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As we begin 2017… Mark Sheehan Shannon Bullman
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Living Aloha Magazine celebrates it’s third year of sharing Denise LaBarre Liah Howard
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community on the islands, but from all of you sharing our Coreena Neri Jennifer Lotus
message with friends around the globe. With your assistance, John Cadman Sam Small
Dr. Will Tuttle
we will continue to spread the culture of Aloha and are looking Dr. David Klein Krista Joan Donaldson
forward to an exciting and prosperous year. Petra Patricia Carrera
Jody Mountain Tanmayo Brown
The start of the new year can be a time of reflection — and Alan Schroepfer Matthew Galena
Liah Howard
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and challenges we may face. For some of us, health, food and Miri Chamdi Gerry Dameron
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features

08 evoLuTion oF eATing heALThY
10 nouRishing LiFe
12 The sWeeT TRuTh ABouT FRuiT
16 FooD FoR The souL


inspiration

18 The ChiLDRen’s hungeR FeAsT

vegan aloha

22 AniMALs shouLD noT Be FooD


maui

24 vegAn oMeLeTTe ReCipes
28 The FuTuRe oF FooD on MAui

the big island of hawaii

38 The evoLuTion oF
evolutIon baKery & café


oahu

42 A RepoRT BY down to earth
The CosT oF DieT ReLATeD iLLness


kauai
46 AThLeTes ThRiving on A
pLAnT BAseD DieT
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Scrumptious Tempeh “Bacon” Vegan
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of Eating Healthy

























by Liah Howard

I haven’t always been someone who eats This period was followed by getting married, having
healthy. I was raised in the days of TV dinners on four children and wanting them to be as healthy as
trays, sitting in front of Gilligan’s Island in the TV room possible. I call this the tofu stage. I put tofu in almost
with my three siblings. Good nutrition and eating every dish I made and packed tofu dogs in the kid’s
healthy may come easily to some, but for the rest of us lunches. I felt proud to be raising 4 vegetarian children
it may be a gradual progression of steps. in a society full of carnivores. Tofu and dairy competed
for my attention. Our family favorites, after tofu, were
My family rarely visited or spoke during dinner. bean and cheese burritos, and macaroni and cheese. To
Commercials were reserved for running into the this day none of my four grown children will eat tofu!
kitchen to get more milk. For variety, we would have
canned SpaghettiOs, or Campbell’s soup with grilled I was, indeed, pretty ignorant about healthy
cheese. Healthy wasn’t a concept that entered into eating. Fortunately for my family, I began teaching
my mind when eating. The goals were good taste kindergarten at the private
and ease of preparation. school that my children
attended. The school was part
This changed when, at nineteen, I took a class on of a spiritual yoga community
values clarification. The instructor had us assess what that provided healthy
our values were by looking at where we were putting vegetarian food. Things like,
our time and energy, and considering what was most brown rice, steamed veggies,
important to ourselves. I realized there was a huge fresh salads, and homemade
contrast between my desire to be healthy and the breads and soups were offered
food choices I was making. every day. Suddenly, my Good
spectrum of healthy foods had
Many of my peers were making their own granola, many colors and textures and nutrition
yogurt and growing vegetables to eat. The “hip” thing my kids were exposed to a new
was to be a vegetarian. I wanted to be doing these sorts way of eating. They loved the can be a
of things, but instead I was eating junk. So, at twenty healthy new foods and so did I.
I became a vegetarian . . . and started consuming vast gradual
amounts of dairy, wheat and sugar. This phase was, This period was followed by progression
perhaps healthier than the processed food, but it was divorce and the craziness of
still essentially lacking in nutrition. single-parenting four children. of steps
Time became limited, money

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was tight and priorities had to
change. Once again, healthy food Be open
choices gave way to convenience to change
and price. I rarely shopped at the
local health food store and often and you
filled in the gaps with pizzas, will reap
quesadillas and canned beans. I
assigned a night for each child to the benefits
cook, and our meals were simple of better
and filling. Flour, rice, beans and
pasta were at the top of the health.
menu. Fresh vegetables cost too
much so I bought frozen veggies
sincerely thinking I was feeding
the kids good food.

Fortunately, my awareness of
what is genuinely healthy and
nutritional food has changed.
These days, my children are all
grown and I am living on my
own. I can afford to buy and choose what I want, and I
have continued to evolve my own diet.
Three-and-a-half years ago, I gave up dairy and
gluten and inadvertently, it got rid of my eczema
problem. Then, just 9 months ago, I gave up sugar
and chocolate as well. I now have an awareness of
the adverse effects of GMO foods on the body, and 11TH ANNUAL
have started buying organic as much as possible. I see WHALE TALES
that I am a slow learner when it comes to health and
nutrition. But, gradually over time, I have been able to HOSTED BY WHALE TRUST MAUI
incorporate improvements into my food choices. This
transition is happening bit by bit and I am reaping FEBRUARY 24-27, 2017
the benefits of my improved healthier diet. My head THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA
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and I feel good about what I eat. Having moved away EXPERT PRESENTATIONS
from processed food, I find that food in its natural state FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
tastes even better.
ART & EDUCATION
Who knows, perhaps for the next step, I will become a EXPO
raw food connoisseur? I encourage you, wherever you HANDS-ON LEARNING
are in your dietary choices, to be open to the changes
that can bring the priceless gifts of good health and BENEFIT WHALE WATCHES
well-being. R REGISTER EARLY




Liah howard is a professional psychic/channel/ PHOTO CREDIT: FLIP NICKLIN/MINDEN PICTURES. NMFS PERMIT #753.
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Nourishing liFe








by Jody Mountain






Ancient Wisdom guides us back to fundamental

truths about who we are as human beings.


My fortunate encounters as a student of every 7-10 days. Clearly, we are being lived by
Hawaiian Kahuna Abraham Kawai’i, gave me a Wisdom that is beyond our comprehension.
new avenues through which to experience
existence through the body. These pre- This Ancient paradigm teaches that not only
historical indigenous teachings are based are we mostly Life, but that this Life inside of
in the simplicity of Oneness. In other words, us is itself Alive with consciousness. While we
‘Everything is connected to everything else.’ are in this body, we cannot separate spirit and
When we apply this knowing to the human tissue, except in our imagination.
body, we may notice that nothing occurs Perceiving from this embodied place,
in isolation. While we may imagine that our nourishing ourselves with food can become a
emotions are somehow separate from our new adventure. In our current modern world,
thoughts or spirit, they actually all occur in Food is often used to fill an emotional void,
the same location. All of us is always here, or suppress difficult emotions, hence the
now. The memories of our childhood don’t popularity of ‘comfort food’. How does our
disappear when we go to work and our relationship to food change when we take
hopes and dreams are not erased when into consideration this Great Mystery inside
we’re at the dentist. Moreover, our conscious of us? We must be willing to listen with new
experience of Life, and even our identity are ears, without agenda or interpretation. Eating
in deep synergy with the more expansive part what we think is good for our bodies is not
of ourselves: our cellular processes. Although the same as paying attention, and letting our
we may identify with who we ‘know ourselves whole system be heard. The language of the
to be’, we are, in reality, mostly Life Itself. body includes emotion, sensation, rhythm,

When we consider just what has occurred in texture, temperature, image and color. The
our bodies in the past 24 hours, without our practice of listening to the language of
conscious participation, we might realize that consciousness as it appears in the body can
even our most brilliant thoughts are tiny in open new doorways of communication with
comparison. Since yesterday, the Life of your Life Itself.
body has shed and replaced approximately 1 We humans are used to being ruled by
million skin cells and your heart has pumped the mind. If we can create a practice of
2,000 gallons of blood through blood vessels holding open attention in the body, we
which include 40 billion tiny capillaries. We can notice how we actually feel in the
have a brand new stomach lining every 4 presence of certain foods, how the sight,
days and our taste buds renew themselves smell, appearance, and taste impact our






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In my experience, I gradually began to feel what
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The Being of our Life Force, the Great Mystery inside
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is recognized. As we listen, we may find it is eager to
communicate. When we feed Life Itself, Life, in turn,
feeds us with vitality, health and joy, increasing our
potential to be of greater service to our loved ones,
community, and world. If we can make the shift out of
the old paradigm of separation, we may experience
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previously seen as our ‘Mind’, ‘Emotions’ and ‘Spirit’.
We may begin to experience our whole system in it’s
natural state — as One.






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REvEAliNG


THE


SwEET


TRuTH Fruit


ABouT




by David Klein, Ph.D., Naturorthopathic Doctor


The creator gave us mostly of sweet raw fruits! gasoline in our automobile’s gas tank!
a “sweet tooth” for Humans have a symbiotic Our cells run on sugar, and sweet raw
good reasons: relationship with fruits. That is, we fruits are the premium source.

Sugar is the one and only fuel used by are natural partners in the web of Fruits average 90% water. That is
every cell in our bodies! Our cells run life with delectable fruits. We enjoy 90% WATER, not 90% sugar! We
on glucose. Not fat. Not protein. Our the deliciousness of fruits, receive cannot credibly say that such a
muscles cannot move unless their cells superior nutrition, disperse the seeds diluted sugary food package gives
are stoked with glucose. In order to be and perpetuate life on our planet. us “too much sugar.” If we eat two
healthy, we need sugar—not refined to three fully satisfying fruit-based
white sugar, but sugar from whole Biologically, humans are frugivores! meals a day, we will generally be
fruits and vegetables. We do best on a fruit-based sustained with enough calories
(fruitarian) diet, which includes to perform all our daily tasks with
Fear of sweet fruit is running vegetables and minimal amounts vigorous energy. No, that is not “too
rampant these days. Let’s examine of raw seeds and nuts. Whole fruits, much sugar.” And no, we do not
the facts concerning our natural vegetables, squashes and tubers have to eat sweet fruit all day to feel
biological disposition, so that you have good sugar, packaged with a satisfied and get enough calories.
may teach the truth about how we plethora of life-sustaining nutrients. On a fruit-based diet anchored with
are meant bananas, no one starves, and soon
to eat and The Devil gave us we feel satisfied and more alive.
thrive. refined white sugar for
bad reasons: Physiological Facts
When we
eat sweet To pervert our senses and destroy • Humans are frugivores biologically,
whole our health with seductively sweet, as confirmed by our anatomy and
foods, nutrient-bereft junk, and to ruin the physiology, and the high vitality
we are ecology of our planet. and lack of pathology of modern
rewarded Yes, we should shun refined sugar, fruit eaters. That means that
for obeying our sense of taste. We but we should NOT fear sugars humans are designed to thrive on
feel good, nourish and fuel up our naturally occurring in fruit! a diet of mostly fruits. Our natural
bodies, support the maintenance diet is a fruitarian diet comprised
of alkaline balance, and help the Fearing fruit is a tragic mistake! We of primarily sweet fruits, plus
planet. The natural order of life calls should no more fear fruit than we vegetables and minimal amounts
for humans to eat diets consisting should fear putting high octane of raw seeds and nuts.



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• Our olfactory senses lead us to should be with the world’s most fruit meals, and they constipate the
fragrant ripe fruits above all other highly-developed, elegant beings. bowels. Because sweet, ripe, water-
food aromas. And we experience no body rich, organic, whole fruits require
odors if we do not overeat or very little digestive action and they
• Our visual sense of aesthetics is mix nuts and seeds with sweet are 100% toxin-free, the body does
drawn to beautiful ripe fruits above fruits. Fruitarians who eat correctly not have to expend much energy
all other foods. have clean bodies. Starch, fat and to metabolize their nutrients and
protein food eaters have dirty eliminate their residues, and we gain
• Our hands are designed to pluck
ripe fruits. bodies with repulsively foul stools. energy from them most efficiently.
Our pristine senses
• Our fingers are designed to peel lead us to enjoy fresh- • The cells can derive
ripe fruits. smelling, clean bodies fuel (calories) from
of the opposite sex. three caloronutrient
• Our mouth’s taste buds are most sources: carbohydrate,
responsive and attracted to the • Blood sugar levels rise protein and fat. If
sweet foods offered up by nature. higher after eating the body is forced to
meals of complex get most or all of its
• Our teeth are designed to cleave carbohydrate foods
and mash soft fruit pulp. We don’t (grains/bread/pasta/ calories from fatty and
have flesh-ripping canine teeth as white potatoes/taro) than from high-protein foods, it will have
do wild carnivores. Our two tiny eating meals of juicy fruits. to convert fat and protein to
“canine” teeth will not do the job— glucose. That is a very slow, energy-
that term is a misnomer! • Diets with meals combining consuming process that produces
complex carbohydrates and fatty a high acid-waste load which tears
• Our small intestine is very long, foods set up diabetes. The fat down our health. Those who adopt
about 20 feet, and our large impedes the cellular uptake of and maintain a plant-based “80-10-10
intestine (the colon) is about 5 feet sugar in the bloodstream, causing diet” generally reverse disease and
long. They are both convoluted, the pancreas to overwork, i.e, enhance their longevity. Those who
which makes them suited to forcing it to secrete more insulin eat diets with greater percentages of
handle watery digesta from fruit, than it is capable of producing, protein and fat generally succumb to
and not dry and bulky food masses. thereby ruining its functionality. acidosis, accelerated aging, physical
Carnivores have straight and much Fruit does not cause diabetes. and mental degeneration and the
shorter intestines, enabling the In fact, the American Diabetes killer diseases endemic to modern
efficient elimination of tough, Association recommends eating Western cultures.
low water-content, bulky animal fresh sweet fruits.
parts. Fatty and high-protein meals • The sugars in raw, ripe, non-GMO
move through the small intestine • Ripe fruits offer simple foods are in no way harmful.
of humans very slowly. This leads carbohydrates which require little Fruit sugar is non-toxic and non-
to fermentation, putrefaction, or no digestion. They are easily allergenic, and it does not cause
constipation, absorbed for delivery cancer or candida. It is unnatural
toxemia and a host to our cells within foods that cause illness. Yes, all
of debilitating and an hour. Complex sugars feed the bacteria and
potentially deadly carbohydrate foods candida yeast in the gut, but they
diseases, such as (e.g., grains and white DO NOT CAUSE overgrowths of
intestinal prolapses, potatoes) require those microorganisms or trigger
inflammatory bowel cooking. They take the growth of cancer cells. The
diseases, hemorrhoids, several hours to digest cause of intestinal bacteria and
cancer, etc. and rarely digest candida overgrowths and cancer
completely, often cells is constipating, mostly
• Our excrement when eating a fermenting and causing illness. undigestible, acid-forming, toxic
simple fruit-based diet is non- They also typically raise blood sugar diets based in cooked starches and
offensive and non-toxic, as it levels higher than do sweet juicy meat. Those foods clog up and



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acidify the bowels with digesta studies by Dr. T. Colin Campbell
that becomes food for bacteria, (former nutrition professor at Cornell
FARMERS yeast and mold, generating virulent University and co-author of Diet,
toxins that add to the body’s Nutrition and Cancer and The China
MARKET toxemic load and can cause cancer. Study), heart specialist Dean Ornish,
In other words, starchy, fatty and M.D., and Douglas Graham, D.C.,
MAUI high-protein foods hang around in author of The 80/10/10 Diet. Yes, we
the gut for days and rot (ferment
need to “fuel up” on mostly simple
and putrefy) by the action of carbs to have high vitality, and
OutdOOr Market + microorganisms whose natural job nothing provides this better than
IndOOr HealtH FOOd StOre is to feast on their nutrients, break sweet fruit.
them down and breed. STOP THE
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• Great Selection of foods. They instinctively go for electrolyte-rich water content
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• Island-Made is about 7% sugar, 4% fat, 1% protein of nerve impulses and neural
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nearly the same composition as operate at peak, vibrant levels of
sweet juicy fruits. Infants’ pristine energy and performance when
open 7 days a week senses tell them which kind of food we eat water-rich, fruit-based
7am – 7pm is best. Do young adults, teenagers diets. Our consciousness is most
outdoor market and adults need more protein than clear and expansive and we are
monday • wednesday • friday a growing infant? Certainly not! most spiritually aware when we
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and making us “Best of Maui” fruit. And numerous hormones in the
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observed thriving on make us feel happy
fruit-based diets. and well. We need less sleep and
can be more productive on a fruit-
The ideal diet consists of mostly based diet.
ripe, sweet fruits, rounded out with
vegetables and small amounts Our sensorial acuity, emotional
of avocado, seeds and nuts. The sensitivity and the ability to
average caloronutrient ratio that has experience the sensations that make
been demonstrated to be optimal us feel truly alive are heightened on
for human health and longevity a fruitarian diet. A fruitarian diet is
is 80% carbohydrates (minimum), the key to a profound bio-spiritual
wHere HealtHy lIvIng 10% protein (maximum) and 10% knowing, peace, poise, contentment
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Juicy fruits can trigger 3. Eat sweet fruits with greens, celery and/or cucumbers
detoxification (diarrhea, to mitigate overeating of sweet fruits (if you have such
skin outbreaks and fatigue). a problem). Rather than filling up on the sweet fruits,
This is the body’s correct eat a small portion of them, then some of the green
self-purification action. foods; alternate handfuls or eat together as desired.
We want the body to get This will help every body detoxify and rid bacterial
rid of the toxic rubbish and yeast overgrowths which thrive only in acidic,
it was harboring. After a constipated bowel environments. Fruit-and-greens
few days of cleaning out smoothies do a body good!
on a fruit and vegetable diet, the bowels will be rid of
the toxic stool matter, we’ll feel better and diarrhea will
cease. Diarrhea will only continue under unhealthful “Fruits and seeds, the noblest and
eating habits: eating highly undigestible foods and toxic highest products of plant life, form
items (such as meat, fried foods, refined flour products, the most luscious and compact
candy, coffee, spices, etc.), and eating incompatible food
combinations (e.g., eating sweet fruits with starchy, fatty- representation of condensed
high-protein foods, and eating fatty and/or high-protein sunlight, the highest accumulation
foods with starchy foods). of vital energy. They are the
How to Properly Eat Sweet Fruit perfect foods for man.”

1. Eat sweet fruits alone or combine them only with
greens, celery and/or cucumbers (except melons—eat o.l.M. abramowski, M.d.
them alone). Sweet fruits digest and need to assimilate Fruit Can Heal You!
quickly. Sweet fruits (except melons) digest well with
only the “neutral” green foods (i.e., foods which are low
in protein or starch and therefore do not require a long
time for digestion in the stomach).

2. Do not eat sweet fruit on a full stomach, or with
starchy, fatty and high-protein meals, which require
hours of digestion in the stomach. That is, do not eat david Klein, ph.D. is a naturorthopathic Doctor
fruit with bread, potatoes, rice, nuts, seeds or avocado. and Director of the colitis & crohn’s health
Sweet fruit blended with nuts and seeds, wreaks recovery center in haiku. he is the author of the
metabolic havoc and causes hyperacidity, and the bestseller, Self Healing Colitis & Crohn’s and has led thousands of clients
protein in the nuts and seeds will putrefy in the bowel to vibrant wellness.
causing toxemia and skin blemishes. After eating nuts,
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FOOD for the soul







by Steve Phillips

With an increasing interest in optimum
health, many people today are searching for
just the right diet for them. Although there

are many dietary theories, most of them
focus on one’s physical health.



So, what is the ultimate diet for our overall health and well-being?



This is a question that each individual will need to answer unrefined cold-pressed oils (such as olive oil, sesame oil,
on their own, depending on their goals in life. In this sunflower oil and flax oil), dairy products and mild herbs
article we will describe a less known diet called the Sattvic and spices. These foods, when freshly prepared, provide
Diet, which considers mental and spiritual well-being, as optimum health and energy for the body and mind, and
well as physical health. do not cause mental agitation.

Yoga philosophy describes three forces or gunas (in Whole grains such as rice, quinoa, whole wheat,
Sanskrit) in the creation. They are sattvaguna, rajaguna spelt, oats, buckwheat and barley provide good
and tamaguna. These three forces are inherent in all nourishment when well cooked. The grains can be
entities, in varying proportions, and changing with time, lightly roasted before cooking to remove some of their
place and person. Sattva is defined by the qualities of heavy quality. Grains can be sprouted before cooking
purity and goodness. Raja is the force of restless energy. to make them more digestible. Legumes such as mung
Tama is the static force. beans, yellow split peas, organic tofu, bean sprouts and
adzuki beans are considered sattvic. Some methods to
Some foods, even raw and vegan, can harm one’s health improve digestion of beans and grains include splitting,
and spiritual progress and other foods can benefit one’s grinding, soaking, sprouting, cooking and spicing.
health and accelerate one’s spiritual progress. According
to yoga philosophy, there are three categories of food (in disClAimer:
sanskrit language): sattvic (sentient), rajasic (mutative) and Living Aloha Magazine does not approve of
tamasic (static). consuming or using animal products in any way, but
for the sake of this article, we want to give you a
Sattvic food is that which is pure, wholesome, and picture of a traditional Sattvic lifestyle.
abundant in Universal life force. A sattvic diet is food
that gives life, strength, courage and self-determination. Dairy products are controversial these days, but the
Sattvic food goes beyond the physical requirements yoga tradition believes in the value of organic dairy,
of life and gives us the subtle nourishment needed for provided that the cows or goats are treated with
vitality and consciousness. Sattvic food leaves us feeling kindness. It is best to buy from a family farm where you
calm, alert and refreshed. know the people and how they treat the animals. Milk,
butter, ghee, homemade cheese, whey and fresh yogurt
According to yoga philosophy, the best category of food are all acceptable. Traditionally, if a yogi is doing advanced
for health and spiritual progress is sattvic. Sattvic foods practices, dairy provides needed lubrication, grounding
are good for the body, mind and soul. These include fresh and nourishment. Of course, one can follow a sattvic diet
fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fresh nuts without eating dairy products. Freshly prepared nut milks
and seeds (that have not been overly roasted and salted), are a good alternative.




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The next category of food is called rajasic. Rajasic disturbance leads to an agitated mind-state that hinders
foods may be good for the body and not the mind, or the practice of meditation. A great substitute for the flavor
good for the mind and not the body. Some examples of onions and garlic is an Indian spice called asafoetida,
of these foods include coffee, black tea, chocolate, hot also known as hing. This spice is available at many natural
spices, and some medicines. These foods can cause the foods stores and Asian markets. It only takes a little, as the
mind to become agitated, nervous and restless. Rajasic spice is very powerful. In addition to enhancing the flavor
foods are not the most conducive for those who are of your foods, asafoetida is beneficial for digestion.
trying to calm and direct the mind through yoga and
meditation practices. Some rajasic foods are acceptable Mushrooms can be good for some medicinal uses, but due
for yogis in small amounts on an irregular basis. to the nature of mushrooms living on decaying matter, the
life force coming from this food is considered static and not
The third category of food is called tamasic. According beneficial for spiritual progress. Mushrooms can also decay
to yoga philosophy, Tamasic foods are not good for the rapidly, producing highly toxic ptomaine alkaloids.
body nor the mind. Tamasic foods are not recommended
for those following a spiritual path and practicing In yoga philosophy eggs are considered dulling for the
meditation and yoga. Foods in this category include mind. Since it is important in meditation to keep the mind
meat, fish, onions, garlic, mushrooms, eggs and alcoholic fresh and concentrated, eggs would not be beneficial.
beverages, as well as old food and foods which have been Also, eggs contain high levels of bacteria and cholesterol,
prepared by mean-minded or negative people. Tamasic not the best for one’s health.
food imparts a static energy and can leave one tired A good test of the foods we eat comes when we practice
and sluggish. Also, it is said that the fear and anger of an meditation. Meditators experience two main problems
animal being killed is transferred to the person eating the during meditation. One is falling asleep, the tamasic
flesh . Leftover cooked food is considered tamasic on the effect. The other is an over-active mind, the rajasic effect.
following day. Lastly, over eating is tamasic.
In order to quiet the mind and maintain our alertness to
Both onions and garlic are irritants to the mind and the explore our subtle nature, the sattvic diet is best.
body. When you chop onions your eyes begin to water Sattvic foods are best when prepared with love
and burn and your nose sniffles. Onions have this same and awareness. Just as our food affects our mind,
irritating effect on the mind. When one eats garlic, due our thoughts and emotions affect our food. One may
to its irritating nature, the body immediately tries to consume healthy food, but if prepared or eaten in anger,
throw it out, through the skin, the breath and the blood it will have a disturbing effect. The goal is to absorb that
stream. This is one reason it works well to control viruses. which is nourishing and eliminate that which is not, and
As the body throws out the garlic, the viruses go along to keep positive thoughts when eating or preparing food.
with it. Garlic and onions can be good medicines, but if
used on a daily basis, they can overwork the body and The sattvic universal force is one of self-awareness,
deplete one’s energy. Onions and garlic are also known as love, peace, purity and joy. When the sattvic force is
scavenger foods, absorbing toxins from the earth. Eating predominant in our minds, we feel peaceful, relaxed
them can increase levels of toxins in the body. Onions and calm, and our minds flow easily to higher levels
and garlic also increase acidity in the stomach and over of consciousness. Sattvic foods are those in which the
acidity is one of the chief causes of disease. Additionally, sattvic force is dominant. Sattvic foods are perfect for
these foods can cause much heat in the body and can those on the spiritual path, for they are the most
affect the delicate balance of the nervous system, making conducive to physical health, mental peace and
it difficult to relax. Lastly, they tend to disrupt the balance spiritual growth.
between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This



steve is a member of Ananda Marga (path of Bliss). he has been practicing and teaching meditation and yoga for more than 40 years.
he has traveled twice to india to meet his guru, where he received inspiration for a lifetime of dedication to the art of Yoga (union
with god). steve currently lives in West Maui and owns and manages Local harvest, LLC, whose mission is to build the local food
supply in hawaii. he started and manages sattvic Kitchen (sattvickitchenmaui.com), a producer of raw and sattvic food products on
Maui. steve also coordinates the napili Farmers Market in napili. he has worked for cooperative businesses on the mainland for 22
years, and is an advocate of a cooperative-based economy and local self-reliance.



JANUARY–FEBRUARY 2017 | Living Aloha FEATURES 17

by Krista Joan Donaldson
the Children’s Hunger Feast






The grand meal was billed to all The spread of food was immense. “Enjoy your feast!” said the
48 third and fourth grade students Students were directed to sit at teachers. The kids at the tables
as a “breakfast feast.” Parent the spots where they found the avoided eye contact with their
volunteers arrived before school symbol that correlated to the salivating peers seated on the
with food donations and to help one they drew from the hat - two ground, and bolted to the buffet.
prepare and serve a mountain areas side by side on the not- Once loaded up, they hunkered in
of delectable morning delights. super-clean floor and one area at their comfy tables exchanging
Parents had been warned the meal around the tables usually used joyous exclamations and zeroed-
would come “with a twist” but at lunch. “Eww. We have to sit on in on vigorous grinding of their
students, back to school after a the ground!?!” was the general steaming, copious food.
fulfilling Thanksgiving break, were vibe from the students trying to The kids on the ground moaned
fully prepared to gorge on all their get comfortable on the cement. and slumped and looked at their
favorite breakfast treats. Finally, children settled into their oatmeal with blatant disgust.
Students were directed to line designated places. As a healthy adult who was
up in their classroom according Students sitting at the tables were raised on oatmeal, their murmur
to one of three symbols they invited to eat what they wanted surprised me: “Is this normal?”
randomly drew from a hat. The from the buffet. Others, grouped “What is this stuff even? Gross.”
excited chit-chatting and belly- in one area on the ground, were “I think its oatmeal. Is oatmeal a
patting vibes filled the air of handed a dinner-sized plate vegetable?” It didn’t take long for
anticipation as the entire third with one scoop of plain oatmeal. a few tears to break out among
and fourth grade migrated to Students in the other section on them. “What if we don’t want
the eating area where they could the ground were given the same our breakfast? Do we have to
finally survey their blessings. serving of plain oats plus one eat it?” desperate children asked
piece of fruit. their teachers. Finally, one child



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on the ground started to think how thankful we are,” to “We are
something was up. “Is this a test? homeless. They have tons of
Are we the homeless?” money and more food.”
After scarfing down one huge The teachers finally explained,
serving and denied getting “What you just experienced reflects
seconds, the children sitting at the our world’s food distribution. 56%
tables began to wonder. One girl of the world experiences food
observed, “It’s not fair and I want to security; an abundance and variety we Deliver
give them some food. I really want of nutritious food. 30% of the
to share.” earth’s humans are hungry some fresh,
“So why don’t you share?” I asked. or most of the time and do not
always get necessary nutrients for
“Well, are we allowed to?” optimal health. 14% of our planet’s
“Did you ask?” I asked back. people are always undernourished local
Allowed some room to probe and or starving,” (If the World Was a
with appetites already satisfied, Village, 2011). mixeD
students at the tables started After allowing several children
to take action. Pensive at first, seated on the ground to explain
the questions began flooding to how it felt to not have food, a fruit &
teachers, “Can we share? I want to different teacher said, “Sad, angry,
give her some cake.” low blood sugar and grumpy, veggie
Meanwhile, one boy—the feeling things aren’t fair, wanting
rebel student that provides to share—you just experienced boxes
instructional challenges in almost hunger for 10 minutes. What do
every classroom situation—was you think it feels like after days of
observed shuffling feeling hungry?” to your
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ground, but no
At last, after 10 one shared. Why?”
long minutes,
the pressure to share became “Well, I was hungry,” answered one.
too much for the well-intended Another thought hard and said, “I
teachers. After getting the wanted to share and I don’t know
attention of all the children, they why I didn’t. I was talking with
asked, “What is happening?” my other friends and we were

The children’s answers ranged laughing. I was hungry too. I only
from, “I think its a test to see had a bagel with cream cheese
before school this morning.”


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One boy on the ground explained that the feelings “scraps” like a muffin they took a bite of and didn’t like
he had of being unfortunate was more powerful than or a piece of sausage they were too full to eat.
the hunger. “I wanted to break Back in the classroom, after
the people that had all the food. “i Wanted to break the low blood sugar grumpy
Break them to pieces because I feeling had subsided, student
didn’t have what they had.” the people that had reflections became more robust.

As the only Zero Waste specialist all the food” I interviewed teachers the next
at the meal, I had to point out that day. Teachers were thoughtful
statistically in the US, just under regarding student take-aways.
half of the food enjoyed by the food secure group will “Students learned that some people waste while
end up in a landfill. I also asked, “Why do you think others go hungry.” They also learned that students
some of you are seated on the ground and some of were willing to throw their oatmeal away because
you are at tables?” “It’s like feeling homeless. We are high snack time was coming up. “Obviously, the students
up status because we have so much food,” observed in our classes do not live with severe hunger,” so they
one boy. The most upset girl on the ground answered, had a tendency to connect lessons from the feast
“People without food probably don’t have tables and with experiences at home. “They learned that being
chairs either.” a picky eater and not liking certain foods is a choice
At last, all children were invited to enjoy the full buffet and privilege. No one would have chosen hunger.”
and sit at the tables. I coordinated the post-meal In addition, “They made the connection that what
composting effort and observed that after being happened when the well-fed students avoided and
invited to enjoy the full buffet, only one girl (the most ignored the hungry students is also how homeless
upset girl), ate all of her oatmeal. “I ate it to respect people in our community are treated.”
people that don’t have food. But it was gross.” The rest I spoke with parents during clean up. They observed
of the students seated on the ground were fine with that about half of the buffet ended up as left-overs. In
composting their left-over oatmeal, among other food the following days, staff did our best to feed leftovers
to other student groups and to take food home,
but at least 2 trays of food ended up directly in the
compost. (Thank goodness for compost.)

In a food secure situation, we have the supreme
privilege of choice. We, as a society, can choose to
throw away abundance, avoid eye contact with
those less fortunate, and laugh and chit-chat with
our friends to the next meal. We could also choose to
balance how much we take, shuffle food under the
watchful eye of authorities to hungry people, and
make soil out of our uneaten leftovers.
What choice will you make?






Krista Joan donaldson is a sustainability
specialist residing in Auhaukea’e Ahupua’a in
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vegaN Aloha by Miri Chamdi & Daniel Adar






why animals should Food


no longer Be our




To eat animals or not to eat animals? That been considered a
is the question. In order to answer this simple true achievement
question, one can go online and get confused. Endless to pass the age of
contradicting information is available at our fingertips. puberty, where
From large, well funded and non-biased research, to reproduction could
smaller, more pseudo scientific articles. What most people take its course and
go to in order to answer this question is what early ensure survival. So
humans ate. Unfortunately, even there the information as far as survival was
is contradictive and it is easy to get lost. Did our brains concerned, meat was
develop into larger processing computers due to eating a huge player. Again,
meat or complex carbohydrates? Is our digestive system it allowed our ancestors to
designed to eat plants, animals or both? Are our teeth survive through those harsh conditions that ensured that
designed to rip flesh off bones, to grind fibrous materials their evolution into bigger and more intelligent brains
or both? Because I have a passion for this subject, I have could take its course. So was the actual protein in meat
researched this issue trying to find a definitive answer. the major player in that evolution or was it simply having
Here are some thoughts, ideas and conclusions that I have more food choices that kept them alive long enough in
come up with, simplified. order to evolve?
It is a known fact that early human ancestors were The key into the evolution of the early human brain was
gatherers before they were gatherer-hunter. Only when essential amino acids together with the glycogen present
they began making tools did they start to incorporate in carbohydrates. Essential amino acids are proteins, which
animal flesh into their life. Some research says that only the body does not produce and must be derived from
when they discovered fire (so they could cook the meat food. Meat does contain all essential amino acids. So do
and soften it up) meat was added to the menu. Does this certain plants and the combination of plants together
make humans natural carnivores or omnivores rather with other plants. So the question remains. Should meat
than the herbivores they were before making tools and still be in our diets?
discovering fire? The answer is that early humans were Let’s take a quick look at our instincts. If you put a two year
more opportunists than definitive carnivores or omnivores. old in a crib with or a rabbit and an apple, which one of
A large animal could feed a whole clan much faster than these will the toddler play with and which will he eat? Does
the plants that were wildly harvested. That animal could your mouth salivate when you pass by a pasture where
also provide the high calories and fat density they needed cows are grazing? Is your instinct to jump on a cow with
in order to survive in extreme weather conditions and your bare hands and nails, or with a spear or shoot it with
scarcity. The entire animal was used not just for food, but a gun when you pass by a factory farm? Do you salivate
also for tools, clothing and jewelry. when you see raw meat before it is cooked and spiced up?

If we look at the average lifespan of our early ancestors, it Answers may vary, but look unto your own response.
was not longer than 30 years. There is not one definitive Let’s fast forward a little in time. Through the agricultural
answer as to why that was. Was it because they were more revolution, humans were able to domesticate both
prone to infection, disease and famine or was it due to animals and plants. These practices allowed us to stay in
their diet? One thing we can be certain about is that early one place as opposed to needing to migrate in order to
humans were not concerned so much with health, as we find wild plants and animals. These practices also allowed
understand it today, but rather with survival. It may have us to enhance certain plants, to make them larger and



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more edible, to mass-produce animals and to remove land animals and another 70 billion marine animals we
humans out of the natural food chain. It was no longer slaughter each year is causing the biggest ecological
necessary to gather or hunt (or get hunted), we could holocaust to the planet today; more than all the forms of
simply trade goods with others or, as is now more popular, transportation which emit Co2 on the planet combined.
purchase food nicely packaged at the store. The methane gas that is produced by land animals is ten
There are many pluses and minuses to the agricultural times more toxic than Co2. Yup ladies and gentlemen,
revolution but I will not get into all of them here. I do want the gastrointestinal gasses these animals burp and fart
to focus on some of the results that will help us answer are creating more global warming calamities than all the
our original question. As a side note, this article is not cars, boats, planes and trains on the planet combined.
directed toward people who still live in remote places The amount of natural resources that are used to produce
and who still gather and hunt for their survival, but rather animal products is mindboggling. One might think that
to people who live in a first world reality, where grocery consuming organic, grass fed animal products from
stores are a regular part of daily lives. small farms is the solution to this ever-growing disaster.
Sorry, but the opposite is true. As depicted in the great
As far as essential amino acids are concerned, since they documentary “Cowspiracy, the Sustainability Secret”
are readily available in plants, it is no longer necessary to (available on Netflix), grass fed animal products facilities
obtain them from animal flesh. Even if we do obtain them are even more disastrous to the environment. Just think
from animal flesh, it is through the second hand filtering about this for a minute. If we all stopped consuming
of these amino acids that were eaten as plant form by the factory farmed animal products
animals we eat. So now we can get these amino acids and instead started
directly from their plant source easily and abundantly from consuming from small
any supermarket. family farms, we would
It is also a known fact that the animal agriculture section need two planets in
of the revolution is a direct cause for much suffering order to sustain our
and destruction on the planet at this time. I will put consumption. Does
the ethical question of whether it is right or wrong anyone have a spare
to kill other sentient beings out of habit, comfort and planet to share? What
convenience as opposed to necessity aside. I do want to more, the more people
focus on the environmental and health aspect of these consume from these
continued practices. The production of the 70 billion small farms, the bigger
continued on page 26…

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gOOD Morning!










Vegan Omelette Base (makes 4) — to be used with the recipes shown here—

ingReDienTs: insTRuCTions:
1 12 oz package silken soft tofu, lightly drained 1. put the tofu, nutritional yeast, extra virgin olive oil, turmeric, garlic and salt into a blender.
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast puree until smooth. Add the chickpea flour and arrowroot or potato starch and puree again
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil until combined.
½ teaspoon turmeric 2. preheat a 9-inch heavy bottomed, non-stick or cast iron frying pan over medium-high heat.
Lightly grease with 1 Tbs. of olive oil.
2 cloves garlic (optional)
1 teaspoon sea salt (Kala namak black salt 3. scoop out 2 Tbs. of the batter and spread it out into the pan using the back of a spoon into
works the best as it adds an eggy taste; look for 6 inch circles. Let cook for about 3 to 5 minutes before flipping. The top of the omelette
it in Indian grocery stores) should be dry when ready to flip. When the omelette is ready to be flipped, the underside
½ cup chickpea flour should be spotted with a few light and dark brown areas when it is ready to flip. Flip
omelette and cook for about a minute on the other side. Remove from pan and keep warm
1 tablespoon arrowroot or potato starch
on a plate covered with tin foil as you make the remaining omelettes.
4 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
4. spread the fillings on half of the omelette then fold the bare half over the half with fillings.
Carefully slide the omellete onto a plate, and garnish with toppings and sauce.













on the Cover
*We used
Tempeh “Bacon” Omelette tempeh”, vegan aloha’s
Maui tempeh’s “Adzuki
with products all made in Hawaii “blue Mana” Macadamia
nut Cheese spread, and
FiLLing: insTRuCTions: aloha raw’s “Red”
probiotic Kraut
1 block tempeh* 1. Marinate sliced tempeh with tamari, worcestershire sauce,
sliced as thin as you can without it falling apart
liquid smoke and sliced onion for 15 minutes
2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari
2 tablespoons vegan gluten-free worcestershire sauce 2. heat olive oil in a sauté pan and when it is hot, add the tempeh and cook for 1 or 2
2 teaspoons liquid smoke minutes each side over high heat until both sides are browned and crisp.
2 cups yellow onion thinly sliced 3. place the cooked tempeh bacon on a plate and cover with tin foil to keep it warm
2 cups baby spinach 4. Add the onions to the pan and cook on medium high heat for about 5 minutes,
1 tablespoon olive oil constantly stirring with spatula. The onions should be tender and translucent.
topping: 5. Reduce heat to low and add spinach to the pan and stir with the onion just until
1 ripe avocado thinly sliced spinach wilts.
½ cup vegan cheese spread* 6. spread tempeh bacon, sautéed onions and spinach on the omelet. garnish with
2 tablespoons red sauerkraut* vegan cheese spread, sliced avocado and red sauerkraut

Mozzarella Vegan Cheese Omelette shown Below
with Mediterranean Vegetables and Mushrooms, Kale Pesto on Top

FiLLing: insTRuCTions:
1 cup chopped tomato 1. in a sauté pan over medium heat, heat the oil with garlic and chili pepper flakes. Add green
1 cup chopped green pepper pepper, zucchini and dried tomato and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes until tender. Add
1 cup thinly sliced zucchini mushroom to the skillet and sauté about 3 minutes then add tomato and simmer about 2 min.
1 cup thinly sliced brown mushroom
1 clove minced garlic 2. Add oregano, thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Turn off the heat.
1 tablespoon julienne cut sun-dried tomato 3. spread shredded vegan mozzarella on top of the cooked warm omelette and put sautéed
½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes vegetable and mushroom mixture then fold.
1 teaspoon oregano 4. garnish with kale pesto and chopped tomato.
1 teaspoon thyme Kale Pesto
1 tablespoon olive oil topping:
1 cup vegan shredded mozzarella ¼ cup kale pesto (see ingredients at right) ingReDienTs:
salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup chopped tomato 1 cup roughly chopped Kale (use
Lacianto kale, which is less bitter
than other kinds of kale and has a
milder and slightly nutty flavor)
½ lemon (juice and zest)
1 tablespoon walnuts
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
insTRuCTions:
1. place the kale, lemon, walnuts and
garlic in a food processor and pulse
until they are finely chopped.
2. turn the food processor to low,
and slowly pour in olive oil until
emulsified. stop the food processor
to scrape the sides as needed.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste, and
continue processing until smooth.






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www.zenislandkitchen.com

… continued from page 23
these farms will get in order to to their food mixture that is mostly in the form of chicken
meet the demand and viola! poop (Yum!). Grass fed animals may absorb some of the
The birth of factory farms will vitamin from the soil. Yet, even people who consume
begin once again. Simply these animal products may have a B12 deficiency. This is
reducing our consumption due to the complex digestive process and assimilation of
of animal products might the vitamin if ingested through food. If a person has even
not necessarily solve the a little bit of inflammation anywhere along the digestive
ecological problem. We need process of this vitamin, it may not get absorbed. It is so
a more drastic shift away from much simpler and cleaner to take a B12 supplement than
these products in order to begin to absorb it, again, second hand, from animal products.
addressing it, as depicted by the 2006 environmental Yes, there are many variables to the contradictive
report put forth by the United Nations. We are now on the information available to us on the subject. No, a plant-
verge of 2017, more than a decade after this report was based diet does not solve our world’s problems but it sure
produced and we are still dinking around with this problem reduces them immensely. Choosing our food today by
as opposed to assertively addressing it. what our ancestors ate ten to hundreds of thousands years
As far as human health is concerned, there are many well ago is a bit futile. Evolution is still at work now. So let me
researched studies which directly link animal products with rephrase the original question. Rather than asking ourselves
common human ailments such as heart disease, type 2 if animals should still be our food today, let’s ask this. In
diabetes and cancer of the colon, breast, prostate and uterus. a world abundant with plant based protein, specifically
Isn’t it ironic that the animals we kill today are slowly killing us amino acids, when it is no longer necessary to kill animals
back? This is an interesting and important point that I would for survival when in fact, killing these animals is killing us
love to address in further articles. Not to say that plant based slowly and destroying the planet rapidly, is it still to our
eaters don’t get sick, they do, but much less. benefit to do so? Is it time to evolve away
There is a lot of misinformation out there about the from these existential practices and into
nutritional values of animal products compared to their a healthier planet?
plant based counterparts. Everything which is found in
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form of ground up bones from animals) is available in on Maui. he is an author, activist and a facilitator for
plants. The only vitamin that is no longer readily available emotional balance.
in plants is B12. I feel the need to elaborate on this further
because B12 is a very important player in our overall health.
B12 is produced by archaea and bacteria found in soil,
animal fecal matter and some ocean plants. We used to get Miri chamdi is a massage therapist of 15 years.
plenty of this important vitamin when we gathered food she also counsels on plant based nutrition and
directly from the soil. Our soil now is mostly deprived of this stress management techniques. she is in the process
bacteria due to herbicides, pesticides and over washing of publishing two books and is an active advocate
fruits and vegetables. Animals in factory farms no longer for animals. her motto in life is “live like someone left
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The Future of Food — Which Storyline Will Prevail?

Maui County, along with all of Hawaii, is approaching a defining moment in history
with respect to the future of food production and distribution in our island society.


It could become even more perilous healthy, and affordable local food is can provide, but HOW we as a
than it is now, and it could become the better and needed way forward modern Hawaii society dedicate
magnificent. There are many serious for food security across Hawaii. our available resources (financial,
challenges facing us, along with human, and land) so that we can
dozens of encouraging opportunities what happens when feed our families and our visitors
that could lead to a new pathway the Matson Boats stop with our own local bounty.
for affordable and enduring food arriving? Any serious disruption
security for our island culture. in our current food distribution what could cause such food
channels leaves Hawaii vulnerable distribution disruptions? A
Challenges 2017: Fragile to serious food shortages and Long Beach dock workers strike, a
Food security for Maui and would result in our grocery shelves decline in Mexican food exports, a
for all of hawaii. The State of becoming empty in a matter of global economic crisis, a hurricane?
Hawaii currently imports over 90% days. This realization underscores We are woefully ill-prepared to meet
of its food to feed our 1.4 million the serious food security risk that the challenges of any interruptions
citizens and 8.5 million visitors our entire population faces now. or price hikes, and it is akamai (smart)
annually. Under these prevailing We do know, however, that the to take a serious look at how not only
conditions, shipping companies Hawaiian culture has successfully can we grow our own food, but also
Matson and Young Brothers profit and sustainably fed itself in the past. how we can embed all the requisite
handsomely on our food import Hawaii fed all its people abundantly skills needed to do so in our own
dependence while many local and sustainably through indigenous communities. With a climate perfect
farmers barely earn a living wage to food production practices, as has for year-round growing and plenty of
supply a hungry and growing local been well documented from the sun and rain, Hawaii should be able
food market. Just about everyone times before European intervention. to once again feed all our citizens.
across Hawaii agrees that fresh, The question is not if the A`ina


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Governor ige Makes a Commitment: Governor over a million citizens across eight islands. Based on the
Ige recently announced a new goal to double the growing Ahupua’a system of earth and water resource stewardship,
of local food in Hawaii by 2020, a mere four years away. pie-shaped tracts of land, called
Some in his cabinet reacted to this ambitious level of Moku, were established mauka/
commitment, and asked him to push back this milestone makai - mountain top to the sea -
till 2030. Governor Ige however, said no, let’s do what we for food production, governance,
need to do to achieve this very doable 2020 short term and distribution of goods. The
goal. The governor knows we need to take resolute action extended families in each Moku
now to shift from our current exported-food vulnerability had access to micro-climates at
to a new era of local self-reliance, economic prosperity each elevation, supporting naturally
(with more new green collar jobs in local agriculture) and diverse agricultural and aquaculture
a healthier populace through fresher, high-nutrient local opportunities, featuring the 22 Canoe
food. With diabetes, obesity, and heart disease at serious Crops brought from other parts of
levels in our island culture, experts say eating fresh local Polynesia. Kalo (taro), ulu (breadfruit),
food, rather than processed and packaged foods from off- niu (coconut), uala (sweet potato), a
island, can effect a major positive impact on the health of wide variety of abundant seafoods, pigs,
our local people. chickens, and boars rounded out the
local diet.
We congratulate Governor Ige on pushing for this
milestone. But doubling local food production only gets When specific crops such as fish production or animal
us down to 20% self-reliance; we would still be at 80% husbandry faltered in one Moku, the Ali`i /leaders of other
reliance on imports. We need to go much further still. What areas provided resources to their neighbors in need so
would it take to get Hawaii to 50% local food production by that all the micro-regions of the island were well taken
2025, and 80%+ by 2035? Upwards of 30,000 acres of A&B care of under all circumstances. Season to season and year
lands are leaving sugarcane production and could feasibly to year, variability in productivity was thereby balanced
become available for new cultivation of local and healthy through the shared resources of the different Moku and
diversified food crops here on Maui. It’s time for citizens to even the different islands. Hawaii was healthy, prosperous,
get engaged in the discussions around the future of food collaborative, resilient, and fully self sustaining. So, we know
for our islands. It is time for people to demand real and that Hawaii can become a sustainable food society once
enduring change in our local food landscape. again, because we have achieved it before. If we could
then, why can’t we now? In addition, all the cultivation of
does hawaiian history foods during that time were fully organic and natural ~
offer wisdom for no chemical companies were needed to produce these
the Future of local healthy and fresh local results.
agriculture? Prior to
European intervention in Farmers Markets, Csa’s, local Food Groceries,
Hawaiian society, the Polynesian & Farm to table. Numerous trends are emerging that
culture supported a vibrant, healthy, support the demand for increased local food production,
prosperous, and comprehensive along with improved quality of life, lower costs, and many
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example. Farmers markets are sprouting up all over our
islands! When citizens buy direct from the farmer, this
means more money goes directly to the farmer’s pockets,
without the added cost of the middle man, and consumers
can be assured of fresh healthy produce for their families
with little or no packaging, and with nearly zero food
transportation costs. The objectives for growing community
is almost as important as growing food, and Farmer’s
Markets are an excellent example of how Hawaiians are
Food for Body, Mind & Soul enjoying getting to see their neighbors and friends every

Saturday morning or every Thursday afternoon, as the
community is brought together to share
in the very popular and growing
local food movement.
There is an easily perceived
quality difference between fresh
foods grown by our neighbors,
and food produced in California,
Mexico, or the Philippines and
shipped 4,000 to 10,000 miles on large
cargo ships over 3 to 8 weeks. The food is picked early to
avoid rotting in transit so it hasn’t even fully developed
so it lacks nutrients from its natural development and
the flavor and texture never fully develops. Fresh food is
Cultured Macadamia more nutritious, it supports our local economy, and every
profitable local farm becomes a job-creating vehicle in our
farming future.
Nut Spreads Community supported agriculture (Csa) has

become another growing trend in expansion
Vegan of local agriculture. The CSA gives consumers the
All plant-based ingredients opportunity to take some farming risk alongside the farmer,
Raw & Cultured by committing up front to buy a weekly box of produce
over a growing season. The farmer benefits by having some
Live food with probiotics and enzymes up front funding, along with a reliable and steady income
5-Flavor over the season, and consumers get whatever produce is
Each product contains all the five flavors fresh and ready to harvest that week. CSA’s have branched
sweet, salty, sour, spicy and bitter out to all kinds of creative offshoots: CSF - community
toning up all organ systems of the body supported fish, CSB - community supported beer, CSL -
community supported lumber, and so on. Some farms
Locally Made work with local commercial kitchens to offer customers
Made on Maui with 80% local ingredients affordable, farm-fresh, pre-prepared seasonal meals. CSA’s
And most importantly, very delicious! provide excellent benefits to everyone in the local food
production value chain.
Incredible Italian, Mystical Indian, Green Farm to table Fresh-food-dining is another movement
Supreme, Gracious Greek & Magical Mexican that is gaining attention and popularity with restaurants
across Hawaii by serving freshly grown food to locals and
Sattvickitchenmaui.com tourists alike. When visitors travel here from Japan, Italy, or
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According to Wikipedia, culinary tourism has often become supporting small local Farmers. The Hawaii
“a primary purpose for choosing certain destinations.” Fresh Farmer’s Union United (HFUU) has become an excellent
and local Farm-to-Table dining is now considered by many regional educational resource across the state for
to be a vital component of the tourism experience. Dining supporting regenerative and organic farming over the
out is common among tourists and “food is believed to past 6 years. With 11 HFUU chapters now in place - and
rank alongside climate, accommodation, and scenery” in growing - on every major island, HFUU chapters sponsor
primary importance to tourists. monthly meetings with Locavore (all local food) Potlucks.
HFUU members and guests gather once a month to share
local Food on Grocery shelves. And the local a massive local food feast while they are also entertained
food revolution has gone commercial as well. When visiting and educated through presentations and demonstrations
natural food markets like Mana Foods in Paia, Hawaiian by local farmers, farming educators, local chefs, and
Moons in Kihei, or Down to Earth, Alive N’ Well, and Whole government agriculture leaders. The Haleakala and Mauna
Foods stores in Kahului, local organic food is a key draw for Kahalawai HFUU Chapters on Maui have had talks by
bringing in more store customers. dozens of local politicians such as Council Member-Elect

school Gardens. There is a big push in our schools Alika Atay, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and even
to expand the Maui School Gardens programs, working Senator Brian Schatz. HFUU has been designated by the
closely with teachers and students to educate and inspire President of the National Farmer’s Union as the fastest
them to grow food right on campus. Teachers tell us that growing farmer’s union group in the country! As Vincent
it has become highly effective to teach science, math, and Mina, state HFUU President, and his wife Irene, co-founders
biology classes right in the gardens. Children gain more of the first HFUU Chapter on Maui like to say, “It’s
skills and knowledge with hands-on learning, and they all about the (quality local) food, baby!”
enjoy better nutrition at school with healthy fresh snacks Many citizens have found the pleasure
grown from their own efforts. School garden programs that comes with growing a
are now active in 42 Maui County schools thanks to people homestead garden to provide
like Lehn Huff, one of the early volunteers who has worked for their own families and
tirelessly in the local school gardens movement.
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started. Ongoing classes are available through the College parcels to experienced and motivated local organic farmers
of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), for $1 per year; this new mortgage-free land would allow
HFUU, The Permaculture Guild of Maui, and the Sustainable for expansion of local farming operations producing more
Institute of Maui (SLIM) to name a few. These groups offer food at much lower overall cost. The program requires
everything from composting classes to fruit tree grafting farmers to provide a simple minimal 2 page farm plan,
demonstrations, small business classes, and product to take on at least two apprentice organic farmers, and
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local mortgage rates without a second off-farm job. The was later shot down by one County official who declined
Affordable Farming Land Trust is one group working hard to offer an explanation as to why.
to assure future access to land for local ag development. Perhaps 2017 is the year to
In addition, Go Green proposed SAFE, the Sustainable resurrect this popular program.
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feeling more motivated than ever to get involved in the food. See you out there in our expanding and delicious
land expansion movement for organic food production local food movement.
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organic farm operations to thrive in 2017 and beyond. management for full spectrum sustainability on the
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Jennifer carey
sarah thompson Massage Maui style acupuncture & traditional 808-269-3498 •bowenworkmaui.com
Intuitive healing Maui chinese herbs
808-250-8452 808-280-1523 • massagemauistyle.com 808-662-4808 wailuku health center
andrew M. Janssen, dc - chiropractor
Maui rolfer - Josh froberg Patricia Medina. lMt reiki natural healing 808-572-5599
Mauirolfer.com • 808-757-1125 therapeutic Massage and bodywork treatments & trainings
808-495-5454 Jenna Keck, Reiki Master roth chiropractic
north shore chiropractic patriciamedina.massagetherapy.com 808-244-0312
Drew Farrior, DC 408-621-4102 • reikiwithjenna.com
16 Baldwin Ave., paia, hi 96779 dr. Michael Pierner HOMEOPATHY
808-579-9134 chiropractic care reiki Maui hI - Patricia Gould
808-875-4357 808-281-9001 Maui homeopathy
lomi lomi Massage hana, hi • 808-248-7568
tanmayo n. brown sabai Massage therapy Pole fitness
808-283-6888 • mauiwellnes.com 808-463-7734 • sabaimaui.com thepoleroom.com • 808-283-2606 NATUROPATHS
table Massage/nutrition shalandra abbey ceNtrAl MAui dr. Marsha lowery nd
ethan sisser • 808-633-6609 reiki Master, author carol a. Phelan bodywork (Upcountry & Central locations)
808-280-7704 • reikihawaii.com 1135 Makawao Ave., ste 101
thai body work - Adrian Avocado 169 Ma’a st. • Wailuku, hi Makawao, hi 96768
650-490-6342 • adrianavocado.com West side 808-938-7084
808-633-8177 • mauinD.com
fatima negron Massage therapy spa Montage Kapalua bay doucette chriropractic
Lomi lomi, Relaxation, Deep Tissue 808-665-8282 • spamontagekapalua.com & Kinesiology 233 s. Market st. • Wailuku, hi 96793
808-385-7757 808-893-2427 808-633-8177 • mauinD.com
Maui Massage & wellness
south side fabian Physical therapy dr. bonnie Marsh, nd
808-669-4500 erika fabian
Maui Massage and yoga mauimassageandwellness.com 95 Lono st., #202 - Kahului 905 Kokomo Rd. • haiku, hi 96708
Therapeutic, deep tissue, relaxation, outcalls Zensations spa 808-872-3333 • fabianpt.com 808-575-2242
808-214-0129 • johannawaters.com dr. nancy lins, n.d.
808-669-0100 • zensationsspa.com christine wilkinson
808 wellness Karuna reiki Master naturopathic Physician
2439 s Kihei Rd, suite 206a - Kihei, hi Galan sports - chiropractic & Massage Wailuku, hi 96793 • 603-203-0102 808-667-9554 • drlinshawaii.com
808-875-4325 • 808wellness.com 808-344-5066 • galansportschiropractic.com






















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MAUI MASSAGE SCHOOLS ala Kukui valley Isle fitness center Gold’s Gym-wailuku
4224 hana hwy in hana - 808-248-7841 41 e. Lipoa st., Kihei, hi 96753 871 Kolu st., # 103 • Wailuku, hi 96793
Maui academy of healing arts 808-874-2844 • valleyislefitnesscenter.com 808-242-5773 • goldsgym.com
808-879-4266 • massageschoolmaui.com temple of tantra
1371 Malaihi Rd in Wailuku reps-training center Maui sports conditioning
Malama healing arts center- 808-244-4921 • schooloftantra.com 161 Wailea ike pl. • Wailea, hi 96753 530 e. uahi Way • Wailuku, hi 96703
Massage therapy & school 808-875-1066 • repsfitness.com 808-357-1303 • mauitrainer.com
808-579-8525 •malamahealingarts.com talking hearts
heart intelligence Coaching and Retreats
thai Massage Institute of Maui with Tomas and Joan heartfield, phD West side NATURAL FOOD MARKETS
808-463-7734 • thaimassagemaui.com 808-572-1250 • talkinghearts.com body in balance Mana foods
ho’omana spa Maui 142 Kupuohi st. - Bldg. # F2 49 Baldwin Ave. – paia
808-573-8256 • lomimassage.com SPIN/cYclING STUDIOS Lahaina, hi 96761 808-579-8078 • manafoods.com
enjoy the ride MauI 808-661-1116 • bodybalancemaui.com
the Maui school of therapeutic Massage 118 Kupuohi st, C-2 • Lahaina, hi 96761 hawaiian Moons
808-572-1888 • massagemaui.com crossfit state of Mind 2411 south Kihei Road, Kihei
808-667-7772 • enjoytheridemaui.com 219 Kupuohi st. • Lahaina, hi 96761 808-875-4356 • hawaiianmoons.com
MAUI RETREAT CENTERS Free 30 minute intro class 808-446-6007 • crossfitstateofmind.com
every saturday at 5:00 pM alive & well
heart Path Journeys
470 Kaluanui Rd. • Makawao, hi GYMS & FITNESS TRAINERS Lahaina Cross Fit • Megan Hildebrand 340 hana hwy. - Kahului • 808-877-4950
808-243-7284 • heartpathjourneys.com 219 Kupuohi st. • Lahaina, hi 96761 farmers Market
uPcouNtry/eAst MAui 808-286-9422 • lahainacrossfit.com
lumeria Maui retreat center 3636 Lower honoapiilani
1813 Baldwin Ave. • Makawao, hi In home Personal trainer Team Beachbody • Laura T. Pelayo Lahaina, hi 96761 • 808-669-7004
855-579-8877 • lumeriamaui.com functionalty / core training Marco 808-298-6288 • yourabsstartthere.com down to earth Market
310-367-6002
temple of Peace spa Kapalua Spa • Thomas Ockerman 305 Dairy Rd. - Kahului, hi 96732
spa, Massage, Yoga, Acupuncture fuzionfit, Inc 808-665-8282 • kapalua.com 808-877-2661 • downtoearth.org
& colon therapy 810 Kokomo Rd • haiku, hi 96708
575 haiku Rd., haiku, hi • 808-575-5220 808-214-9011 • fuzionfitinc.com ceNtrAl MAui whole foods Market
70 e. Kaahumanu Ave.-Kahului, hi 96732
nonduality Meditation retreats anytime fitness 24 hour fitness
in hana 808-872-3310 • wholefoodsmarket.com
808-250-3342 • presentnonexistence.org 3390 old haleakala hwy - pukalani 150 hana hwy. – Kahului
808-633-6463 • anytimefitness.com 808-877-7474 • 24hourfitness.com VEGAN•VEGETARIAN•RAW
banyan tree house b & b FOOD RESTAURANTS
3265 Baldwin Ave. - Makawao crossfit upcountry Maui family yMca
808-572-9021 • bed-breakfast-maui.com 850 haliimaile Rd. • Makawao, hi 96768 250 Kanaloa Ave. • Kahului, hi 96732 choice health bar
808-281-6925 • crossfitupcountrymaui.com 808-242-9007 • mauiymca.org 1087 Limahana pl. • Lahaina, hi 96761
Maui wellness center/ 808-661-7711 • choicemaui.com
ananda sanctuary in haiku south side curves
808-463-5856 • mauiwellnesscenter.com 180 Wakea Ave., #1 •Kahului, hi 96732 Maka by Mana
the Gym Maui 115 Baldwin Ave. • paia, hi 96779
hale akua Garden farm 300 ohukai, B 202 - Kihei 808-877-7222 • curves.com 808-579-9125 • makabymana.com
110 Door of Faith Rd. in huelo 808-891-8108 • thegymmaui.com
808-572-9300 • haleakuagardenfarm.com cross fit rfM down to earth Market
1790 Mill st. Wailuku, hi
Palms at wailea the Pole room 808-298-5604 • rawfitnessmaui.com 305 Dairy Rd. • Kahului, hi 96732
808-877-2661 • downtoearth.org
3200 Wailea Alanui Dr. • Kihei, hi 96753 142 Kupuohi st, F2 • Lahaina, hi 96761
888-901-4521 • sunshineretreats.com 808.283.2606 • thepoleroom.com


Targeted Massage Therapy


• Muscle Specific Therapeutic Massage
• Structural Alignment I slept and dreamt that life was joy.
• Treating Sports/Work/Accidental Injuries I awoke and saw that life was service.
• Chronic Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Functional Scoliosis I acted and behold, service was joy.
• Workmen’s Comp and No-Fault Insurance Accepted
(808) 298-8971

Peter Hofmann, LMT #11832 pghofmann@hotmail.com



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farmacy Jessica Qsar - health supportive chef napili farmers Market PSYcHIcS-cHANNElING
12 Market st. • Wailuku, hi • 808-866-4312 & Wellness Coach • 808-264-4939 Wednesdays: 8 to 11 AM
farmacy - Pukalani Satrang Catering • north & south indian 4900 honapiilani hwy-napili Psychic channeled readings and
classes by liah howard
55 pukalani st., ste 11 • Makawao, hi 96768 808-269-2778 • satrangcatering.com 808-633-5060 808-269-3137 • liahhoward.com
808-868-0443
Maui Kombucha MAUI HOME PRODUCE cOcONUT cARE ANIMAL CARE &
810 Kokomo Rd #136 • haiku, hi 96708 DElIVERY (cSA) coconut harvesting VETERINARIANS
808-575-5233 • mauikombucha.com Island fresh delivery Ryan Burden- Climber, planter, educator leilani farm sanctuary
coconutinformation.com
veg-out 808-664-1129 • islandfreshdelivery.com 260 east Kuiaha Road in haiku
810 Kokomo Rd. • haiku 96708 coconut care 808-298-8544 • leilanifarmsanctuary.org
808-575-5320 • veg-out.com FARMERS MARKETS mauicoconutcare.com animal reiki & Instruction
farmers Market the original organic Makawao Pono coconuts Allison chun
3636 Lower honoapiilani Rd. farmer’s Market hogan - 808-419-8977 808-283-8110 • allisonereiki.com
Lahaina, hi 96761 • 808-669-7004 Wednesdays: 8 AM to 1 pM coconut harvesting
eBT Accepted • 808-419-1570 John Dillon - 808-419-8998 eco dogs & cats
VEGAN ICE CREAM Waipuna Chapel ecodogsandcats.com
17 omaopio Rd., Kula, hi 96790 FINANCIAL SERVICES
coconut Glen’s Ice cream on Kula hwy at omaopio Rd. booboo Zoo
vegan Ice cream financial services for farmers east Maui animal refuge
on the road to hana - mile 27.5 upcountry farmers Market Farm Credit of hawaii 25 Maluaina place in haiku
808-248-4876 saturdays: 7AM to 11AM po Box 31306 - honolulu, hi 96820 808-572-8308 • booboozoo.org
Kulamalu Town Center 808-836-8009 west Maui animal clinic
VEGAN & VEGETARIAN 55 Kiopaa st. in pukalani
CHEFS • CATERING COMMUNITY GROUPS 232 Lahainaluna Rd. • 808-662-0099
westmauianimalclinic.com
liz selva wellness Guidance & vegan Kahului farmers Market vegetarian society of hawaii
and raw food chef for health saturdays: 7 AM to 1 pM po Box 23208 - honolulu, hi 96823-3208 reiki for animals by dung le
808-740-3440 • LizselvaWellness.com 310 W Ka’ahumanu Ave. Kahului 808-944-8344 • vsh.org 805-377-4395
808-244-3100 internationalhealingDragon.weebly.com
Macro vida Maui
holistic, Macrobiotic custom meals made Kihei farmers Market hawaii farmers union united Pacific Primate sanctuary
fresh in your home saturdays: 8:30 AM to 11 AM bill Greenleaf 808-572-8089 • pacificprimate.org
212-300-5914 • MacrovidaMaui.com 95 Lipoa st.– Kihei • 808-357-4564 808-283-5417 • mauifarmersunited.org
body temple Gourmet brook HERb SHOP PERMACULTURE/LANDSCAPE
le’amohala & ava honokowai farmers Market DESIGN
raw vegan chef & Instructor Mon/Wed/Fri 7 AM to 11 AM dragon’s den herb store discovery Gardens
808-250-6578 • bodytemplegourmet.com 3636 Lower honoapi’ilani Lahaina 3681 Baldwin Ave. - Makawao, hi 96768 permaculture/Landscape Design
808-669-7004 808-572-2424 & consultation
Indian food – vegan catering 360-385-4313 • discoveryindesign.com
Manju - 808-281-3323 hana fresh farmers Market CONSCIOUS FUNERAL SERVICES
Mondays: 3 pM to 6 pM
angel Green Thursdays: 11 AM to 3 pM doorway Into light
certified Gourmet & Pastry raw 4590 hana highway in hana Reverend Bodhi Be
vegan chef & Instructor po Box 1268 - haiku, hi 96708
808-866-0857 • angelfoodwellness.com 808-573-8334 • cell-808-283-5950
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healthy Business Spotlight big island of
hawaii

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THe evOluTiON OF Evolution Bakery & and Café

by Carlos Garcia
Evolution Bakery & Cafe much better way to feed the
in Kailua-Kona is delighted world, as well as himself. He’s
to announce that they are always loved baking. As a kid,
now a 100% plant based it was the only way he was
establishment. They serve lots allowed to consume sweets
of locally sourced and organic in his house!
ingredients, are a GMO free
zone and even make their Antoinette, the other partner,
own NY style bagels from loves cozy, comfy spaces. She
scratch every single morning. hopes you’ll enjoy the quirky
books, puzzles and thought
Johnny, a partner in provoking cards on your table
Evolution, is the main cook at the cafe. A certified health
in the kitchen. He was a coach, artist, nature lover and
former Alaskan commercial passionate vegan, she is the
fisherman for 15 years and is fuel behind ‘Ai Pono, Evolution’s
now a vegan that has found a evening style dinner menu.













































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“We’ve got to keep evolving and moving forward…little
seeds get planted and hopefully grow into Koa trees. We 'Ai Pono
need to be the change we want to see in the world.”
The chefs make amazing vegan cakes also. They also
make delicious New Yorker approved NY Style Bagels that 100% Plant Based
are naturally vegan. Take it from me, a Bronx, NY boy, they
Vegan Cafe
passed they NYC test.
Evolution Bakery is more than just a vegan bakery. It’s
a cozy and welcoming place where you can get great Kailua Kona~Big Island
vegan food, fresh vegan bread, organic smoothies, and 808.331.1122
fresh juices while enjoying art, culture, and community.
They’re passionate about what they do, and strive to
bring you the best vegan and gluten-free cafe choices, all
made fresh to order.
&


if you’re going to be in the Kona area,
stop in and see them and ask about getting
10% off a vegan/gluten free cheesecake.
'Ai Pono. Eating with Love,
78-5813 Ali’i Drive • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
808-331-1122 • www.evolutionbakerycafe.com Compassion & Fairness.

7am to 11:30 am 7 Days www.EvolutionBakeryCafe.com









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PARKER RANCH SHOPPING CENTER 808-885-6775
67-1185 Mamalahoa Hwy. F137 Kamuela, Hi 96743


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Kalani yoga/retreat center Island spirit healing center 808-969-7676 • hilomassage.com
12-6860 Kalapana-Kapoho Rd. & day spa at Pualani terrace
pahoa, hi 96778 81-6587 Mamalahoa hwy. BIG ISLAND MASSAGE SCHOOLS
808-965-7828 • kalani.com Kealakekua, hi 96750 hokulani Massage academy
808-769-5212 bonnie henshaw – Kamuela
balancing Monkey yoga studio islandspiritmassageschool.com
1221 Kilauea Ave, - hilo, hi 96720 808-339-4159 • hokulanimassage.com
808-633-8555 • BalancingMonkeyYoga.com club rehab Physical therapy aloha Massage academy
YOGA STUDIOS 75-5699 Kopiko street, Kailua-Kona, hi Angela Lestee, LMT
living love yoga & health (808) 329-7744 • clubrehabhawaii.com 808-937-6019 • aloha-massageacademy.com
KAiluA-KoNA/West hAWAii 15-2874 pahoa village Rd.
pāhoa, hi 96778 Mamalahoa hot tubs & Massage big Island academy of Massage
big Island yoga center 808-965-0108 • yelp.com 81-1016 st John’s Rd. nancy Kahalewai
81-6623 Mamalahoa hwy. Kealakekua, hi 96750 808-969-7676 • hilomassage.com
Kealakekua, hi 96750 808-323-2288 • mamalahoa-hottubs.com
808-329-9642 • bigislandyoga.com hawaii Massage school at Kalani
aloha Massage academy Richard Koob
yoga hale Angela Lestee, LMT 808-965-7828 • kalani.com
74-5583 Luhia st. 808-937-6019 • aloha-massageacademy.com
Kailua-Kona, hi 96740 Glow raw skin spa Island spirit school of Massage
808-326-9642 • yogahale.com 75-5782 Kuakini hwy., suite 3A christine A. bevis
808-825-9666
Kailua-Kona, hi 96740 islandspiritmassageschool.com
yoganics hawaii BODYWORK • MASSAGE,
79-7401 suite B., Mamalahoa hwy. CHIROPRACTIC • REIKI, 702-218-4930 • glowRawWorld.com
Kainaliu, hi 96750 ACUPUNCTURE • ROLFING hilo/eAst hAWAii bIG ISlAND RETREAT cENTERS
808-322-0714 • yoganicshawaii.com
KAiluA-KoNA/West hAWAii dr. david shapiro Kalani yoga/retreat center
Maya Parish yoga chiropractic Kinesiologist 12-6860 Kalapana-Kapoho Rd.
Kona-Kohala Resort Areas & hawi hokulani Massage academy hilo office: 465 hinano st. pahoa, hi 96778
808-747-3277 • mayaparish.com bonnie henshaw – Kamuela pahoa office: 15-2958 pahoa village Rd 808-965-7828 • kalani.com
808-339-4159 • hokulanimassage.com 808-937-9292 • AlohaDC.com
hilo/eAst hAWAii
Muscular Massage therapy of Kona hilo acupuncture center NATURAL FOOD MARKETS
hot yoga hilo 808-443-7916 166 Kilauea, hilo hi 96720
336 Kamehameha Ave. - hilo, hi 96720 808-969-7722 KAiluA-KoNA/West hAWAii
808-937-3037 • hotyogahilo.com unlock who you really are hiloacupuncturecenter.com
emotional Trauma energy healing Island naturals Market and deli
yoga centered Keri sender-Receiver, LsW big Island academy of Massage 74-5487 Kaiwi street
37 Waianuenue, hilo, hi 96720 917-592-1883 nancy Kahalewai Kailua-Kona 96740
808-934-7233 • yogacentered.com unlockWhoYouReallyAre.com 211 Kino’ole st hilo, hi 96720 808-326-1122 • islandnaturals.com


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Food • Fresh Produce • Art • Jewelry • Music • Creations • Clothing
Local Bakery • Nuts • Vegan Café • Kona Coffee • Gluten-Free vendors welcome
contact us at:
Every Sunday – 9 to 2 PM 808-987-1444
located at:
Amy Greenwell Botanical Garden 82-6160 Hawaii Belt Rd. • Captain Cook on the Big Island of Hawaii
Mile Marker 110, just across from the Manago Hotel - free parking



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choice Mart cafe ono superfood chef todd dacey hawi farmers Market
82-6066 Mamalahoa hwy. 19-3834 old volcano Rd. • volcano plant based mentoring, classes and saturdays: 8 AM to 2 pM
Captain Cook, hi 96704 village, hawaii 96785 cooking demos Tuesdays: 12 noon to 5 pM
808-323-3994 • choicemart.net 808-985-8979 • cafeono.net 424-245-6786 • longevitysource.com under the Banyan Trees in hawi
Corner Akoni pule highway (270)
healthways II natural foods sweet Potato Kitchen and take out & hawi Road
parker Ranch shopping Ctr 55-3406 Akoni pule hwy, hawi 96719 808-333-7963 • hawifarmersmarket.com
67-1135 Mamalahoa hwy., F-137 808-345-7300 • sweetpotatokitchen.com
Kamuela, hi 96743
808-885-6775 • konanaturalfoods.net basik acai hilo/eAst hAWAii
75-5831 Kahakai Rd, Kailua Kona 96740
808-238-0184 • basikacai.com Ka’u (na’ahelu) farmers Market
hilo/eAst hAWAii Wednesdays and saturdays:
sea dandelion cafe and awa bar FARMERS MARKETS 8 AM to 12 noon
Island naturals Market and deli 45-3590 Mamane st, honokaa 96727 95-5673 Mamalahoa highway, naalehu
hilo shopping Center 802-765-0292 • yelp.com KAiluA-KoNA/West hAWAii
1221 Kilauea Ave., hilo, hi 96720 south Kona Green Market hilo’s farmers Market
808-935-5533 • islandnaturals.com Phresh cleanses sundays: 9 AM to 2 pM Wednesdays and saturdays: 6 AM to 4 pM
79-7411 Mamalahoa hwy. Kealakekua Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Island naturals Market and deli 808-443-9984 • phreshcleanses.com 82-6188 Mamalahoa highway and sundays: 7 AM to 4 pM
15-1870 Akeakamai Loop, pahoa 96778 Mile marker 110 in Captain Cook Corner of Mamo st. and Kamehameha Ave.
808-965-8322 • islandnaturals.com hilo/eAst hAWAii 808-328-8797 • skgm.org 808-933-1000 • hilofarmersmarket.com
Keauhou farmers Market
abundant life natural foods sweet cane café saturdays: 8 AM to 12 noon Maku’u farmers Market
292 Kamehameha, hilo, hi 96720 48 Kamana st., hilo, 96720 Keauhou shopping Center sundays: 8 AM to 2 pM
808-935-7411 808-934-0002 • kalapanaorganics.com 78-6831 Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona, hawaii 15-2131 Keaau-pahoa Rd, pahoa
abundantlifenaturalfoods.com 808-324-6011 • konacountyfarmbureau.org 808-896-5537
Prabha’s Indian restaurant makuufarmers.wix.com/market
VEGAN•VEGETARIAN•RAW 239 Keawe st, hilo 96720 ho’oulu farmers Market
FOOD RESTAURANTS 808-640-1554 • indianfoodhilo.com Wednesdays: 9 AM to 2 pM BED AND BREAKFAST
At the sheraton Kona Resort & spa
KAiluA-KoNA/West hAWAii VEGAN & VEGETARIAN at Keauhou Bay sheraton earthsong hawaii eco-sanctuary
CHEFS • CATERING Kona Resort & spa aloha@earthsonghawaii.org
www.earthsonghawaii.org
‘ai Pono 100% Vegan 78-128 ehukai street. Kona
75-5813 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, hi 96740 chef stephen rouelle 808-930-4900 • hooulufarmersmkt.com banyan tree sanctuary
808-331-1122 • upcountrybakerycafe.com vegetarian / Raw / vegan Chef 808-217-5915 • 808-217-5915
808-895-2053 • underthebodhi.com waimea farmers Market
under the bodhi tree banyantreesanctuary.com
Raw, vegetarian & vegan in shops at Mauna Lani cafe ono’s Ira ono saturdays 7 AM to 12 noon
68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr. Kamuela, hi organic vegetarian/vegan/gluten Free 67-1229 Mamalahoa hwy.
808-895-2053 • underthebodhi.net 808-985-8979 • cafeono.net Kamuela, hi 96743
808-333-2165 • waimeafarmersmarket.com





























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a report by Down To Earth:











diet-related illness Cost u.s.


economy $1 trillion annually!


DireCT aND iNDireCT COSTS OF POOr DieT aDD uP NaTiONally aND PerSONally


Down to Earth found that the U.S.’s Sabra found that the average couple “Diet-related diseases are costly and
top five diet-related chronic diseases retiring in 2016 at age 65 will need preventable, so the message is clear.
cost the U.S. economy a staggering $1 $260,000 to cover medical costs Eat healthier now or pay later for
trillion each year! This is an estimate in retirement. This holds whether increased health care costs.” Sabra
of direct medical costs and the the couple has bought Medicare explains that major scientific and
indirect impact of productivity losses supplemental insurance or not, medical institutions in the world agree
due to illness and premature death according to Fidelity. that the risk of heart disease, cancer,
associated with chronic heart disease
and stroke, cancer, diabetes, obesity, Impact of Diet-Related Illness on U.S. Economy
and osteoporosis.
“In observance of October World Disease Date Source Cost
Vegetarian Awareness Month, we (In Billions)*
wanted to understand the economic Cardiovascular and
impact of a poor diet,” says Sabra stroke (2016) American Heart Association $320.1
Rebo, who is a registered dietitian and
Down to Earth’s community outreach Cancer (2009) American Cancer Society 216.6
team leader. “We were astounded by
what we learned.” American Diabetes
Diabetes (2013) 245
Her findings are based on the most Association
currently available estimates from
related health and governmental Obesity (2015) State of Obesity 210
sources (See side bar).
Osteoporosis National Osteoporosis
Sabra adds, “A healthy diet is not only (2016) Foundation 19
good for the nation’s economy, it’s
also good for one’s personal health.” Total $1010.70
According to an annual estimate by * These numbers are not conclusive, as they come from different online, albeit reliable,
Fidelity Investments, which has been sources that used different methodologies to calculate their estimates, and they reflect
tracking healthcare costs for decades, different time frames. To see a footnoted version of this chart visit http://d2e.co/Health-Costs



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diabetes, and a host of other diseases is linked to a
meat-based diet.”
“These institutions further agree that the risk is
greatly reduced by adopting a healthy low-fat,
high-fiber diet. Down to Earth believes this result is
best achieved by adopting a healthy vegetarian diet
consisting of organic produce and natural foods.
In addition, we believe that a healthier diet is one GOURMET VEGAN
Sabra Rebo without highly processed foods laden with fats and
artificial ingredients,” she adds.
Sabra points to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), which says “…
appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan
diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in
the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.”
According to the ADA, vegetarians have “…a lower risk of death from ischemic
heart disease. Vegetarians also appear to have lower low-density lipoprotein 100% GLUTEN-FREE & NON-GMO
cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and lower rates of hypertension and
type 2 diabetes than non-vegetarians. Furthermore, vegetarians tend to have a
lower body mass index and lower overall cancer rates. Features of a vegetarian
diet that may reduce risk of chronic disease include lower intakes of saturated
fat and cholesterol and higher intakes of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts,
soy products, fiber, and phytochemicals.”

As we like to say at Down to Earth,
“Love Life! Eat Healthy. Be Happy!”

ORGANIC & LOCALLY GROWN
[as much as possible]



down to earth began in 1977 when a group of friends in Wailuku, Maui, turned their vision into a
business dedicated to improving the health of island communities through organic and natural
products and a vegetarian lifestyle. down to earth has five stores throughout hawaii: honolulu,
Kailua, Pearlridge, and Kapolei on oahu; and Kahului on Maui. in 2016, down to earth was voted
best health Food store ten years in a row. this honor was bestowed on the company by readers
of the star-Advertiser, hawaii’s only statewide daily newspaper.

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aTHleTeS THriviNg

on Plant-based Diets



by Allison DeYenno Jacobson











Most people believe that that in order to get in shape and build

muscle, you need to eat a lot of protein. Animal protein, to be exact.

As a plant-based athlete, the first question I get is typically, in watermelon!) I eat mostly unprocessed whole foods,
“Where do you get your protein?” But many people aren’t and find it easy to achieve my daily protein goals. In fact,
aware that there are a lot of plant-based athletes out there, sometimes it’s hard to not go over.
excelling in their respective sports. And some are getting
just 10% of their calories a day from protein. Let’s take a Plant-based athletes also report recovering faster from
look at why a plant-based diet is an optimal diet for any- tough workouts. That’s because a plant-based diet is
one focused on fitness. naturally anti-inflammatory, rich in antioxidants. Eating
plants also supplies you with lots of chlorophyll from leafy
“So how much protein do you really need?” The RDA or greens and helps your body to be more alkaline, both
Recommended Daily Allowance of protein is .8 grams per which fight inflammation. A single meal of meat, dairy,
kilogram of body weight. To figure out how much protein and/or eggs triggers an inflammatory reaction inside the
you need every day, multiply your healthy weight in body within hours of consumption. Add that on top of an
pounds by .36. Less than you thought, right? For a woman intense workout which also causes inflammation and you
who weighs 150lbs, that equates to 54g of protein a day. can see why it will take your body longer to recover.
Now as an athlete, or active individual, you will likely need When I switched to a plant-based diet, I had a huge
more than that, but the ideal amount is easily achievable increase in my energy levels which is common for most
by eating only plants. Based on my weight, my RDA of people who eat plants. Eating plants doesn’t weigh you
protein is 60g. I eat about 95g of protein per day, or 1.26g down like a meal heavy in meat or dairy. Digesting meat
per kg per day. I typically train for 1-2 hours a day, 5 days is not something that our bodies are designed for. Unlike
a week, as an Olympic weightlifter and bodybuilder, and carnivores who have really strong stomach acid in order
am consistently building muscle. Track your protein for a to digest their prey whole, humans have much weaker
few days to see how much you are eating. It’s likely you are stomach acid, designed to break down pre-chewed fruits
eating way more protein than you need if you are eating and vegetables. We also have long digestive tracts to give
an omnivorous diet. our body ample time to absorb the nutrients from fruits

“So where DO you get your protein?” There is protein in and vegetables, compared to the short digestive tracts of
nearly all plant-based foods, including fruit, vegetables, carnivores. When you eat plants, your body doesn’t have
grains, beans, nuts and seeds. (Yep, there’s even protein to use as much energy for digestion, and that extra energy
quite often translates to better performance.


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I started working with Abi Stearns, a trainer and coach and concluding in Kona. Each day entails a full ironman-
at the Kaua`i Athletic Club in December of 2014, initially distance: 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2 mile run.
following the plant-based nutrition plan in Robert Cheeke’s
book Shred It. Robert is a champion bodybuilder and a There are too many notable plant-based athletes to list
plant-based fitness icon. In the first year, I lost weight, them all here, but here are some of my favorites: Venus
gained a lot of muscle and felt better than ever. I then Williams (one of the world’s all-time best tennis players),
decided to compete in my first bodybuilding competition, Patrik Baboumian (Germany’s strongest man in 2011),
the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation’s Polynesian Mac Danzig (champion UFC fighter), Leilani Muenter
Muscle Mayhem in Honolulu in June 2016. I enlisted the (top female racecar driver), and The PlantBuilt team (an
help of Crissi Carvalho, a champion bikini bodybuilder and international team of plant-based athletes who compete
vegan fitness coach from Australia, to help get me ready individually and together in a multitude of sports).
for the competition. I ate mostly whole, plant-based foods, As you can see, you don’t need to eat meat or dairy to be
a high percentage of them carbs like rice, beans potatoes, fit or be a top athlete. A plant-based diet will support you
fruit and oats, took no supplements and maintained an in reaching and even exceeding your fitness goals, from
intense 6-day workout schedule. When athletes typically building muscle to losing weight to increasing athletic
prepare for a bodybuilding competition, they eat a high performance. Better overall health, better energy levels
percentage of protein, usually consisting of whey, eggs, and better recovery times are some of the key benefits to
chicken and fish and eat very little carbs. Those athletes living a plant-based life. And not only is a plant-based diet
tend to have low energy, are moody, don’t feel great good for your health, it’s also great for the environment, so
overall, and basically suffer through those twelve weeks it’s a win-win.
because ‘that’s how it has always been done.’ During my
entire competition preparation, I felt great. I had tons of So how do I get started?
energy, recovered quickly, and continued to build muscle There are tons of resources online (see some of my recommendations
while still losing weight. I ended up winning 2nd place below) to help guide your transition, as well as books and podcasts,
in novice bikini and 3rd place in open bikini. Since then, I
have been focused on Olympic weightlifting with David and wonderful coaches who can help support you one-on-one.
Dean at Altius Athletics in Kapaa, Kauai and am stronger ForKs ovEr KnivEs
and have more muscle than I’ve ever had. All achieved www.forksoverknives.com
while eating just plants.
vEgAn BoDyBuiLDing AnD FiTnEss
There are so many athletes in all disciplines who are www.veganbodybuilding.com
showing how powerful a plant-based diet can be. Known no MEAT ATHLETE
as the “300 pound vegan,” David Carter is a former pro www.nomeatathlete.com
football player, who has been plant-based since 2014. ricH roLL PoDcAsT
David said his results came quickly after making the switch, www.richroll.com/category/podcast
“More energy, shorter recovery time, increased stamina,
improved strength, and the peace of mind that no one ProTEinAHoLic
had to die in order for me to live. Every one of my nagging www.proteinaholic.com
injuries is gone. Tendonitis, inflammation, scar tissue, Stop eating animals and go vegan.
nerve damage, and chronic muscle fatigue all corrected That kind of compassion and strength beats
themselves within months…”
any weight you can lift.
Ultra-endurance athlete, and bestselling author, Rich Roll
is another amazing example of what plants can do. Rich
adopted a plant-based diet at the age of 40, when even a
flight of stairs left him buckled over in pain. Just two years
later, Rich finished in the top 10 in the 2008 Ultraman
World Championships in Hawaii (320 miles total – 6.2 Allison Jacobson is a certified plant-based health
mile swim, 261.4 mile bike and a 52.4 mile run). The next coach, bikini athlete, olympic weightlifter, and
year, he finished 6th even after sustaining injuries from a yoga instructor.
serious bike crash during the race. Rich also completed contact her at allison@allisonjacobson.com for
the first “Epic5” which starts on the island of Kaua`i before support in transitioning to a plant-based diet.
traveling on consecutive days to O`ahu, Moloka`i and Maui

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