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They are. Personally, I won't run a HRII up front, but many do. Like Monkey man said, either of the Minions will work nicely up front. https://youtu.be/-pzL4RjyYB0

Don't want to be a bummer, but I'm 99.9% certain you mounted the rear tyre the wrong way round.

You can't go wrong with WT versions of the Minions or High Roller II in EXO casing.

Gordon Ramsay, notorious 'disliker' of all things vegan, is joining Veganuary at one of his restaurants. View this post on Instagram Oh lord it's happened.....we're giving #veganuary a go this year ! @breadstkitchen #beetwellington A post shared by Gordon Ramsay (@gordongram) on Jan 7, 2019 at 6:50am PST

Dayum, that looks good! Diversity of plants too Had a huge bean chili bowl (with toasted soft maize tacos) last night, but was too much of a glutton to take a pic before I tucked in.

Don't think I linked these studies here. Click on the link and read the articles. Very interesting studies on the benefits of a whole food plant-based diet.

Just checking in. How's folks' Reductionuary and Veganuary going?

In Belgium it's €11.30 for a regular ticket and €12.05 for 3D. There's a few different theater chains and smaller, independent theaters, so prices vary a tad. The real killer at the cinemas is always the drinks and snacks.

Those Giants look fecking good for an e-bike.

Muahaha! At least someone picked up on it.

This is literally the bazillionth time everyone has heard those exact arguments. Talk about feeding a fed horse.

The thread has seen more activity today than the entire www.trailhub.co.za has seen in months.

Some Euro stats on the trends in plant protein: [TL;DR version: Europe is wasting high protein crops by feeding them to animals first. Euros are eating fewer cows and pigs, but can't break their cheese addiction. Consumption of meat and dairy alternatives are growing FAST. People should be encouraged to more beans and fewer dead animals - for their health, nutrition, the climate and environment.] REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT on the development of plant proteins in the European Union - 22.11.2018 In 2016/17, the EU demand for plant proteins amounted to around 27 million tonnes of crude protein. The feed market is by far the most important outlet (93 % in volume) and mainly supplied by oilseed meals.Market segmentationThe market for plant proteins has three different segments: conventional feed, high-value feed, and food – each with their own economic, social and environmental features. a. Conventional compound feedThe compound feed market is by far the largest market for plant proteins. Two thirds of this market is for poultry (35 %) and pigs (33 %), while ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats) account for 28 %4. Poultry and dairy feed are the main drivers for the annual growth of 1 % (Graph 3), while pig feed has been stagnating.The growth rate is expected to remain positive until 20305, although only at 0.3 % per year. b. Premium feedConsumers in the EU have become increasingly conscious about the way animal products are produced. They demand higher standards as regards animal welfare, environmental impact (climate change/deforestation), type of production (based on organic or non-genetically modified (non-GM) feed, regional supply chains). c. Food segmentHuman plant protein intake is on the rise in many EU regions, especially in western and northern Europe. Particularly promising is the market for meat and dairy alternatives, with annual growth rates of 14 % and 11 % respectively This segment is no longer a niche market, as major food companies enter the market, and major retailers under their own brands. Around 90 % of meat alternatives are consumed by flexitarians. Retailers often promote plant-protein-based products on the same shelves as traditional meat and dairy products. The market for pulses for food in the EU is benefitting from innovations in pre-cooking processes, inclusion of pulses in prepared convenience foods and the development of new pulses such as ‘edamame’. The food market for plant proteins is seeing double-digit growth. So, what seems to be the take-aways? For the EU, cow and pig production is forecasted to decline for the most part (yay!). Cow breastmilk, birds and their eggs are either holding steady or increasing (boo!). Greater consumer awareness surrounding animal welfare, environmental and production concerns is driving market segmentation, with growth in non-GMO, organic, etc products. Very promising is the fantastic growth in meat and dairy alternatives. What were the conclusions of the report? Conclusions The EU plant protein sector has grown dynamically in recent years, in particular for the premium feed and food segments. Development will continue to be influenced by, a.o. the following drivers: Greater recognition of how legumes contribute to environmental and climate objectives, through agro-ecological practices such as extended crop rotation Changing consumer behaviour and preferences, including rebalancing plant versus animal protein in human consumption and eco-friendly agriculture A number of existing policy instruments, and the policy proposals under the new EU multi-year budget (multi-annual financial framework), in particular for agriculture and research, provide options for further strengthening the development of EU-grown plant proteins: Promote the benefits of plant protein for nutrition, health, climate and environment: Member States and stakeholders are invited to use the various possibilities to proactively communicate and promote protein plants for agriculture, feed and food. The Commission also commits to widely communicate the benefits of plant proteins (e.g. in fairs, social media) and further interact with children via the school schemes.

Whatever you do, don't Google it.

Dude, my gas is on point. Like, seriously. So no worries there. Besides, if a vegan is outfarting a ~800kg ruminant with four stomachs, then their fartprint is the least of their worries. You'll probably prolapse your rectum before that happens. Mmm. Risotto rice.

Noice! That curry looks f*cking lekker. Would probably just use brown/wild rice to make it. Does anyone here use any of those fancy pants electric pressure cookers? I eat a lot of canned legumes, so could possibly cut down on my can trash by cooking my own legumes.

Admittedly, it appears a bit touchy-feely and it's no game changer, but stow your man-card for a few hours and just enjoy it.

Blasted through 'You' on Netflix over the past few days. Pretty entertaining. https://youtu.be/cKOhno0IMpA

The Guardian chiming in on Veganuary!

Wanted to, but my TV doesn't support the format of that episode. Could probably hook up the laptop to the TV, but the quality is poorer and would necessitate getting up every few minutes to select the different options. There's apparently a hell of a lot of different scenarios that you can play out, based on the choices you make.

Oh, the irony. “The lack of difference in risk factors between vegans and omnivores in studies from Taiwan may reflect differences in the diet of vegans and/or controls compared to other populations.[64] Vegans included in the studies from Taiwan may adhere less strictly to a vegan diet. In these studies [18,28,35,39] the definition of vegan was less restrictive and was defined as consumption of non-animal based food 3 times a day, 30 days a month. When a subgroup analysis was done in restrictive compared to less restrictive definition of vegan in Asia, there was no difference in the result. This suggests that other factors may explain difference between Asian and non-Asian studies. For example, the diet pattern for omnivores in Asia may include less animal product than for non-Asian countries, so the differences between omnivores and vegans may be less. Diets across Asia are diverse, but there were no studies from other Asian countries which met inclusion criteria. Based on these observations the subgroup analysis which excludes Asian studies may provide a more reliable estimate of effects of a strictly vegan diet compared to a omnivorous diet in non-Asian countries.” On your second point, have a gander at what sits at the top of the hierarchy of evidence.

Please refer to my post stating that a vegan diet is carbon neutral. Of course it has a footprint. Everything does! However, study after study has found that the easiest/most significant way for Joe Soap to reduce their carbon footprint is to switch to a plant-based diet. If you go through this and the environmental thread you’ll see all the studies I linked.

Huge meta-analysis evaluating effects of a vegan compared to an omnivorous diet on cardio-metabolic risk factors. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0209086

To those who are taking issue with the cost of a whole food plant-based diet, have any of you been on a such a diet to investigate cost thereof? Personally, I took 30-35% off of my food bill.

I'm more than happy to ''deny myself'' if it means acting in accordance with my morals and ethics. This world can do with less hedonism. Of course people lapse. Being a vegan in a non-vegan world is not always easy, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be done.