Let Them Eat Lentils T-shirt

Her Royal Bovineness Mooree Antoinette has decreed that instead of meat and milk you can have lentils instead! 
Enjoy wearing this full-colour design on a soft cotton t-shirt.

• All prices in US Dollars
• 10% of all profits donated to Animals Australia

Let Them Eat Lentils Scoopneck Women's T-shirt

Let Them Eat Lentils Women's Scoopneck T-shirt

Lentils – one of the tastiest, healthiest sources of plant protein around; and one of our most popular designs. Printed on this adorable tee, which is so soft and light that you’ll want to wear it again and again. It’s classic and stylish at the same time. Comes pre-shrunk to ensure a constant size over time and multiple washes.

• Pre-shrunk 100% ring-spun cotton
• 30 singles thread weight
• Classic contoured silhouette with side seams
• Single-needle stitched seamed collar
• Double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem
*All prices in US dollars

Colours:

• White
• Black
• Green Apple
• Silver
• Raspberry
• Coral
• Caribbean Blue

Let Them Eat Lentils Women's T-shirt

Let Them Eat Lentils Women's T-shirt

Lentils – one of the tastiest, healthiest sources of plant protein around; and one of our most popular designs. Printed on a typical 100% cotton t-shirt (except for heather colors, which con-tain 10% polyester). Pre-shrunk to make sure your size is maintained throughout several wash-es, and a classic fit.

• 100% jersey knit
• Pre-shrunk
• Seamless, double-need ⅞” collar
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Classic fit
*All prices in US dollars

Colours:

• White
• Black
• Smoke
• Storm Grey
• Heather Green
• Caribbean Blue
• Red

Let Them Eat Lentils Men's T-shirt

Let Them Eat Lentils Men's T-shirt

Lentils – one of the tastiest, healthiest sources of plant protein around; and a staple human food for thousands of years.
Printed on a classic tee that has a light feel. Made of 100% ringspun cotton (except for heather colors, which contain 10% polyester).

• 100% ringspun lightweight cotton
• Pre-shrunk
• Tubular construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder tape
• Seamless collar
• Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
*All prices in US dollars

Colours:

• Black
• White
• Heather Grey
• Heather Green
• Caribbean Blue
• Red

Unique design by Tom Perry

Kaleo Diet T-shirt

Forget the Paleo diet – that’s for long-dead cavemen! Eat like Aussie plant-based superstar Kale-aroo. Bulk up on kale along with other greens and veggies, and you’ll look and feel like a million (Aussie) dollars!

• All prices in US Dollars
• 10% of all profits donated to Animals Australia

Kaleo Diet Women's Scoopneck T-shirt

Kaleo Diet Women's Scoopneck T-shirt

Kale is a true super-food. Be like Aussie Kale-aroo and make healthy greens a mainstay of your diet. The Paleo diet is out – Kaleo is in! 

This adorable tee is so soft and light that you’ll want to wear it again and again. It’s classic and stylish at the same time. Comes pre-shrunk to ensure a constant size over time and multiple washes.

• Pre-shrunk 100% ring-spun cotton

• 30 singles thread weight

• Classic contoured silhouette with side seams

• Single-needle stitched seamed collar

• Double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem

*All prices in US dollars

Colours:

• White
• Black
• Green Apple
• Raspberry
• Lemon Zest
• Hot Pink

Kaleo Diet Women's T-shirt

Kaleo Diet Women's T-shirt

Kale is a true super-food. Be like Aussie Kale-aroo and make healthy greens a mainstay of your diet. The Paleo diet is out – Kaleo is in! 

Your typical 100% cotton t-shirt (except for heather colors, which contain 10% polyester). Pre-shrunk to make sure your size is maintained throughout several washes, and a classic fit.

• 100% jersey knit

• Pre-shrunk

• Seamless, double-need ⅞” collar

• Taped neck and shoulders

• Classic fit

*All prices in US dollars

Colours:

• White

• Black

• Smoke

• Navy

• Heather Grey

• Kelly Green

• Spring Yellow Red

Kaleo Diet Men's T-shirt

Kaleo Diet Men's T-shirt

Kale is a true super-food. Be like Aussie Kale-aroo and make healthy greens a mainstay of your diet. The Paleo diet is out – Kaleo is in! 
This is a classic tee that has a light feel. Made of 100% ringspun cotton (except for heather colors, which contain 10% polyester).

• 100% ringspun lightweight cotton

• Pre-shrunk

• Tubular construction

• Shoulder-to-shoulder tape

• Seamless collar

• Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem

*All prices in US dollars

Colours:

• Black
• White
• Lake
• Key Lime
• Orange
• Red

Unique design by Tom Perry

Eat Beans T-shirt

We all know beans are a super-healthy source of protein, fibre and plant nutrients. Why eat living beings when you can enjoy tasty bean and other plant-based dishes?

Wear your lifestyle choice proudly in this unique t-shirt design by Tom Perry.

• All prices in US Dollars
• 10% of all profits donated to Animals Australia

Eat Beans Men's T-shirt

Eat Beans Men's T-shirt

Eat your beans instead of beings! Wear your ethical, healthy lifestyle choice proudly on this classic tee that has a light feel. Made of 100% ringspun cotton (except for heather colors, which contain 10% polyester).

• 100% ringspun lightweight cotton
• Pre-shrunk
• Tubular construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder tape
• Seamless collar
• Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem

*All prices in US dollars

Colours:

• Black
• White
• Lake
• Caribbean Blue
• Red

Eat Beans Women's T-shirt

Eat Beans Women's T-shirt

Wear your ethical, healthy lifestyle choice proudly on this typical 100% cotton t-shirt (except for heather colors, which contain 10% polyester). Pre-shrunk to make sure your size is maintained throughout several washes, and a classic fit.
• 100% jersey knit
• Pre-shrunk
• Seamless, double-need ⅞” collar
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Classic fit
*All prices in US dollars

Colours:

• White
• Black
• Smoke
• Storm Grey
• Spring Yellow
• Caribbean Blue
• Hot Pink
• Red

Eat Beings Women's Scoopneck T-shirt

Eat Beans Women's Scoopneck T-shirt

Eat your beans instead of beings! Wear your ethical, healthy lifestyle choice proudly on this adorable tee, which is so soft and light that you’ll want to wear it again and again. It’s classic and stylish at the same time. Comes pre-shrunk to ensure a constant size over time and multiple washes.

• Pre-shrunk 100% ring-spun cotton
• 30 singles thread weight
• Classic contoured silhouette with side seams
• Single-needle stitched seamed collar
• Double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem
*All prices in US dollars

Colours:

• White
• Black
• Silver
• Raspberry
• Coral
• Caribbean Blue
• Lemon Zest
• Hot Pink

Born Again Vegan T-shirt

A full-colour t-shirt design featuring the vegan symbol of a bright, cheerful sunflower. For those who have embraced a healthy, positive and compassionate vegan lifestyle; or who have re-discovered their ‘inner vegan’!

• Unique design by Tom Perry.
• All prices in US Dollars
• 10% of all profits donated to Animals Australia

Born Again Vegan Women's T-shirt

Born Again Vegan Women's T-shirt

Enjoy wearing this full-colour design, printed on a typical 100% cotton t-shirt (except for heather colors, which contain 10% polyester). Pre-shrunk to make sure your size is maintained throughout several washes, and a classic fit.

Colours:

• Black
• Smoke
• Storm Grey
• White
• Caribbean Blue
• Red

Born Again Vegan Women's Scoopneck T-shirt

Born Again Women's Scoopneck T-shirt

Born Again Vegan - printed on this adorable tee, which is so soft and light that you’ll want to wear it again and again. It’s classic and stylish at the same time. Comes pre-shrunk to ensure a constant size over time and multiple washes.

• Pre-shrunk 100% ring-spun cotton
• 30 singles thread weight
• Classic contoured silhouette with side seams
• Single-needle stitched seamed collar
• Double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem

Colours:

• White
• Black
• Green Apple
• Silver
• Raspberry
• Coral
• Caribbean Blue
• Hot Pink

Born Again Vegan Men's T-shirt

Born Again Vegan Men's T-shirt

This is a classic tee that has a light feel. Made of 100% ringspun cotton (except for heather colors, which contain 10% polyester).

• 100% ringspun lightweight cotton
• Pre-shrunk
• Tubular construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder tape
• Seamless collar
• Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
*All prices in US dollars

Colours:

• Black
• White
• Heather Grey
• Heather Green
• Caribbean Blue
• Red

Top 5 Sources of Plant Protein

My Top 5 Sources of Plant Protein

When planning your meals, you want to get enough protein, right? Maybe you’re working out a lot, or maybe you just want to make sure you have enough protein to fuel your muscle gain and fat loss, as we've often been told to.

Contrary to fad-diet lore, consuming extra protein won’t necessarily lose you more weight. A low-carbohydrate diet on the other hand, can reduce the performance of athletes, and reduce the fuel muscles need to work efficiently. People in western countries like Australia tend to consume more protein than they need, so deficiencies are rare, if not non-existent.

According to nutrition experts like Dr Garth Davis, author of Proteinaholic we have an unhealthy obsession with protein – especially animal protein.

Dr Davis makes the bold claim that "the science shows that our protein obsession may be one of the main causes for the rise we are seeing in obesity, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. ...Protein very well may be to blame for our poor health!"

Dr Michael Greger from Nutrition Facts tells us that "plant protein is preferable to animal protein because food is a package deal. Plant protein has been associated with lower rates of heart disease and lower cholesterol."

As vegan dietitian, the Human Herbivore Amanda Benham explains, "Protein is an important nutrient for growth and has many functions throughout the body, including being a major component of muscles. Protein is composed of substances called amino acids. There are 22 different amino acids but only 8 of these are considered essential as our bodies cannot make these and so these need to be provided in our diet."

Julieanna Hever, The Plant Based Dietitian advises that protein "...is one of the three macronutrients we need to attain from our diet. Protein is involved in virtually all of the body’s structural and functional mechanisms. All of our cells contain protein and it constitutes the building blocks of muscles, hair, nails, organs, skin, tendons, ligaments, membranes, some hormones, haemoglobin, antibodies, enzymes, and much more."

Here’s the good news: it is real easy to get enough protein from plant food sources, including beans, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

Here are my top 5 plant protein foods:

1. Soybeans – a ‘complete’ protein source, which means they contain all the essential amino acids (building blocks of protein) that humans need. The super soybean is:

• High in fibre 
• High in protein 
• Low in saturated fat 
• Cholesterol-free (an analysis of 38 clinical trials found that 31-47 grams or 2-3 serves of soy protein can reduce blood cholesterol levels by as much as 20%) 
• Lactose-free 
• Good source of omega-3 fatty acids 
• High in phytoestrogens (it is thought that a soy-rich diet helps reduces menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes because phytoestrogens act like a mild form of hormone replacement therapy) 

Your meal planning should include common soy foods such as soy milk, edamame , tofu, tempeh, and soy meat alternatives.

*Make sure you include lots of other types of beans in your diet, which are also great sources of protein, fibre and vitamins.

2. Peanuts (really a legume, related to lentils and chickpeas) are 25% protein (more than any other nut), and are rich in vitamin E, folate, fibre, monounsaturated fats, and antioxidants which protect cells from damage linked to heart disease and cancer. You can have peanuts (raw unsalted is preferred); as peanut butter (I prefer natural peanut butter, with no additives), and in stir-frys, with peanut satay sauce.

*Remember, all nuts are healthy sources of healthy fats and protein. You should eat them sparingly (without added oil or salt) if you're trying lose or maintain a healthy weight.

3. Lentils – with about 30% of their calories from protein, lentils have the third-highest protein level by weight of any legume or nut, after soybeans and hemp. Lentils have been part of the human diet since Neolithic times, around 13,000 to 9,500 years ago. Although deficient in 2 essential amino acids, they are also a good source of folate, fibre, iron, vitamin B1 and minerals. Cooked lentils can be used in soups, stews and curries (such as Dhal).

4. Wheat gluten – also known as seitan (‘say-tan’) or wheat-meat, is made from gluten, the protein component of wheat. Wheat gluten, which is about 14% protein, tends to have a stringy, chewy texture similar to meat, and so is often used in meat alternatives. Wheat gluten was developed in ancient China, as an alternative to meat by vegetarian Buddhist monks.

5. Quinoa (‘keen-wah’) – a staple of the ancient Incas, quinoa is a grain-like crop (quinoa is a ‘psuedo-cereal’ more closely related to beets and spinach). With 18% protein, quinoa grains contain all essential amino acids as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. Quinoa has a light, fluffy texture when cooked and a nutty flavour that makes it a good alternative to rice or cous-cous.

Contrary to popular myth, it is really not difficult to get enough protein from plants - especially from healthy whole-plant foods. As Plant Based Dietitian Julieanna Hever says:

"Humans need about 10 percent of calories from protein. Virtually all whole plant foods contain at least this amount, so if you consume enough volume and variety of whole plant foods, your protein requirement will easily be met.”

Tom Perry

10 Reasons To Get Omega 3 From Plants

What are Omega 3 fatty acids?

Omega-3 fatty acids, also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), play a crucial role in brain function, as well as normal growth and development. Omega-3 fats include eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are typically found in fish and fish oil. Some plant-based foods, including flaxseeds, walnuts and chia seeds, also contain omega-3 in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which also helps heart health.

Why is Omega 3 good for you?

Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for human health, but our bodies can’t make them. Research indicates that omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA can help lower triglycerides, cholesterol and blood pressure. Some studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may help with other conditions, including improving immune function, allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, depression, asthma, ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease and many more.

Most people get their omega 3 fatty acids from fish and fish oil, which a multi-billion dollar global business.

I believe that not only can you easily get enough omega 3 from plants, it's much healthier and more ethical than fish sources.

10 Reasons Why You Should Get Omega 3 from Plants instead of Fish

1. High fish diets do no favours for your heart

A Forbes Magazine article referred to a large study conducted at McMaster University which raised questions about whether consumption of fish oil has any effect on preventing heart attacks at all. In this large study, the 6,281 patients who took fish oil were no more or less likely to die from cardiovascular causes than the 6,255 who received a placebo. The study found that consumption of fish oil did not lead to fewer heart attacks, fewer strokes, fewer hospitalizations for heart problems, fewer stent procedures, or less chest pain.

The diets and health of Eskimos and Inuits in Greenland and North America were analysed by researchers in a review of ten different studies. Researchers found that Eskimos in Greenland have similar rates of heart disease, an overall mortality rate twice as high, and a life expectancy 10 years shorter, compared with non-Eskimos. Compared with non-native populations, North American Inuits have similar if not higher rates of heart disease.

The authors conclusion was that an “Eskimo diet” has previously been wrongly identified as heart healthy and that such a high-fat diet is better labelled dangerous.

2. Fish oil doesn't beat the blues

Melissa Breyer from the Mother Nature Network writes: “although many studies link consumption of fish oil to reduced depression, a 2011 meta-analysis by Yale University researchers debunked the idea that omega-3s alleviate the blues.”

3. Increased fish and fish oil consumption increases prostate cancer risk

Men who eat fatty fish or take fish oil supplements have a 71 per cent higher risk for dangerous high-grade prostate cancer, according to research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. This research was widely reported in the Melbourne Age, the Herald Sun, and ABC Science online.

In 2011 the same team of researchers published similar findings, that high blood concentrations of DHA more than doubled the risk of prostate cancer.

According to Ian Olver, chief executive of the Australian Cancer Council:

“The reality is that if something is good for you, it doesn’t mean that 10 times of it is better. It is unlikely someone would be diagnosed with a deficiency of fish oil. There is a view out there that extra vitamins and antioxidants are good for you. And people take more thinking that more is better.”

4. Fish oil won’t make your baby brainier

It has been thought that omega-3 fatty acids, consumed via oily fish or in fish oil capsules, could possibly boost fetal brain development in the womb. However, research indicates that pregnant women taking fish oil supplements don’t improve their baby’s brain function or intelligence.

In this study, researchers led by Maria Makrides of the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute in Adelaide analyzed date gathered from 300 families in which the mothers had consumed 800 milligrams of an omega-3 supplement per day during their pregnancy.

The study authors compared results from the children of mothers who hadn’t taken the supplements with the children of those who had. Crucially, by the time they reached the age of 4, boys and girls born to the group taking the supplements showed no advantage when it came to language, memory, problem-solving and/or reasoning skills, according to the researchers.

Dr. Catherine Herway, assistant director of maternal-fetal medicine at Staten Island University Hospital in New York City, was quoted in an online article as saying:

“It is very appealing to say to a woman that if she takes a pill every day, her baby will become smarter. The reality is that despite all of our advancements in modern science, the best advice remains the same: To optimize maternal and fetal health, there remains no substitute for a well-balanced diet.”

5. Fish oil can be toxic

Fish oil may contain toxins and contaminants that have accumulated in the environment, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, PCBs and dioxins (A study of 13 over-the-counter children’s fish oil supplements found that all were contaminated with PCB pollutants).

6. Fish oil can make you sick

Fish oil supplements may cause nausea, diarrhoea, loose stools, decreased appetite, constipation, vomiting and fat in the stool.

Fish oil has a limited shelf-life, and may become rancid (researchers at New Zealand’s Crop and Food Research Institute tested capsules from an array of brands from countries all over the world and discovered that a majority of the capsules they tested had begun to oxidise).

7. Fish stinks

Regular consumption of fish oil can cause unpleasant fish breath or “fish burps”.

8. Fish oil harms marine life

Over-fishing of target species and krill for oil production can seriously deplete fish stocks and food for other marine animals. For example, an April 2011 article published by “Nutra Ingredients” reported that some penguin populations have fallen 50 per cent due to a fall in the availability of krill.

Get Your Omega 3 From Plants

As a vegan, I do not eat fish or take fish oil. So, if I don’t get my omega 3 fats from fish or fish oil, then where from?

9. Flaxseed for health and omega 3

Flaxseed (flax) is the richest source of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) containing 50 – 60% omega-3 fatty acids, and lignans (powerful anti-oxidants), that researchers have found helpful in preventing heart disease, protecting against inflammatory disorders and certain cancers, and lowering your cholesterol. Flaxseeds add a mild, nutty flavour to a variety of foods and are an excellent source of fibre, high quality protein and potassium.

10. Omega 3 is better from the source

Did you know that fish don’t naturally produce omega 3? The omega 3 fatty acids obtained from fish that humans eat originally comes from the algae the fish eat. Extracting DHA and EPA omega 3 fatty acids from algae means you’re getting it straight from the source – clean and green.

There are several benefits by taking omega-3 supplements from a plant (algae) source, including:

• You get all the benefits of fish oil omega-3, without concerns about impurities, contaminants, or of course diminishing fish stocks – this is a fully sustainable source of omega-3, and much more environmentally friendly.
• It’s better for everyone, including vegans, vegetarians, pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• Research indicates that pure algae-sourced omega-3 is more effectively absorbed by the body than fish oil.

The balance of DHA and EPA fatty acids is at least as good, if not better than fish oil in terms of health benefits, and superior to Flaxseed Oil.

Some brands of plant-sourced omega-3 oil I have used and recommend are Dr Fuhrman’s vegan supplement DHA+EPA Purity, Deva which is 100% vegan, vegetarian and is certified by the Vegan Society, the non-profit organization that actually invented the word “vegan”, and Opti-3.

Other brands that you may like to investigate include Green Omega 3 and Lifestream V-Omega 3. Currently, I get my algae-sourced 'Nordic Naturals' omega-3 from iHerb online (see photo).

A final word: please follow this advice from Web MD: Before you start using any supplement, you should always discuss it with your doctor or health care provider.

He or she may have specific recommendations — or warnings — depending on your health and the other medicines you take.

*Recent advice from nutrition expert Dr Michael Greger suggests that vegans should take a 250 mg EPA/DHA plant-based omega 3 supplement daily.

Tom Perry