A staff member at Centennial Park Retirement Village has tested positive for COVID-19.

The facility told residents and families of the positive test in a letter this week. The person is in quarantine, the letter says. Two phone messages the Telegraph left executive director Julie Skala went unanswered as of Friday evening.

The letter from Skala to residents, families and team members reads:

In the interest of keeping you informed, we were notified today that one of our team members has tested positive for COVID-19. This was confirmed by Acutis Laboratories and verified by the Health Department. This team member is now in quarantined (sic) away from the community and is receiving appropriate medical care and support.

I fully understand your concern for the health and safety of your loved one. While I can confirm that there has been one positive case of COVID-19 in the community, due to state and federal privacy laws and regulations, we are unable to share information about specific residents or team members. We request that everyone please refrain from asking our team members or me for additional details.

Our dedicated caregivers all of whom wear department-of-health-required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times are actively monitoring residents and staff for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including conducting regular temperature checks. We will continue to engage with local health officials and follow all appropriate protocols and guidelines to mitigate the spread of the virus.

It is imperative that residents follow CDC guidelines and remain in their apartments. We know this is difficult, especially with the weather getting nicer, but it truly is necessary.

Thank you in advance for your support and understanding as everyone here invests their efforts in caring for you and your loved one. I invite you to go to our COVID-19 response page to see all were doing to prevent the spread of the virus in our community.

I will continue to keep you updated about the status of our community.

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The last few months have been a financial rollercoaster for millions of Americans, to put it mildly. Tens of millions of workers lost their jobs as businesses closed their doors to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and investors watched their retirement savings take a nosedive.

Older adults nearing retirement age are particularly concerned about the future, with nearly 90% of Americans who are planning on retiring within the next decade saying they're at least slightly worried about the effect the coronavirus pandemic will have on their retirement, according to a recent survey from Personal Capital.

However, this doesn't necessarily mean you're not prepared for retirement. The coronavirus pandemic may not be over just yet, and there's a chance a second wave (and a second stock market crash) could be on the way. But despite these uncertainties, there are a few signs you're ready to retire anyway.

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Even during strong economic times, it's important to have a healthy retirement fund before you consider retiring. But this is even more vital right now when the stock market is volatile.

If there's a second wave of COVID-19, the stock market could plummet again like it did earlier this year. That means your savings will likely take a hit as well, and you may need to tweak your retirement strategy. If you've barely got enough saved just to scrape by in retirement, a market downturn could wreak havoc on your finances. But when you have a robust stash of savings, you'll be able to weather the storm and still enjoy a comfortable retirement.

An emergency fund is the key to weathering a potential stock market storm. It's not ideal to be withdrawing money from your retirement fund during a market downturn, because that's when stock prices are at their lowest. By selling your investments when stocks are less valuable, you're potentially losing money compared to if you wait to sell until stock prices are higher.

For that reason, it's best to leave as much money as possible in your retirement fund when the market is experiencing a downturn. But you'll need to get money from somewhere, which is where your emergency fund comes into play. When you have a healthy amount of cash stashed in your emergency fund, you can leave your retirement savings alone as much as possible until your investments recover.

Typically, experts recommend saving enough in an emergency fund to cover three to six months' worth of living expenses. But these are not normal times, so it may be wise to save more than that just to be safe.

In general, Social Security benefits are designed to replace around 40% of your pre-retirement income. However, the program is on shaky ground right now, and there could be benefit cuts in the relatively near future.

The trust funds the Social Security Administration (SSA) relies on to pay out benefits are expected to run dry by 2034, according to the SSA Board of Trustees' latest report. At that point, the SSA will need to rely on payroll taxes to fund benefits, and those taxes are only expected to be enough to cover around 76% of future benefits. In other words, benefits could be reduced by roughly 25% by 2034 if Congress doesn't find a solution before then.

COVID-19 could be making matters worse, too. With tens of millions of Americans unemployed, there's less money than usual coming in from payroll taxes. That means the trust funds could be depleted before 2034, and retirees could face benefit cuts sooner than expected. By coming up with a plan for how much you'll depend on Social Security and factoring in potential cuts, you can ensure you won't be over-relying on your monthly checks.

Choosing when to retire is one of the biggest life decisions you'll ever make, so it's not one to be taken lightly. It can be risky to retire during a pandemic, but that doesn't mean it can't be done. If you've done your homework and prepared thoroughly, you can give yourself the best chance at retiring comfortably no matter what the future may hold.

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The best state for retirees to live these days is also one many Americans might want to avoid at least for now.

Florida topped the list of the best states for retirees to live, in a recent study from Blacktower Financial Management Group. A quarter of the states population is age 60 or older, and it boasts sandy beaches and warm temperatures. The average home price is $252,000, and life expectancy is just shy of 80 years old there, the analysis found. The sunshine state jumped nine places from where it ranked in 2019.

Florida may be a hotspot for retirees but its also one of the states that has seen a troubling spike in coronavirus cases, the governor confirmed this week. Other states with rising numbers of cases include Oklahoma, Texas, Idaho and South Carolina, according to NPR.

See:Heres exactly where you should retire based on whats important to you

The southern state surpassed 100,000 total COVID-19 cases on Monday, and saw its highest peak in cases since the pandemic first began. More than 98,000 residents tested positive for the virus, and more than 3,000 people died from it. Most patients who recently tested positive were in their 20s and 30s, down from the average age of age 65 a few months ago, the governor said. Overall, the U.S. has had 2.3 million cases, with a slight uptick in the last three weeks.

Minnesota ranked second, followed by Iowa, Ohio and Texas. The remaining top 10 states included Wisconsin, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Idaho. Blacktower analyzed and weighted crime, cost of living, older populations, average property prices and life expectancy to create its ranking.

The worst state to retire was Alaska, which had the highest crime rate, the firm found. Hawaii had the highest life expectancy in the U.S. and Mississippi had the best cost of living for retirees, with its inexpensive food and property prices. West Virginia had the lowest average property prices.

Also see:Hot springs in January, no traffic and universal health care. The best retirement escape youve never heard of

Though rankings can be helpful, these lists are usually only one step in determining where to move for retirement. There is so much to consider when choosing where to retire, such as income and property taxes, proximity to family, as well as lifestyle and entertainment. Another factor is health care, and being close to facilities that cater to specific health concerns.

Some retirees may not want to move to another state, but another country entirely, which comes with its own list of factors to weigh. A few examples: health insurance, off-season weather and earning active or passive income.

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High expectations await Rob Gronkowski as the former All-Pro tight end came out of retirement after one year to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- and reunite with good friend Tom Brady. Gronkowski already has his Hall of Fame resume sealed, but he can add to his legacy as one of the best tight ends to ever play the game with a strong finish in Tampa.

Gronkowski isn't the first high-profile NFL player to be lured out of retirement, and he likely won't be the last. Former NFL greats who returned to the game after officially retiring have typically performed at a high level, even in their mid-to-late 30s. Gronkowski is just 31 years old and still in his prime, so a good season or two may be ahead if he can stay healthy.

These 10 NFL greats didn't need to return to football, but each had reasons to return and played at a high level in their second NFL life. Here are the 10 best NFL returns by players who had retired from the league:

White shockingly returned to the NFL after retiring as a First Team All-Pro and finishing with 16 sacks with the Green Bay Packers in 1998 -- at 36 years old. The Carolina Panthers were looking to bolster their pass rush and lured White out of retirement in 2000, signing him to a five-year deal.

White finished with a career-low 5.5 sacks, even though he started all 16 games at 38 years old. Not bad considering he signed in late July, when Panthers training camp was set to begin. He actually finished second on the team in sacks.

White retired for good after the season as the NFL's all-time sacks leader with 198 (which Bruce Smith surpassed in 2003).

Shocking the NFL by retiring in his prime, Williams had tested positive for marijuana for a second time and was facing a four-game suspension. Using the time to "find himself," Williams studied Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of holistic medicine, for a year before deciding to return.

Williams started just three games in his first season back in 2005 with the Dolphins, rushing for 743 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games. He failed a drug test for a fourth time, and was suspended for the entire 2006 season -- playing for the CFL's Toronto Argonauts to stay in football shape.

Williams rushed for 1,121 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2009 at the age of 32 (despite only starting seven games). After a 2007 season which he had to apply for reinstatement to the league, Williams didn't miss a game in the last four years of his career.

He rushed for 3,655 yards and 25 touchdowns in the six seasons following his retirement. Williams wasn't the same player that took over the league in his first five seasons.

Harrison initially retired with the Pittsburgh Steelers at 36 years old in 2014, but wasn't away from the NFL for long. Thanks to injuries piling up on the Steelers defense, Harrison was lured out of retirement weeks later. He started just four games, but finished with 5.5 sacks and 14 quarterback hits in 11 games.

Harrison never made a Pro Bowl in the four years after his return, even though he was the emotional leader on the Steelers defense. He recorded 15.5 sacks and 38 quarterback hits with two interceptions in a part-time role with Pittsburgh the first three seasons back, all in his late 30s.

The Steelers played Harrison just 29 snaps in the first 12 games of the 2017 season, leading to his release in December of that year. The 39-year-old Harrison signed a contract with the Steelers arch-rival, the New England Patriots, days later and had two sacks in his first game with the team, a Week 17 win over the New York Jets.

Harrison started Super Bowl LII and played 91% of the snaps, finishing with two quarterback hits against the Philadelphia Eagles. He retired after the 2017 season, recording 17.5 sacks and 42 quarterback hits since returning at 36 years old.

Hard to believe Sanders played at a high level at 37 years old, missing three seasons after retiring from the NFL in 2000. Sanders still had an itch to play and something to prove. Sanders actually was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Chargers in 2002 when Washington released him from the reserve/retired list, but it was too late for him to be activated so he never played a game for the franchise.

Ray Lewis helped lure Sanders out of retirement in 2004 when he signed with the Baltimore Ravens, playing the slot after a decade as one of the best outside cornerbacks in the game. Sanders played in just nine games his first season back, but finished with three interceptions and had five passes defensed. He also returned an interception 48 yards for a touchdown in Week 7 against the Buffalo Bills, tying Ken Houston and Aeneas Williams for second place in interception returns for touchdowns in league history.

Sanders played two years in Baltimore, finishing with five interceptions and 10 passes defensed in 25 games, retiring for good at 38. There aren't many cornerbacks who played well in their late 30s, but Sanders was one of them.

Hard to make a top 10 list without mentioning Cunningham's massive return to the NFL. After the Philadelphia Eagles released Cunningham and the St. Louis Rams failed to sign him, Cunningham walked away from the game at 33.

Cunningham, who was a studio analyst for TNT and ran a granite business, signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 1997 as Dennis Green needed a backup quarterback. The former Bert Bell award winner had plenty of game left in him. Cunningham earned the starting job in Week 15 of the 1997 season and led the Vikings to a thrilling 23-22 overtime win over the New York Giants in the NFC Wild Card round, conducting two late scoring drives in the win.

The 1998 season was Cunningham's best in the NFL, as he threw for 3,704 yards and 34 touchdowns to just 10 interceptions to lead the Vikings to a 15-1 record. Cunningham threw four touchdown passes in four separate games and led the NFL with a 106.0 passer rating, earning First Team All-Pro honors at the age of 35. He threw for 505 yards and five touchdowns in two playoff games, but the Vikings were shocked in overtime by the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game, thanks to a missed 38-yard field goal by Gary Anderson -- who hadn't missed a kick all year.

Cunningham never recaptured that 1998 magic and lost his starting job in 1999, but played three more years as a backup quarterback. He signed a one-day contract to retire with the Eagles in 2002. Cunningham threw for 7,102 yards and 57 touchdowns to 29 interceptions following his return.

Ed "Too Tall" Jones retired from the NFL at 28 after the 1978 season to pursue a boxing career. He actually went unbeaten in his six fights, but wasn't considered a true heavyweight contender. Jones returned to the Dallas Cowboys in 1980 with his best years ahead of him.

Boxing made Jones a better football player, as the Cowboys legend made three Pro Bowls and was a First Team All-Pro selection once in the 10 seasons after his return. Sacks weren't an official stat until 1982, but Jones recorded 57.5 of them in the eight seasons they were official -- all after the age of 31. Jones missed just one game since returning to football and finished with 13 sacks in 1985 and 10 sacks in 1987 (at the age of 36).

Somehow Jones isn't in the Cowboys "Ring of Honor" nor the Hall of Fame. He should be in both.

Nagurski took five seasons off before returning to the game in 1943, at the age of 35. The Bears were short of football players due to World War II, so Nagurski decided to come back as a tackle (he played fullback in his first eight seasons with Chicago).

The Bears were trailing in a must-win game late in the season against the Chicago Cardinals, so they moved Nagurski back to fullback. Nagurski scored a touchdown to put the Bears within one score in the fourth quarter, as Chicago scored 21 unanswered points in the final quarter to send the Bears to the NFL Championship Game.

Nagurski scored on a 3-yard run to give Chicago the lead for good in the title game, finishing with 11 carries for 34 yards and a score in a 41-21 victory. Nagurski went out on top after being away from the game for half a decade, one of the best returns in league history.

Favre actually retired twice, in 2008 with the Green Bay Packers and in 2009 with the New York Jets -- two of the weirdest sagas in NFL history.

His decision to retire the first time came after Favre made a Pro Bowl at the age of 38 and he led the Green Bay Packers to the NFC Championship Game in that same season (2007). Shortly after announcing his retirement, Favre decided to return that summer.

The Packers moved on from Favre and traded him to the New York Jets, where he led the league with 22 interceptions, but made the Pro Bowl. Favre completed 65.7% of his passes and threw for 3,472 yards and 22 touchdowns as the Jets collapsed from an 8-3 start to finish 9-7 and miss the playoffs. Favre played with a torn biceps tendon in his right shoulder the final month of that season.

Shortly after the Jets' season ended, Favre retired again, only to come back and quarterback the Minnesota Vikings in August of 2009. He had arguably the best season of his career at age 40, completing 68.4% of his passes while throwing for 4,202 yards and 33 touchdowns to just seven interceptions (107.2 passer rating).

The Vikings reached the NFC Championship Game as Favre took the eventual Super Bowl championNew Orleans Saintsto overtime. Favre played one more season in Minnesota before retiring for good at age 41. He started 321 straight games at quarterback (regular season and postseason) and did not miss a game until his final season.

Favre played his best football into his 40s with a shortened offseason, adding to his legendary career.

Whether Riggins actually retired from the NFL is up for debate, but the Washington Redskins actually did place him on the retired list in 1980. Riggins wanted to renegotiate his $300,000-per-year deal with the Redskins, but the team refused. Riggins left camp that season and the team placed him on the camp-retired list, preventing him from going to another organization.

New Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs wanted Riggins back and gave him a peace offering. Riggins asked for a no-trade clause in his contract, and the Redskins obliged.

Riggins returned at 32 years old, and he was dominant into his mid 30s. Riggins rushed for 4,530 yards and 62 touchdowns in five seasons, having two 1,000-yard seasons and leading the league in touchdowns twice (including a staggering 24 in 1983 at the age of 34). His finest performance came in Super Bowl XVII, rushing 38 times for 166 yards and a touchdown -- a 43-yard run on fourth-and-1 that gave the Redskins the lead for good and became one of the most iconic plays in NFL history.

Those final five years made Riggins a Hall of Famer, capped with a Super Bowl MVP award and a single-season touchdown record that stood for 12 years.

Graham retired from the NFL after the 1954 season, after the Cleveland Browns crushed the Detroit Lions 56-10 in the NFL Championship Game. Head coach Paul Brown begged Graham to return after his replacement quarterbacks struggled in the 1955 preseason.

Graham returned and had one of his finest seasons at 33 years old, leading the league in completion percentage (53.1), yards per attempt (9.3) and passer rating (94.0), throwing for 1,721 yards and 15 touchdowns as the Browns returned to the NFL Championship Game. He also was the UPI MVP and a First Team All-Pro.

Graham threw for two touchdowns and rushed for two touchdowns as the Browns crushed the Los Angeles Rams 38-14 in the title game. He walked off the field with his seventh pro football championship in his 10 seasons (three in NFL, four in All-American Football Conference) -- making a championship game in all 10 seasons he played professional football.

Not only did Graham leave a champion, but he had the best post-retirement comeback of all time.

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The woman had been on medical leave, but rejoined work due to the staff crunch. (Representational)

A head nurse of the Government General and Chest Hospital in Hyderabad died after testing positive from Covid-19. The senior nurse, who was set to retire by the end of June, was admitted to Gandhi Hospital in a critical condition.

Gandhi Hospital's Dr Prabhakar Reddy told ANI, "A head nurse working at Government General and Chest Hospital, was admitted at Gandhi Hospital after she tested positive for Covid-19 and was also a diabetic. Two days back, she was put on the ventilator, but could not recover. She passed away on Friday morning."

Telangana Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan has expressed her condolences over the death. This is for the first time in Hyderabad that a senior nurse has died due to COVID-19 disease.

The woman had been on medical leave, but rejoined work due to the staff crunch. She developed a fever and tested positive for the disease. The woman was posted to a Covid ward and may have have been exposed to the virus, sources said.

Earlier, two staffers in the superintendent's office at Gandhi Hospital also tested positive.

The state on Friday reported 985 new coronaviruscases, taking the overall state tally to 12,349. The state health department informed that out of the total cases, there are 7,436 active cases currently in the state.

As many as 78 patients were discharged on Friday, taking the number of discharged patients to 4,766. With seven deaths due to coronavirusreported in the state on the same day, the number of deaths stood at 237.

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Emmy-winning news anchor Sherry Margolis will sign off next week, ending a run of more than 35 years at WJBK-TV (Channel 2) and giving herself a chance to make up for a lingering regret.

Margolis, a favorite in the newsroom who has worked virtually every shift, currently anchors weekdays at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Her last day will likely be Tuesday or Wednesday.

Fox 2's Sherry Margolis announced on Wednesday that she is retiring after 35 years as an anchor at the station.(Photo: Sherry Zaslow)

Raised in Buffalo, New York, Margolis was in her last semester of graduate school there when she landed her first reporting job at the local ABC affiliate.

"That's my biggest regret not finishing my degree," she said. "That, and never learning to play the piano ... which maybe I'll do now."

Margolis made the announcement remotely Wednesday during a segment with anchors Huel Perkins and Monica Gayle.

"If not for this damn virus, we would be hugging you right now. But know that you are forever in our hearts," Perkins said.

Margolis, who came to the station as a reporter and anchor in September 1984, told The Detroit News she had planned to retire at the end of 2020.

"With the whole COVID-19 thing and working at home, it just seemed like a good idea to move that up," she said. Margolis has three daughters to visit out of state and an elderly mother still in Buffalo, and "it just felt like the right time."

Perkins, who shared an office and the noon newscast with Margolis when he arrived in Detroit 31 years ago, said he was shocked when he learned of her plans, "but also happy that she's leaving for the best of reasons on her own terms."

"She is so beloved not just by viewers, but also at the station," Perkins said. "Everybody respects her and looks up to her as an example of how we should all conduct our lives."

Along with anchoring newscasts, Margolis has helped craft such special projects as the annual "Tribute to Our Troops" on Veterans Day, the "Holiday Connection" series on impactful community groups, and "Still Standing," a series of profiles of people who have triumphed after tragedy.

Sherry Margolis announced her retirement from Fox 2 on Wednesday after 35 years with the station.(Photo: WJBK-TV)

Margolis experienced a tragedy of her own in February 2012 when her husband, journalist and bestselling author Jeffrey Zaslow, died in an automobile accident on his way back from a book signing in Northern Michigan.

They had met at a party in Orlando, Florida, when she was still working in Buffalo. She was the only newscaster in a roomful of print reporters, and he was being somewhat scathing but funny about TV news.

They reconnected at a wedding three years later, and it was love at second sight.

"Having lost Jeff," Perkins said, she wanted to leave when she still had years to devote to the people she loves.

Margolis' other immediate plans, she said, involve maintaining social distancing and pondering what will come after that need dissipates.

"I think I'd like to write a book," she said, most likely non-fiction. "I'd love to take classes. Consulting. All kinds of things."

Whatever she does, she said, she will do it here. Some retirees might flee to places where winter only lasts a week, but she remembers snow so deep in Buffalo that she crossed parking lots by stepping across the tops of cars.

Michigan weather does not intimidate her, she said and after 3 decades, Detroit holds one of the increasingly crucial warm spots in her heart.

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I heard about Ninas vegan butter via Instagram Stories, a truly 21st-century version of a recipe swap.

Molly Oberstein-Allen, who lives in Kansas City but has ties to Austin, posted several months ago that she had made an out-of-this-world coconut oil-based butter substitute that was relatively well-known in vegan circles online.

The recipe originated from a Danish blogger named Nina, who first wrote about her discovery in 2015. The Washington Post republished the recipe later that year in a story about using aquafaba, the thick water left over when you cook chickpeas and other legumes.

Ninas technique called for mixing the chickpea water with an acid and salt and then emulsifying with oil. Simple enough, right?

This recipe is similar to vegan mayonnaise made with oil blended into aquafaba, but the apple cider vinegar, salt and coconut oil transform the ingredients into a slightly firmer but still spreadable fat thats perfect for toast, open-faced sandwiches or even baking.

I cooked up a batch of chickpeas last week to make hummus and held onto the cooking water specifically to try this butter. We also had some extra heavy cream in the fridge that needed using, so I set up a butter experiment. How would Ninas vegan butter hold up to fresh butter made from heavy cream?

While I made the vegan butter in a food processor, my boyfriend, Frank, used his glass butter churner hes a modern-day homesteader who has things like a glass butter churner in his kitchen to make the real thing. We chilled both overnight and had them with toast for breakfast the following day.

The results were surprising: The vegan butter, thanks to the vinegar, salt and coconut oil, was bursting with flavor, while the homemade butter fell flat and tasted, at best, neutral on the bread.

Because its summer, the homemade butter held up better on the table after an hour out of the fridge the vegan butter melts quickly in this heat but there was no comparison on the flavor.

We usually eat store-bought salted butter, but I liked this vegan butter even better. It wasnt too difficult to make, especially when I already had the food processor on the counter to make the hummus and the aquafaba from the just-cooked chickpeas.

One last note: Because we eat with our eyes first, I decided to add a hint of color to the vegan butter by using a few drops of yellow food coloring, but you could also use a pinch of turmeric powder. A yellowish, almost orange oil, such as canola, will also give the spread a slight hue.

If youre looking for more recipes like this, Ninas website, plantepusherne.dk, also has recipes for dishes such as almond milk sour cream, dandelion tea honey and plant milk-based feta cheese. Its a great resource if youre transitioning away from animal products but dont want to rely on store-bought versions of your favorite kitchen staples.

What are you cooking these days? This story is part of an ongoing series called Austin360Cooks, where we share recipes and cooking ideas from everyday Austinites. You can share your discoveries online by using #Austin360Cooks or email abroyles@statesman.com.

Nina's Vegan Aquafaba Butter

Aquafaba, or bean water, is what helps this vegan butter substitute hold together. You can use the water from a can of beans or from home-cooked beans, but make sure the liquid has cooled before you make the butter. Unrefined coconut oil makes a softer spread, but refined coconut oil is fine.

Addie Broyles

1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon coconut oil

4 teaspoons canola oil or olive oil

3 tablespoons aquafaba (chickpea water)

2/3 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or freshly squeezed lemon juice or 1/8 teaspoons lactic acid)

1/3 teaspoon salt

If the coconut oil isnt liquid, melt over low heat and then let cool. Mix with canola or olive oil and set aside.

Place the aquafaba in a food processor or a narrow container that will fit an immersion blender. Add the vinegar or lemon juice and salt.

With the blender running, slowly drizzle the oil mixture in, making sure that the oil is incorporated before adding more. It should take a few minutes to add all the oil, so go slowly. Store it in the fridge, especially during the summer months.

Adapted from a recipe on Plante Pusherne

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New vegan film Theyre Trying to Kill Us is currently in production with a timely narrative that explores the intersections of diet, poverty, and systemic racism. The film (previously titled Hungry for Justice) is a collaboration between John Lewisthe Black vegan activist behind media brand Bad Ass Vegan, fitness expert, and partner at vegan protein company VeganSmartand director Keegan Kuhn, who co-directed popular vegan documentaries What The Health and Cowspiracy. The film will explore the profitable systems set up to keep Black Americans disproportionately affected by chronic illness by highlighting themes related to food deserts, links between poor nutrition and the pharmaceutical industry, and environmental racism, all through the lens of hip-hop culture.

Lewis and Kuhn have been working on Theyre Trying to Kill Us for more than four years, researching and collecting data, filming, and interviewing more than 100 people, including music legends such as Ne-Yo, Ma, Raury, and members of Wu-Tang Clan and Public Enemy, along with vegan doctors, attorneys, and social-justice activists. We are connecting the dots between diet, disease, systemic racism, government, and industry collusion, and the power of art and artists to transform the world, Lewis said.

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Kuhn and Lewis are currently raising funding for the film via an Indiegogo campaign to gain public support. I believe that Theyre Trying to Kill Us is too controversial for mainstream outlets and so were asking for your support in getting this film out to the world, Kuhn said. Currently, the crowdfunding campaign has raised more than $16,000 of its $54,000 goalwhich will go toward completing the production of the film, funding an aggressive marketing strategy, and obtaining legal counsel.

The challenge of producing this film is that we must have the support of the community to ensure that this film, and message, gets to reach the actualization of creating massive transformation to the global society, the filmmakers said. We have to achieve this together as one, and your support is the reason we will continue to see this success come to be.

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LONDON Transparency and highlighting plant ingredient inclusion is more likely to win over consumers than meat-free or vegan claims, according to GlobalData.

The data and analytics company found 71% of global consumers said plant-based claims are somewhat or very appealing, compared to 42% for meat-free and 39% for vegan.

The reason may be due to the association between plant-based claims and health and wellness attributes.

There is a clear disconnect in consumers minds between what these claims mean and the connotations attached to the definitions, said Carmen Bryan, consumer analyst at GlobalData. This is largely rooted in traditionalism and culture. For some, the idea of meat-free or vegan may be associated with the abstinence of meat, whereas plant-based has a much more positive connotation the inclusion of vegetables and fruit.

Nearly 40% of consumers associate the term natural with plant-based ingredients, she added.

Health and wellness trends are central to much of the FMCG industry, and that has only become more evident amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which is seeing consumers change their diets to incorporate more immune-boosting products, Ms. Bryan said. For many, the option to drink a plant-based smoothie packed full of vitamins is an easy and tasty way to get their health fix.

While vegans comprise only a small portion of the global population, plant-based claims have positive connotations for flexitarians and low-meat dieters, who may seek healthier, more ethically-conscious foods without abstaining from meats altogether.

Plant-based as a marketing message capitalizes on the trending popularity of these diets and has wider appeal, Ms. Bryan said. Associations with naturalness, another trending claim, only adds to this further.

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There are few things better than popping open a bag of chips and biting into some salty deliciousness. The only problem is, processed snacks like these are often calorie-dense, void of nutrition and filled with foreign ingredients. The good news is, the chip has evolved over the years thanks to socially conscious and health-forward brands that care about more than just taste. Weve tracked down the best chips and crisps that are 100% vegan and using innovative ingredients and preparation methods to ensure you get the most healthful, sustainable chip on the planet. Say goodby to the high fat, fried chip, and say hello to a new generation of better-for-you (and the world) chips and crisps.

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PopCorners latest chip line, Flourish, is the ultimate chip experience, minus the guilt; only 100 calories for 30 crisps, plus 4 grams of protein per serving in their Kale flavor. The secret sauce is the chickpea flour mixed with real veggies and baked (rather than fried). There are four flavors in the Flourish lineyou cant go wrong with any of them. They are a perfect little dippable size, but with all that flavor, youll be inclined to eat them on their own.

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Plant Snacks uses the vitamin and mineral-rich cassava root sustainably grown and harvested in Brazilas a base ingredient for its chips; its naturally grain-free, gluten-free, and nut-free. A simple ingredient list lineup, these perfect bit-size square chips are perfect for snackingwith or without a dip involvedand come in six flavors to choose from. Plant Snacks are always vegan, non-GMO and allergen-free.

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Beans in surprising places

You might know Beanfields as the OG bean-based traditional chip, but one of its latest innovations is Vegan Cracklins, a chip-like crisp that provides bold flavor plus three grams of fiber and four grams of protein. These crisps are gluten-free, non-GMO and come in five mouth-watering flavors that pair well with any dip: Nacho, Cheddar Sour Cream, Himalayan Pink Salt, Jalapeno Lime, Spicy Queso, Himalayan Salt & Vinegar and Jalapeno Nacho.

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Tortilla chips are out; Forgers is in

Who needs regular old corn tortilla chips when you can have Forgers instead! Forgers products are always veganyou may have had their creamy cashew milk and plant-based yogurtand ingredients are always from certified organic vendors, made from ancient grains like sprouted brown rice and quinoa, not corn. And, oh the taste. WARNING: You may not be able to stop at just one; you could easily devour the entire bag before you know it. There are four flavors in their line up, but the BBQ Chipotle Greens delivers a perfect hit of spice and south-of-the-border flare you wont find elsewhere.

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Naked...and not afraid!

A chip snack doesn't get more simple than Bare. The name says it all; if there were a prize for the least amount of ingredients used in a bagged chip, Bare would win. With just two ingredientscarrots and sea saltBare is known for making clean products and also being a go-to for those with food allergies. The Carrot Chips have a perfect mix of salty and sweet, but also give the Beet Chips and Sweet Potato Chips a whirl. Buy them online.

All hail the queen of kale

Brads takes kale and other veggies to a whole new dimension. It doesnt get healthier than its Crunchy Kale with organic kale mixed in sunflower seeds, carrot, onion and garlic topped with turmeric powder for a tiny kick plus some anti-inflammatory action. Theyve also branched out to chips, which are packed with real, whole veggies; if you are on raw foods or living foods diet, these are for you. All Brads products are air-dried and never baked or fried, so enzymes and nutrients are locked in. Just one serving of Crunchy Kale delivers 30% of your daily recommended Vitamin C needs! Buy online.

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