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NATIONAL vegetarian WEEK '98 1-7 JUNE |
 
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Get an appetite for life in National Vegetarian Week! |
National Vegetarian Week is a week for everyone ,seven days of celebration organised by The Vegetarian Society, the leading voice of vegetarianism in the UK. We know all there is to know about vegetarianism, we should do, we even coined the word in 1847! Whether you are a meat-eater, someone considering becoming vegetarian or a veggie already, this week of celebration will have something for you. Throughout the week, supermarkets, health food stores, restaurants and caterers will all be getting an appetite for life and tantalising the taste buds of the nation. National Vegetarian Week will culminate in Vegfest'98, a fabulous one day food and lifestyle festival, taking place at the Castlefield Events Arena, Liverpool Road, Manchester on Sunday June 7th. The all day, free, family festival will be packed full of entertainment, cookery demonstrations, veggie-friendly stalls, music and, of course, plenty of the very best vegetarian food. Come and join in the fun and celebrate the most scrumptious diet in the world - we'd love to see you there! For anyone wanting to take part in the week, a yummy 'National Vegetarian Week '98 - Go Veggie!' starter pack is available absolutely free from The Vegetarian Society. The pack includes a full-colour booklet on vegetarianism, a set of mouth watering recipe cards and some delicious veggie sandwich recipes. To receive a pack simply send a stamped addressed envelope, with a 50p stamp attached, to The Vegetarian Society, Parkdale, Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4QG. Please enclose a note requesting the 'NVW - Go Veggie!' pack. |
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VEGETARIANISM
MAKES SENSE Feed yourself the facts and discover why vegetarianism makes sense. It's a winning formula, vegetarianism is not only good for you and friendly to animals, but it's also kind to the environment. |
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Join the masses! 5,000 each week are currently becoming vegetarian. If you haven't already tried it, discover how great going vegetarian can be in National Vegetarian Week. Here are a few of the reasons why you might want to give it a try... |
Going Veggie is Great for your health. Research has shown that vegetarians suffer less heart disease and cancer, the two biggest killers in the UK, and on average, vegetarians visit hospital over 20% less than meat eaters. Whatever your age, a vegetarian diet has all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals you need. The oldest person in the world happens to be vegetarian! |
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Going Veggie is Great news for animals. If you care about animals, it makes sense to be a vegetarian. As more people stop eating meat, fewer animals are killed for food. Being vegetarian means having a compassionate diet, where nothing has to suffer to reach your plate. After all, you can't hurt a vegetable! |
Going Veggie is Great for the environment. A vegetarian diet is less polluting, uses less land and energy and is more environmentally sustainable than a meat based diet. Rainforest continues to be cleared to make way for cattle grazing, and all of the world's major fisheries are at the point of collapse because of over-fishing. By becoming vegetarian, your diet really can become an important tool for protecting the environment. |
| 7 simple steps to going veggie! | |
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1 Not everyone can change overnight. Take things gradually and build from there, set your own pace. Take a look at your weekly diet, some of it is likely to be vegetarian already. Explore what meat alternatives are available and begin replacing the meat and fish with exciting vegetarian foods. 2 Don't be put off by what people around might say. There are many myths and prejudices that surround vegetarianism. Approach the subject with an open mind and find out for yourself. 3 Visit your local supermarket or health food shop and get to know the full range of vegetarian foods available. You will be amazed at the choice. Try out new foods such as tofu, soya mince and veggie burgers, you're guaranteed a mouth-watering option every time you eat vegetarian. 4 Information is vital. Find out as much as you can about being vegetarian and buy yourself a good quality vegetarian recipe book. We can provide you with the best vegetarian publications on the market, so contact the Society for more details. |
5 Food tips. Always make sure that the eggs you buy are free-range and that the cheese you eat is vegetarian. Wave goodbye to animal fats by cooking with vegetable oils. Check food labels for hidden animal ingredients, look for the words 'Suitable for Vegetarians' or ideally, for real confidence when shopping, look out for The Vegetarian Society 'V' symbol, found on over 2,000 food products. It is the official guarantee of a 100% vegetarian product.
6 Get to know as much about nutrition as you can, don't worry we can help. Whatever your diet, it is always important that it is well-balanced and nutritious. This is not as difficult as it might sound, a vegetarian diet can be fun, simple and needn't cost you any more. You do not need vitamin supplements with a well balanced vegetarian diet.
7 Join The Vegetarian Society for less than £2 a month! We are the voice for vegetarianism and vegetarians in the UK. We provide invaluable help and advice on every vegetarian topic. Membership offers benefits such as a free, colourful quarterly magazine, jam-packed with news, features, discounts and, of course, loads of delicious recipes courtesy of our Cordon Vert Cookery School. Our special membership discount card will save you pounds off your weekly shopping bill, while our members hot-line will provide you with all the up to date information you need. Most importantly, as a member, you will be contributing to our valuable campaigning work and educational programmes. |
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watering recipes for National Vegetarian Week 1998 |
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