PUERTO PRINCESA Theres nothing like a sports tournament to remind us that playwright George Bernard Shaw was not kidding that youth could be wasted on the young.

And yet, why not? It is the best time to dream, make good choices, heed the advice of teachers and stay away from bad habits.

This was evident at the recent 2017 Asian Junior Boxing Championships in this busy city, a tourism magnet with so much to offer the adventurous traveler. Fighters, aged 15 to 16 years old and from 18 countries, came to start or continue the journey to possible Olympic success and beyond.

Many probably started very young, notably the rugged yet polished Kazakhstan fighters. The youthful boxers won six of the 13 gold medals and showed the results of their lessons from a boxing academy at home.

Across all weight categories, the Kazakhs scored punches in the midsection as well as the head, rarely throwing wild or errant shots.

There were also recent boxing converts like Filipino gold medalist Kenneth Dela Pea, a smiling 16-year-old prodigy from boxing breeding ground General Santos City. Just before he entered the ring against his opponent from Kazakhstan, Dela Pea confirmed that he was hardly a year into the sport but has since worked on his Olympic dream.

Boxing association secretary general Ed Picson, who oversaw preparations and staging of the tournament, explained that the task ahead is to continue nurturing Dela Pea and 15-year-old John Vincent Pangga, another Filipino who won gold.

You cant keep them in the juniors forever because they will get older, Picson said. The sooner they can be honed for future tournaments, the better because we will have an ample supply of boxing talent.

The young generation of boxers in the tournament probably amused their elders as they were mostly hooked on their mobile phones and gadgets in between fights. But make no mistake about it: These fighters are more than willing to sacrifice for their dreams to shine for their countries.

For example, international boxers (the term amateur has been dropped from usage when talking about non-professional boxing) have to maintain their weight for at least a week to remain qualified to fight. For young boys still growing up, thats a major sacrifice.

Youth need not be wasted as long as it is a time well spent and sports can definitely help along the way.

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It seems that Regal Camana Bay, in partnership with Culture at the Cinema, is continuing its religious theme into August. In July, the National Theatre Lives production of Salom was screened here, and on Aug. 19, Saint Joan starring Gemma Arterton in the lead role, is presented for one night only.

George Bernard Shaws interpretation of the well-known story premiered in 1923, three years after Joan of Arcs canonization by the Roman Catholic Church. The play dramatizes what is known of her life based on the substantial records of her trial. Shaw studied the transcripts and decided that the concerned people acted in good faith according to their beliefs. He wrote in his preface to the play:

There are no villains in the piece. Crime, like disease, is not interesting: it is something to be done away with by general consent, and that is all [there is] about it. It is what men do at their best, with good intentions, and what normal men and women find that they must and will do in spite of their intentions, that really concern us.

From the torment of the Hundred Years War, the charismatic Joan of Arc carved a victory that defined France. This classic play depicts a woman with all the instinct, zeal and transforming power of a revolutionary. It follows the life and trial of a young country girl who declares a bloody mission to drive the English from France. As one of the first Protestants and nationalists, she threatens the very fabric of the feudal society and the Catholic Church across Europe.

Josie Rourke (Coriolanus, Les Liaisons Dangereuses) directs Gemma Arterton (Gemma Bovery, Nell Gwynn, Made in Dagenham) as Joan of Arc in this electrifying production.

Gemma Arterton

While studying at RADA, she landed her first professional role in Capturing Mary (2007), directed by Stephen Poliakoff and starring Maggie Smith. Gemma graduated from RADA in 2007 and won her first film role in St. Trinians (2007). Her breakthrough role came in 2008, when she appeared in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace (2008). In 2009, she was the winner of Empires Best Newcomer Award.

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The 4th annual Vegan SoulFest,the citys largest festival centered around vegan food, is slated to take place on Saturday, August 26th in Baltimore, Maryland. Foundedby health and foodie mavens Brenda Sanders andNaijha Wright, Vegan SoulFest is a celebration of vegan living and culture with a focus on you guessed it soul food. It is sponsored by A Well-Fed World, a non-profit organization that promotes hunger relief and animal protection.

The one-day festival will have free admission and feature plant-based versions of soul food classics as well as keynote speakers such as David The 300-Pound Vegan Carter, TracyeMcQuirter, author of By Any Greens Necessary,and Monique Koch, creator of the lifestyle and recipe blog The Brown Vegan. The festival will also feature musical guests Mova Kween, Ama Chandra, and more.

Now, lets talk about the food. At this time, the list of vendors has yet to be released, but as the name of the festival implies, it will be centered around soul food think mac and cheese, collard greens, cornbread, vegan fried chicken, and more.

If you arent close to Baltimore but find yourself feeling jealous of all the festival attendees and the amazing food theyll get to eat, dont worry. Weve put together a few recipes from ourFood Monster Appthat will help you make soul food from the comfort of your own kitchen!

These Hushpuppies With Remoulade by Hailee Repko are the perfect recreation of the classic fritter. While the cornmeal in the original recipe utilizes eggs as a binder, this recipe uses flax eggs, or a tablespoonof ground flax seeds mixed with 3 tablespoons of water. They are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and finished with a creamy, dairy-free remoulade quickly.

How do you replace fried chicken? Try these Crispy TofuNuggets by Attila Hildmann. For this dish, tofu is dredged in flour and then dipped in smashed corn flakes, then deep-fried until crisp and golden. But for thosewho are avoiding oil, there is the option to fry them in a skillet. The curry ketchup is a unique dipping sauce that packs a punch and perfectly complements the dish. Yum!

No soul food platter is complete without a side of mac and cheese. So, get on this Extra Creamy Mac and Cheese by Molly Patrick. The dairy-free sauce is made by combining steamed Russet potatoes and carrots with sauted onion, nutritional yeast (also known as the secret to making vegan cheese), vegan butter, and a pinch of turmeric for color. Definitely a necessary side to those crispy tofu nuggets.

Dont forget the collards! These Coconut Milk-Braised Collard Greens by Courtney West are a new take on a classic Southern side. Garlic, pepper, cumin, and mustard seeds give this recipe a great spice, while coconut balances it out with a delicious creaminess.

These Barbecue Seitan Ribs from the Veganize It! Cookbook are the mother of all vegan barbecue recipes.Tender, meaty homemade seitan is slathered in sticky homemade barbecue sauce, seared, and then baked until slightly crisp and caramelized around the edges.

Looking for more? OurFood Monster Apphas all the tools youll need to create even more vegan soul food festival-worthy dishes right in your own kitchen! Youll findwill find plenty of Southern classics and then some on the app, which is available on bothAndroidandiPhone.You can also find us onInstagramandFacebook. The App features 8000+ vegan, allergy-friendly recipes with at least 10 new recipes added daily! Check it out!

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Twinkle, twinkle, little star; or stars; or hundreds of shooting stars! For those of you in the Northern Hemisphere who are interested in witnessing a series of real-life shooting stars, youre in luck Perseid is the annual August meteor shower, and this year, it will peak on August 11, August 12, and August 13.

Typical rates for Perseid range between 80 to 100 meteors an hour, which means with a little preparation, you can enjoy watching the brightest segment of the meteor shower at around 11 p.m. on August 12. All you need to do to have a successful viewing night is remember to scout out a nice, dark location (no street lamps allowed!), and pack some galaxy themed plant-based snacks!

Weve been keeping tabs on ourFood Monster Appdatabase the past few weeks in preparation, and have gathered together a collection of vegan treats made by some of our bloggers that are sure to make watching the meteor shower an otherworldly experience. Check some of these ideas out!

These Galaxy Doughnuts arestellar (get it?). The doughnut itself is dense and chocolatey with hidden, good-for-you ingredients like zucchini and carrot, which makes staying up past your bedtime an almost healthy activity! The icing is sweet and sugary and you can get as creative as you want when it comes to decorating each doughnut with your own edible universe. Not only that, if you dont have a doughnut pan, you can make cakes, so its super-versatile.

TheseNo-Bake Galaxy Berry Cheesecake Barsmade byAJ, the creator of food blogThe Indigo Kitchen, have a stunning color that looks like a galaxy! Theyre quite simple to make; the only time-consuming thing is soaking the cashews and letting it all solidify in the freezer, but all of this wont cost you any effort. Making recipe though takes about 10-20 minutes total, depending on how fast you work. Minimum effort and maximum reward gotta love it.

If youre pressed for time, never fear. These gluten-freeGalaxy Dark Chocolate With Raspberriescome together in a few minutes, so you can prepare them right before you set off to find your perfect meteor shower-viewing spot. Theyrespeckled with puffed quinoa and bits of freeze-dried raspberries. Its taste is minimal but its smell is heavenly with a cozy, warming sensation a nostalgic longing for just a good piece of chocolate. The butter offers a chocolaty note while the cacao powder layers in richness. Let the maple syrup. sweeten the batter and within a few minutes, youve got yourself homemade galactic chocolate bars. Easy ones at that.

While these arenttechnicallygalaxy-colored, we think the deep purple and pink hues of these gluten-free Unicorn Noodles are reminiscent of the galaxy in all the best ways.All you need to make these are noodles, purple cabbage, and lemon juice! Its like magic, but really: its science. Purple cabbage has a pigment called anthocyanin, which changes color when it makes contact with something acidic. When you cook purple cabbage for a short time in some water, youll get a nice blue shade, cook it for a bit longer with a bit more purple cabbage will give you a nice purple shade. Now when you add something acidic (lemon or lime juice) to the blue colored noodles, the pigment from the purple cabbage will react and takes on a bright pink color.

These Raw Sweet Star Cookiesare simple treats that will remind you of classic sugar cookies but without any of the usual butter, flour, and sugar. You can slather them with a layer of luscious lemony icing or keep them au natural. Enjoy eating some stars under the stars!

Excited about the Perseid meteor shower, but still hungry for more plant-based, allergy-friendly recipes? We highly recommend you check outour Food Monster App, which is available for bothAndroidandiPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. Its full of over 8,000 plant-based recipes, and subscribers gain access to ten brand new recipes perday. Youre bound to find a recipe on there thats out of this world. Check it out!

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The thing that makes the Impossible Burger oh so tasty -- and, well, burger-y -- might not be good for you. Soy leghemoglobin, or "heme," is currently under review by the Food and Drug Administration as a potential allergen, the New York Times reports.

The meat-free Impossible Burger, made by startup Impossible Foods, has earned high marks from carnivores and vegans alike. It's sold as a high-end foodie curiosity at restaurants in New York (Momofuku Nishi), LA (Crossroads Kitchen), Las Vegas (Andrea's), various cities in Texas (Hopdoddy) and San Francisco (Jardiniere and Cockscomb). It supposedly has a similar look and taste to the real deal.

One of the main things that contributes to this is that it "bleeds" like a regular burger. CNET's very own Dara Kerr got to try one for herselfat Impossible Foods' lab in Redwood City, California last year. "Heme is identical inside a plant and in the muscle tissue of an animal. It is the taste of blood," Celeste Holz-Schietinger, Impossible Foods' principal scientist told Kerr during her visit.

But is heme safe to eat? Impossible Foods provides a full ingredient list for the Impossible Burger on its FAQ page. It even dedicates a complete section to the question, "What is the ingredient leghemoglobin (soy)?"

"FDA believes the arguments presented, individually and collectively, do not establish the safety of soy leghemoglobin for consumption," FDA officials wrote in a memo obtained by the Times, "nor do they point to a general recognition of safety."

Impossible Foods said in a statementTuesday that the Impossible Burger's "key ingredient" is safe to eat, citing "a panel of food safety and allergy experts at three universities."

In a followup comment, Impossible Foods said it has asked for corrections and clarification from The New York Times over issues it has with the story. "We are awaiting a response."

The FDA didn't respond to CNET's request for comment.

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A British holidaymaker has become embroiled in a row after she was pictured mocking a Spanish restaurants vegan offering.

Georgina Jarvis and her family dined at Restaurant Bahai in the resort town of Fuengirola at the weekend during a family holiday to the Costa del Sol.

Jarvis was reportedly served a plate of raw tomatoes and red onions after telling waiting staff she was vegan. A picture of the dish was posted on Twitter by her 17-year-old sister Gabbie.

Out for tea and the restaurant claimed they catered for vegans, this was my sisters amazing vegan meal, posted Gabbie, with a picture of the dish. Ms Jarvis claims the dish cost between 6 and 9; the restaurants menu states a price of 6.50.

Telegraph Travel contacted Restaurant Bahai, a family run eatery with a five-star rating on TripAdvisor.

We are not a vegan restaurant, we are a barbecue restaurant, said co-owner, Ruben Gomez. We remember the customer and she ordered the dish from the menu we thought it was funny because usually people order that as a side dish.

Gomez suggested Ms Jarviss sister had posted the photo to boost her status on Twitter where she has 10.7k followers. So far the Tweet has been liked more than 61k times.

In an interview with the MailOnline, Ms Jarvis seemed to soften her stance.

The food was disappointing compared to the options in England, but I was very happy that they accommodated me, she said. The tweet posted may make veganism look inaccessible, but in reality I normally have no issues eating out in restaurants, and normally have many options.

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No matter where you grew up, chances are that one of Disneys animated classics was so near and dear to your heart that to this day, you can still recite the lines, word-for-word. In light of our childhood (and sometimes adulthood) Disney obsessions, its not surprising that Disney theme parks dominate the list of the most popular theme parks by attendance.

Did you know that Disney World also happens to be incredibly vegan-friendly? Vacationing with dietary restrictions can be stressful, but Disney makes sure that no matter what your diet, you can have a full day of fun without having to worry about where or what youre going to be able to eat.Not only does Disney World feature two locations of Erin McKennas Bakery, an all-vegan and gluten-free bakery, but vacationers looking for some plant-based eats will find plenty of options across Disneys multiple parks.

When we learned how vegan-friendly The Magic Kingdom is, we knew that we had to find out what kind of options they offer. Here are five of our favorites:

If you cant make it to the Magic Kingdom, we recommend tracking down a mouse-shaped waffle iron and trying your hand at one of these10 Vegan Waffle Recipes That Left Us Awestruck. Or try our some of our other personal favorites, like these Cornbread Waffles With Pulled Jackfruitand these Sourdough SpeltWaffles.

Make your own at home with this Jollof Rice, a classic one-pot African dish thats made by cooking rice with tomatoes, onions, and spices like ginger, nutmeg, and Scotch bonnet peppers. This pairs perfectly with these Fried Plantains, this Piri Piri Tofu, and these Akara, a Nigerian fritter made from mashed black-eyed peas.

If you love umami flavor, then we recommend trying out thisTeriyakiTofu Bowl or this Miso-Glazed Eggplant.Or, try something completely different with this Miso Eggplant Dip.

You can make your own beignets at home, like these gluten-free Banana Beignets. If you feel your culinary skills are up to the test, you might even want to try deep-frying this vegan Choux Pastry.

Dont despair if you cant make it to Disney! You have the next best thing when you make recipes like this Pia Colada Sorbet, these PineappleIce Lollies, and this Mango Sorbet With Banana and Pineapple.

Follow vegandisneyworld on Instagram for more options, including tips on which non-vegan dishes at Disney can be made vegan upon request!

Going on vacation without having to worry about what youre going to eat is great, but it also never hurts to be prepared while traveling. For all your travel snack needs,we highly recommend you downloadourFood Monster App,which is available for bothAndroidandiPhone, and can also be found onInstagramandFacebook. The app has more than 8,000 plant-based, allergy-friendly recipes, and subscribers gain access to more than ten new recipes per day. Check it out!

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Bourne Identity and Run Lola Run actor Franka Potente has teamed up with PETA Germany for a new ad and video campaign, in which she shares that going vegan three years ago changed her life.

After Potente visited a doctor and was told that she would need either to take medications or change the way that she ate, something shed never considered before became the clear choice: I love a good challenge, so I walked out of the doctors office vegan, she explains.

And Franka hasnt looked backshe sat down with PETA to discuss just how much her decision to go vegan has changed her life.

She joins a growing list of celebritiesincluding Casey Affleck, Pamela Anderson, Alan Cumming, Woody Harrelson, Joaquin Phoenix, Maggie Q, and Alicia Silverstonewho have teamed up with PETA to promote healthy and humane meat-free meals.

Eating plant-based is good for human health: The British Medical Journalpublished findings from a study concluding that lifelong vegans have a 57 percent reduced risk of dying from heart disease.

Unlike meat, eggs, and dairy products which contain large amounts of cholesterol and saturated fat, plant foods have no cholesterol at all. And eating plant based is high in fibersomething animal-derived foods are completely devoid ofwhich helps wash away excess cholesterol in your digestive tract.

The number one recommendation in the American Cancer Societys Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention is to eat a diet with an emphasis on plant foods. Researchers have found that vegetarians are between 25 and 50 percent less likely than meat-eaters to suffer from cancer, even after accounting for other factors, such as smoking.

In addition to causing heart disease and cancer, animal-derived foods contain harmful contaminantsincluding bacteria, arsenic, dioxins, and mercurythat can affect our health both in the short and long term.

Has Frankas choice to go vegan rather than taking medicine piqued your interest?

Remember that every vegan saves more than 100 animals a year from horrific crueltyand byencouraging people around you to follow your lead, you can save many more.

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British veganism long ago moved from grain sacks and carob bars at the back of health-food shops into the mainstream. But animal-free eating can still be a challenge abroad, when the language barrier gets in the way of attempts to agonise about fish sauce. With summer holidays looming, many vegan converts face weeks far from Tofurkey and beyond the reach of lifestyle bloggers, a challenge that is at least as great as learning to love cheese made out of beans.

As a travel writer currently cycling around the world, and a vegan of 16 years, Ive learned that theres no need to worry about your next meal when travelling as a vegan. Many countries particularly in Asia have a food culture that celebrates vegetarian food, and dishes that can be easily adapted for vegans. There are a wealth of resources to help you track down vegan restaurants all over the world. From the Gili Islands to Ghana, here are some tips to help you stay vegan abroad.

In mainland Europe where a bit of bacon is considered seasoning and in Scandinavia, listings website HappyCow comes into its own. Featuring restaurants in more than 100 countries, it gives you the option of filtering for vegan, vegetarian and vegetarian-friendly offerings and sorting by price and distance. Community reviews are usually spot on, but listings can be out of date, so its worth calling ahead. Restaurants are often proposed by locals, too, which means youll find somewhere off the beaten track. Another option is to search TripAdvisors restaurant listings for vegan. This combs both keywords and tags, which can sometimes uncover a restaurant that has turned out vegan versions of dishes before, even if they arent advertised on the menu.

Night markets and street-food vendors can be a great option for the travelling vegan because you can see everything thats going into your meal. Look out for rice balls in Kuala Lumpur; tempeh (best described as wholegrain tofu) on sticks in Indonesia; churros (doughnuts) in Mexico (check that they arent made with egg; many authentic recipes dont call for it); fried dough on the streets of Rio de Janiero and noodle carts throughout Asia, where you can select toppings from whats on display.

Throughout the world, restaurants run by the Hare Krishna movement, often called Govindas, serve up cheap, wholesome vegetarian curries that are usually vegan. The branch in Londons Soho is an institution. You can find a full directory of restaurants on the Hare Krishna website. Other places to look out for include Loving Hut, a vegan restaurant chain that has outposts in countries including Paraguay, Benin, Congo and Ethiopia.

Canteens attached to temples in India and China are usually strictly vegetarian and are experts at creative vegan alternatives. Buddhist temples in China serve up an amazing array of mock meat usually made from seitan, or wheat gluten while Hindu, Jain and Buddhist temples in India, such as the Hindu Meenakshi temple in Madurai, India, have canteens that serve vegetarian food, much of which is vegan (check it hasnt been fried in ghee, which is clarified butter). Ashrams also offer all-vegetarian food: Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari ashram, in Kerala, in south India, served some of the best vegan food Ive ever had moreish dals and drumstick curries. Throughout India, look for restaurant signs saying pure vegetarian.

Desperate times and a tight budget can sometimes mean that cooking for yourself is the best option. Build up fruit bowls from local markets, bearing in mind that in some countries youll need to stick to fruit thats prepared in front of you such as watermelon or that you can peel yourself to avoid contaminated tap water. Hire barbecue pits in Vietnam and Cambodia, as local families do, and cook your own feast on the beach.

Vegan isnt as commonly understood a word as vegetarian, so have someone else write out phrases for no meat, dairy, eggs and fish on a flashcard. Use pictures if you have to. In southern China, a barman wrote the Mandarin word for Buddhist nun on a card for me because many Buddhists in China avoid animal products and it worked like a charm.

AsiaJackie Kearney, chef, 2011 MasterChef finalist and author of Vegan Street Food

India overwhelmed us with delicious vegan food. Try Indian pancakes known as dosa or their thicker cousin, oothapam, for plant-powered perfection on a plate. Ask for pad thai jay in Thailand, the veggie version of their classic stir-fried noodle dish, and it should omit any seafood additions such as fish sauce and the egg. In much of Asia, egg is perceived as a meat byproduct. In India, eggs, curd and paneer (Indian cheese) are usually found on the non-veg menu. In south-east Asia, dairy is virtually non-existent on all menus. Student food spots are great places for good value and nutritious vegan food. Try green jackfruit curry, an Indonesian student staple. In Thailand and Laos, try stir-fried holy basil with aubergine (pad ka prao), vegetable fried rice and noodle soups.

Latin AmericaSean OCallaghan, blogger, event planner and activist

The past five years have heralded an unstoppable plant-based food revolution as Mexico City overflows with 100% vegan bakeries, grocery stores, cafes, festivals, restaurants and multiple home delivery services. My favourite accidentally vegan Mexican delights? Fried tortilla chips with pico de gallo or street-corner stands selling fresh fruit dusted with chilli. Mexico and its capital are full of culinary delights for vegan travellers. Todo Vegano is an invaluable guide to finding everything plant-based in Mexico (and Latin America).

The MediterraneanFabio Stefno, owner of Fed By Water, a vegan Italian restaurant in east London

It seems the biggest vegetarian community in Europe is in Italy. Plenty of dishes are born vegan, but its crucial to remember to specify no cheese. Spaghetti aglio olio e peperoncino (spaghetti with olive oil, garlic and chilli) is a vegan dish, as is marinara pizza (tomato and garlic), as long as the dough is made with olive oil and not lard. Pasta e ceci (chickpea pasta) is another typical vegan main together with other sauces such as pomodoro, arrabbiata and so many more. Salads and veggies of all kind are available everywhere cooked in different ways.

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Asian-American womenincluding those with vegan brandsare making their presence known in the business world. According to the 2016 American Express State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, [T]here are an estimated 922,700 Asian-American women-owned firms generating $170.4 billion in revenues.

These innovative Asian-American/Pacific Islander vegan business owners inspire and influence us with their ambition, mission, and merchandise:

Aubry Walch was 13 years old when her family moved from Guam to Minnesota. Now, along with her younger brother, Kale, she owns a vegan butcher shop in Minneapolis.

After successfully setting up at the farmers market with their plant-based meat brand, The Herbivorous Butcher, Aubry and Kale raised enough money through a Kickstarter campaign to open up their own vegan deli and restaurant.

Their spicy chorizo, smoky BBQ ribs, burgers, and so many other offerings prove that no animal needs to be harmed to get great-tasting meaty food.

Bianca Moran founded SUSI Studio, a Los Angelesbased vegan footwear company. In Filipino, susi means key, which represents her goal of unlocking ethical approaches to fashion and style. Celebrities such as Miley Cyrus have been photographed wearing her designs.

Each pair of shoes is mindfully designed and made with sustainable, natural, and ethically sources fibers such as hemp and canvas, as well as with polyurethane from recycled plastic bottles.

Vaute creator and founder Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart started out as a model before becoming a vegan fashion business owner. While modeling in Taipei, she discovered Deepak Chopras book The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and became inspired to start her own fashion line after reading, Expressing your talents to fulfill needs creates unlimited wealth and abundance.

Today, Vaute uses organic and recycled fibers to create all kinds of vegan clothing, from sweaters to swimsuits. Her cozy wool-free coats prove that no sheep needs to suffer for fashion.

Miyoko Schinner was on a mission to recreate the flavors and textures of the dairy cheeses that she ate before becoming vegan. Years of experimentation eventually led to the publication of her influential book, Artisan Vegan Cheese. As successful as it was, people often urged her to sell the already made cheeses from the recipes.

After assembling a team of passionate vegans, she launched Miyokos Kitchen. Her brands plant-based cultured nut cheese, butter, and even fresh mozzarella-style cheese can be found at grocery stores across the country, including Trader Joes. Countless cows have been spared, thanks to Miyokos delicious artisan creations.

Cykochik Custom Handbags founder Nikki Duong Koenig started her brand in 2003 in her dorm room at Southern Methodist University. What started out as a creative outlet for her art and designs soon snowballed into the vegan custom-handbags company that it is today.

On the 10th anniversary of Cykochiks creation, Nikki launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise enough money to take her brand to the next level. Her designs are saving the lives of animals used for their skins in the fashion industry.

Sweet & Sara founder Sara Sohn went vegan at age 14 while caring for her childhood bunny, Skipper. It was easy for her to stop eating most animal-derived foods, but she missed marshmallows, which typically contain gelatin. She was hopeful that vegan marshmallows would exist somedayand now they do, thanks to her!

Sarawho named her brand with the help of her sister, Susanexperienced an initial setback when she found out that the company that was selling her vegetarian gel for her marshmallows was actually using gelatin. After 10 months of trial and error, she devised the perfect formula. Now, Sweet & Sara vegan marshmallows can be found in grocery stores all around the world.

ahimsa Essentials was established by husband-and-wife team Sean and Queenie Scherer. After they learned about the harmful chemicals found in conventional and even natural skincare goods, they set out to create a cruelty-free and vegan skincare company with items that containat mostfive ingredients and no artificial ingredients, preservatives, or synthetic fragrances. Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word meaning nonviolence.

Queenie is also an engineer, but she can be found selling ahimsa Essentials products at local farmers markets in the Phoenix area.

Asian-American/Pacific Islander vegan business owners are changing the face of the animal rights movement one cruelty-free and vegan item at a time. Purchasing their products not only supports their businesses but also enhances our quality of life, benefits the environment, andof coursesaves animals lives.

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