Obama Quits Smoking–Vegans It’s Your Turn
Written by Vegetarian Star on February 8th, 2011 in Environment-Eco-Green, Nutrition-Health-Fitness, Politicians, Research + Science.
President Obama has been smoke-free for an entire year!
The First Lady made the announcement to reporters during lunch in the Old Family Dining Room at the White House while discussing her Let’s Move! initiative to get America healthier.
Michelle said it was the president’s desire to be able to look his daughters in the eye and say he didn’t smoke that motivated him.
Vegetarians and vegans who still huff and puff have another reason to kick the habit. Some cigarette filters contain pig’s blood and that definitely ain’t veg!
Dutch researchers discovered that pig hemoglobin is often found in the filters, but not listed specifically as an ingredient. Instead, terms such as “processing aids” are used.
Kind of reminds you of how “natural flavors” may make your otherwise veggie noodle soup unnaturally flavored carnivorous unless the product is labelled certified vegan or vegetarian.
Besides aggravating upper respiratory conditions like asthma and containing carcinogens that lead to lung and other cancers, cigarettes pollute the environment.
Some scientists believe cigarette butts should be disposed of like used batteries and old appliances as they contain waste that is more toxic than cyanide gas. Italian cities have erected special bins for butts, keeping them separate from regular trash and imposing heavy fines on those who litter.
You can’t be an environmentalist and eat burgers every day. And you can’t be an eco-veg and light up. Learn how you can quit today!
Photo: PR Photos
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