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The future of NUTRITION

Panel discussion Wednesday, Nov. 18 2015 over lunch @ Hiltl

Meat consumption is increasing worldwide, while at the same time the area of untouched rainforest is decreasing, partly because it is being used intensively for the cultivation of soy for animal feed and as grazing land. Equally alarming is the state of the increasingly overfished oceans and the living conditions of the animals that serve us as food. What alternatives are available? Will we soon be eating artificial, less, no or different (animal) meat?

Discussion with

Christian Bärtsch, co-founder and member of the management board of Essento, a Swiss start-up dedicated to the potential of edible insects

Thomas Bratschi, ZHAW – Life Sciences and Facility Management Head of the Geography of Food research group, lecturer CAS in Food Responsibility

Rolf Hiltl, 4th generation owner and managing director of Hiltl AG

Moderation: Dr. Olivia Bosshart, KION

including the following questions and topics

– How can the constantly growing world population be supplied with food, especially protein?

– And with what type of protein? What does this mean for cultivation, “production”, distribution, eating habits, …

– Vegetarian cuisine is booming – is the future of nutrition becoming more vegetarian? Vegan? For which regions of the world does this apply? And is that a luxury?

– Will we eat less, no or different meat in future? Do we include insects in our diet? Or would you prefer artificial meat?

– … what questions do YOU have?

Details on procedure, place and time

Date: Wed. 18.11.2015

Venue: Hiltl Academy, Haus Hiltl,5. Floor, Sihlstrasse 24, 8001 Zurich

Podium: 12:15 to 13.15, followed by Hiltl finger food

Admission: Incl. Catering CHF 50.

Registration: until Mon. 16.11.2015. by email at anmeldung@kion.ch or at: www.kion.ch

The vegan queen of extremes

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Fiona Oakes is the vegan queen of extremes

As a teenager, Essex Fiona Oakes underwent several surgical procedures to remove her kneecap and knee joint and was told she would never walk again:

But at the age of 48, she holds three world records, including being the fastest woman to run seven marathons on seven continents, plus the North Pole, with a total time of 31 hours 11 minutes and 53 seconds.

BBC visited Oakes, who is also a vegan and nicknamed the “Queen of Extremes”, and shows why she was willing to walk over 240 kilometers in the Sahara.

Here
you can find the full
video
by
Fiona Oakes, the vegan queen of extremes

Jiaogulan tea: drink the herb of immortality

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Jiaogulan, or A small plant that promises nothing less than immortality. Leaving aside the philosophical question of whether immortality can actually be a goal for mankind to strive for, ensuring quality of life into old age is unquestionably a desire of our society – and the cause of one of the most notable expenses in our economy. We certainly don’t want to pay for homeopathy according to Samuel Hahnemann or any other quackery with our health insurance premiums. The active ingredients of plants, however, are not part of alternative medicine, but of conventional medicine: even today, pharmaceutical research sends its scouts into the mountains of the Himalayas and the jungles of South America to find new plant-based active ingredients that can be developed into medicines.

The plant Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Jiaogulan) is used in the Chinese province of Guizhou, for example, and the above-average proportion of centenarians there is attributed to the regular consumption of tea made from this plant. Jiaogulan is an inconspicuous climbing plant from the gourd family that grows in the thickets of Asia. The ingredients of the “herb of immortality” or “herb of the eternal fountain of youth” are similar to those of ginseng, a renowned plant for maintaining health. Jiaogulan has also been found to contain antioxidants and substances that strengthen the heart and lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It is a slender, climbing, annual to perennial herbaceous plant and grows to a length of four to eight meters. It forms root tubers as a survival organ. The tendrils are forked and dried to make tea. Jiaogulan is native to China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, India and South America. However, it can also be grown in Europe under certain conditions. It colonizes thickets and thrives at altitudes of up to 3200 meters above sea level, but prefers a warm and humid climate. The plant was first described in 1406 during the Ming Dynasty by Zhu Xiao in the book “Medicinal herbs against famine”. By 2005, over 100 saponins, called gypenosides or gynosaponins, had been isolated and identified from jiaogulan. The total saponin content is ~ 2.4 % of the dried plant. Saponins as a subgroup of glycosides play an important role among the therapeutically effective components of medicinal plants. In accordance with their great structural diversity, a large number of different biological-pharmaceutical properties are also observed. Strengthening, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, expectorant/mucolytic and hormone-stimulating properties have been observed. They also support the absorption of other ingredients from the intestine and bind cholesterol. It is also thought to have a preventive effect against bowel cancer by inhibiting cell division in the bowel.

A Cup of Tea a Day keeps the Doctor away

Sources: NZZ and Wikipedia

Order online
here.

To be filled fresh in Zurich directly at the Berg Apotheke at
Stauffacherstrasse 26 in 8004 Zurich

(100g cost CHF 28.50, but several infusions are possible with the tea and the dried jiaogulan is very productive).

Book Tip
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More than just a juice store – Sasou juice bar

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Sasou is much more than a juice store…

This summer I’ve been traveling a lot outside of Zurich, so it’s been a long time since I’ve been to Sasou.

But when I was out and about in the Langstrasse quarter again, I was almost magically drawn to Tiffany in the Sasou juice bar.

I particularly like the Easy Rider juice (carrots, apples and ginger) and the vegan humus sandwich, and I don’t leave Sasou without stocking up on a few Powerballs anyway.

Tiffany now also has a vegan wrap on offer, which – as a self-confessed foodie – I naturally had to try on the spot. Very tasty!!! I simply took the humus sandwich with me to go.

Sasou’s offer:

FRESHLY PREPARED: 4 different sandwiches, 5 different salads, 6 variations of powerballs (raw dessert) and many juices/smoothies.

As winter is approaching, we serve a warming soup from Monday to Friday.

Apart from the cheese sandwich and the quinoa salad, everything is vegan.

SASOU juice bar

Neugasse 41

8005 Zurich

http://www.sasou.ch

Refugee aid: What you can do

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Image: EU flag by Banksy

I and my vegan kitchen stand up for fundamental rights: At least the right to life, liberty and integrity as defined in
Art. 3 UDHR
whether human or animal.

We have read and seen a lot about the refugees in the last few weeks.

The images of dead and washed up children on the beach robbed me of sleep or the thoughts of people locked up in a refrigerated truck gave me bad nightmares.

Big activism starts with each individual in small steps – so here are my tips on how you too can make a difference in small ways:

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Dinner together

Solinetz makes it possible: people who live in Zurich and the surrounding area invite refugees to lunch or dinner. Experience shows that these encounters are very enriching for everyone. A win-win situation for hosts and guests: a refugee arrives and a person with a name and their own story, or even a friend, leaves. You can find all information
here
.

2

Femmes tables

Femmes-Tische of the Swiss Red Cross brings together mothers from different countries of origin. A hostess invites five to eight people from her circle of acquaintances to her home. Moderators lead the uncomplicated discussions on parenting, integration and health issues in the languages of origin of the participants. Femmes-Tische opens up new opportunities for action for the participants, promotes social networks and thus makes a significant contribution to integration. You can find all information
here
.

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Donations in kind directly to Hungary

Tomorrow, on 9.09.2015 from 07:00 to 13:30 and after 17:00 and on Thursday 10.9.2015 until 11:00, the following items can be collected from Snejina Schuler-Stefanova (Tel. +41 78 825 6868
living@hispeed.ch) at Flühgasse 73, 8002 Zurich:

-Sleeping bags

-Bed mattresses

-Warm blankets/ comforters

-Tents

-baby milk bottles

-Baby/child carriers/slings

– If you don’t have any of the desired ones at home and still want to help, a pre-pack of toiletries would be appreciated. Please put them in clean sealable plastic bags and mark them for men / women.

The following toiletries can help::

For men : soap, shower gel, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, plaster, razor.

For the ladies: Soap, shower gel, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, plaster, sanitary towels (no tampons please!)

More info
here
on
FB
from
Action from Switzerland

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Donations in kind in Switzerland / Reception centers

– On Thursday 10.09.15 in Zurich at Club XTRa, Limmatstrasse 118 (clothes, shoes, bags)

-Asylzentrum Altstätten SG (gladly accepts clothes, toys and shoes in good condition. When: Mon-Fri 08-17.00h bring them by without hesitation. Info from Amela Saiti)

-Refugee camp Aarwangen (according to Susanne Sapici you can drop by from 07-19.00h and bring things)

-Asylzentrum Aarau 5 (is happy to receive anything – children’s clothes in good condition, toys, etc. ) Rohrerstrasse 24, 5001 Aarau

-Asylzentrum Frauenfeld TG (mainly needs clothing for adults – there is already enough for children) Peregrina Foundation, Frauenfeld, Matzingen, Amriswil, Arbon, Romanshorn, Weinfelden and Kreuzlingen

-Asylum Center Menzingen (looking for winter clothes of all kinds, shoes, coats, backpacks, etc.) Dixionary French, Arabic etc. Always Wednesday 09.09.15 18.30-22.00h bring to the Jugi)

-Inquire at Caritas

Info from MAMALICIOUS For Refugees and
Deborah Gabriela
Shkodra: Thank you!

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Donations in kind to Greece

(07.-14.09.15 in Winterthur): Helping Bags, you can find all information
here
.

6

Hospitality conference

How do we want to live together in a troubled world?

Thursday 26.11.2015, 13:30-17:45

Foyer St.Anton, Klosbahstrasse 36a, 8032 Zurich

More information and registration
here
:
www.paulus-akademie.ch

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Donations

www.swiss4syria.ch

www.fluechtlingshilfe.ch

www.srk-zuerich.ch

You can also find more ideas for active help
here
from Debora on her Mama Leone blog.

Vegan cupcakes at the Streetfood Festival

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This time, the Street Food Festival is taking place as part of “Zürich isst” – the month of experiences around nutrition, the environment and enjoyment. Directly on the lake at Hafendamm Enge, between Seebad Enge and Quai 61.
The Street Food Festival No. 4 not only offers a selection of over 80 food stalls with delicacies from all over the world, but also makes the snack trend increasingly sustainable: instead of disposable crockery, reusable crockery is used, it is recycled and organic waste and garbage are strictly separated. This in collaboration with
Foodwaste.ch
and the Mercator Foundation Switzerland. Michelle is also represented again this time with her cupcake stand and is presenting three different vegan options:

– vegan Oreo cupcakes

– vegan peanut butter cupcakes

– vegan chai cupcakes

Your cupcakes are 100% handmade: go and try them!

There are no parking spaces on site. The best way to get there is on foot or by public transport. And it’s also best to bring a blanket for a picnic.

Michelle’s Cupcakes

Main Store

Luisenstrasse 19

CH-8005 Zurich

City Store

Talacker 34

CH-8001 Zurich

www.michellescupcakes.ch

Open from tomorrow: the new Hiltl roof terrace above PKZ Women on Bahnhofstrasse

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Zurich will have one more Hiltl restaurant from tomorrow.

The Hiltl roof terrace above the PKZ WOMEN at Bahnhofstrasse 88 in Zurich opens its roofs on September 2, 2015 – two large roof terraces with a view of Bahnhofstrasse.

You will find the popular Hiltl Buffet there. The stylishly designed roof terrace (see photo by David Biedert, www.davidbiedert.com ) invites you to eat on site and linger, but take-away is of course also possible.

During the day – as a break from shopping – you can enjoy coffee and tea specialties or cocktails on the roof terrace.

Entrance Beatengasse with direct glass elevator to the 3rd floor or main entrance PKZ Women
After closing time Beatengasse entrance

http://www.hiltl.ch/de/standorte/hiltl-dachterrasse

The Green Smoothie Revolution

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INFO: Click on the picture to enlarge the recipe!

You can find more inspiring green smoothie recipes
here
.

Recipe by Lauren from our cookbook
vegan kitchen and friends
S. 228-229

Animal-friendly children’s room

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The vegan idea is not finished after a purely plant-based children’s meal: a non-violent life (
ahimsa
) also involves developing an awareness of how objects are produced.

These include many
stuffed animals
but also wooden toys made from renewable raw materials, such as this train.

You can find the cuddly imitation lambskin at IKEA or online right
here
.

Checked fabric play ball from EnSoie Enfant.

Children’s blanket with Bambi print and Steiff button in ear fabric Bambi by
Nepomuk
.

Eating vegan at the Zürcher Theaterspektakel.

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Vegan is the new vegetarian.

The Street Food Festival already showed that almost every food stall had a vegan option on offer. The spectacle proves that vegan food can go hand in hand with a visit to the theater and is in keeping with the spirit of the times: More and more restaurants are offering a vegan option. We have summarized the highlights for you.

Cantina

Vegetables from root to leaf, tofu.

Henri- laughs

Organic cuisine with oriental mezze platter (vegan option on request), quinoa burgers (vegetarian) with salad.

Landis

Organic fair trade and slow food products with a selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Mamaput

African cuisine, dodo (plantains), akara (bean balls) and if you want, you can put together a plate of appetizers from the various pots and round it all off with egusi (pumpkin seed sauce).

Patata

Potatoes in foil, potato noggi, French fries with salad.

Lido

The Lido Paradiso offers wood-fired pizzas as fine as Im
Rosso
or the
Bar Basso
they maintain a Cucina Italiana and there is also pasta. The Lido collective only uses organic products, and vegan food is also put on the grill.

You can find the complete gastro program at the Theaterspektakel
here.

For Kids

The Röhrli Bar

Off to the crate! Conni Stüssi and her Röhrli Bar team have gone under the radar – in the truest sense of the word. They turn the Röhrli bar into a land of crates: there are stacks of two-person crates, soap boxes, flicker boxes, treasure chests, boxes to look in and boxes to look out of. The food box contains everything that makes children’s hearts beat faster: Hot dogs, popcorn, treats, and if you want something healthy: Apples. And of course101 varieties of syrup! Mampfred, who eats all the compostable waste, makes sure that the waste box doesn’t overflow. This year, he will be relieved of the task of the cup return lady, as the syrup is now available in returnable cups.

Street art suitable for children takes place in good weather on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons in front of the Röhrlibar. More information on site at the bar. Admission is free, but there is a hat collection.

By the way, a wonderful merry-go-round is in operation from MO, DI, DO and FR from 5 pm, MI and SA from 3 pm, SO from 2 pm

Text excerpt from: https://www.theaterspektakel.ch/lageplan/bars-beizen/roehrli-bar/

Röhrli-Bar at the Theaterspektakel