Welcome to the last week of the Challenge! It's getting easier and easier, isn't it? :-)
Here's some news for you, and we hope to see you in the Facebook group!

Today's Challenge: I'm Thankful to be Vegan

After being a vegan for two weeks, we think it's about time to pat yourself on the back! Today's challenge is to share in the Facebook group, if you're a member: write a paragraph (or more if you like) about how being vegan makes you feel positive. If you're feeling brave, you can also post to your personal profile, so your friends can congratulate you on your success.
If you're not a group member, you can always email us. :-)

Monday's Challenge: Try New Veggies!

Visit your local farmers' market or grocery store and pick up a couple of veggies you don't usually buy. How about beets? Kale? Turnips? Spaghetti squash? Anything that looks fresh and appeals to your eye is great!
Now for the real challenge: incorporate your new vegetables into a delicious dish! This is where we come in. Tell us in the group which ones you chose and let us help you come up with a recipe. If you're not a group member, a Google search with your vegetable and the word “vegan” is sure to turn up some interesting recipes.

For Your Health: Veganism and Cancer

Your nutrition can have a huge impact on various types of cancer, and a plant-based diet, rich in fiber and antioxidants, can help in prevention. Soy, in particular, may help minimize the risk for breast, prostate and uterus cancers.
For more information, see the Dietitian's Desk album, under the Photos tab in your Facebook group.

Meet in Industry: Fishy Business

Sadly, the U.S. fish industry slaughters more than 6 billion fish each year, and sport fishing and angling kill another 245 million animals annually. Without any legal protection from cruel treatment, these intelligent, complex animals are impaled, crushed, suffocated, or sliced open and gutted, all while they’re fully conscious. 
Regardless of the method used to catch them, if the fish are still alive at the end of their terrifying journey to the surface, most have their gills cut and bleed out or are tossed onto ice to slowly freeze or suffocate to death—a horribly cruel and painful death for coldblooded animals, who can take a very long time to freeze or suffocate to death. Scientists estimate that fish endure up to 15 minutes of excruciating pain before they lose consciousness. 
Click here for more information about the fish industry.
 


Recommended Video: What's an eclair doing in the middle of the beach?

A short and surprising film, starring Ewan McGregor (no graphic footage)

See you in the group!
The Challenge22+ Team
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