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Good Medicine From the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine / Summer 2009 / Vol. XVIII, No. 3 ®

Ready for Retirement

Will Congress Release Chimpanzees Used

in Experiments?

Healthy School Lunch Advocates Storm the Hill

Veterans Challenge Military’s Use of Animals

PCRM Dietitian vs. Monster Burger

Another Vet School Ends Terminal Surgeries

Pushing for Cuts in Animal Testing at

Pharmaceutical Firm

Pig ‘Flu Farms’ Threaten Global Health

Studies Show Vegan Diets Fight Diabetes

Five Worst Packaged Kids Meals

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The Price Tag for America’s Meaty Diet

Here in Washington, Congress is agonizing over how to cover America’s health care costs. With over $2 trillion going for doctors, drugs, hospital care, and related expenses every year, there’s no easy way to

spread the costs around. The real question, though, is how to cut them down to a manageable size. The fact is, just as some people have bought homes or cars they cannot afford, we are using more medical care than we can afford. The reason is not so mysterious: We are an unhealthy country.

A report in the May 2009 Diabetes Care, published by the American Diabetes Association, showed what everyone knew but few wanted to admit. Meat-eaters are an unhealthy lot. Researcher Serena Tonstad and her colleagues at Loma Linda University compared meat-eaters to people who avoid all animal products and to everyone in between: semi-vegetarians, pesco-vegetarians, and ovo-lacto-vegetarians. The meat-eaters were heavier—with an average body mass index of 28.8 (over 25 is considered overweight), compared with a healthy 23.6 for vegans. And 7.6 percent of meat-eaters had been diagnosed with diabetes—compared with only 2.9 percent of people who steered clear of all animal products. Those differences quickly translate into dollars and cents. A typical person with diabetes uses $3,000 to $5,000 worth of medications each year. These include drugs to control blood sugar and, because diabetes puts the heart at risk, drugs to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Bills for doctors, hospitals, and medical supplies add to the burden. It’s not just overweight and diabetes. Meat-eaters are also at higher risk for heart

disease, hypertension, gallbladder disease, some forms of cancer, and many other illnesses, all of which are expensive to treat, aside from their personal costs. Just as smoking is an unhealthy habit that necessitates medical care, meat-eating should be thought of in the same way. In addition to all its other unsavory features, the meat industry is driving up America’s health care costs. This is not to say that vegans have no health risks. Serious illness can strike even those who follow perfectly healthful diets. But the fact is, if your insurance group is mainly composed of meat-eaters, you have many

more tickets in the disease lottery than you have if your group steers clear of the meat habit. Needless to say, nearly every insurance group in America is composed of people who indulge in meaty diets on a daily basis. Most people recognize that vegetarian and vegan diets are healthful choices, in addition to being friendly to animals and the environment. But it’s time to look at things the other way around. A meat habit is dangerous, greatly increasing the risk of disease and hiking up our health care costs. Like the tobacco industry, the meat industry has enjoyed favorable treatment from the federal government in the form of generous subsidies designed to keep meat on the

American dinner table. But now that the bill has arrived, it is time to rethink our national priorities. As Congress considers various ways to contain out-of-control medical bills, it must also address the causes of illness.

If your insurance group is mainly composed of meat-eaters, you have many more tickets in the disease lottery than you have if your group steers clear of the meat habit.

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6 Ready for Retirement: Will Congress Release Chimpanzees Used in Experiments?

9 PCRM Pushes for Cuts in Animal Testing at Pharmaceutical Firm Another Vet School Ends Terminal Animal Surgeries

10 Veterans Challenge Military’s Use of Animals New Videos and Web Site Expose Cruel Military Training

11 Two More Trauma Training Courses Go Animal Free Congratulations to D.C. Councilmember, Avon, and Humane ResearchNutrition and Prevention

12 New Studies Show Vegan Diets Fight Diabetes PCRM Diabetes Expert Honored

13 PCRM Dietitian vs. Monster Burger Second Edition of ‘Nutrition Guide’ Debuts

14 Healthy School Lunch Revolution Gains Momentum Twitter Co-Founder Speaks Out for Healthy Lunches

15 Culinary School Teaches Recipe for Better Health Pig ‘Flu Farms’ Threaten Global Healththe Cancer Project

16 The Cancer Project Update New Cooking and Nutrition DVD Now Available / Five Worst Packaged Kids Meals

17 The News You Needdepartments

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18 Member Support Lifetime Partners: Helping to Create a Bright Future / PCRM Dedicates New Facility to Constance Matheson Baker

20 PCRM Marketplace

23 Just the Facts

24 Physician Profile Carl Myers, M.D., and Jean Myers, B.S.N., M.S.: Teaming Up for Better Health

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Eu Cosmetics testing ban Now in Place

The European Union Cosmetics Directive testing ban took effect

on March 11, banning the use of ani-mals in testing cosmetic ingredients for short-term tests such as for eye or skin irritation. It also prohibits the sale of cosmetics containing animal-tested ingredients. The use of animals in long-term testing, such as carcinogenicity testing, is still allowed but will be pro-hibited in 2013.

New international testing Guidelines Will Save animals

New chemical testing procedures adopted by a key international or-

ganization will save thousands of animals a year from painful death. At a recent meeting in Paris, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Develop-ment (OECD) approved four nonanimal testing methods for severe eye irritation and other tests. The OECD also ap-proved a new acute inhalation toxicity test that will use 55 to 85 percent fewer animals. Over the next few years, the OECD’s Test Guidelines Programme will work to approve nine more nonanimal methods for skin irritation, carcinogenic-ity screening, and other tests. The OECD is the international authority on chemi-cal testing guidelines; its guidelines are

accepted by regulatory authorities of all member countries, including the United States, Canada, and the European Union.

NONANIMAL REGULATORY TESTING

Many research studies now focus on cells rather than the whole

body. But scientists have expressed concerns that growing cell lines with animal-derived ingredients can lead to a number of problems, including potential contamination with bacteria, viruses, and allergens. As a result, many bio-technology supply providers now offer animal-free products. SAFC Biosciences recently made its Lenexa, Kan., manu-facturing site entirely animal-component

free, citing increased customer demand and tightening regulations. PCRM pio-neered the use of animal-free diagnostic assays when it developed the first insulin

Vaccine testing becomes more relevant to Humans

Researchers have designed a new nonanimal system to test vaccines

for potency. Touted as a “human immune system in a tube,” the MIMIC system could replace animals in several safety and efficacy tests. In a case study with the tetanus vaccine, scientists at VaxDesign Corp. in Orlando, Fla., found that the MIMIC system accurately modeled the human immune response when compared with study volunteers. The results are published in the June issue of Biologicals. The scientific relevance of the system is reflected in its growing user base. Accord-

ing to VaxDesign’s Web site, the U.S. Department of Defense is using MIMIC to assess potential plague vaccines.Byers AM, Tapia TM, Sassano ER, Wittman V. In vitro antibody response to tetanus in the MIMIC system is a representative measure of vaccine immunogenicity. Biologicals. 2009;37:148-151.

assay manufactured in cell culture with-out the use of fetal calf serum, which is derived from prenatal calves whose mothers are slaughtered while pregnant.

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Fatty foods eaten during midlife may hasten cognitive decline in later

life. Researchers from Harvard’s Nurses’ Health Study evaluated cognitive func-tion of almost 1,500 women with type 2 diabetes. Increased intake of saturated and trans fats during midlife was asso-ciated with worse cognitive function. The study also showed that a higher polyunsaturated fat to saturated fat ratio was beneficial for cognitive function. Polyunsaturated fat is generally found in plant-based foods, while saturated fat is found mainly in meat and dairy products. Devore EE, Stampfer MJ, Breteler MMB, et al. Dietary fat intake and cognitive decline in women with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2009;32:635-640.

Cognitive decline associated with Fat intake

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Fish oils offer No Heart benefit

Omega-3 fatty acids, often taken in the form of fish oil, have no heart-

health benefit, according to a report presented at the American College of Cardiology’s annual meeting. Among nearly 4,000 heart attack patients, no difference was seen between those who consumed omega-3 supplements and those who took placebo pills. The conclusions are similar to those of a 2006 review of 89 randomized control trials and cohort studies, which showed

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Soy decreases Cancer risk for men and Women

Soy intake reduces the risk of prostate cancer and breast cancer, according

to two new papers in the American Jour-nal of Clinical Nutrition. An analysis of 14 studies showed that increased intake of soy resulted in a 26 percent reduction in prostate cancer risk. Researchers found a 30 percent risk reduction with consump-tion of nonfermented soy products such as soymilk and tofu. The second paper, which studied almost 2,400 Asian-American women, found that those with the highest intakes of soy and vegetables had a decreased risk of breast cancer. Those with the highest intakes of meat and starches had a twofold increased risk. Researchers concluded that lower intakes of meat and starches and higher intakes of legumes and vegetables protect against breast cancer in Asian-American women. Yan L, Spitznagel EL. Soy consumption and prostate cancer risk in men: a revisit of a meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009;89:1155-1163.

Wu AH, Yu MC, Tseng C, Stanczyk FZ, Pike MC. Dietary patterns and breast cancer risk in Asian-American women. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009;89:1145-1154.


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have poorer quality sperm than those who avoid animal fat and consume more fruits and vegetables. In a study of 61 Spanish men, normal sperm qual-ity was associated with higher intake of

meat and dairy Products Harm Sperm Quality

carbohydrates, fiber, folate, vitamin C, and lycopene and lower intake of protein and total fat. The study suggests that in addition to its numerous other benefits, a healthful diet may also improve fertility.Mendiola J, Torres-Cantero AM, Moreno-Grau JM, et al. Food intake and its relationship with semen quality: a case-control study. Fertil Steril. 2009;91:812-818.

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no benefit of omega-3 intake on total mortality, cardiovascular events, or cancer. Senges J. Omega-3 fatty acids on top of modern therapy after acute myocardial infarction (OMEGA). Report presented at: American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting; March 30, 2009: Orlando, FL.

Hooper L, Thompson RL, Harrison RA, et al. Risks and benefits of omega-3 fats for mortality, cardiovascular disease, and cancer: systematic review. BMJ. 2006;332:752-760.


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Ready for Retirement

Meet Foxie. She is a 33-year-old chimpanzee living in Washington state. She spends her days playing outside, eating fresh fruits and

vegetables, and showing off her favorite toy, a troll doll with blue hair. Until June 2008, Foxie lived in a laboratory in Penn-sylvania where she was used in hepatitis vaccine experi-ments. For decades, she was repeatedly poked, prodded, and subjected to numerous procedures. She was also repeatedly impregnated to produce more chimpanzees for experiments. Foxie had five babies, including a set of twins. All were taken from her as infants. Toward the end of Foxie’s time in the laboratory, she was not being used in experiments or forced breeding. She sat in a cage in a windowless basement for 12 years. Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest ap-proached the laboratory about releasing Foxie and six other chimpanzees. Laboratory officials quickly agreed, citing the high costs of housing and maintain-ing chimpanzees.

Metal Cages and Invasive Experiments Foxie and her fellow chimpanzee residents now live in the sanctuary, where their well-being is the priority. But more than 1,000 other chimpanzees still live in research and testing laboratories in the United States. These laboratories are permitted to keep chimpanzees in metal cages about the size of a kitchen table, deprive them of normal social interaction, and repeatedly sub-ject them to invasive procedures. The United States is the only nation that still makes large-scale use of chimpanzees in invasive research. But legislation recently introduced in Congress could help chimpanzees held in U.S. laboratories. The Great Ape

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Protection Act (GAPA) would phase out all invasive research on chimpanzees and release federally owned chimpanzees to permanent sanctuaries. Many other countries have already banned or severely restricted experiments on chimpanzees and other great apes because of a growing awareness of the serious scientific problems with these experiments. But the movement to end chimpanzee experiments is also based on our expanding knowledge of their rich social and emotional lives—and the suffering caused by life in a laboratory.

Psychological Trauma As a result of social and environmental deprivation in laboratory settings, some chimpanzees begin biting themselves, pulling their hair out, or self-mutilating in other ways. The Animal Welfare Act includes guidelines meant to promote the psychological well-being of non-human primates in laboratories. But even when specific guidelines are followed, laboratory settings cannot meet the needs of these highly social and emotionally com-plex beings. Furthermore, recent investigations have found that some facilities do not even follow minimal welfare requirements. PCRM scientists confirmed last year that the isola-tion and mistreatment chimpanzees endure in labora-tories cause serious, long-lasting psychological damage. PCRM director of research policy Hope Ferdowsian, M.D., M.P.H., and PCRM research scientist and primatologist Debra Durham, Ph.D., conducted an observational study involving 116 chimpanzees previ-ously used in laboratories and now in a sanctuary. They found that the chimpanzees have a high prevalence of symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder,

ACTION ALERT

Help Save ChimpanzeesUrge Congress to Support the Great Ape Protection Act

many chimpanzees have spent 40 years or more in lab-oratory cages. the Great ape Protection act could change the fate of chimpanzees and allow them to live their re-maining years in sanctuaries.

the Great ape Protection act (H.r. 1326) would:■ Phase out the use of chim-

panzees, and therefore all great apes, in invasive research in the united States;

■ release approximately 500 federally owned chimpanzees to permanent sanctuaries; and

■ make the recent National institutes of Health decision to end breeding of federally owned chimpanzees part of federal law.

Please ask your u.S. representative to co-sponsor GaPa. Call the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121, or look up your representa-tive’s phone number at www.Congress.org. you can also send an automatic e-mail to your representative at PCRM.org/GAPA.


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and other anxiety disorders, much like human victims of traumatic experiences. Dr. Durham is currently conducting a similar study at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. When Foxie first arrived there, she avoided certain objects and activi-ties. She showed limited interest in fellow chimpanzee residents, food, and nesting. Surveys completed by Foxie’s caregivers show that she still exhibits a range of psychological symptoms, but there is evidence of improvement during her new life at the sanctuary.

A Poor Model for Human Disease Chimpanzees and other nonhuman primates have been used in medical experiments because of the assumption that they are close to humans in physiol-ogy. Chimpanzees share approximately 99 percent of their DNA with humans, but they are profoundly

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Timeline of International Legislation

1997United Kingdom bans licenses for experiments on

chimpanzees

2000New Zealand bans experiments on chimpanzees

2002The Netherlands bans experiments on chimpanzees

2003 Australia policy statement limits experiments on

chimpanzees Sweden bans experiments on chimpanzees

2006Austria bans experiments on chimpanzees Japan places moratorium on experiments on

chimpanzees

2007Balearic Islands grant chimpanzees legal rights

2008 Belgium bans experiments on great apesSpanish Parliament resolution urges Spain to grant

great apes legal rights

A Moral ObligationPCRM Scientist’s Paper Supports the Great Ape Protection Act

a new paper by animal behavior expert Jonathan balcombe, Ph.d., raises serious ethical questions about the use of chim-

panzees in experiments and provides evidence for the provisions of the Great ape Protection act. in may’s Applied Animal Behaviour Science, dr. balcombe assesses the evidence and finds that chim-panzees, like humans, seek pleasure and express a broad range of complex emotions. “When we keep chimpanzees and other animals in laboratory cages, we deny them the opportunity to live any semblance of a normal existence,” says dr. balcombe. “the proposal to end experi-ments on chimpanzees is an urgent moral issue requiring immedi-ate action.” dr. balcombe wrote rep. Henry Waxman, d-Calif., a letter ex-plaining his paper’s findings and asking Waxman to co-sponsor GaPa. as a prominent member of the House Energy and Com-

merce Subcommittee on Health, Wax-man could play a pivotal role in moving the legislation forward.

dr. balcombe’s paper, “animal Pleasure and its moral Significance,” includes evidence that different spe-cies seek pleasure through play, food, sex, and touch. based on his findings, balcombe argues that our current treatment of nonhuman primates, and other animals, is profoundly out of step with what we now know about animals’ sensitivity, emotion, and awareness.

different in gene expression and at the molecular level, where disease processes and treatment take place. After decades of expensive research, more than 85 HIV/AIDS vaccines have demonstrated positive outcomes in chimpanzee experiments. But none of these vaccines has shown protective or significant therapeutic effects in human trials. Drugs used to treat HIV were conceived and developed using computer simulation and in vitro methods, without reliance on animal models. Chimpanzee experiments also have failed to contribute to hepatitis C vaccine develop-ment, with most progress stemming from in vitro and clinical studies. The scientific community has suffered similar fail-ures in chimpanzee research on other human diseases, including malaria, cancer, and neurological disorders.

Chimpanzees Are Not Alone

Chimpanzees represent a small percentage of the mil-lions of animals in laboratories. But chimpanzees are in a unique position that could result in greater protections for all animals. Phasing out the use of chimpanzees in research would channel funding to the development and implementa-tion of modern, humane, and scientifically superior alternatives, which could help reduce the use of all animals in research. To learn more about the proposal to end research on chimpanzees, go to PCRM.org/GAPA. Bailey J. An assessment of the role of chimpanzees in AIDS vaccine research. Altern Lab Anim. Boston: New England Anti-Vivisection Society. 2008;36:381-428.

Bailey J. Non-human primates in medical research and drug development: a critical review. Biogenic Amines. 2005;19:235-256.

Ferdowsian H, Brent L, Durham D, Bradshaw GA. Effects and prevalence of psychological trauma in chimpanzees in captivity. International Primatological Society Congress; 2008: Edinburgh, Scotland.

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PCRM Pushes for Cuts in Animal Testing at Pharmaceutical Firm

use as it is about water and energy use,” says Dr. Beck. “Detailed reporting on animal use would help the company track trends and could reveal areas to reduce animal testing.” The resolution did not pass in the first round of votes but did receive enough votes to be presented at Baxter’s next shareholder meeting. PCRM hopes to gain more support among shareholders to eventually secure passage and to follow a similar path with other pharmaceutical manufacturers. Baxter officials expressed interest in learning more about nonanimal testing methods and in working with PCRM. Animal testing raises serious ethical concerns, and the poor validity of these tests is increasingly raising red flags among researchers. Nine out of 10 drugs that appear to be safe and effective in animals fail in human trials, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. More than half of all approved drugs are later relabeled or withdrawn after causing serious harm to humans.

Shareholders of a global pharmaceutical company recently voted on a PCRM proposal that could

reduce animal testing. PCRM scientific adviser Nancy Beck, Ph.D., presented the proposal at a shareholder meeting of Chicago-based Baxter International, one of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical and medical supply companies. The proposed resolution would require the company to disclose its animal use, including species and numbers of animals and the nature and purpose of each use. It would also require a written plan for replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal use. In her presentation, Dr. Beck explained that the proposed animal-use report would be analogous to a report Baxter previously produced on environmental impact, detailing short- and long-term goals for re-ducing water usage, energy usage, and greenhouse gas emissions. Baxter published these data, allowing the public to chart the company’s progress. “We want Baxter to be as transparent about animal

Another Vet School Ends Terminal Surgeries

Oklahoma State University recently joined the grow-ing list of veterinary schools that have dropped

terminal surgeries from their curricula. Students in an Oklahoma State University (OSU) veterinary surgery laboratory previously practiced two surgical procedures on dogs from Class B dealers. The dogs were killed after the second procedure. According to school and government records, 76 dogs were killed last year. In April, OSU announced that it will replace ter-minal surgeries with surgical training in conjunction with animal shelters and veterinary practices. Key to this decision was strong and consistent feedback from many people. An OSU veterinary student played a major role in helping the school replace terminal surgeries with humane alternatives. Sarah Gordon, D.V.M., brought together concerned OSU students and alumni, as well as experts from PCRM and other organizations, to convince OSU to end terminal surgeries.

A 2007 survey showed that the majority of the 28 vet-erinary schools in the United States no longer perform terminal surgeries. Most schools now train students with carefully supervised spay and neuter programs, partnerships with shelters and rescue groups, ethically sourced cadavers, externships at veterinary clinics, and other alternatives.

Sarah Gordon, D.V.M., with her rescued dog Chili and a letter of appreciation from PCRM

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Veterans Challenge Military’s Use of Animals

A Purple Heart recipient who risked his life to save fallen Marines is speaking out against the military’s

use of animals in trauma training. Charles J. Rosciam, M.H.A., a retired captain with the U.S. Navy’s Medical Service Corps, served 13 months in combat and treated well over a hundred casualties. He and 16 other former military physicians, medics, and nurses are urging Department of Defense

(DOD) officials to stop using and killing animals in medical training. The military’s trauma training program subjects more than 8,500 animals a year to severe injuries, including stab wounds, gunshot wounds, burns, and amputations. In chemical casualty care training courses at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, vervet monkeys are given a toxic dose of the drug physostigmine, which can cause seizures, breathing difficulty, and death. On June 3, Capt. Rosciam and other former military medical personnel joined PCRM in filing a Petition for Enforcement with the Army surgeon general to end the use of animals in these courses. PCRM also hosted briefings in the House of Representatives and Senate in June to explain how the National Defense Authorization Act could make military medical training more humane and effective. At the congressional briefings, Hope Ferdowsian, M.D., M.P.H., PCRM’s director of research policy, pre-sented an overview of the DOD’s reliance on live animals, including monkeys, pigs, and goats, to train soldiers and corpsmen. Former military medical personnel discussed their personal experiences with animal use in combat trauma training and discussed opportunities for reform. Using animals for trauma training violates the DOD’s own animal welfare regulation, which requires that nonanimal training methods be used whenever scientifically feasible. Every one of the military’s classes using animals could be replaced with an educationally equivalent or superior nonanimal method. Nonanimal methods range from human-patient simulators to com-monsense approaches, like the use of civilian trauma centers to gain experience.

New Videos and Web Site Expose Cruel Military Training

Purple Heart recipient and Vietnam veteran Charles J. Rosciam, M.H.A., and PCRM director of research policy Hope Ferdowsian, M.D., M.P.H., at Capitol Hill briefing

landmarks and response to treatment. In another video, military personnel give live vervet monkeys an overdose of the drug physostigmine in an exercise designed to simulate the effects of a chemical weapons attack. You can view these videos on PCRM’s new Web site, BetterMilitaryMedicine.org. On this comprehensive new site, you can:■ watch videos revealing the military’s use of goats and

monkeys;■ take action to end these practices;■ read expert and eyewitness accounts; ■ learn about nonanimal training methods; and ■ read PCRM’s legal petition. Please visit BetterMilitaryMedicine.org.

A vervet monkey spasms violently after being injected with a toxic dose of a chemical that acts as a nerve

agent. An instructor plunges a scalpel into a live goat to create traumatic wounds. Two military training videos obtained by PCRM through the Freedom of Information Act reveal the deadly use of animals in medical training. In one video, trainees perform several invasive procedures on a live, anesthetized goat. The instructor re-peatedly points out that goats differ from human casualties in many im-portant ways, including anatomical


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The University of Oklahoma Medical Center and the University of South

Alabama both recently announced that they have stopped using animals for trauma training. These facilities join the vast majority of United States trauma training programs, which use only nonanimal methods. Last year, PCRM filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture cit-ing the University of Oklahoma Medical Center for violating the Animal Welfare Act by using goats in its Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program. After the complaint was filed, the medical center ob-tained the American College of Surgeons-approved TraumaMan System simulator and is now using it—instead of animals.

The University of South Alabama stopped using pigs in trauma training after PCRM cardiologist John Pippin, M.D., F.A.C.C., wrote a letter to the school’s ATLS program director explaining that nonanimal training methods are educa-tionally preferable and can easily replace animal use in the course. PCRM helped the school investigate nonanimal options, and the program now uses TraumaMan. One of the few holdouts still using ani-mals is Massachusetts General Hospital. The hospital already owns TraumaMan and uses this advanced human-patient simulator to teach ATLS surgical skills to medical students. But for practicing physicians, the hospital uses live sheep to teach the procedures.

Congratulations to D.C. Councilmember, Avon, and Humane Research

District of Columbia Councilwoman Mary Cheh showed her support

for humane research this May when she participated in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Washington. Cheh is a breast cancer survivor and a strong supporter of nonanimal medical research. She and her colleagues wore hot pink Humane Seal T-shirts to highlight the Avon Foundation’s commitment to humane breast cancer research. PCRM staff members held “Team Cheh Rocks!” signs and cheered on the team as it passed.

Avon has received the Humane Charity Seal of Approval because it funds innovative human-centered breast cancer research and does not support animal research. Avon and the Dr. Susan Love Re-search Foundation, another humane charity, have formed the Love/Avon Army of Women initiative to recruit 1 million healthy women to directly participate in breast cancer research.

Approved…But It’s Fake

The Government Accountability Office found major flaws in the system for

approving medical research. In a discon-certing test, the agency won approval for a fake product to be used in testing and registered a fictitious medical review board.

Any drug or device used in federally funded testing on humans must be ap-proved by an institutional review board of scientists. The Government Account-ability Office (GAO) was able to register a fictitious review board—headed up by a dog named Trooper—with the Depart-ment of Health and Human Services. In a separate test, a real institutional review board based in Colorado Springs,

Colo., approved a medical protocol that would have required doctors to pour an entire liter of a GAO-fabricated product into a woman’s stomach after surgery. Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich., chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcom-mittee on Oversight and Investigations, said the findings raise serious questions about “the entire system for approving experimental testing on human beings.”

PCRM has filed a formal request with Massachusetts General’s Subcommittee on Research Animal Care asking that it deny the use of animals in the hospital’s ATLS program. You can help. Contact Massachusetts General’s ATLS director, Susan Briggs, M.D., and politely ask her to end animal use in the institution’s ATLS program.

Susan Briggs, M.D.Trauma and Surgical Critical Care55 Fruit St., GRB 13Boston, MA 02114-2696Phone: 617-726-3597E-mail: [email protected]

Almost 300,000 women have already joined. This movement will focus on identifying factors that increase the risk of developing breast cancer. Go to HumaneSeal.org for more information.

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New Studies Show Vegan Diets Fight Diabetes

Americans with diabetes almost doubled their spend-ing on medications in the past six years. But two

new studies led by PCRM experts provide powerful evidence that a low-fat vegan diet is an effective ap-proach to type 2 diabetes. In a long-term clinical trial published in a May supplement to the American Journal of Clinical Nutri-tion, PCRM researchers found that a plant-based diet helps people with diabetes lose weight and improve their blood sugar and cholesterol. An earlier publication showed that the diet is effective over the short term. The new report shows that benefits persisted a year beyond the initial 22-week study period. Participants following a vegan diet lost an average of 9.7 pounds, compared with 6.6 pounds for those follow-ing a more conventional diabetes diet. Improvements in hemoglobin A1c—a measure of blood sugar control—and total and LDL cholesterol were also greater in the vegan diet group. The new study is the longest and best-controlled study of diet and diabetes management to date. Previous studies collected data for six months or less. The second paper, a scientific review of observational and interventional studies in May’s Nutrition Reviews, found that vegetarian and vegan diets are consistently associated with lower rates of diabetes, heart disease, and overweight. Both studies are authored by PCRM president Neal Barnard, M.D., and other doctors and dietitians with PCRM, the George Washington University, and the University of Toronto. To learn more about PCRM’s diabetes research and resources, visit PCRM.org/Diabetes.

PCRM Diabetes Expert Honored

Nurse practitioner Caroline trapp is on the front lines of PCrm’s battle against diabetes—and now the american

association of diabetes Educators is honoring her efforts. as PCrm’s director of diabetes education and care, ms. trapp develops resources and programs to help people understand how plant-based diets can prevent and treat the disease. She creates continuing medical education programs and also serves as moderator for online discus-sions and support groups for people with diabetes. in recognition of education initiatives like these—and for her “contribution to diabetes educa-tion through dedication and innovation in the daily practice of patient care”—ms. trapp was recently honored as a finalist for the diabetes Educator of the year award.

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Second Edition of ‘Nutrition Guide’ Debuts

After working with nearly 100 medical reviewers and editors for over two years, PCRM launched

a second edition of its highly regarded Nutrition Guide for Clinicians in April. The generous help of sponsors enabled PCRM to distribute more than 18,000 free copies to second-year medical students across the United States and Canada. The guide is a comprehensive, portable medical ref-erence manual that covers 93 diseases and conditions,

including risk factors, diagnoses, and typical treatments. Most important, it provides the latest evidence-based information on nutri-tion’s role in prevention and treatment. It also describes helpful ways to talk with patients about dietary changes and thoroughly ex-plains macronutrients, micronutrients, and nutritional requirements for all stages of life. The 745-page guide is designed for use by medical professionals. See page 20 to order the Nutrition Guide for Clinicians (Second Edition).

PCRM Dietitian vs. Monster BurgerMeat-heavy diets kill millions of Americans every

year through their contribution to heart disease, cancer, overweight, diabetes, and other health problems. But a new burger in Michigan takes our national fat fixation to a new level. The West Michigan Whitecaps baseball team recently added a 4,800-calorie burger to its stadium’s menu. The 4-pound, $20 burger features five beef patties, five slices of American cheese, extra nacho cheese, nearly a cup of chili, and large amounts of salsa, sour cream, and corn chips—all on an 8-inch bun. The burger is the caloric equivalent of nine Big Macs. PCRM director of nutrition education Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., asked the Whitecaps to consider fans’ health and remove the burger from the stadium. Levin asked the team to at least label the burger a “dietary disaster” that increases the risk of cancer, heart disease,

and premature death. The risks of products like this giant burger were highlighted in a new Na-tional Cancer Institute study. Researchers looked at the diets of more than half a million people aged 50 to 71 and found that those who ate 4 ounces of red meat a day—about the size of a small hamburger—were more likely to die from heart disease, cancer,

and all causes over the next 10 years, compared with those who ate less red meat. Beef, pork, bacon, sausage, cold cuts, hot dogs, and other red or processed meats all increased the odds of premature death. Levin asked the Whitecaps to include the follow-ing label on the burger: “WARNING: Eating meat is associated with increased risk of heart disease, cancer, and death.” She also asked the stadium to not sell the burger to people under 18. PCRM’s letter received widespread media coverage, including stories in The New York Times, The Seattle Times, the London-based Telegraph, and the Whitecaps’ local newspaper, The Grand Rapids Press.


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Healthy School Lunch Revolution Gains Momentum

As Congress prepares to take up the Child Nutri-tion Act, it will be setting policies that determine

what children are fed in schools. PCRM is encouraging lawmakers to include provisions for vegetarian options in all U.S. schools. Tens of thousands of people have signed PCRM’s petition to ask Congress for healthy vegetarian school lunch options. PCRM also aired a television spot during CNN’s American Morning, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and other television programs. The commercial stars Montel Williams’ daughter Wyntergrace Williams. Following the launch of her commercial, Wyntergrace joined Margaret Stephens-Aliendre, Ph.D., principal of a

Twitter Co-Founder Speaks Out for Healthy School Lunches

twitter co-founder biz Stone has joined PCrm’s Healthy School lunch revolution. and he’s not the only one you

might find “tweeting” about healthy school lunches on this microblog Web site. in april, Stone sent a letter to rep. George miller, d-Calif., chair of the House Education and labor Committee, which has jurisdiction over the Child Nutrition act, asking for the addition of vegetarian-friendly options in school lunches.

Here is miller’s tightly crafted tweet conforming to twitter’s 140-character message limit: “thanks 4 insight. our goal 4 the child nutrition reauth is 2 improve children’s access 2 healthy & affordable meals at school.” PCrm also joined the twitter conversation. more than 700 people are already following PCrm to get real-time updates on the Healthy School lunch revolution. you can join them at Twitter.com/DoctorsCare.

Title I elementary school in Washington, Neal Barnard, M.D., PCRM president, and other leading researchers and educators in a Capitol Hill briefing on the need for vegetarian foods in the National School Lunch Program. The government has taken note of the demand for meatless options in school lunches. According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture official, more than 10,000 people voiced support for vegetarian and vegan options in the National School Lunch Program during USDA listening sessions, and many times that number have petitioned Congress since then. Please visit HealthySchoolLunches.org and sign our petition today.


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Culinary School Teaches Recipe for Better Health

As more people discover the benefits of plant-based meals, restaurants and grocery stores are looking

to add healthful vegan options. And students at the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts are ready to meet the demand. This state-of-the-art culinary school in Austin, Texas, specializes in vegan cooking. Students at Natural Epicurean learn how to prepare and present nutritious plant-based foods and become experts on cooking for optimal health. Natural Epicurean’s comprehensive 800-hour program includes cooking instruction, theory, and business classes, a variety of elective classes, and oppor-tunities for internships. Course titles include “Glorious Grains,” “The Versatile Bean,” and “Raw and Living

Foods,” among many oth-ers. Students can also choose specialty courses on macro-biotics and home remedies. As the market for natural, plant-based foods continues to grow, Natural Epicurean graduates have many op-portunities to change the way the world eats. Many are now restaurant owners, vegan food manufacturers, private chefs, caterers, and health consultants. Learn more at NaturalEpicurean.com.

Pig ‘Flu Farms’ Threaten Global Health

After dominating the news for weeks, swine flu has started to take a backseat to other concerns.

But health officials have not forgotten that the 1918 flu pandemic first appeared as a mild outbreak in the spring and then mutated to the form that infected a third of the world’s population and killed millions of people in the United States alone. Crowded pig farms likely led to the emergence of the new H1N1 swine flu virus, and they create the perfect breeding ground for this and other unstable viruses to mutate into even deadlier forms. In May, PCRM placed a digital ad in a Washington, D.C., Metro station urging U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to shut down intensive pig farms to re-duce swine flu risk. One-third to one-half of pigs on modern farms have antibody evidence of influenza viruses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On massive pig farms, intensive crowding and poor sanitary conditions allow viruses to replicate and mutate rapidly. Once a viral mutant emerges, it is spread by farm work-ers and the transport of livestock. In a letter to Vilsack, PCRM president Neal Barnard, M.D., pointed out that leading health experts have expressed concerns about factory farming. Five years ago, the American Public Health Association called

for a moratorium on new factory farms. Last year, the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Produc-tion cited numerous public health issues associated with factory farms and recommended the phaseout of intensive confinement on farms. The average American now consumes more than 200 pounds of meat a year, including a significant amount of pork. A collective shift to a vegetarian diet could help eliminate the farms that breed infectious disease.

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New Cooking and Nutrition DVD Now Available

The Cancer Project’s new Eating Right for Cancer Survival DVD set is de-

signed to work hand in hand with the companion book, The Cancer Survivor’s Guide: Foods That Help You Fight Back. Together, they provide powerful infor-mation on simple, everyday choices that can cause major changes in health and well-being. This two-DVD set contains nine nutrition presentations by PCRM president Neal Barnard, M.D., and nine cooking lessons by Chef Sualua Tupolo and Stephanie Beine, R.D. To order, see page 21 or visit PCRM.org/Shop.

Join the Food for Life Team

The Cancer Project is now accepting a limited number of applications for

instructors to teach its highly effective Food for Life Nutrition and Cooking Class Series. Classes in 80 cities reach thousands of people each year with the empowering message that diet can play a major role in cancer prevention and survival. To find out more and submit an application, please visit CancerProject.org/Careers.

Five Worst Packaged Kids Mealshas 22 grams of fat, 50 milligrams of cholesterol, and 1,600 milligrams of so-dium—more salt than younger children should consume in an entire day. The report found that most pack-aged lunchbox meals have little or no fiber and are high in fat, sugar, sodium, and cholesterol. Many also contain processed meats, which are linked to increased cancer risk later in life.

Lunchables and similar packaged lunches seem like cheap and conve-

nient options. But many of these meals pack a hidden cost—an increased risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. Cancer Project dietitians analyzed nearly 60 packaged lunchbox meals offered by major companies. The Lunch-ables Maxed Out Cracker Combo Ham and Cheddar topped the list because it

Be a Book Angel

Help spread awareness about the link between diet and

cancer. the book angel program is designed to get the Cancer

Project’s new book The Cancer Survivor’s Guide: Foods That Help You Fight Back to cancer support groups, cancer centers, and oncology waiting rooms—in short, into the hands of people who can use it to battle cancer. to learn more or sign up, visit CancerProject.org.

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Red meat and high-glycemic-index foods could be risk factors for kidney cancer, according to a recent

study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Researchers studied the diets of 335 people with renal cell carcinoma, the most common form of kidney cancer, and 337 healthy individuals. They found that men and women who ate red meat five or more times a week were more than four times as likely to develop the disease, compared with those who consumed red meat less than once a week. The study also found that high consumption of white bread, white potatoes, and other high-glycemic-index foods increased cancer risk. Dolwick Grieb SM, Theis RP, et al. Food groups and renal cell carcinoma: results from a case-control study. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009;109:656-667.

Grilled meat linked to Pancreatic Cancer

Meat cooked at high temperatures has been linked to colorectal cancer, and it may also increase the

risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research an-nual meeting. In this nine-year study, researchers analyzed infor-mation on meat consumption and preferred cooking methods for 62,581 participants. Participants who cooked meat at high temperatures and consumed more well-done meat had about a 60 percent higher risk of pancreatic cancer, compared with other people. Veggie burgers and portabella mushrooms are health-ful alternatives for summer barbecues, as plant-based foods do not produce harmful concentrations of car-cinogens when grilled.Anderson KE, Mongin SJ, et al. Pancreatic cancer risk: associations with meat-derived carcino-gen intake. Report presented at: American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting; April 21, 2009: Denver.

mushrooms Protect against breast Cancer

Mushrooms may reduce the risk of breast cancer, ac-cording to a study conducted in southeast China.

Researchers analyzed dietary records from more than 2,000 pre- and postmenopausal women with breast cancer and a group of matched healthy people. Intake of fresh mushrooms (at least 10 grams per day) and dried mushrooms (at least 4 grams per day) decreased the risk by 64 percent and 47 percent, respectively. The most commonly eaten mushroom in this study was the white button mushroom; one small white button mushroom weighs 10 grams. An additional protective effect was seen when mushrooms and green tea were both consumed.Zhang M, Huang J, Xie X, Holman CD. Dietary intakes of mushrooms and green tea combine to reduce the risk of breast cancer in Chinese women. Int J Cancer. 2009;124:1404-1408.

Cooking method affects Vegetables’ Cancer-Fighting Power

The best way to protect cancer-fighting com-pounds in cooked vegetables may be to

griddle-cook or microwave, according to a new study in the Journal of Food Science. The study found that for most vegetables, cooking on a griddle with no added oil or microwaving maintains the highest levels of antioxidants, which help pro-tect against cancer. Pressure-cooking and boiling lead to the greatest losses, and frying, in addition to increasing fat content, results in intermediate antioxidant loss. The artichoke was the only vegetable that maintained antioxidant levels with all cooking methods. Beet-root, green beans, and garlic maintained high antioxidant activity after most cooking methods. Celery and carrots actually had increased protective value after all cook-ing methods. Jiménez-Monreal AM, García-Diz L, et al. Influence of cooking methods on antioxidant activity of vegetables. Journal of Food Science. 2009;74:97-103.

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We are honored to see our special group of Lifetime Partners con-

tinue to expand with the addition of new members every year. These members have chosen to include PCRM in their estate plans or have arranged a life income gift. By taking time to plan ahead, simple arrangements made today can have enor-mous benefits long into the future. Planned gifts create extraordinary op-portunities and provide peace of mind for members who know their assets will be

distributed as they wish and will support a cause close to their hearts. It’s a simple process to include PCRM in your will, designate the organization as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy, or arrange a charitable gift annu-ity. Lifetime Partners receive a certificate signed by PCRM president Neal Barnard, M.D., and special updates on our pro-grams throughout the year. Visit our interactive planned giving site at PCRM.PlanYourLegacy.org, call me at

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to work at PCRM’s headquarters. “Mrs. Baker’s gen-erous legacy is helping PCRM expand its or-ganization and broaden

its outreach to the public,” says PCRM president Neal Barnard, M.D. “PCRM’s new building is a tribute to Mrs. Baker’s lifelong commitment to protecting and caring for animal and human lives.” The bungalow, located near PCRM’s office in the Friendship Heights neigh-borhood of Washington, D.C., was constructed in 1925. Featuring four bedrooms, a basement apartment, a front porch, and a fenced backyard, the house will provide an excellent setting for special events and visitor lodging.

In June, PCRM honored the late Con-stance Matheson Baker, a noted animal

welfare and public health advocate, at a dedication ceremony for its new special events and lodging facility. A monetary gift from Mrs. Baker’s estate allowed PCRM to purchase the building. The Constance Matheson Baker Residence for Responsible Medicine will be used to host events that high-light PCRM’s work. It will also provide lodging for interns, volunteers, and staff members who travel from out of town

Born in New York, Mrs. Baker earned a law degree in 1936 from St. John’s University, a unique achievement at that time. Later, she moved to North Carolina, where she was the assistant manager of the local office of a regional brokerage firm. In North Carolina, she became actively involved in charitable causes for animals, children, and the less fortunate. Mrs. Baker helped found a county animal shelter, served as a hospital board member, and served as secretary of the North Carolina Society for Emotionally Troubled Children. In Florida, where she retired, Mrs. Baker continued her active community involvement. Mrs. Baker was a longtime supporter of PCRM who firmly believed in the organization’s mis-sion and principles.

New York VIP Party Raises Funds for PCRM

mary and Peter max generously opened up the max Studio

in New york on march 24 to host a lively evening of vegan food, wine, and jazz—all set against a backdrop of Peter’s vibrant and energizing art. Guests sampled delicious food from Candle 79, bonobo’s Vegetarian, daiya Cheese, the dessert diva Fran Costigan, Natural kitchen Cooking School, and 4 Course Vegan. Equally delectable wines were provided by organic Vintages and 67 Wine & Spirits. all this good fun served an important purpose: to bring our members together and raise funds for PCrm’s lifesaving programs and initiatives. Visit our online events page to view more photos.

Dreama Walker, Mary Max, PCRM president Neal Barnard, M.D., and Kris Carr

Joshua Katcher, Wyntergrace Williams, PCRM president Neal Barnard, M.D., Michel Nischan, and Morgan Spurlock

Moby with PCRM director of research policy Hope Ferdowsian, M.D.


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Healthy Eating for Life book series from PCRMPCRM’s series of medically sound, reader-friendly books explains diet’s role in wellness and disease prevention. Each book includes at least 80 healthy, delicious vegetarian recipes. Forewords by PCRM president Neal D. Barnard, M.D.

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The Best in the WorldFast, Healthful Recipes from Exclusive and Out-of-the-Way RestaurantsNeal D. Barnard, M.D., EditorThis popular collection of wonderfully healthy recipes comes from the world’s best and most unusual restaurants. Enjoy these vegan delicacies at home. Hardcover, 71 pgs, $11.95

The Best in the World iiHealthful Recipes from Exclusive and Out-of-the-Way RestaurantsJennifer L. Keller, R.D., EditorTravel around the world to discover treasures from side-street cafes and elegant hotel dining rooms. Attractively illustrated, this delightful vegan cookbook is the sequel to PCRM’s original international recipe collection. Hardcover, 71 pgs, $11.95

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Quantum Wellness: A Practical and Spiritual Guide to Health and HappinessKathy Freston Learn how to make the small steps that can significantly improve the health of mind, body, and spirit. In addition to promoting wholeness in work and relationships, Freston explains the advantages of a plant-based diet from health, ethical, and environmental perspectives. Includes 45 veg-etarian recipes, two weeks of meal plans, and a general shopping list. 288 pages, $14.95

Skinny BitchA No-Nonsense, Tough Love Guide for Savvy Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap and Start Looking Fabulous!Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin This bestselling vegan guide pulls no punches. Entertain-ing and sassy, the book rests on a solid health and nutrition foundation. “Many priceless-yet-unprintable dictums certainly make you laugh in a way few diet books can.” –iVillage 224 pgs, $13.95

Becoming Whole: The Story of My Complete Recovery from Breast CancerMeg Wolff, Foreword by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D.Eight years after losing a leg to bone cancer, Meg Wolff was dying of breast cancer. Conventional treatments were failing, but Meg fought back with a macrobiotic diet and a determination to control how she would live or die. Discover Meg’s story of physical and emotional healing. 288 pgs, $21.00

Macro for the Mainstream DVDSheri DeMarisTV host Sheri DeMaris believes “your kitchen is your medicine cabinet.” In this exciting DVD, she prepares easy-to-follow macrobiotic recipes using whole, organic foods and offers simple suggestions for improving one’s health and the health of our planet. $24.95

How to Eat Like a vegetarian Even if You Never Want to Be OneCarol J. Adams and Patti BreitmanOut of time and out of ideas? Cook fast, cook healthy with more than 250 shortcuts, strategies, and simple solu-tions. More than a cookbook—though it abounds with recipes—this guide will get you started on a healthier path with a few flips of the page. 214 pgs, $20.00

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If you have diabetes or are concerned about developing it, this program could change the course of your life. Dr. Barnard’s groundbreaking clinical studies, the latest funded by the National Institutes of Health, show that diabetes responds dramatically to a low-fat, vegetarian diet. Rather than just compensating for malfunctioning insulin like other treatment plans, Dr. Barnard’s program helps repair how the body uses insulin. Includes 50 delicious recipes. 288 pgs, $15.95

Foods That Fight PainDid you know that ginger can prevent migraines and that coffee sometimes cures them? Drawing on new research, Dr. Barnard shows readers how to soothe ev-eryday ailments and cure chronic pain with common foods. 348 pgs, $14.95

A Physician’s Slimming Guide for Permanent Weight ControlYou can succeed in becoming and staying slimmer! This book is not a diet—it’s a comprehensive program that takes the reader beyond artificial “formula ap-proaches.” 96 pgs, $7.95

Breaking the Food SeductionWe all have foods we can’t resist, foods that sabotage our health. But banishing those cravings for chocolate, cookies, cheese, or burg-ers isn’t a question of willpower, it’s a matter of biochemistry. Drawing on his own research and that of other leading institutions, Dr. Barnard reveals how diet and lifestyle changes can break the craving cycle. 324 pgs, $15.95

Turn Off the Fat GenesGenes, including those that shape our bodies, actu-ally adapt to outside influences. Dr. Barnard explains the process and provides a three-week gene-control program complete with menus and recipes by Jen-nifer Raymond. Here are powerful tools for achieving long-term weight loss and better health. Paperback, 350 pgs, $14.95

Food for LifeThe breakthrough book on aging, heart disease, cancer, weight con-trol, and general health. Preface by Dean Ornish, M.D. Loads of tips on changing your diet, 21 days of menus, plus delicious recipes by Jennifer Raymond. 334 pgs, $14.95

The Nutrition Rainbow PosterThe more naturally colorful your meal is, the more likely it is to have an abundance of cancer-fighting nutrients. Pigments that give fruits and vegetables their bright colors represent a variety of protective compounds. The Nutrition Rainbow poster shows the cancer-fighting and immune-boosting power of different-hued foods. 17”x22”, $6.00

Prescription for Life PosterThis whimsical work of art introduces your patients to the importance of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans in cancer prevention and survival. It also tells how to obtain free information about nutrition, recipes, and classes from The Cancer Project. 17”x22”, $6.00

The Cancer Survivor’s GuideNeal Barnard, M.D., Jennifer Reilly, R.D.Find out how foods fight cancer and the advantages of a high-fiber, low-fat, dairy- and meat-free diet. Includes updates from the latest research, special prostate and breast cancer sections, tips for making the dietary transition, and more than 130 recipes. 245 pgs, $19.95

Eating Right for Cancer Survival dvd

Neal Barnard, M.D., Chef Sualua Tupolo, Stephanie Beine, R.D.This exciting 2-disc set is designed to work hand in hand with the companion book, The Cancer Survivor’s Guide. Nine nutrition presentations and nine cook-ing lessons provide powerful tools for making changes in health and well-being. 270 mins, $19.95

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Prevent and Reverse Heart DiseaseCaldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., M.D.Drawing on findings from his 20-year study, noted surgeon and researcher Esselstyn presents a scientifically proven, nutrition-based program that stops and reverses heart disease, even for people who have been affected for many years. More than 150 great recipes. 308 pgs, $15.95

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Local Bounty: Seasonal Vegan RecipesDevra GartensteinUsing fresh local produce enlivens your meals and pre-serves resources. This book divides its recipes among spring, summer, fall, and winter sections, enabling cooks to tap into seasonal harvests. More than 150 recipes, with shopping and cooking tips. 187 pgs, $17.95

A New Approach to Nutrition for Diabetes DVDNeal D. Barnard, M.D.Turn back the clock on diabetes through a low-fat vegan diet. In eight compelling lessons, Dr. Barnard explains his groundbreaking research, funded by the National Institutes of Health, and how to put it to work in your life. Includes cooking demonstrations by chef Toni Fiore and a grocery store tour by Susan Levin, R.D., and Caroline Trapp, M.S.N., C.D.E. 192 mins, $19.95

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The Sublime Restaurant CookbookSouth Florida’s Ultimate Destination for Vegan CuisineNanci AlexanderThe flavors and beauty of south Florida’s award-winning Sublime Restaurant are compiled here with some of Sublime’s most famed culi-nary creations. From Asian, Latin, or Mediterranean influences to more typical American fare, each recipe is delightfully conceived, beautifully presented, and yet surprisingly quick to prepare. 117 pgs, $19.95

Lick it!Creamy, Dreamy Vegan Ice Creams Your Mouth Will LoveCathe OlsonMaking ice cream at home with a vari-ety of nondairy milks is surprisingly easy, and the results taste so much better than what can be bought in a store. Readers will find all their favorite traditional ice cream flavors in this book, plus a tempting variety of exotic and gourmet flavors made with herbs, spices, and liqueurs. Includes information about using unrefined sweeteners and adjusting any seasonings to taste. 144 pgs, $14.95

vegan Soul KitchenFresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American CuisineBryant TerryReinterpreting popular dishes from African and Caribbean countries as well as his favorite childhood dishes, chef Terry reinvents African-American and Southern cuisine, capitalizing on the complex flavors of the tradition without the animal products. Includes Black-Eyed Pea Fritters with Hot Pepper Sauce, Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Ginger-Peanut Dipping Sauce, and many more. 256 pgs, $18.95

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Monkeys Teach Their Children to Flossmoms—including mon-key moms—know how important clean teeth are. researchers in Japan have observed long-tailed ma-caques teaching their young how to floss their teeth with strands of human hair. re-searchers once thought that teaching others to use tools was an exclusively human behavior.

Pork Flu? the World Health organiza-tion cautioned that meat from pigs infected with the H1N1 swine flu virus should not be used for human consumption. despite some suggestions to the contrary, it is possible for flu viruses to survive the freezing process and be present in thawed meat, as well as in blood, ac-cording to the WHo.

Mmm Mmm goodbonobos use barks, grunts, peeps, yelps, and peep-yelps to “rate” different types of food, according to research-ers at the San diego Zoo and Wild animal Park. these vocalizations are similar to other primates’ sounds, including the human ver-sions of “yum!” and “Ewww,” suggesting there may be a universal primate language for food. bonobos use barks for their favorite foods (figs and raisins) and grunts for their least favorite (peppers).

Veggie Power!the ecoF3 is the first race car made from eco-friendly materi-als, including potato fibers and resins, soybeans, and carrots. Created by scientists with the World First racing team, the car has a biodiesel engine that runs on chocolate extracts and vegetable oil.

Blinded by Beef diets heavy in beef, lamb, and pork may raise the risk of vision loss in later life, according to a new study from the university of melbourne in australia. researchers found that people who eat red meat at least 10 times a week are 50 percent more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration, a condi-tion that can lead to blindness.


ghent goes Vegthursdays are now meatless in the city of Ghent, belgium, thanks to deputy mayor tom balthazar. the goal of this vol-untary veggie day is to create awareness about the health and environmental effects of eating meat. balthazar asked Ghent’s government offices and schools to choose meat-less meals every thursday.

USDa Faults Primate Lab u.S. department of agri-culture investigators have confirmed reports of animal mistreatment at the New iberia research Center in louisiana, america’s largest primate research facility. in-vestigators observed several violations of the animal Wel-fare act, including sedating animals without adequate monitoring, improperly transporting chimpanzees, and failing to properly heat outdoor enclosures, which caused some monkeys to lose their tails to frostbite.

Bird’s-Eye View Jackdaw crows use their eyes to communicate much like humans do, according to a new study. researchers found that the birds use visual clues to communicate and can tell what

humans are looking at by ob-serving their eyes. Zoologists believe jackdaws are sensitive to humans’ eyes because they are similar in appearance to their own species’ eyes.

United airlines Bumps obese Passengersunited airlines announced it will bump obese passengers from sold-out flights. Severely overweight passengers will have to purchase two tickets for the next flight or upgrade to first or business class. the airline received more than 700 complaints last year from passengers who had uncomfortable flights because of obese seatmates.


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to sponsor the six-week courses. With generous support from the hospital, she has taught at least six series every year for the last four years. “Seeing people get excited about what they can do for their health is very rewarding,” says Mrs. Myers. “People feel quite empowered when they realize they don’t have to sit back and wait for their cancer to return.” The Myers’ concern about their community’s health also led them to open Nature’s Express, a small chain of vegan fast-food restaurants. Mrs. Myers’ favorite dish is a homemade black bean burger served on a “nest” of brown rice pilaf and healthy greens. Dr. Myers says he taste tests every item on the menu, but his favorite is the avocado wrap. Inside the restaurant, the Myers offer books and resources on how plant-based diets improve health and well-being. Their display includes The Cancer Survivor’s Guide and other PCRM resources. Dr. Myers is espe-cially thankful for PCRM’s Spanish-language materials. The Myers developed a passion for nutrition decades ago, and they and their three children shifted to plant-based diets. They hope their efforts will help other families make similar dietary improvements, both at home and on the go.

Teaming Up for Better HealthPhysician Profile

Carl Myers, M.D., and Jean Myers, B.S.N.,

M.S., are on a mission to help their community achieve better health, and people in their town can’t seem to get enough of their good advice—or of their new vegan restaurant’s sig-nature sandwiches. As an oncologist prac-ticing in Yuma, Ariz., Dr. Carl Myers always stresses

that diet and other lifestyle factors play a major role in patients’ overall health. “Unhealthy diets not only promote deadly diseases, but also affect our energy levels, how we look, and how we feel,” says Dr. Myers. “Some of my patients have switched to a plant-based diet, and I can see the difference in their skin and how happy they are, and they all lose weight.” Jean Myers teaches The Cancer Project’s Food for Life Nutrition and Cooking Class Series. The Food for Life series is popular in Yuma—every class has a long wait-ing list. Mrs. Myers wanted all community members to have a chance to attend regardless of income, so she asked the Yuma Regional Medical Center Foundation

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