Lions and other carnivorous animals do eat meat, but that doesn't mean we should. They would die if they didn't eat meat.… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
If we ourselves want to be free and happy then by enslaving and harming animals we will not be able to achieve… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
On average, most people consume between 100 - 120 grams of protein per day. Not only is that unhealthy, it's extremely dangerous,… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Most of the food crops raised in the world today are fed to livestock destined for slaughter for us to eat, and… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
I passionately feel that as long as we view ourselves as superior and other animals as exploitable our consciousness will remain stuck… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
It is a fact that the ecological devastation of the planet can be traced to the consumption of meat and dairy, which… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
The number of human deaths due to hardening of the arteries and other similar diseases suggests that human beings were not meant… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
It's important to understand that calcium isn't just about what you eat; it's also about what you keep. Acidic animal products mine… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
In fact, numerous scientific laboratory tests and field observations have led to the conclusion that animals are conscious, intelligent, emotional beings. They… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Farms, whether small or large, are places where slaves are kept. The animals are fattened up to be eaten, or exploited for… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Vegan food is not only good for you, the animals, and the planet, but cooking vegan can be simple, easy, and fun. — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
As humans, we do get to choose what we eat, and when we choose to eat a plant, we are eating (i.e.,… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
The ridicule you may endure from others when you speak up for animals can help you to hone your skills, enabling you… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Arctic-dwelling Eskimos have no choice but to eat large amounts of meat and animal fat. But let's get our facts straight: according… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
When I see a person wearing a fur coat, I see not only the coat but the animals who were cruelly abused,… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Some people may argue that if the animals are treated humanely prior to being slaughtered, this justifies their confinement and slaughter. Is… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
The fact is that eating meat and dairy is bad for your health, the health of the animals eaten, as well as… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Today's fishing industry supplies land farms with fish as well. Over fifty percent of the fish caught is fed to livestock on… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
We are the only animals who steal and drink the milk from other species. — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Eating vegetables, fruits and grains rarely causes total destruction of the plant or tree on which the food grew; after harvesting, seeds… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
In fact, we would know ourselves that we are not meant to be meat eaters, and we would not have allowed ourselves… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Through the practices of yoga, we discover that concern for the happiness and well being of others, including animals, must be an… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
We have been conditioned, taught, and coerced by the agents of our culture (parents, grandparents, advertisers, food critic, etc.) to eat the… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Communication implies communing, having a shared experience with another, not "talking at" or "talking down to" someone. — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Human overconsumption is a greater problem than human population growth, and meat eating is a big part of that problem. — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Some well-to-do parents may say, "I have a right to have as many children as I want because I can take care of them."… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
In fact, studies show that vegans tend to get more iron than meat eaters. Vitamin C from fruits and vegetables increases iron absorption. Meanwhile,… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, use for entertainment or for any exploitative purpose. — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
When we have a choice it is always best to choose kindness. Veganism is simply the kinder choice. — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Don't try to do this by yourself: to become a good yogi you need a teacher. Find a teacher you can bow to, who… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
It is true that every being is enjoying life or suffering as a direct result of his or her own past actions. The animals… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Lions and other carnivorous animals do a lot of things besides eat meat. They live outdoors, not in houses; they don't wear clothes or… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Yoga may have originated in India, where the cow has been revered as sacred for thousands of years, but times have changed since Lord… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
It may take sixteen pounds of grain to make one pound of beef, but it also takes one hundred pounds of fish to make… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
Yes, all of life is sacred, including plants; and yes, there is research that demonstrates that plants have feelings - they feel it when… — Sharon Gannon Copy Share Image
