YOUR CHOICE. why some band members are choosing a better way to eat. When I saw how animals are tortured, I said that s it I m going vegetarian.

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1 Being vegetarian is all about the animals for me... It s not JUST about not eating animals, it s about saving them too. Kellin Quinn, Sleeping With Sirens YOUR CHOICE why some band members are choosing a better way to eat When I saw how animals are tortured, I said that s it I m going vegetarian. Oli Sykes, Bring Me The Horizon

2 A National Trend You may have already seen how animals are treated on today s factory farms. You may have even seen how they are killed in slaughterhouses. You probably don t like seeing those pictures and videos. Why? You re a kind and decent person. You don t want others to suffer unnecessarily. More and more people just like you are leaving chickens, fish and other animals off their plates, including a growing number of musicians from some of your favorite bands. In this guide those band members will tell you why they ve stopped eating animals and how easy it is to excel on plant-based foods. new ideas are often met with resistance, especially if they challenge culturally accepted traditions - like eating meat. Don t let traditions dictate your life. Jesse Barnett, Stick To Your Guns Of course the choice is up to you. Whether you decide to cut out meat entirely or just cut back, you can make a big difference for the world at every meal. According to a 2012 Harris Interactive Poll, almost 9 million Americans never eat meat, poultry, or fish. Why are animals being treated this way? Jenna McDougall, Tonight Alive Devin Shidaker, The Acacia Strain Cows on factory farms have personalities too, just like any other animal does. Marc Okubo, Veil of Maya I m vegetarian mainly for my health but also because I think certain meats are gross.

3 I m vegetarian myself... There s a disconnect there when we see a product as opposed to a living breathing being. Winston McCall, Parkway Drive MEET KEVIN Egg-laying hens spend every minute packed in feces-filled cages. The cages are so small, hens can barely turn around and cannot spread their wings. Kevin is one lucky chick. He was bred by the egg industry, but like all male chickens he can t lay eggs. Male chicks like Kevin are typically killed by being tossed alive into a giant grinding machine. Thankfully, Kevin was rescued and is now living out his life at an animal sanctuary. Like all chickens, Kevin has a unique personality. Studies show that chicks like Kevin are able to count as high as ten. They have a sense of time, and they anticipate the future: they will give up a small reward now to get a larger one later. Chickens raised for meat spend their lives packed in a massive warehouse. They have been bred to grow so fast that by the time they are one month old it hurts many of them to walk. Ammonia from waste is so concentrated it burns their eyes, skin, and lungs. When chickens get sick, they can be clubbed on the head with a metal rod or left to suffer to death. At the slaughterhouse, they are electrically paralyzed before having their throats cut. If they avoid the blade as many birds do they will drown in a tank of scalding hot water.

4 I promote step by step changes, anything helps. Jona Weinhofen, I Killed The Prom Queen MEET THE ONES YOU SPARE Can Stock Photo Inc./Johannesk They re like floating pig farms...disease and parasites [on fish farms] run rampant. The Los Angeles Times, Fish Farms Become Feedlots of the Sea Agriculture economists have found that when people eat less meat, producers raise and kill fewer animals. Here are some of the individuals you help spare each year. 21 chickens like Tilly, and even more if you also cut out eggs A turkey like Clove A pig like Bob Harper About half of the fish consumed by humans do not come from the wild. They are raised in crowded enclosures where stress, crowding, and filthy water cause death and disease. Because they are stressed by the Fish have long-term memories and crowding, fish sometimes bite off the are smart enough to learn tricks. Like fins, tails, and eyes of other fish. all farmed animals, fish are badly abused - they just don t have the Fish who are pulled out of the water vocal cords to scream. suffocate as their gills collapse. It can take up to ten minutes before they die. When they are dragged up from deep in the ocean, their eyes bulge and their stomachs turn inside out from the change in pressure. A cow like Meghan Dozens of fish like this beautiful catfish

5 I m a vegetarian. Chinese food is my favorite. Levi Benton, Miss May I MEET EMILY In 2009, a farm worker in Pennsylvania found a pig named Emily (above) had figured out how to escape from her cage. But Emily wasn t content with her own freedom. She went around unlatching the doors of other cages. Coworkers said this happened often: when one pig learned to escape, she usually tried to show other pigs how to do the same. So our animals can t turn around for the 2.5 years they are in the stalls...i don t know who asked the sow if she wanted to turn around. Dave Warner, Director of Communications, National Pork Producers Council Kim Gordon, a rescued pig Emily and other pigs dream when they sleep. They are friendly and social, and they rub their noses together with close friends. Because they are so intelligent even smarter than cats and dogs they go crazy from being confined. Some repeatedly bite the metal cage bars until their teeth shatter. Others get depressed and lie on the filthy floor without moving. At just six months old, pigs like Emily are electrocuted or shot in the head with a metal rod. Pigs who don t die immediately are drowned in scalding water.

6 I feel great after every meal and I know that no animals are getting hurt in the process. That s a win/win. I am vegan! Brandon Richter, A Skylit Drive Travis Barker, Blink 182 DOING IT RIGHT Eating high-protein foods such as beans, peanuts, and vegetarian meats will fulfill your daily protein requirement and provide satisfying meals. Plant-based diets are high in iron, and eating vitamin C at meals helps you absorb it. Consider a multivitamin with B12 to cover your bases. Order our Guide (see back cover) or visit VeganOutreach.org for nutrition tips. The more I learned, the more my body benefitted and my results came quickly. More energy, shorter recovery time, increased stamina, improved strength, and the peace of mind that no one had to die in order for me to live. David Carter, NFL WHAT ABOUT PROTEIN? Does it matter if our protein comes from plants rather than animals? Proteins consist of twenty amino acids, eleven of which can be synthesized naturally by our bodies. The remaining nine what we call essential amino acids must be ingested from the foods we eat. A well-rounded whole food plant-based diet that includes a colorful rotation of foods like grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables and legumes will provide all of these amino acids for even the hardest training athlete. I can absolutely guarantee that eating plant-based you will never suffer a protein deficiency! Being vegan is easy! Rich Roll, Ultra-Endurance Athlete Joel Birch, The Amity Affliction

7 EATING OUT A Whole New World - International Restaurants PANTRY GETTING GROCERIES Italian THAI MIDDLE EASTERN INDIAN MEXICAN CHINESE FRIDGE What can I order at my favorite chain restaurants? CHIPOTLE Try a burrito, bowl or tacos with sofritas and fajita veggies Add guacamole, pinto or black beans, salsa, lettuce and cilantro DENNY S Order the veggie burger with a variety of toppings Choose seasoned fries or hash browns on the side TACO BELL Try a bean or 7-Layer Burrito fresco style Get the Crunchwrap Supreme fresco style, sub beans for beef and add potatoes and guacamole OTHER CHAINS Ask your server what dishes they could prepare for you without meat Ask to substitute vegetables for meat in your favorite dishes Order a few side dishes if there are no meatless meals FREEZER

8 After learning how animals are treated on factory farms I didn t want to support it - so I became vegetarian. Derek Sanders, Mayday Parade It s a no-brainer. It s not right. Josh Bradford, Silverstein If we can make veganism, work on the road, you can make it work at home. All four members of Rise Against, none of us eat meat. Tim McIlrath, Rise Against Liberate yourself, go vegan! Sam Carter, Architects IT S YOUR CHOICE The choice to replace meat with something better is up to you. It s a choice to put your beliefs into action for a better you and a better world. First, decide on a change that will work for you. Maybe your plan is to start by cutting out chicken. (This one step will spare 21 animals a year from misery.) Or maybe your plan is to not eat meat at Christofer Drew, Never Shout Never I had pets and it always seemed weird eating meat. It seemed logical to go vegetarian...the world would change for the better for animals, humans and the planet if everyone took that step. breakfast or lunch. Once you ve decided what will work for you, just get started! Helpful resources can be found at WarpedVegGuide.com or text the word Starter to to get a free guide in the mail. Congratulations on joining the millions of people who have chosen a compassionate diet! If it s something that you care about, stand up and do something about it. Craig Owens, Chiodos PHOTO : Angela Winnie (cover upper); S. Bollmann (cover lower); Farm Sanctuary (p2 upper, p4 lower, p6 pig, p6 chicken); Chloe Muro (p2 lower); Jesus Martinez (p3 upper); (CC) Dennis Seelig (p3 lower left); Chris Romano (p3 lower right); Sven-Sebastian Sajak (p4 upper); Humane Society of the United States (p5 upper); Animal Equality (p5 middle, p8 upper, p9 lower); Mercy For Animals (p5 bottom); Natalia Balcerska Photography (p6 upper); (CC) - SA BYNC Casey Morris (p6 cow); Toni Okamoto (p6 turkey); Can Stock Photo Inc/Johannesk (p7 upper); Art Phaneuf Photography (p7 fish); Connie Pugh for Farm Sanctuary (p8 lower); Jan Brauer (p9 upper); RD/Kabik/Retna Digital (p10 upper); Paige Carter (p10 lower); Alexa Stickler (p11 upper); Chloe Muro (p11 lower); istock.com/dulezidar (p12 pasta); istock.com/sochanam (p12 curry); istock.com/kcline (p12 falafel); Shutterstock/ bonchan (p12 lentils); istock.com/sarsmis (p12 wraps); Derzsi Elekes Andor (p14 upper left); Elizabeth Hudy (p14 upper right, p14 lower); Achim Raschka (p15 upper left, p15 upper right); Tucker Leary (p15 lower); Eddy Rissling (p16 upper); istockphoto.com/mkurtbas (p16 lower) 2016 Vegan Outreach PO Box 1916, Davis, CA VeganOutreach.org/contact Printed with vegetable inks.

9 If the food gone kill me in the long then I don t want it. #THATSWHYIMVEGAN Don t knock it without trying! Waka Flocka Flame GIVE IT A TRY Mentor Program Free individual help in going meat-free at: VeganOutreach.org/vmp FREE GUIDE Get your cruelty-free eating guide with recipes and health tips: Text: Starter to CALL: VISIT: VeganOutreach.org/Guide Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Rev 04/16 Distributed courtesy of... What do you think of this booklet? Let us know: VeganOutreach.org/contact