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  Vegetarianism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vegetarianism is the practice of not eating meat, poultry, fish or their by-products, with or without the use of dairy products or eggs [2].
Vegetarianism became as an important practice in Ayyavazhi from the event of Thuvayal Thavasu, a ritual based physical and spiritual cleanliness practiced in Vakaippathi.
An argument used by Jewish vegetarians is that the laws of shechita are meant to prevent the suffering of animals but today, with factory farming and high-speed, mechanized slaughterhouses, even kosher slaughterhouses are considered by some authorities as not rendering the meat kosher.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vegetarian   (4857 words)

  
 Site Contents at the free Online Encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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 Vegetarianism -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Prior to that time, vegetarians had often been called (Click link for more info and facts about Pythagoreans) Pythagoreans, after the philosopher and his followers who also abstained from meat (and possibly some types of (Any of various leguminous plants grown for their edible seeds and pods) beans).
Muslim vegetarians and their supporters, however, make a distinction between choosing not to do something and forbidding it, and argue that a Muslim may choose to be a vegetarian, but as an aesthetic or ethical consideration and not as a religious duty.
Others may have become vegetarians because of a vegetarian (A person who is a member of a partnership) partner, ((biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera) family member, or (A person you know well and regard with affection and trust) friend.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/v/ve/vegetarianism.htm   (5115 words)

  
 Vegetarian   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Vegetarianism is a dietary practice characterised by the consumption of only vegetables, fruit, nuts, grains and pulses, and excluding the consumption of all body parts of any animal and products derived from animal carcasses (such as lard, tallow, gelatin, cochineal), from one's diet.
Vegetarianism has been common in Hindu and Buddhist countries such as India for thousands of years as a cultural and religious practice, but in the 20th century became increasingly popular in Western countries as a result of ethical, health, environmental and even geopolitical concerns.
Vegetarians who avoid consuming all animal products (such as eggs, milk, cheese, and honey)are commonly called vegans, though some reserve this term for those who additionally avoid usage of all kinds of animal products (such as leather and some cosmetics), rather than just food.
www.freecaviar.com /search.php?title=Vegetarian   (4337 words)

  
 VEGETARIANISM FACTS AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Vegetarianism is the practice of not eating meat, poultry, fish or their by-products, with or without the use of dairy products or eggs http://www.ivu.org/about.html.
This represents an increase over the last decade http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/poll.htm and a great increase since 1950 when vegetarianism was very rare, although per-capita meat consumption has increased considerably since then, as the price of meat has fallen due to factory_farming, and the average income has risen.
There are some people who criticise vegetarianism on the grounds that it is difficult, if not impossible, to get a sufficient amount of B12 from a strictly vegetarian diet, although the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada statement on vegetarianism which has been reaffirmed four times over 15 years strongly disputes this http://www.eatright.org/Public/GovernmentAffairs/92_17084.cfm.
www.witwib.com /vegetarianism   (4614 words)

  
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Vegetarianism is a dietary practice excluding most or all 1 body parts of 7 any animal and 4 products derived from them 1 (e.g.
Ovo-lacto vegetarians who 7 are such for ethical 5 reasons may additionally refuse 9 to eat cheese 6 made with animal-based 2 enzymes, or eggs produced 9 by factory farms.
While vegetarianism is commonly defined strictly on 0 the basis of dietary 6 intake, many religiously, 3 ethically or environmentally 3 motivated vegetarians (in 5 common with animal 3 rights and Green movements) 0 try to minimise 2 the harm done 9 to animals in 2 all aspects of their 2 lives.
www.thenutrition.org /vegetarian_.htm   (2752 words)

  
 wikien.info: Main_Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Vegetarianism is a dietary practice excluding all body parts of any animal and products derived from animals (e.g., lard, tallow, gelatin, cochineal) from one's diet.
Today, strict vegetarians are commonly called vegans, though some reserve this term for those who additionally avoid usage of all kinds of animal products (e.g., leather and some cosmetics), not just food.
Those who are ovo-lacto vegetarians for ethical reasons may additionally refuse to eat cheese made with animal-based enzymes (rennet), or eggs produced by factory farms.
www.hostingciamca.com /index.php?title=Vegetarianism   (3837 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Vegetarianism Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Vegetarianism is a dietaryary practice excluding all body parts of any animal and products derived from animals (e.g.
This is not considered true vegetarianism, but has recently been referred to in the media as semi-vegetarianism or Pesco/Pollo vegetarianism.
Before 1847, when the word "vegetarian" was officially set to refer to someone who refuses to consume flesh of any kind, vegetarians were often referred to as "Pythagoreans".
www.ipedia.com /vegetarianism.html   (3414 words)

  
 Learn more about List of notable vegetarians in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
What some notable vegetarians had to say on the subject of vegetarianism, in chronological order
Other Nazi or Neo-Nazi vegetarians include Savitri Devi an early animal rights activist (also one of the first holocaust deniers) and Matt Hale leader of the ultraradical World Church of the Creator
Paul and his wife Linda became outspoken vegetarians and animal-rights activists after owning cattle and watching them outside the window as they cooked and ate meat; in 1991, Linda introduced her own line of vegetarian meals to the general market.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /l/li/list_of_notable_vegetarians.html   (963 words)

  
 Achieving optimal essential fatty acid status in vegetarians: current knowledge and practical implications -- Davis and ...
fatty acids are depressed in vegetarians, particularly in vegans.
are lower in vegetarians compared with omnivores (1).
Sanders TBA, Reddy S. The influence of a vegetarian diet on the fatty acid composition of human milk and the essential fatty acid status of the infant.
www.ajcn.org /cgi/content/full/78/3/640S   (5018 words)

  
 joannejacobs.com: Compulsive reader   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Pejman posts a list of 101 great books that College Board recommends for high school students and others.
Posted by: Bill Leonard at May 17, 2004 04:08 PM Since this is the college board list, I suspect they're trying to determine the most important books in terms of preparation for further study, not necessarily the most artistically accomplished.
All of these top 100 lists are fairly arbitrary, although it is interesting to compare them and see what shows up consistently and which books are the oddballs.
www.joannejacobs.com /mtarchives/014049.html   (3238 words)

  
 Ferris Steak House - Cleveland, OH, 44102-1814 - Citysearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Vegetarians beware: It's all about the meat at this extension of the landmark...
Vegetarians beware: It's all about the meat at this extension of the landmark West Side eatery.
Vegetarians will have to resign themselves to the grilled garlic mashed potatoes (crispy patties with fluffy interiors) and other spud selections and vegetable sides.
tampabay.citysearch.com /profile?id=7970955   (377 words)

  
 Campus Circle
Larger franchises tend to have endless lists of burgers, sandwiches and side items, leaving the consumer perplexed at what the restaurant actually specializes in.
Over the years, Angelenos have discovered that in addition to the classic hamburgers, cheeseburgers and Double-Doubles, there are quite a few notable variations available.
On that note, vegetarians and vegans have the "Grilled Cheese" and the "Veggie Burger," which have all the fixings of a cheeseburger or hamburger but without the meat.
www.campuscircle.net /review.cfm?r=327   (678 words)

  
 List of vegetarians - LearnThis.Info Enclyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
All of the respected biographies of Hitler, including those by Joachim Fest and Ian Kershaw, state that Hitler became a steadfast vegetarian after the death of his niece Geli Raubal in 1931.
There is an urban legend that he occasionally engaged in the consumption of pork, but no member of his personal circle has confirmed this.
Paul McCartney - Paul and his wife Linda became outspoken vegetarians and animal-rights activists after owning cattle and watching them outside the window as they cooked and ate meat; in 1991, Linda introduced her own line of vegetarian meals to the general market.
encyclopedia.learnthis.info /l/li/list_of_vegetarians.html   (281 words)

  
 List of vegetarians - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The following is a list of notable people who practice or practiced vegetarianism.
Graham Spencer, founder of Excite search engine, Reference: Triumph of the Nerds documentary on PBS, he stated he is a vegetarian
Jesus of Nazareth, 1st century Rabbi, although he served fish to his followers, it is unclear if he ate fish
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_vegetarians   (419 words)

  
 Review of Counter. Organic Wine & Martini Bar. Vegetarian Bistro. - New York, NY, 10003 - Citysearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Note-perfect vegetarian Southern cooking for a crowd of young and old East Vi...
Whether we're seeking a casual meal and sangria with friends, or a romantic evening with a bottle of organic wine followed up by one of Counter's amazing vegan desserts (the chocolate tart with berry sauce is our favorite), we always leave satisfied and impressed by the service and ambiance.
As I am a nonvegetarian, I found that counter is a little tastier than most vegetarian resteraunts but of course you will be paying up the wazoo for it.
seattle.citysearch.com /review/35900624   (1095 words)

  
 List of people by belief Information - TextSheet.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
There are a variety of articles on wikipedia that list people of a particular religious belief.
These lists are not exhaustive: there is no encyclopedic benefit to listing every single member of each religion.
People are selected on various criteria - ideally they should have wikipedia articles of their own, and be in some way noteworthy for their belief.
www.textsheet.com /encyclopedia/l/li/list_of_people_by_belief.html   (136 words)

  
 Vegetarians in Paradise/South Beach Diet/Constipation/Laxatives
(Barley is a grain, not a legume.) Remaining on the forbidden vegetable list are beets, carrots, corn, and potatoes.
Starches reemerge in Phase 2 with whole grain breads and bagels, high fiber cereals, sugar-free bran muffins, whole-wheat pasta, green peas, popcorn, small sweet potatoes, brown rice, and wild rice.
Some of the recipes provided are from notable chefs from Florida restaurants.
www.vegparadise.com /news41.html   (1548 words)

  
 List of vegetarians   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
As for my own list, the criteria are simple.
Lest we forget the best part of a meal, my list is capped off with Meredith McCarty's Sweet...
Albert Einstein (he was only a vegetarian for the last year of his life, but advocated a vegetarian diet much longer)
hallencyclopedia.com /List_of_vegetarians   (631 words)

  
 10,000 Birds - October 2004
Vegetarians and omnivores alike should order this as soon as possible and learn how good food can be.
Anyway, I'd rather wait until I share roughly the same level of the Earth's atmosphere with a bird before I count it; that loon was way up there.
Numerous media outlets reported that energy industry lobbyists participated in these meetings, while consumer and environmental groups were shut out.
www.10000birds.com /october2004.htm   (5784 words)

  
 Articles for vegetarians and vegans
You don't need to give up your vegetarian diet when you become pregnant, provided you pay attention to three vital nutrients.
For the last *#$%!ng time, Hitler was not a vegetarian
Whatever else motivated the Fürher, it was not a desire for a cruelty-free life style.
www.veg-world.com /articles/articles.htm   (256 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Schott's Food and Drink Miscellany: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The "Some slang for drunkenness" entry (which lists, among other terms, "got a crumb in his beard," "wankered" and "sniffed the barmaid's apron") makes the book a wise choice for placement on the coffee table, while the "Measuring spaghetti" diagram suggests it is an indispensable kitchen reference.
There are lists of notable vegetarians, diner slang, edible flowers, Jelly Belly flavors, and the Scoville scale for chili pepper hotness.
You will be alarmed by the list of dangerous food and drink, including the pretzel with which George W. Bush had a near-fatal encounter.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1582344205?v=glance   (1671 words)

  
 Naidre's in Park Slope/Prospect Hts in New York Metro's Guide to Restaurants
In the morning, hungry locals order hearty burritos, homemade granola with nuts and dried fruit, or one of the countless baked goods and pastries—some vegan, some sugarless, some wheat-free, some all three.
Come afternoon, the lunch menu tastily modifies classic sandwiches (curried egg salad, tarragon chicken salad, a BLT with turkey) and continues to provide options for vegetarians (gourmet tofu dogs, a meatless wrap).
Smoothies and coffee are also offered, and you'll find over 30 varieties of teas, ranging from ginger orange peach to the macrobiotic MU 16.
www.newyorkmetro.com /pages/details/10246.htm   (255 words)

  
 workcamp
We ate the snake later for dinner (except the vegetarians).
Press here for a top ten list of notable quotes and moments from the trip.
On the reservation, each of us worked with a group of teens from all over the country.
groups.ehshouston.org /sos/workcamp.html   (232 words)

  
 Vegetarians in History
If you were to list every famous vegetarian, you would fill a large city's phone book.
Swiss-German scientist; author of the theories of relativity
Food for the Gods: Vegetarianism and the World's Religions
www.veg-world.com /articles/famous.htm   (163 words)

  
 Vegetarian Society of Yakima - Membership   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Some events may request a small donation to help fund the event, but there is no cost to join.
Our member list is not given out to any advertisers or other organizations.
Receive e-mail or telephone reminders of coming events of the Vegetarian Society of Yakima, if desired (when volunteers are available to do this).
www.ivu.org /vsy/membership.html   (177 words)

  
 west north   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Incidentally, the study was done to advocate a faster development timetable at Coyote Valley; a scheme for developing the valley with offices and housing won a CNU Charter Award this year.
Included was a list of every single sale in the six-county region that topped $1, $1.5, or $2M (broken down by area), and photos of a few representative samples.
These are exactly the same kinds of buildings that have become so scarce in many other cities (notably in booming Sunbelt cities which had little building stock to begin with, but also in economically healthy northern cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, or Toronto) that developers have resorted to building copies of said buildings.
www.breakthegridlock.org /westnorth/archives/cat_urban_affairs.html   (13036 words)

  
 vegetarians - OneLook Dictionary Search
Tip: Click on the first link on a line below to go directly to a page where "vegetarians" is defined.
vegetarians : Cambridge Dictionary of American English [home, info]
Phrases that include vegetarians: list of notable vegetarians, list of vegetarians
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 Mexican Manhattan - San Antonio, TX, 78205 - Citysearch
Follow through to the bar, a beautiful high-ceiling room with exposed brick, grand patios, a view of the Riverwalk and one of the better Bloody Marys made in the city.
The friendly and knowledgeable bar staff is only too eager to make certain that your drink matches your expectations and that vegetarians get a choice other than bean and cheese nachos.
While the food may not be the best Mexican food in San Antonio, the portions are huge.
sanantonio.citysearch.com /profile/11406888   (363 words)

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