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Mark Reinfeld
Mark Reinfeld, CCNH M.S. in Holistic Nutrition graduate, is the founding chef of the award winning Blossoming Lotus Restaurant. He is the recipient of the 2006 Platinum Carrot Award for living foods—a national award given by the Aspen Center of Integral Health to the top “Healthy Gourmet Chefs” in the country. His cookbook, Vegan World Fusion Cuisine, coauthored with Bo Rinaldi and with a foreword by Dr. Jane Goodall, has won several national awards.

Mark has been preparing inspired gourmet vegan and live food cuisine for over 15 years. He developed his love for World culture and cuisine during travel journeys through Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

For more information please e-mail or visit www.veganfusion.com.
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A Vegan Lifestyle
with Mark Reinfeld

  1. Vegan is a term that describes a lifestyle and diet that:

    2.  a.   includes eggs and dairy products.
     b.   is found in remote areas of Asia.
     c.   does not include the use or consumption of animal products.
     d.   focuses on the use of plants, honey, and silk.

  2. A phrase sometimes used instead of vegan is “plant-based.”

    3.  a.   true
     b.   false

  3. Vegans and vegetarians are interested in avoiding the unnecessary inclusion of ______________ in our foods, which then end up in our bodies.

    4.  a.   supplements
     b.   preservatives, chemicals, and artificial colors and flavors
     c.   unprocessed grains
     d.   seeds

  4. Some reasons a person might choose a vegan lifestyle include:

    5.  a.   ethical/moral reasons.
     b.   health/medical reasons.
     c.   environmental/political reasons.
     d.   all of the above.

  5. Organic farming, which is important to the vegan lifestyle, represents a cycle of ____________ that begins and ends with the earth.

    6.  a.   composting
     b.   fertilization
     c.   sustainability
     d.   processing

  6. It takes approximately _______ of an acre of land per person to support a vegan diet, while it takes approximately 3-1/2 acres to support a meat-centered diet.

    7.  a.   1/6
     b.   1/2
     c.   2/3
     d.   7/8

  7. In a person’s healing process, the most important component is likely to be:

    8.  a.   the kinds and quality of the foods he or she eats.
     b.   any supplements he or she takes.
     c.   his or her drinking water.
     d.   his or her choice of healthcare practitioner.

  8. A live foods diet, which many consider to be the most healthful form of cuisine, is becoming a specialized area in vegan foods. Living foods are nutrient-rich items that have not been heated above ___________ degrees.

    9.  a.   110
     b.   112
     c.   116
     d.   120

  9. Preparing meals in a vegan, natural foods way can be:

    10.  a.   less expensive.
     b.   healthier.
     c.   easier and tasty.
     d.   all of the above.

  10. Most vegans report that they experience:

    11.  a.   an increase in energy, but need to sleep more.
     b.   an increase in health and energy in addition to feeling more attuned to their environments.
     c.   a sharp increase in their grocery bills.
     d.   a decrease in health and an increase in energy.

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