While some still chomp their biltong sticks, becoming vegan is on a roll in certain circles. This group proposes awareness of what we eat and how it impacts the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dean Luyt, Health Reformer and Animal Rights Activist of Healthy Lifestyle Choices, believes it is a change that will \u201chave a direct influence on how we live and do business in the future\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vegans do not merely give up meat, but abstain from using animal products. In 1944, Donald Watson coined the term, which is not just a way of healthy eating, but includes the philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Locally, various restaurants and Milkwood Market have made provision for vegans and now offer menu options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alistair Smith, owner of Nina\u2019s Real Food in Jeffreys Bay, says they are at the forefront of creating awareness in this respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is not merely about broadening menu options, but being passionate about the impact on our environment\u201d, says Alistair whose daughters are the golden surfing \u2018Smithsters\u2019 of JBay, Emma, Gina and Zoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn offering vegan and vegetarian options, we do not simply cater for a particular or younger community, but inform patrons on how to lessen their environmental footprint.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the surfing community is concerned about the impact on the ocean, we also aim to educate people about health. We consider the effects of salt, soy and other preservatives as well as how to develop great dishes for all, says he.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ninas has free informative dvd\u2019s for all interested in veganism and environmental footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
InFood in the JBay Surf Village, a popular hot spot, has funky food, which caters for those craving fresh and natural. Owner Jayne Davies has made inroads with her InFood restaurant\u2019s offerings of organic and fresh fare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Youngsters, like Fifth Wave Coffee\u2019s Amadeo Bisogno, are opening coffee worlds and awareness on environmentally friendly habits, like the no-plastic move among the mentioned restaurants and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dean refers to the website Challenge 22+ (www.challenge22.com), which hosts a 22 day challenge for those who wish to change their diets. An international effort to engage people, Challenge 22+ has trained dietitians and mentors to assist those who wish to rise to the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He will chat on Kouga FM soon, and advises those interested to join a JBay Whatsapp group and Facebook group for Vegans and Vegetarians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dean recommends a documentary, released on a few days ago, \u201cWhat you eat matters\u201d, on https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pDg7tlEJD64&t=1505s, as well as the Dominion trailer on https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=E2dDaCp_JxU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n Surfers riding the vegan wave<\/b>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now the wave is sweeping surfers. Raw talent is not enough to make it big. It takes grit, hard work and being in tune with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier this year, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) posted a line-up of surfers getting on board to \u201cride the compassionate wave\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even surfing star Kelly Slater agreed to participate in a two-week vegan challenge with PETA to kick off the New Year. Four weeks later, he was still going strong. \u201cBeen vegan nearly a month now. Feeling good. Much better digestion and variety of healthy foods eating this way,\u201d he recently wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a video made last year, the 11-time world champion revealed, \u201cI haven\u2019t had milk for probably 20 years now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
John John Florence believes his plant-based diet gives him the competitive edge. In 2016, he clinched his first World Surf League (WSL) world title in Portugal and went on to become the 2016 world champion. Recently, he did it again\u2014winning back-to-back world titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During a post-heat interview, he said, \u201cI\u2019ve become increasingly aware of food and its effects on the human body. All signs point to the idea that a plant-based diet is far superior to that of high animal-product intake.\u201d He starts his day with a smoothie containing \u201cplant-based protein powder, hemp seeds, chia seeds, frozen mixed berries, celery, kale, half a banana, and maca powder.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Four years ago, pro surfer Tia Blanco\u2014a vegetarian since birth\u2014decided to go vegan, and she\u2019s never looked back. Last year, she told the WSL, \u201cI went vegan for the animals. I love them all and I don\u2019t want to eat my friends.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alana Blanchard is a proud vegan. This popular surfer lives a compassionate lifestyle. Her pregnancy went without a hitch. Her longtime partner, Jack Freestone, is another proud vegan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add to the list Nikki van Dijk, Dave Rastovich (who refuses to \u201ceat anything with a mother or a face\u201d), Rob Machado and Anna Ehrgott and they push to make a strong point.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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