LEARN HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
At Magic of Life we have an ambitious mission, we want to change the world, make it a better place. But that change begins with oneself. Each person has the possibility and the responsibility to do their part.
In the following videos we'd like you to discover the hidden truth, to understand why we defend the lives of all animals, and their right to live, and why we do it with such passion. These videos explain how our daily decisions affect the lives of billions of innocent animals.
Some videos are focused on the ethical part, on why it is not moral to use animals for our own benefit and the suffering that this entails for them. Other videos are focused on the environment, the huge negative impact that the livestock and fishing industry have on the planet. And you will also find videos focused on our health and how the consumption of animal products can affect it.
All the videos will push you to reflect and rethink many things. Some videos are very hard. We recommend that you see them with an open mind, without prejudice and as an opportunity to grow as a person, lead a more conscious and, above all, more compassionate life.
ETHICS
Speech by activist Gary Yourofsky on animal ethics (English with Spanish subtitles):
Gary Yourofsky, el mejor discurso que jamás escucharás sub español completo.
Dominion documentary. Very harsh video showing the cruelty of the livestock industry.
Dominion (ESPAÑOL) - Exponiendo el lado oscuro de la industria animal
Transtaled to Spanish.
![Dominion (2018) - full documentary [Official]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LQRAfJyEsko/maxresdefault.jpg)
Dominion (2018) - full documentary [Official]
Original version (English).
Milk documentary by activist Joey Carbstrong. Finding out the truth behind the milk industry. (In English).
Milk: Make Your Own Mind Up - (2021) Full Documentary
Okja movie. The story of a girl and her pet, a giant pig named Okja. Everything changes when a multinational tries to take Okja to turn it into food. (Trailer in English with Spanish subtitles).
Okja | Tráiler principal VOS en ESPAÑOL | Netflix España
Documentary SLAY uncovers the dark side of the fashion industry and the use of animals for making clothes. It explains the ethical problem as well as the environmental impact.
SLAY | Full Trailer | Exclusively on WaterBear
HEALTH
What the Health documentary. Explains the impact eating animals has on our health.
What the Health - Documental en español
Transtaled to Spanish.
What The Health (Netflix-Documentary) -A must watch
Original version (English).
The Game Changers documentary. Benefits of a vegan diet for athletes. (In english with Spanish subtitles). Also available on Netflix.
The Game Changers (Cambio Radical) - Documental completo en Español
ENVIROMENT
Cowspiracy documentary. Shows the impact of livestock on the environment.
Cowspiracy: El secreto de la sustentabilidad
Transtaled to Spanish.
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014) | Documentary Film | 1080P Full HD
Original version (English).
Seaspiracy documentary. Effects of fishing on the oceans and the environment. (Trailer in English with Spanish subtitles). Available on Netflix.
Seaspiracy: La Pesca Insostenible (2021) - Tráiler Subtitulado en Español
Eating Our Way to Extinction documentary. How our food choices impact the environment. (Trailer in English with Spanish subtitles). Available on Amazon Prime Video. Full video on YouTube below.
Eating Our Way To Extinction | Trailer
Eating Our Way to Extinction | Film (ENGLISH) - Documentary
VEGANISM
If you've made it this far and watched some or all of the videos, perhaps you agree with us at Magic of Life, that the most ethical choice is veganism. If you feel like you want to learn more about and give it a try, we are here to help.
Veganism, unlike vegetarianism, is not just about a diet, but about a lifestyle, an ethical position that rejects the use of animals for our own benefit, including all areas of life: food, clothes, cosmetics, entertainment, etc... In short, a lifestyle where your decisions or actions do not involve unnecessary animal suffering.
It may seem very complicated to change such rooted habits in us and all of society, but we don't really think it's complicated at all if you have a reason in your heart to do it. Plus now is the best time to make the change, society is more adapted than ever and every day more vegan options appear in all areas.
We are going to share with you some resources that will be of great help to you during this transition. However, if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to help you.
And remember, we are not a religious or political group, we don't benefit from your choices at all, but the animals do and we feel it's our responsibility to fight for them.
VEGANISM RESOURCES
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Challenge 22: free website that offers personalised advice during 22 days for transitioning to a vegan diet. Everything is free and it includes recipes, weekly menus, a Facebook group, etc...
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Happy Cow: app that finds vegan, vegetarian restaurants or restaurants that have vegan options, wherever you are in the World. It's a great way to find options while you travel. It also includes opinions and photos from users who have tried it.
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Veganuary Challenge: a project called veganuary was created for those who want to start the new year with the new purpose of leading a vegan life. The word veganuary comes from January vegan (vegan January) and consists of following a vegan diet during the month of January. Like the challenge22 website, the veganuary website guides you to follow a vegan diet for a month and beyond. Dare to try, you have nothing to lose, and a lot to gain.
RECOMENDED BOOKS
"This is vegan propaganda (and other lies the meat industry tells you" is the first book by the English activist Ed Winters (Earthings Ed). A magnificent and complete work where he explains how our decisions can help to alleviate the biggest problems we face today: climate change, chronic and infectious diseases, human exploitation and, of course, the exploitation of non-human animals. Undeniably, these issues can be uncomfortable to learn about but the benefits of doing so cannot be overstated. It is quite literally a matter of life and death.
"Animal Liberation" by Peter Singer: This groundbreaking book inspired a worldwide animal rights movement. Its author, Peter Singer, denounces speciesism (the prejudice of believing that there is one species, the human, superior to all others) and exposes the chilling reality of industrial farms and the procedures of experimentation with animals, breaking down the justifications that defend them and offering alternatives to a moral, social and environmental dilemma.
"Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows" - Social psychologist Melanie Joy explores why our culture conditions us to eat certain animals when we would never dream of eating others...
"I don't eat animals": by the Spanish athlete Alberto Peláez Serrano. He is a long-distance runner and animal rights activist. In our opinion, this is one of the best books in Spanish on veganism. This book provides nutritional information and science based data to answer conflicting questions. And the best thing is that everything is focused from the personal experiences of the author, which leads us on a path of discovery where clichés are broken and what has always seemed normal to us becomes unjustifiable. Alberto Peláez has carried the message of "I don't eat animals" to thousands of people through sports, in competitions and even on the podiums of ultramarathons, and in this book he tells us his story. A story that can also be yours. Whether you are an athlete or not. Whether you are vegan or not.
"The vegan starter kit" : Dr. Neal Barnard, perhaps the world's most respected authority on veganism, collects everything you need to consider in this survival kit for the novice vegan: an essential practical book that details how to approach the transition, which discusses the myths of vegan eating and includes information on healthy eating in childhood, youth, pregnancy and other stages of life.
Dr. Neal Barnard explains how to plan a vegan meal, in which foods to find the necessary proteins and other nutrients, etc...
The book also addresses goals to improve health such as weight loss, cholesterol reduction, diabetes control or cancer prevention. In addition, it includes a section with delicious recipes and complete menus.
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