A few examinations have explored the connection between liquor consumption and the danger of Parkinsons ailment, though with opposing outcomes: While a few reports propose individuals who drink liquor have a lower danger of building up Parkinsons ailment, different investigations show no impact.

A few investigations have recommended that various kinds of liquor (lager, wine, and liquor) can impact Parkinsons hazard in an unexpected way, with low brew utilization connected to a lower Parkinsons hazard and liquor-related with a higher Parkinsons hazard.

Nonetheless, the greater part of these investigations have been review in light of data gathered about the past which depend on individuals precisely recalling insights concerning their lives, and numerous examinations didnt appropriately control for another compelling way of life factors, for example, diet, exercise, and smoking (frustrating elements), which can influence the ends.

Additionally, a significant number of this relationship between liquor and Parkinsons was found in men, yet not women. Therefore, a group of specialists based at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom directed a forthcoming report following people after some time of an enormous gathering of ladies in the UK to analyze the relationship among Parkinsons and liquor admission.

Members were selected from The Million Women Study a UK activity that gathered data on the way of life and therapeutic chronicles of more than 1.3 million ladies, ages 50 to 64, to examine how conceptive and way of life factors influence ladies long haul wellbeing.

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You dont have to necessarily start lifting weights the very moment you step inside a gym to lose weight. Weight loss is a combination of eating healthy and working out in a progressive manner a manner that enables your body to burn its stored fat over a period of time.

More importantly, working out doesnt have to be limited to only gymming. Working out can have many definitions playing a sport, indulging in an intense cardio session, swimming and even aerobics.

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20-year-old Harsh Haniya tells us that not only was he able to lose 32 kgs by following an aerobics-dominated workout routine but it also helped him change his overall approach towards fitness and become a Fat Loss Aerobic Instructor in his hometown of Jaipur. I started gaining weight after I turned 11, and by the time I turned 15, I was on the verge of being a diabetic, courtesy of bad eating habits and a bad lifestyle. I had also contracted a number of skin diseases such as eczema, vitiligo and Acanthosis nigricans. My legs would constantly ache as well, he says.

I remember my doctor telling me that to begin recovering from these ailments, the first thing that I need to do was lose weight, he adds. Consequently, I started jogging daily. However, I was not eating healthy and didnt notice any change in my body. So I stopped jogging after 2 months.

By the time I arrived in college, I had become the quintessential fat-funny guy but after the first year of college, I realised that I am still constantly gaining weight. This shook my confidence. Suddenly, I was the heaviest guy I knew in my life. I realised that now I really and truly need to make some changes."

"I started by going to the gym and on the first day itself I met a trainer who tried to get me to take fat burners and book personal sessions with him. I was very skeptical of him and his approach to weight loss, so I decided to lose weight on my own by joining an introductory aerobics class and learning about nutrition from Youtube and books." Through his own new-found knowledge of the subjects of weight loss and fitness, Harsh followed the below step by step guide to lose weight and trim from 96 kgs to 64 kgs in 8 months, naturally.

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Eat clean: I started eating clean. I completely cut-off sugar and refined oil from my daily meals. I also stopped eating processed foods such as biscuits. I replaced these empty calories with whole foods and healthy alternatives. To give you an example: I started consuming whole wheat over maida, jaggery over sugar, olive oil or coconut oil over refined oils and raw vegetables over heavy curries.

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Sleep is important: Rest and recovery are as important as eating right and exercising daily.

In line with the first two steps, Harsh charted the below diet plan.

I started following a calorie deficit diet plan, made in accordance with my BMI.

A calorie deficit is a specific diet pattern that revolves around the number of calories you consume in a day. According to Healthline, the concept is based on the idea that as long as you eat fewer calories than you burn, youre bound to lose weight.

This diet pattern requires you to calculate the number of calories your body needs to consume to function smoothly without feeling hungry, and how much deficit you need create without harming your health. The deficit can then be created by cutting down empty calories and unhealthy fats. Keep in mind that the number of calories required to create a deficit is different for different body types. You can calculate yours online via a calorie calculator.

Early Morning: A cup of green tea

Breakfast: 5 egg whites + one whole egg + one small apple

Lunch: 50 gms brown rice + dal or curd OR sprouts + curd + salad

Evening Snacks: 2 oranges or 1 apple + 10 almond or walnuts

Dinner: 40 gms oats +one whole egg OR sprouts + salad

Monday: Upper body workouts + cardio

Tuesday: Aerobic exercises + core (abs)

Wednesday: Aerobic exercise + yoga

Thursday: Aerobic cardio + lower body exercises

Friday: Cardio + bodyweight strength exercises

Saturday: Aerobics + overall body strength training & stretching

Some of the aerobic and body strength exercises that I did were: Jumping Squats , Lunges, Planks, Pushups, Burpees, Sit-ups, Leg raises, Russian Twist, Side planks, Glutes Bridging, Bird-Dog, Spot running, High knees, Plank Push ups, Plank Jacks and Crunches.

I have been able to maintain my current weight by tracking my macros and never skipping my workouts.

Always believe in hard work and please be consistent and dedicated towards your goals. If you missed following your workout or diet routines 1-2 days then dont worry, come back on track again. One cheat meal isn't make you fat and one healthy, clean diet isn't make you fit. So vow to make a lifestyle change. Itll go a long way like it did for me. I am now a Fat Loss Aerobic Instructor.

Disclaimer: The diet and workout routines shared by the respondents may or may not be approved by diet and fitness experts. GQ India doesn't encourage or endorse the weight loss tips & tricks shared by the person in the article. Please consult an authorised medical professional before following any specific diet or workout routine mentioned above.

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WITH much entertainment scheduled for the festive season, there is no need to stay at home and be bored. Check out the line-up of events for this weekend and beyond, and plan your days accordingly.

FRIDAY Catch accomplished Maskandi musician Qadasi at the Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Centre at noon

FRIDAY Family Movie Night at the Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Centre at the undercover parking area at Woolworths from 7pm. Grab the family, popcorn and a blanket and watch a fun and entertaining Christmas movie, A Dennis the Menace Christmas. Entrance is free

SATURDAY The 1st annual Zululand Music Festival takes place at the eShowe Sports Club. For more information contact Kyle on 060 4895604 or 060 6531380

CHRISTMAS DAY Christmas lunch at the Umfolozi Casino Resorts Jabulani Dome from noon to 4pm. Tickets cost R350 per adult for Winners Circle members or R400 for non-members. Children between 6 and 12 pay R175 each and children under five may eat for free. Tickets include a welcome drink, Christmas cracker, live entertainment and kids play area. Reservations: 035 787 8269/46 or [emailprotected] before 20 December

SUNDAY, 29 December Author Scelo Mncube will be part of the fun at a comedy show at the Imbizo Hall in Empangeni. Also featured will be Justice Kubheka, Fly Motion, Amawele ase-Chesterville and others. For more information on the event contact Nhlahla Myeni on 061 4404080

TUESDAY, 31 DECEMBER End the year with a bang during the 1st annual fitness bash at the Empangeni Rugby Club from 6pm. The bash is presented by biokineticist Mondli Linda and will include fitness activities such as aerobics. Anyone can come and enjoy the night suitable for the whole family. In-between the sessions, attendees will enjoy loads of entertainment from the likes of award-winning comedian Sifiso Nene, DJ Amenisto, DJ Mo as well as DJ Mayaya. Tickets are available at R100 (pre-sold) and R150 at the door. For more information and tickets sales call 035 9401291, 073 1933581 or 083 4825674. The fitness bash will be followed by a 10km run on New Years Day from the same venue at 6am

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2019 was a big year for vegan food. We saw the rise of plant-based menu items in major restaurants including McDonalds, Burger King, and KFC. Consumer appetites for vegan food seem to show no sign of slowing, either. And 2020 is poised to bring a whole lot more plants to a whole lot more plates. And in delicious and innovative ways. Here are our top 10 food trend predictions for 2020.

If 2019 was the year of the vegan burger, 2020 is poised to be the year of vegan chicken. Whichever way you like it fried, wings, or nugs the vegan chicken revolution is coming. Chains like KFC and A&W are already experimenting with vegan chicken but you can expect to see it everywhere else, too, soon enough. (Check out our complete guide to vegan chicken brands and recipes here for more inspo.)

Fact: anything meat or milk can do, oats can do just as good and even better. It was our top dairy trend for 2019 and its back for 2020. But this year, its more than just milk. While Oatly has already started the unstoppable infiltration into latte cups across the planet, oats are finding their way into a number of other items. Swedish brand Halsa is making a name for itself in the yogurt alternative market. And now with help from Stonyfield Yogurt founder Gary Hirshberg. And select Taco Bell locations are now serving meat made from Oats. Thats right, oat meat. It cooks and tastes just like traditional beef but without the consequences. You can read more about oat meat here.

While 2019 was certainly overflowing with vegan fast food options, 2020 is going to see even more inventive menu items and more restaurant chains jumping into the mix. Expect more burgers like Impossible or Beyond. Expect vegan chicken and sausages. But the biggest runaway fast-food hit in 2020 might just be vegan cheese. As chains saw significant success with vegan meat in 2019, consumers want fully vegan options like vegan cheeseburgers and vegan pizza. Chains like Dominos and Pizza Hut have already been adding vegan cheese in the EU and Australia with much success. Could American shops be next? (Definitely.)

Scrambled, fried, quiche, even vegan versions of hard-boiled eggs will be on more plates in 2020 than ever before. And this isnt just scrambled eggy-style tofu brands like JUST and Follow Your Heart are revolutionizing the egg market with vegan alternatives that look, cook, and taste just like eggs. Tim Hortons has already been trialing vegan egg patties from JUST in select Canadian locations. And with chains like Dunkin launching vegan breakfast sausage, a vegan egg patty sandwich in the U.S. might not be that far off.

Whats more perfect than a wedge of stinky, creamy, pungent cheese? In 2020, the answer will be only this, I guarantee: vegan cheese, and lots of it. Get ready because the future will be meltable. While were certainly going to see more quick cheese options on burgers and pizzas, its just the tip of the giant wedge ahead. From small-batch producers making brie, cheddar, and gouda, to spreadable cream cheeses and crumbly feta and ricotta. Get those cheeseboards ready!

2019 saw Nestls dark chocolate Aero and Mars vegan Galaxy bars hit shelves. But those wont be the only option for fans of dairy-free chocolate. Just like 2019 was brimming with dairy-free ice cream products, 2020 will see the same on the chocolate front and then some. Halloween cant get here soon enough!

Sure, there are lots of vegan baked goods available already. But there will be more. And good things carbs are back in fashion because fresh crusty bread and croissants, brioche, those addictive macarons, and everything in between, is coming. You wont have to go to specialty bakeries anymore. Vegan baked goods will be everywhere in 2020.

It may seem hard to imagine vegan versions of French classics like foie gras or beef bourguignon. But anything can be made vegan these days and top chefs are already embracing the trend. You can now get vegan foie gras in restaurants like Brooklyns Sans. French chef Jean-Georges has increased vegan options at his Los Angeles restaurant. Ladure Bakery in Beverly Hills has gone fully vegan, too, thanks to plant-based chef Matthew Kenney. There are so many vegan restaurants in the City of Light that now you can eat a different one daily. Check out our top vegan Paris restaurant picks here.

Beans are nothing new to vegan cuisine. But theyre going high-tech. Vegan burgers made with fava beans? Yogurt from peas? Eggs from mung beans? Cheese puffs from garbanzos? Lentil noodles? Yep. And much more. The popular Beyond Burger is already pea-based and the company is looking to other bean-based protein sources for future product development. And youll see beans all across the supermarket aisles and fast-food menus as innovative food-tech startups reimagine meat and dairy through the humble bean. Havent tried them yet? 2020 is your year.

Vegetables have seen a lot of trends in recent years, mainly just being back on plates. But the trends got funky, like whole root-to-stem cooking. Purples were all the rage in for a while. Cauliflower is now in everything from bread and pasta to pizza crusts. But for the purist, 2020 is going to be a most excellent year because green is back. Its the new-old-new again. And greens are better than ever. From simple salad greens like baby kale and arugula to hardier collards and chicory. And keep an eye for greens like peas and broccoli, and of course, the might Brussel sprout, taking center plate as 2020 is going green. Are you?

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Canadian vegan fast-food chain Globally Local will open a fourth location in Windsor, Ontario next spring. Construction has already begun on the new, 1,200-square-foot restaurant, which will be modeled after its Toronto location. The 28-seat restaurant will offer a fully vegan menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options such as sausage-and-cheese breakfast sandwiches, cheeseburgers, crispy chicken sandwiches, French fries, onion rings, milkshakes, and coconut soft serve. This will be the second location outside of the chains home base of London, Ontario. In addition to operating a food truck, Globally Local founder James McInnes opened two locations in London in 2017, one of which features the worlds first 24-hour vegan drive-thru in a space formerly occupied by popular Canadian fast-food chain Harveys. Windsor is a strategic city for us because of its proximity to Detroit, McInnes told VegNews. We are excited to bring vegan fast food to the United States and our Windsor location is the start of that push forward. McInnes says plans are underway to expand to the east coast of the US in early 2020.

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Whether it was the best hacks for your local fast-food joints or guides to all the vegan goods from Trader Joes, ALDI, and Costco, VegNews readers couldnt get enough of the plant-based lifestyle in 2019. In honor of this huge year, weve compiled a list of the 10 most-read features on VegNews.com that will make living the best life even easier.

1. 6 Tips for Losing Weight on a Vegan DietAside from keeping our consciences clean, a whole-foods, plant-based diet can also help keep us trim. Win-win!

2. 25 Accidentally Vegan Snacks You Can Find at Virtually Any Convenience StoreFrom Fruit by the Foot to classic Lays potato chips, there are a surprising amount of plant-based sweets and snacks that can be found on the shelves at your local gas station or corner store.

3. 18 Vegan Goods at ALDI You Need to Know AboutCheese! Burgers! Ice cream! Coffee creamers! Be right back, were going on an ALDI run.

4. The Essential Vegan Guide to Trader JoesThis popular grocer has long been a mainstay for plant-based eaters, so weve compiled the ultimate vegan guide for your next grocery trip.

5. 10 Vegan Fried Chicken Sandwiches That are Better Than Chick-fil-A and PopeyesNo animals were harmed in the making of these impeccably crafted, downright delicious vegan sandwiches from across the nation.

6. 10 Vegan Hacks for Your Favorite Fast-Food Joints2019 wastheyear of vegan fast-food, from vegan Beyond Meat burgers at Carls Jr. to Impossible Meat patties at Burger King, and with these 10 hacks, eating vegan has never been easier.

7. 10 (Mouthwatering) Vegan Frappuccinos at StarbucksThanks to a slew of non-dairy milk options, frosty favorites (including the classic Caramel Frappuccino) can be totally veganized. Happy sipping!

8. 7 Vegan Starbucks Drinks Just in Time for FallWith hacks to drinks such as Vegan Butterbeer Lattes, Salted Caramel Mochas, and Toffee Coconut Hot Chocolates, is it any wonder VegNews readers flocked to this list?

9. 20 Vegan Things at Costco Were Stocking Up OnWho knew this big-box store was such a haven for plant-based products? Super-sized boxes of blueberry waffles, were coming for you.

10. Cory Booker on Animal Rights, Veganism, and How to Change the WorldIn this VegNews exclusive, we talked to presidential hopeful Senator Cory Booker about his hopes for legislative change when it comes to animal welfare, his favorite vegan restaurants, and just why hes so passionate about what he eats.

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CLEVELAND Many of us go out of our way to avoid working with family members. But for those who can do it successfully, the reward can be extra special.

That seems to be the case for restaurateur Steve Schimoler, who has been helping out as his daughter, Kirsten Sutaria, and her husband, Karl, launch their Wonderlab's Doozy Pots vegan gelato right here in Cleveland.

In this latest addition of our "Home with Hollie" series, 3News' Hollie Strano met up with the duo to learn more about the recipe for success for their popular vegan gelato.

And it all starts with founder and "Innovator in Chief" Kirsten, who knows her way around ice cream. She immersed herself in the science of ice cream for the last 10 years and used to work at Ben & Jerrys, where she led the development of their vegan line. When it came time to creating her own product, Doozy Pots was born right here in Cleveland.

So what is a Doozy Pot exactly? Steve and Kirsten explained that the phrase originated from the Italian saying tu sei pazza which translates to thou art crazy!

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And what's in a Doozy Pot? It's delicious plant-based gelato, completely free of dairy, suitable for vegans, and has the added bonus of being lower in sugar and fat.

Hollie had the rare opportunity to create her very own flavor. Watch the video to check out "Hollie's Morning Mocha" and you can even make your very own "magic shell" using the recipe below.

Magical Chocolate Shell

-3 oz. vegan dark chocolate (we love Raaka Chocolate)

-2 oz. coconut oil

In a small sauce pan, melt 2 oz of coconut oil on low heat

Once the coconut oil is liquid, add in your chocolate pieces and remove from heat. Stir with a whisk until the chocolate is melted and blended well.

Store in a squeeze bottle or small container. If the shell gets firm, run container under warm water to re-melt.

Drizzle over ice cream and watch the magic!

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Do you dream of going to Thailand but dont have anyone to travel with? Or, do you want to travel to Thailand and not have to deal with organizing the details of the trip but know the trip will be everything you could want and more? Or, do you simply need a reason to head to the Land of Smiles? Regardless of what your reason is, the Vegans, Baby vegan tour of Thailand is going to treat you to some magical (and possibly life-changing) experiences! This 10 day/11 night tour in four-star luxury properties includes 20 vegan meals and visits to three locations in Thailand.

From exploring a jungle in the heart of Bangkok to learning how to cook plant-based food from a renowned chef at one of the best plant-based cooking schools in the world (located at a lush resort where you will stay), to experiencing Songkran (Thai New Year, which also happens to be the worlds biggest water fight) to eating delectable vegan cuisine every step of the way, Vegans, Babys Vegan World Tour: Thailand is the tour youve been waiting for.

This Vegan World Tour happens only once-a-year, so reserve your spot today and save $200 with code EARLYBIRD when you sign-up. All you need to sign up is a deposit!

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This tour is curated by Vegans, Babys Diana Edelman, who spent nearly three years living in the country and returns each year to devour all of the amazing vegan food, indulge in inexpensive massages (under $10 for an hour!), relax on tropical islands and experience the beauty and charm of Thailand.

Dianas no stranger to tours, she co-hosted a vegan tour of Thailand October 2019, and her local Las Vegas tour was named one of the top nine tours in the world by Travel + Leisure.

This tour treats you not only to amazing experiences you wont find on any other tour, but also to some of the best vegan food in the country and a local tour guide to share information and history about Thailand and its gorgeous culture. Unique to this tour is experiencing Songkran in the heart of the action Chiang Mai. Held every April, Songkran is an incredible and fun experience youll be talking about forever.

April 7 // Day One // Bangkok

Welcome to the Big Mango, what the locals call Bangkok Krung Thep the City of Angels. The vibrant capital of Thailand is bustling and full of life, offering a glimpse into Thai culture tucked down the sois (narrow lanes) and behind the busy streets and tall buildings. Check-in to the hotel after 2 p.m. and then the afternoon is yours to take a nap, swim in the salt water pool, get a massage, or go explore the Bangkok neighborhood before a meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. in the hotel lobby. After that, the night is yours to explore the heart of the Sukhumvit neighborhood lined with restaurants and nightlife, hit up the craft cocktail bar next to the hotel (their drinks are amazing) or get some rest.

April 8 // Day Two // Bangkok // Exploring Famous Thai Markets

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before we step back in time on half-day tour of the famous and vibrant Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and the Talad Rom Hoop Market.

We journey via private transportation 100 km from Bangkok to Thailands most well-known market. The floating market delves back to a time when the canals were the primary mode of transportation and the market was floating. Today well hop on a longtail boat to catch a glimpse of an ancient way of life, slowly skimming by narrow canals, wooden houses on stilts and more. Once were off the boat, well head to the market where there is everything from fresh fruits, flowers, clothing, art and souvenirs to check out. Youll have time to shop or grab a fresh, icy cold coconut to cool you off.

Then, its on to Talad Rom Hoop, which translates to closing umbrella or awning. This market, which runs from the early morning to evening, is located on an operating railway and a train passes through the market eight times every day. As the name implies, a few minutes before the train comes through an alert sounds and vendors selling everything from fresh fruits to clothing, quickly whisk their wares away, lift up their awnings and move from the tracks so the train can pass through and the two can co-exist. Within seconds of the train passing by, its back to business as usual. Its truly something to witness. For visitors, its exciting but for the locals, its business as usual since the market was there long before the tracks. After exploring these two markets, we will head back for a late lunch in the city at a local restaurant with both Thai and Western options. At night, well give you our top picks for where to head out and youre free to explore the energy and nightlife of the city.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch

April 9 // Day Three // Bangkok // Nature in the Heart of the City

Bangkok isnt just a bustling city; its also home to a magnificent jungle. Today, youll hop on a bike and tour the green oasis (known as the Lungs of Bangkok) with weaving canals and markets. The tour starts with a leisurely ride through Benjakiti Park, then through the local Khlong Toei market, one of the biggest fresh markets in Thailand. It continues to the river pier where you board a boat and cross the Chaya Praya River and head to the green side of the Bangkok, Bang Krajao. After the ride, we head to dinner which features Thai and Western options.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch

April 10 // Day Four // Bangkok // The Most Famous Bangkok Attractions

Prepare for a morning of amazement at one of Thailands most famous landmarks, the Royal Grand Palace. We arrive to the palace gates and then your guide will take you around the magnificent palace grounds and its expansive complex, which was home to Thai kings until the turn of the 20th century. Its still a seat of power and the spiritual hall of the Thai kingdom. The palace has throne halls, two of which are open to the public. Here, we the Temple of Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Kaew. This revered Emerald Buddha dates back to the 14th century. The grounds also feature six-meter tall statues of colorful demons from who guard the Emerald Buddha and ward off evil spirits. After the tour, we head to lunch and then on to Hua Hin, thenext city on our tour.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

April 11 // Day Five // Hua Hin // Plant-based Cooking Experience

After a massive buffet breakfast featuring homemade vegan breads, fresh and exotic juices and savory eats, we visit Blue Lotus, a renowned plant-based cooking school that trains chefs and foodies on the art of creating exquisite plant-based cuisine. Led by experienced chefs from around the world, youll use local ingredients and prepare a meal. If youre still hungry after feasting on the dishes you create, you have a free night to dine at the propertys numerous restaurants or head out to another restaurant, wander the grounds of the hotel which grows its own herbs for its restaurants, wander along the waterfront, indulge in a Six Senses spa treatment or just unwind in your luxury room.

Meals included: breakfast, Blue Lotus meal

April 12 // Day Six // Hua Hin // Free Day

Were half-way through the tour and today you get the day to do whatever youd like, whether its hanging out at the pool, taking advantage of the free shuttle and heading to the beach, getting spa treatments or hopping on a free bike and exploring the area.

Meals included: breakfast, dinner

April 13 // Day Seven // Chiang Mai

Today is a travel day and we head from Hua Hin back to Bangkok to catch a flight to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. The Rose of the North, Chiang Mai is a super-relaxed city dotted with quaint coffee shops and meandering sois. After check-on at the vegetarian resort, you can take a dip in the pool, explore the winding, tiny sois and grab some food, then we head to the Night Bazaar to experience the Chiang Mai Ladyboy Cabaret.

Meals included: breakfast

April 14 // Day Eight // Chiang Mai // Exploring Thailands Highest Peak

Grab that long-sleeved shirt you brought because today youre heading to the magnificent Doi Inthanon National Park. About an hours drive away from old town Chiang Mai is the highest peak in the country, Doi Inthanon. Also known as The Roof of Thailand, this national park covers an area of 482 km, and features waterfalls, cloud forests, and spectacular views. Well stop at an ethical hill tribe village and some local temples via Jeep, then its on to the park. After that, we visit the Royal Project, a government-backed program designed to support local villages. Then, its on to waterfalls. Once back in the city, we head to a spa to unwind with a massage. After that, the night is yours to hit up food stalls or dine at the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch

April 15 // Day Nine // Chiang Mai // Celebrating Songkran

Chiang Mai isthe place to be for Songkran the Thai New Year which also happens to be the worlds biggest water fight. Head to 7-11 and buy an inexpensive water gun or bucket and get ready to get soaked on the streets of the city. Young and old, Thais and foreigners, come together for this epic water fight with the heart of the action taking place just outside the ancient walls of Chiang Mai and Thaepae Gate. Here, theres not only water fights, but stages set up with performances.

If you prefer a more local experience, head north or south and wander the sois where locals stand outside with buckets full of icy water which symbolizes cleansing and shows respect, as well as wishing luck and prosperity for the coming year.Its common to meet locals and spend time with them celebrating together.

Or, if you want to see the more religious side of Songkran, head to any temple in the early morning to give alms to the monks. Then, explore the temples during the day as Buddha statues are gently sprinkled with water and watch as colorful processions with scared Buddha statues are brought out of temples.

Meals included: breakfast, dinner

April 16 // Day Ten // Discover Chiang Mai

Discover hidden corners of Chiang Mai on this half-day bike tour. An off-the-beaten path journey, the tour takes you to the lesser known cultural highlights like local temples, schools and markets. It includes stops at the temple ruins of Wiang Ku Kam, the Ping River and a local market to learn more about the rich Lanna history. After lunch, the second half of the day is yours to explore the city.

Meals included: breakfast, dinner

April 17 // Day Eleven // Chiang Mai

After breakfast, well head to the local Warorot Market located beside the Ping River. A blend of Thai and Chinese, this massive area is packed with vendors selling local crafts, flowers, produce and more. Well navigate the landscape and then grab lunch before the vegan Thailand tour ends and we check out of the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch

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IT IS MANDATORY THAT ALL TRAVELERS ON OUR TOUR ACQUIRE TRAVEL INSURANCE. WE RECOMMEND WORLD NOMADS. WE ALSO RECOMMEND THAT YOU OBTAIN EXTRA COVERAGE FOR LOSS OF LUGGAGE/PERSONAL ITEMS AND FLIGHT CANCELLATION.

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Vegans, Baby cares about the environment and is counteracting the its carbon footprint (approximately $100) using Native Energy. If youd like to offset your carbon footprint, check it out.

Diana Edelman is the founder of Vegans, Baby. She previously lived and worked in Thailand working for an elephant sanctuary and has traveled around the world speaking about the realities of elephant tourism, being a positive activist and entrepreneur at events including TBEX, SEED Food + Wine, VegFest Puerto Rico, VegFest Toronto and more. Diana is a proud partner with the James Beard Foundation and curates their Vegas Vegan Dinner series at the famous James Beard House, as well as the vegan activation, The Farm Stand, at Las Vegas Life Is Beautiful festival.

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The average American ate some 220 pounds of red meat and poultry in 2018, according to the US Department of Agriculture, surpassing a record set in 2004. But some politicians have joined anti-meat and climate change activists in a massive effort to restructure the American diet and to ensure ... and mandate ... that the rest of the world will be stuck with a mostly plant-based diet.

Last March, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio shocked Americas meat producers by announcing the expansion of meatless Mondays to all New York City public schools. The reason? To keep our lunch and planet green for generations to come. So now they claim eating meat also threatens the planet.

Monday Campaigns is a national organization that collaborates with the Center for a Livable Future (CLF) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Its goal is to reduce US meat consumption by 15% for our personal health and the health of the planet.

Finnish researchers in 2012 investigated the intended and unintended effects of mandatory vegetarian days in Helsinki schools. While the compulsory restrictions increased healthy and sustainable dietary patterns, they also resulted in psychological reactance, hedonic dislike, and noncompliance. Refuseniks at a Finnish military base leave behind dumpsters of empty pizza boxes on forced-vegan day.

Liberal-progressive local governments are already looking at replicating de Blasios bold move. For example, a resolution calling for Meatless Mondays in Hawaii public schools came close to enactment in the Hawaii State Legislature in 2019, and supporters are hopeful it will become law next year.

One of the worlds leading voices condemning meat consumption is the United Nations. In 2018 it bestowed one of its Champions of the Earth awards to Patrick O. Brown of Impossible Foods and Ethan Brown of Beyond Meat. The awards follow and buttress UN Environment Programme claims that our use of animals as a food-production technology has brought us to the verge of catastrophe.

Both Browns insist that, because the destructive impact of animal agriculture on our environment far exceeds that of any other technology on Earth, there is no pathway to achieve the Paris climate objectives without a massive decrease in the scale of animal agriculture.

The anti-meat campaign has hit other top echelons of the UN. Christiana Figueres, former executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention onClimateChange, recently stated her hope that restaurants of the future will treat carnivores the same way that smokers are treated [today]. If they want to eat meat, they can do it outside the restaurant. But not the way theyre treating meat at COP-25 in Madrid.

The UN is also touting a study, published in the journal Nature, which claims that huge reductions in meat eating are essential to avoid dangerous climate change. The authors implore western countries to cut their beef consumption by 90 percent.

Then in almost its next breath, the UN hosts yet another gala affair and lavish meals at 5-star hotels in Bali, Brazil and other lovely locations, attended by countless thousands of activists, bureaucrats, reporters and politicians. Why should these ruling elites have to worry about carbon footprints and rules they promulgate for the rest of us, the worlds unwashed masses, who will comply or face the consequences?

The Economist published results of two other studies claiming that going vegan for two-thirds of meals could cut food-related carbon emissions by 60 percent. Total veganism is the most environmentally friendly, with die-hard leaf-eaters claiming to have knocked 85% off their carbon footprint.

It all follows a familiar, predictable, totalitarian pattern that ought to set off global alarms. Find a target of eco-progressive hate. Vilify the target, and demand that it be restricted or eradicated to prevent yet another civilizational or planetary cataclysm. Redefine science and morality to drive the agenda. Reward and publicize those who support the claims and campaign. Condemn and silence anyone who questions or challenges them. Impose new rules.

On climate change, assume and assert that carbon dioxide and methane are the primary or only factors. That any weather and climate changes today are unprecedented, existential threats. That anyone who challenges these assertions is a denier who must be silenced, jailed, exiled and re-educated.

Danish environmental economist Bjorn Lomborg, mocks the anti-meat studies and arguments. Lomborg is a vegetarian himself but says 1.45 billion of the worlds people are vegetarians because of their extreme poverty, and many of them desperately want to be able to afford meat in their diets.

He chastises those who claim going vegetarian will cut carbon footprints in half, noting that food-related emissions account for just 20% of total carbon dioxide releases. A study of Swedish vegetarians found that lifelong vegetarianism would reduce net carbon dioxide emissions just 2 percent. Meanwhile, Chinese and Indian coal-fired power plant emissions dwarf those savings 100 times over.

Moreover, healthy vegetarian diets require very careful attention to food and supplements, to ensure proper nutrition; vegan diets even more so. Thats impossible in impoverished countries and families.

Enormous environmental and agricultural problems also loom. Cattle, sheep and pigs can graze on lands that would be plowed under for food crops under an all-veggie dictatorship. But that same system is determined to replace fossil fuels with wind turbines, solar panels, biofuels and batteries that would make tens of millions of acres unavailable or unsuitable for growing the needed food crops.

And those same activists, bureaucrats and politicians also want to ban modern hybrid and biotech seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and mechanized farming. Wed get even less food from diminished acreage. More and more people would become increasingly malnourished, starve, go blind, and die.

Reduced atmospheric carbon dioxide would mean plants would be deprived of their basic building block and need more water in a water-starved world. If the planet cools, instead of warming, we would have far less arable land, shorter growing seasons, and still worse agricultural conditions. More would starve.

Do you know whats in those plant-based meats those ultra-processed imitation meats that are assembled in industrial factories and enhanced with chemicals to make vegan burgers more tasty and palatable? Tasty ingredients like methylcellulose, titanium dioxide, propylene glycol, ferric phosphate and magnesium carbonate. Do grasshoppers and other tasty insects count as meat?

The truth is, the vegan revolution is overstated. A recent Gallup poll found only 5% of Americans are vegetarian and just 3% are vegan. But 16% of liberals are vegetarian or vegan, compared with just 2% of conservatives. The numbers are much higher for younger progressives in the USA and elsewhere.

Those numbers almost certainly reflect the constant indoctrination, fear-mongering and silencing of skeptical voices in schools from kindergarten through graduate school; on social and in large segments of traditional media; in political circles; and in the UN and other unaccountable government organizations.

It also helps explain how and why Goldsmiths, in the University of London, has been able to ban beef from the entire campus. Goldsmiths professor France Corner has sounded the predictable alarm: The growing global call for organizations to take seriously their responsibilities for halting climate change is impossible to ignore. Especially if his campus is as intolerant of other views as are so many others and so willing to lash out verbally, physically and with threats of expulsion against any contrarians.

Its one more example of our progressive elites taking us down the road to totalitarian rule all in the name of saving us and the only planet we have from imminent manmade catastrophe. Whether the goal is to enlist vegans and vegetarians in the climate catastrophe movement, or to include veganism as a basic tenet of that movement, the result is the same.

Either be prepared for more anti-meat protests, more Meatless Mondays, more assaults on the livestock industry, more calls for taxing meat to raise its cost above what ordinary people can afford and more totalitarian control of our lives. Or start fighting back against these intolerant control freaks.

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Yesterday, we broke the news that Greggs is launching a vegan menu in January 2020. That's only a couple of weeks away, people!

And now, an insider has revealed that a vegan steak bake will be on the menu to keep Greggs' vegan sausage roll company.

An insider told Metro.co.uk, "Vegan steak bakes are definitely happening," the source, who wishes to be known only as Greg Greggs (lol), said. "I dont have photos to confirm this but all employees Ive spoken to regarding it are aware theyre arriving in the new year, and my manager has shown me stock sheets with 'vegan steak bake' written on them, ready for when our deliveries arrive."

And we have news of two more vegan treats winging their way to a Greggs near you, and they're coming in a few days!

A second secret source (identifying themselves as Your Secret Greggs Man. Again...lol) said: "Releasing 27th December is the new glazed ring doughnut which is now vegan. And our warm winter vegetable soup which is now also vegan."

This is all technically speculation right now, as we haven't actually heard it from a Greggs spokesperson. But seeing as this is all we have to go on right now, we'll take it.

Greggs shared the news of the vegan menu yesterday with a video on its social media, which simply said: Believe the hype. Greggs x Vegan. Dropping January 2020.

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