Blog Posts

Welcome to the very first newsletter for Plant Futures DKU! I (your club advisor) plan to send this out about once per month. If you’ve been ignoring all the WeChat messages (who hasn’t?), here’s a recap of what’s been happening and what’s coming up. 😛 Free Meal and More Protein (Keep reading if you’re interested in a free meal. 😉) The Food Committee held its monthly meeting with the canteen management on Friday, Nov. 15. Yours truly (Cai) and Marseille Williamson attended and raised the usual concerns: ...

Poster for the Hummus Making Workshop Poster for the Oat Milk Making Workshop Recently, we held two amazing workshops: Hummus-Making Workshop on October 28th Oat Milk-Making Workshop on November 2nd 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us! It was a fantastic time filled with creativity, laughter, and, of course, delicious food. A special thanks to Ola, Maya, and everyone else who helped organize these fun and meaningful events. We hope to see you at our next workshop! 🌟 ...

Prevent Digestive Cancers with Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes 📆 The book club meets every Monday at 12:00 PM during our regular Meatless Monday Lunch, near the stairs on the 2nd floor of CCT. Chapter 4 focuses on the prevention of digestive cancers—specifically colorectal, pancreatic, and esophageal cancers—through diet, lifestyle, and mindful choices. Dr. Greger emphasizes that what we eat directly impacts our digestive tract and can either increase or decrease our risk of these cancers. ...

Michael Mosley (1957-2024). Photo by: SBS On Demand Plant Futures Screens “Should I Eat Meat?” Documentary On Wednesday, September 11, Plant Futures at Duke Kunshan University hosted a screening of the BBC documentary “Should I Eat Meat?” presented by Dr. Michael Mosley. We were thrilled to see an unexpected number of attendees join us for this eye-opening film! 🎥🍿 About Michael Mosley 🕊️ Michael Mosley, who sadly passed away on June 5, 2024, was a renowned British journalist, producer, and presenter famous for his documentaries on science, medicine, and health. Originally trained as a doctor, Mosley transitioned to television, where he skillfully combined meticulous research with engaging storytelling. ...

Why is eating meat so controversial? What can I eat instead?? Join Plant Futures on Wednesday night 7-8 PM in the film appreciation room for our screening of the documentary “Should I Eat Meat? 🥩” There will be snacks and refreshments provided 🌱.

Preserve Your Brain with Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes 📆 The book club meets every Monday at 12:00 PM during our regular Meatless Monday Lunch, near the stairs on the 2nd floor of CCT. Chapter 3 focuses on the prevention of stroke, Alzheimer’s, and other brain diseases through diet, lifestyle, and mindful choices. Dr. Greger emphasizes that what we eat can protect our brains from damage and decline. ...

Nourish Your Lungs With a Plant-based Diet 📆 The book club meets every Monday at 12:00 PM during our regular Meatless Monday Lunch, near the stairs on the 2nd floor of CCT. This chapter dives deep into the preventable causes of lung diseases, emphasizing the power of lifestyle changes—especially diet—to protect and heal our lungs. 🚨 A Haunting Experience The chapter begins with a harrowing personal story of witnessing a man die from lung cancer. The man was gasping for air, suffering intensely, and left with limited medical options. This vivid account serves as a powerful reminder of the severity of lung diseases. ...

Nourish Your Heart With a Plant-based Diet 🎉 Our Book Club is Back! Join us next Monday, September 2, 2024, as we dive into Chapter 1 of How Not to Die — How Not to Die From Heart Disease! 🌿💓 🏆 Trivia Time! Which of these statements are true? 💔 Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. 🧸 Atherosclerosis starts in childhood. 💊 Statin drugs are completely safe with no side effects. 🥦 A plant-based diet can reverse heart disease. 🍟 A single fast-food meal has no immediate impact on artery function. Answer correctly and win a treat! 🍫 ...

Club Members who visited Ziranfeng After our first successful food trip to Shanghai last month, our group was eager to explore more vegetarian options closer to home. Last Sunday (Sep 1), we set our sights on a local gem, Ziranfeng Vegetarian Buffet Restaurant/自然风蔬食自助餐厅 in Kunshan. Seven of us joined this adventure, making it our largest group outing yet! Upon arrival, we were greeted by a bustling scene. The restaurant was filled with locals, each making their way through a generous spread of dishes. The scent of freshly cooked food filled the air, and the energy was lively—a real testament to Ziranfeng’s popularity in the community. ...

The brave souls who ventured to Shanghai for food Last Sunday (August 25), I (your humble club advisor) and some members of Plant Futures DKU took a trip to Shanghai for a music and vegan afternoon buffet event at Fortunate Cafe. Despite the intense heat (this summer has been 🥵), and Shanghai being a bit far, we enjoyed some amazing food and had a fantastic time. Lunch at GongDeLin My friend Tivadar and I arrived a bit early to explore the Shanghai City History Museum. As it turned out, GongDeLin (功德林), a vegetarian restaurant with over 100 years of history (since 1922), was nearby. Even though we had plans for the buffet later, we couldn’t resist having a light lunch at GongDeLin. ...