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Posts by Jon Benjamin

Jon Benjamin

About Jon Benjamin

Jon is a recovering academic with a PhD in Astronomy from the University of British Columbia. He’s currently pursuing a passion for designing board games. Jon discovered veganism in 2007 and quickly learned the joy that comes from living in alignment with deeply held beliefs of equality, compassion, and non-violence.

Going vegan for life

Going vegan for life

Jan 17, 2022

In Earthsave Canada’s Virtual Speaker Series, Virginia Messina draws from her wealth of knowledge to help us transition to veganism and successfully stay vegan. Covering topics from nutrition to practical tips and mindset she has advice for both the vegan-curious and the die-hards among us.

Insights from the nudge unit

Insights from the nudge unit

Nov 9, 2021

A document mistakenly made public from the UK’s Nudge Unit outlines considerations for making impactful policy changes to address climate change. It includes a review of policies designed to nudge people towards more plant-based food options.

Better COVID-19 outcomes with a plant-forward diet

Better COVID-19 outcomes with a plant-forward diet

Jul 8, 2021

An overview of what was and was not found in a new study on diet and the severity of COVID-19 infection. Plant-forward eating is associated with better outcomes.

Will reduced stigmatization lead to a plant-based revolution?

Will reduced stigmatization lead to a plant-based revolution?

May 3, 2021

With the exploding popularity of plant-based products, we are set to see a dramatic transformation of our cultural relationship to animal-based foods. These changes will remove many of the social barriers some would-be vegans face, allowing them to act in accordance with their values without being stigmatized or excluded.

The vital nutrient that 97% of Canadians are lacking

The vital nutrient that 97% of Canadians are lacking

Feb 22, 2021

The unsung hero of our health and vitality is dietary fibre. Unfortunately, most of us are deficient, leading to serious health consequences. Affecting meat-eaters and vegans alike, fibre deficiency can be corrected with the right knowledge and a will to change.

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