palm oil is bad. So is animal agriculture
Both palm oil production and animal agriculture lead to significant habitat loss for our fellow creatures. Saturated fats of all types tend to push negative health and ecological outcomes. Avoiding them is a win-win.
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1436005777378975744?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
Almost 90% of the world’s animal species will lose some habitat to agriculture by 2050
Scientists know that #biodiversity is declining across much of the world although less universally and dramatically than we feared. We also know that things are likely to get worse in the future, with a combination of #deforestation, #climatechange and overexploitation set to drive species and habitats ever closer to #extinction. Help them every time you…
by Palm Oil DetectivesMarch 20, 2022April 23, 2025Palmitate: the saturated fat most commonly found in animal products and palm oil is used to produce ceramides in the body
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1304455438990073856?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
Palm oil is a huge contributor to the saturated fat burden and is found in around 50% of all supermarket items
https://twitter.com/podclipsapp/status/1293108343784058880?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
Let’s talk about ceramides
When one’s diet is high in saturated fat from any source, the body has an enzyme that is switched on called Serine palmitoyltransferase (note the palm in the start of that second word). This makes a specific kind of ceramide, C-16:0 ceramide.
Ceramides with different attached fatty acids have differing physiological effects within the human body.
However, saturated fats that are 14-18 carbons long typically have negative metabolic and health impacts. C-16:0 ceramide worsens the symptoms of asthma, heart disease and heart muscle function, and increases the risk of death from heart failure.
A host of maladies arise from elevated cholesterol levels, including stroke, heart attack, spinal disc disease and erectile dysfunction.
Ceramide consumption comes from the consumption of saturated fat- whether from pigs, chickens, sheep, ducks or palm oil the body can’t tell the difference between the origin of one C-16:0 ceramide or another.
Cutting out meat from your diet means you get better overall blood flow to your organs. There will be less stress on the kidney and liver, along with reduced inflammatory markers. In addition, most people who eliminate those foods add in more unprocessed plant foods, which have specific health benefits.
The diet I propose is not fat-phobic, it is simply healthier
All cell membranes from all organisms are made of fat, so there’s no reason to have a phobia about fat in general. However, fat is definitely the most calorie dense of the main nutrients. Therefore, for people with obesity, there are good reasons to try to minimise calorie density in diets.
I became vegan to reverse my fatty liver
However after making diet change for health reasons, I realised that many people adopt veganism primarily for ethical, animal justice and environmental reasons.
Primatologist Dr Frans De Waal labeled people who believe that our fellow creatures are somehow cognitively different from us “neo-creationists.” I find his argument compelling, both scientifically and as a basis for veganism.
In my case, I needed to change how I ate for my health, before I would even consider the ethical and environmental cases against eating animals.
A fourth reason for avoiding meat and going vegan: The spread to Zoonoses, such as Covid-19
Halting deforestation means that we halt the spread of zoonoses. The vector-borne illnesses the jump from animals to humans due to the industrial-scale commodification of our fellow creatures.
Deforestation Allows for Deadly Viruses to Jump Species
Many pandemics originate from wildlife that jumps from animal to human. These leaps often happen at the edges of the world’s tropical forests, where #deforestation is increasingly bringing people into contact with animals’ natural habitats. Yellow fever, #malaria, Venezuelan equine encephalitis, #Ebola – all of these pathogens have spilled over from one species to another…
by Palm Oil DetectivesApril 17, 2022June 15, 2025How our food choices cut into forests and put us closer to viruses
Terry Sunderland, University of British Columbia As the global population has doubled to 7.8 billion in about 50 years, industrial agriculture has increased the output from fields and farms to feed humanity. One of the negative outcomes of this transformation has been the extreme simplification of ecological systems, with complex multi-functional landscapes converted to vast…
by Palm Oil DetectivesFebruary 14, 2021March 23, 2025My book is for fellow health practitioners to push back against the narrative of the food industry
When we determined asbestos was harmful and caused mesothelioma, we didn’t start looking for the very smallest, safe amount of asbestos. We just stopped using it and tried to get rid of it.
Each chapter of my book has a lengthy set of references that people can follow to learn more about the issue of saturated fat.
I hope that health practitioners find the book insightful and a supportive aid in having conversations with their patients about this critical health issue.
Buy on AmazonRead more
‘Ceramides and diabetes mellitus: an update on the potential molecular relationships’ H. Yaribeygi, S. Bo, M. Ruscica, A. Sahebkar. Wiley Online Library. 2019 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/dme.13943
Take Action in Five Ways
1. Join the #Boycott4Wildlife on social media and subscribe to stay in the loop: Share posts from this website to your own network on Twitter, Mastadon, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube using the hashtags #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife.
Enter your email address
Sign Up
Join 1,392 other subscribers2. Contribute stories: Academics, conservationists, scientists, indigenous rights advocates and animal rights advocates working to expose the corruption of the palm oil industry or to save animals can contribute stories to the website.
Mel Lumby: Dedicated Devotee to Borneo’s Living Beings
Anthropologist and Author Dr Sophie Chao
The World’s Most Loved Cup: A Social, Ethical & Environmental History of Coffee by Aviary Doert
How do we stop the world’s ecosystems from going into a death spiral? A #SteadyState Economy
Artist and Indigenous Rights Advocate Barbara Crane Navarro
3. Supermarket sleuthing: Next time you’re in the supermarket, take photos of products containing palm oil. Share these to social media along with the hashtags to call out the greenwashing and ecocide of the brands who use palm oil. You can also take photos of palm oil free products and congratulate brands when they go palm oil free.
https://twitter.com/CuriousApe4/status/1526136783557529600?s=20
https://twitter.com/PhillDixon1/status/1749010345555788144?s=20
https://twitter.com/mugabe139/status/1678027567977078784?s=20
4. Take to the streets: Get in touch with Palm Oil Detectives to find out more.
5. Donate: Make a one-off or monthly donation to Palm Oil Detectives as a way of saying thank you and to help pay for ongoing running costs of the website and social media campaigns. Donate here
Pledge your support#BoycottPalmOil #BoycottpalmoilTweet #cholesterol #deforestation #diabetes #diet #health #meat #nutrition #PalmOil #palmOilAndHealth #palmOilFree #palmoil #pizza #plantBasedDiet #stroke #vegan #veganButter #veganism
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Health Physician Dr Evan Allen
Health Physician Dr Evan Allen: In His Own Words
Family Health Physician, Author
Bio: Dr Evan Allen
Dr. Evan Allen, the author of Oversaturated, believes that a pervasive distortion of the truth ignores decades of established research and has led millions of people to embrace a diet high in saturated fat. Furthermore that this diet results in millions of people suffering the consequences of diabetes, dementia and heart disease each year.
Evan has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. During this time, he has opened two practices in Henderson, Nevada. He’s received board certification from the American board of obesity medicine. But more importantly, when he really started to pay attention to nutrition, the health of his patients improved dramatically.
He hopes to give healthcare providers what he never had, which is a guide to talking to your patients about a healthy diet that’s low in saturated fat and ultimately, genuinely improve the health of your patients.
Palm Oil Detectives is honoured to interview to Dr Evan Allen about his fascinating work, why his research into fats in the diet led him to becoming vegan.
Contrary to false health information – saturated fat from #palmoil #meat #pizza is unhealthy for you. Find out why from physician Dr Evan Allen MD @EAllen0417 author of ‘Oversaturated’ #Boycottpalmoil
“Reducing your intake of #palmoil and other saturated fats lowers your risk of blood cholesterol or vascular dilation ability: involved in heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver” ~ Dr Evan Allen MD author of Oversaturated #Boycottpalmoil
“In addition to destroying the habitat of magnificent wild animals, #palmoil is also bad for your health. It is a win-win to avoid it” Dr Evan Allen MD @EAllen0417 author of Oversaturated #Boycottpalmoil
A diet high in saturated fat is incredibly unhealthy for you
Saturated fats once were considered as bad for you as cigarettes. However over the past 15 years, an ocean of misinformation online created by the food industry has sought to ignore decades of established research about the health dangers of these fats in the diet.
Saturated fat causes millions of people to get diabetes, dementia, high cholesterol, and heart disease each year
Dr. Evan Allen’s new book Oversaturated: A Guide to Conversations about Fats with Your Patients assists Health Practitioners to clearly and confidently speak with their patients about the facts on saturated fat and how to adopt a regimen of preventative care involving diet and lifestyle changes, with surgery and medication as a last resort.
Buy on AmazonFrom my perspective, the weight of the scientific case against saturated fat was so strong that I felt it was necessary to have a book that distilled down that case into a readable, accessible format that someone could read quickly and understand fully in a short period of time.
An easy win for health: avoid top sources of saturated fat in the diet
- Palm oil
- Meat
- Grain-based desserts
- Cheese
- Pizza
People who dramatically reduce their saturated fat intake will likely see remarkable benefits in their health.
The best part is, it’s easy to experience these benefits. Just cut out the top five sources — or at least drastically reduce how often you eat them — to cut your saturated fat intake way down.
Doing so is likely to reduce long-term risk factors like blood cholesterol or vascular dilation ability (involved in heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver, etc). Other benefits will accrue more quickly, like improvements in erectile dysfunction and chronic back pain due to less arterial plaque buildup.
Misinformation about palm oil is the same as misinformation about other industries
The food industry needed a fat to replace trans fats that is “inexpensive” (palm oil is actually very costly in ecological and biological diversity terms) so that all the common snack foods would go rancid less quickly.
The food industry needed this greenwashing, they needed to spruce up the image of palm oil and its environmental and biological cost. This was accomplished using the same mechanism that all industries have used over the past century to make a harmful product seem harmless or even beneficial: the media and now social media.
Examples of the greenwashing of “sustainable” palm oil from the RSPO/WWF
Greenwashing example – WWF’s guide for consumers about why they should not boycott palm oil is based around economic reasons onlyVegans should avoid palm oil and coconut oil
Primarily because they are saturated fats, the avoidance of which is one of the primary benefits of a plant-based diet. You can remove significant amounts of the benefits of PBD simply by adding in copious saturated fat.
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1230539681294499840?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
In addition to destroying the habitat of magnificent animals, palm oil is also bad for your health, it is a win-win to avoid it
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1382421188350136322?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
Palm oil is bad. So is animal agriculture
Both palm oil production and animal agriculture lead to significant habitat loss for our fellow creatures. Saturated fats of all types tend to push negative health and ecological outcomes. Avoiding them is a win-win.
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1436005777378975744?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
Almost 90% of the world’s animal species will lose some habitat to agriculture by 2050
Scientists know that #biodiversity is declining across much of the world although less universally and dramatically than we feared. We also know that things are likely to get worse in the future, with a combination of #deforestation, #climatechange and overexploitation set to drive species and habitats ever closer to #extinction. Help them every time you…
by Palm Oil DetectivesMarch 20, 2022April 23, 2025Palmitate: the saturated fat most commonly found in animal products and palm oil is used to produce ceramides in the body
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1304455438990073856?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
Palm oil is a huge contributor to the saturated fat burden and is found in around 50% of all supermarket items
https://twitter.com/podclipsapp/status/1293108343784058880?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
Let’s talk about ceramides
When one’s diet is high in saturated fat from any source, the body has an enzyme that is switched on called Serine palmitoyltransferase (note the palm in the start of that second word). This makes a specific kind of ceramide, C-16:0 ceramide.
Ceramides with different attached fatty acids have differing physiological effects within the human body.
However, saturated fats that are 14-18 carbons long typically have negative metabolic and health impacts. C-16:0 ceramide worsens the symptoms of asthma, heart disease and heart muscle function, and increases the risk of death from heart failure.
A host of maladies arise from elevated cholesterol levels, including stroke, heart attack, spinal disc disease and erectile dysfunction.
Ceramide consumption comes from the consumption of saturated fat- whether from pigs, chickens, sheep, ducks or palm oil the body can’t tell the difference between the origin of one C-16:0 ceramide or another.
Cutting out meat from your diet means you get better overall blood flow to your organs. There will be less stress on the kidney and liver, along with reduced inflammatory markers. In addition, most people who eliminate those foods add in more unprocessed plant foods, which have specific health benefits.
The diet I propose is not fat-phobic, it is simply healthier
All cell membranes from all organisms are made of fat, so there’s no reason to have a phobia about fat in general. However, fat is definitely the most calorie dense of the main nutrients. Therefore, for people with obesity, there are good reasons to try to minimise calorie density in diets.
I became vegan to reverse my fatty liver
However after making diet change for health reasons, I realised that many people adopt veganism primarily for ethical, animal justice and environmental reasons.
Primatologist Dr Frans De Waal labeled people who believe that our fellow creatures are somehow cognitively different from us “neo-creationists.” I find his argument compelling, both scientifically and as a basis for veganism.
In my case, I needed to change how I ate for my health, before I would even consider the ethical and environmental cases against eating animals.
A fourth reason for avoiding meat and going vegan: The spread to Zoonoses, such as Covid-19
Halting deforestation means that we halt the spread of zoonoses. The vector-borne illnesses the jump from animals to humans due to the industrial-scale commodification of our fellow creatures.
Deforestation Allows for Deadly Viruses to Jump Species
Many pandemics originate from wildlife that jumps from animal to human. These leaps often happen at the edges of the world’s tropical forests, where #deforestation is increasingly bringing people into contact with animals’ natural habitats. Yellow fever, #malaria, Venezuelan equine encephalitis, #Ebola – all of these pathogens have spilled over from one species to another…
by Palm Oil DetectivesApril 17, 2022June 15, 2025How our food choices cut into forests and put us closer to viruses
Terry Sunderland, University of British Columbia As the global population has doubled to 7.8 billion in about 50 years, industrial agriculture has increased the output from fields and farms to feed humanity. One of the negative outcomes of this transformation has been the extreme simplification of ecological systems, with complex multi-functional landscapes converted to vast…
by Palm Oil DetectivesFebruary 14, 2021March 23, 2025My book is for fellow health practitioners to push back against the narrative of the food industry
When we determined asbestos was harmful and caused mesothelioma, we didn’t start looking for the very smallest, safe amount of asbestos. We just stopped using it and tried to get rid of it.
Each chapter of my book has a lengthy set of references that people can follow to learn more about the issue of saturated fat.
I hope that health practitioners find the book insightful and a supportive aid in having conversations with their patients about this critical health issue.
Buy on AmazonRead more
‘Ceramides and diabetes mellitus: an update on the potential molecular relationships’ H. Yaribeygi, S. Bo, M. Ruscica, A. Sahebkar. Wiley Online Library. 2019 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/dme.13943
Take Action in Five Ways
1. Join the #Boycott4Wildlife on social media and subscribe to stay in the loop: Share posts from this website to your own network on Twitter, Mastadon, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube using the hashtags #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife.
Enter your email address
Sign Up
Join 1,392 other subscribers2. Contribute stories: Academics, conservationists, scientists, indigenous rights advocates and animal rights advocates working to expose the corruption of the palm oil industry or to save animals can contribute stories to the website.
Mel Lumby: Dedicated Devotee to Borneo’s Living Beings
Anthropologist and Author Dr Sophie Chao
The World’s Most Loved Cup: A Social, Ethical & Environmental History of Coffee by Aviary Doert
How do we stop the world’s ecosystems from going into a death spiral? A #SteadyState Economy
Artist and Indigenous Rights Advocate Barbara Crane Navarro
3. Supermarket sleuthing: Next time you’re in the supermarket, take photos of products containing palm oil. Share these to social media along with the hashtags to call out the greenwashing and ecocide of the brands who use palm oil. You can also take photos of palm oil free products and congratulate brands when they go palm oil free.
https://twitter.com/CuriousApe4/status/1526136783557529600?s=20
https://twitter.com/PhillDixon1/status/1749010345555788144?s=20
https://twitter.com/mugabe139/status/1678027567977078784?s=20
4. Take to the streets: Get in touch with Palm Oil Detectives to find out more.
5. Donate: Make a one-off or monthly donation to Palm Oil Detectives as a way of saying thank you and to help pay for ongoing running costs of the website and social media campaigns. Donate here
Pledge your support#BoycottPalmOil #BoycottpalmoilTweet #cholesterol #deforestation #diabetes #diet #health #meat #nutrition #PalmOil #palmOilAndHealth #palmOilFree #palmoil #pizza #plantBasedDiet #stroke #vegan #veganButter #veganism
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Health Physician Dr Evan Allen
Health Physician Dr Evan Allen: In His Own Words
Family Health Physician, Author
Bio: Dr Evan Allen
Dr. Evan Allen, the author of Oversaturated, believes that a pervasive distortion of the truth ignores decades of established research and has led millions of people to embrace a diet high in saturated fat. Furthermore that this diet results in millions of people suffering the consequences of diabetes, dementia and heart disease each year.
Evan has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. During this time, he has opened two practices in Henderson, Nevada. He’s received board certification from the American board of obesity medicine. But more importantly, when he really started to pay attention to nutrition, the health of his patients improved dramatically.
He hopes to give healthcare providers what he never had, which is a guide to talking to your patients about a healthy diet that’s low in saturated fat and ultimately, genuinely improve the health of your patients.
Palm Oil Detectives is honoured to interview to Dr Evan Allen about his fascinating work, why his research into fats in the diet led him to becoming vegan.
Contrary to false health information – saturated fat from #palmoil #meat #pizza is unhealthy for you. Find out why from physician Dr Evan Allen MD @EAllen0417 author of ‘Oversaturated’ #Boycottpalmoil
“Reducing your intake of #palmoil and other saturated fats lowers your risk of blood cholesterol or vascular dilation ability: involved in heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver” ~ Dr Evan Allen MD author of Oversaturated #Boycottpalmoil
“In addition to destroying the habitat of magnificent wild animals, #palmoil is also bad for your health. It is a win-win to avoid it” Dr Evan Allen MD @EAllen0417 author of Oversaturated #Boycottpalmoil
A diet high in saturated fat is incredibly unhealthy for you
Saturated fats once were considered as bad for you as cigarettes. However over the past 15 years, an ocean of misinformation online created by the food industry has sought to ignore decades of established research about the health dangers of these fats in the diet.
Saturated fat causes millions of people to get diabetes, dementia, high cholesterol, and heart disease each year
Dr. Evan Allen’s new book Oversaturated: A Guide to Conversations about Fats with Your Patients assists Health Practitioners to clearly and confidently speak with their patients about the facts on saturated fat and how to adopt a regimen of preventative care involving diet and lifestyle changes, with surgery and medication as a last resort.
Buy on AmazonFrom my perspective, the weight of the scientific case against saturated fat was so strong that I felt it was necessary to have a book that distilled down that case into a readable, accessible format that someone could read quickly and understand fully in a short period of time.
An easy win for health: avoid top sources of saturated fat in the diet
- Palm oil
- Meat
- Grain-based desserts
- Cheese
- Pizza
People who dramatically reduce their saturated fat intake will likely see remarkable benefits in their health.
The best part is, it’s easy to experience these benefits. Just cut out the top five sources — or at least drastically reduce how often you eat them — to cut your saturated fat intake way down.
Doing so is likely to reduce long-term risk factors like blood cholesterol or vascular dilation ability (involved in heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver, etc). Other benefits will accrue more quickly, like improvements in erectile dysfunction and chronic back pain due to less arterial plaque buildup.
Misinformation about palm oil is the same as misinformation about other industries
The food industry needed a fat to replace trans fats that is “inexpensive” (palm oil is actually very costly in ecological and biological diversity terms) so that all the common snack foods would go rancid less quickly.
The food industry needed this greenwashing, they needed to spruce up the image of palm oil and its environmental and biological cost. This was accomplished using the same mechanism that all industries have used over the past century to make a harmful product seem harmless or even beneficial: the media and now social media.
Examples of the greenwashing of “sustainable” palm oil from the RSPO/WWF
Greenwashing example – WWF’s guide for consumers about why they should not boycott palm oil is based around economic reasons onlyVegans should avoid palm oil and coconut oil
Primarily because they are saturated fats, the avoidance of which is one of the primary benefits of a plant-based diet. You can remove significant amounts of the benefits of PBD simply by adding in copious saturated fat.
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1230539681294499840?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
In addition to destroying the habitat of magnificent animals, palm oil is also bad for your health, it is a win-win to avoid it
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1382421188350136322?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
Palm oil is bad. So is animal agriculture
Both palm oil production and animal agriculture lead to significant habitat loss for our fellow creatures. Saturated fats of all types tend to push negative health and ecological outcomes. Avoiding them is a win-win.
https://twitter.com/EAllen0417/status/1436005777378975744?s=20&t=OF7ykK-BisUVn_VvM4iw_A
Almost 90% of the world’s animal species will lose some habitat to agriculture by 2050
Scientists know that #biodiversity is declining across much of the world although less universally and dramatically than we feared. We also know that things are likely to get worse in the future, with a combination of #deforestation, #climatechange and overexploitation set to drive species and habitats ever closer to #extinction. Help them every time you…
by Palm Oil DetectivesMarch 20, 2022April 23, 2025Palmitate: the saturated fat most commonly found in animal products and palm oil is used to produce ceramides in the body
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Palm oil is a huge contributor to the saturated fat burden and is found in around 50% of all supermarket items
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Let’s talk about ceramides
When one’s diet is high in saturated fat from any source, the body has an enzyme that is switched on called Serine palmitoyltransferase (note the palm in the start of that second word). This makes a specific kind of ceramide, C-16:0 ceramide.
Ceramides with different attached fatty acids have differing physiological effects within the human body.
However, saturated fats that are 14-18 carbons long typically have negative metabolic and health impacts. C-16:0 ceramide worsens the symptoms of asthma, heart disease and heart muscle function, and increases the risk of death from heart failure.
A host of maladies arise from elevated cholesterol levels, including stroke, heart attack, spinal disc disease and erectile dysfunction.
Ceramide consumption comes from the consumption of saturated fat- whether from pigs, chickens, sheep, ducks or palm oil the body can’t tell the difference between the origin of one C-16:0 ceramide or another.
Cutting out meat from your diet means you get better overall blood flow to your organs. There will be less stress on the kidney and liver, along with reduced inflammatory markers. In addition, most people who eliminate those foods add in more unprocessed plant foods, which have specific health benefits.
The diet I propose is not fat-phobic, it is simply healthier
All cell membranes from all organisms are made of fat, so there’s no reason to have a phobia about fat in general. However, fat is definitely the most calorie dense of the main nutrients. Therefore, for people with obesity, there are good reasons to try to minimise calorie density in diets.
I became vegan to reverse my fatty liver
However after making diet change for health reasons, I realised that many people adopt veganism primarily for ethical, animal justice and environmental reasons.
Primatologist Dr Frans De Waal labeled people who believe that our fellow creatures are somehow cognitively different from us “neo-creationists.” I find his argument compelling, both scientifically and as a basis for veganism.
In my case, I needed to change how I ate for my health, before I would even consider the ethical and environmental cases against eating animals.
A fourth reason for avoiding meat and going vegan: The spread to Zoonoses, such as Covid-19
Halting deforestation means that we halt the spread of zoonoses. The vector-borne illnesses the jump from animals to humans due to the industrial-scale commodification of our fellow creatures.
Deforestation Allows for Deadly Viruses to Jump Species
Many pandemics originate from wildlife that jumps from animal to human. These leaps often happen at the edges of the world’s tropical forests, where #deforestation is increasingly bringing people into contact with animals’ natural habitats. Yellow fever, #malaria, Venezuelan equine encephalitis, #Ebola – all of these pathogens have spilled over from one species to another…
by Palm Oil DetectivesApril 17, 2022June 15, 2025How our food choices cut into forests and put us closer to viruses
Terry Sunderland, University of British Columbia As the global population has doubled to 7.8 billion in about 50 years, industrial agriculture has increased the output from fields and farms to feed humanity. One of the negative outcomes of this transformation has been the extreme simplification of ecological systems, with complex multi-functional landscapes converted to vast…
by Palm Oil DetectivesFebruary 14, 2021March 23, 2025My book is for fellow health practitioners to push back against the narrative of the food industry
When we determined asbestos was harmful and caused mesothelioma, we didn’t start looking for the very smallest, safe amount of asbestos. We just stopped using it and tried to get rid of it.
Each chapter of my book has a lengthy set of references that people can follow to learn more about the issue of saturated fat.
I hope that health practitioners find the book insightful and a supportive aid in having conversations with their patients about this critical health issue.
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‘Ceramides and diabetes mellitus: an update on the potential molecular relationships’ H. Yaribeygi, S. Bo, M. Ruscica, A. Sahebkar. Wiley Online Library. 2019 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/dme.13943
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