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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].
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.
Vegetarian societies (apart from India) were first formed in majority meat eating European countries both as a means to promote the diet and to gather together vegetarians for mutual support.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vegetarian   (5050 words)

  
 Vegetarian Society -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Vegetarian Society is a (The people of Great Britain) British society founded 30 September 1847 and is believed to be the oldest society promoting (A diet excluding all meat and fish) vegetarianism in the world.
The first meeting was held at Northwood Villa, a vegetarian hospital at (additional info and facts about Ramsgate) Ramsgate in (A county in southeastern England on the English Channel; the first to be colonized by the Romans) Kent.
The modern day society is, in its own words, "an educational charity promoting understanding and respect for vegetarian lifestyles".
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/v/ve/vegetarian_society.htm   (189 words)

  
 Vegetarian Society - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Vegetarian Society is a British society founded 30 September 1847 and is believed to be the oldest society promoting vegetarianism in the world.
The first meeting was held at Northwood Villa, a vegetarian hospital at Ramsgate in Kent.
Its first full meeting was held in Manchester the following year and 1848 also saw the publication of the first issue of 'The Vegetarian', the magazine of the society.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vegetarian_Society   (150 words)

  
 Vegetarian Society of DFW Metroplex, Texas.
Vegetarian Dallas was formerly the Vegetarian Society of DFW.
November 6 - All vegetarian buffet at Thai Jasmine, 817 283-8228, 3104 Harwood, southwest corner of Hwy 121 and Harwood in SC with Tom Thumb, Bedford.
Sunday, November 6 - Vegetarian Education Network, Earth Singles, and Veggie Kids, all-you-can eat vegan buffet at Thai Jasmine, 817 283-8228, 3104 Harwood, southwest corner of Hwy 121 and Harwood in SC with Tom Thumb, Bedford.
www.dfwnetmall.com /veg/vsod.htm   (1045 words)

  
 Vegetarian Society of Hawaii
The Vegetarian Society of Hawaii is a not-for-profit volunteer organization founded in 1990 to promote human health, animal rights, and protection of the environment by means of vegetarian education.
Vegetarians have the lowest rate of atherosclerotic heart disease of anygroup in the United States.
On a low fat vegetarian diet 90% of adult-onset diabetics can reduce or entirely eliminate their insulin injections Tens of millions of Americans suffer from osteoporosis and kidney failure due to excess animal protein consumption.
vsh.org   (432 words)

  
 rec.food.veg FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LIST (FAQ)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Vegetarians may or may not try and minimize their non food use of animals like vegans.
The World Guide to Vegetarianism is a 14-part listing of vegetarian restaurants, vegetarian-friendly restaurants, natural food stores, vegetarian organizations, etc. Each part is posted on an independent (approximately quarterly) schedule to rec.food.veg, rec.food.veg.cooking, rec.answers, and news.answers.
The Vegetarian Epicure I and II by Anna Thomas American Whole Foods Cookbook The How to Overthrow Any Government Without Violence Cookbook by James P. Martin; vegan cookbook, may be out of print The Joy of Cooking Naturally by Peggy Dameron; vegan, Seventh Day Adventist (but not 'preachy'), fairly low-fat, includes honey.
www.faqs.org /faqs/vegetarian/faq   (6387 words)

  
 Black Vegetarian Society of Texas.
The Black Vegetarian Society of Texas is a social, educational and support group.
The DFW Black Vegetarian Society (now the Black Vegetarian Society of Texas) held its first meeting on Sunday, January 27, 2002 at Years to Your Life, 237 W Page St in Dallas.
Vegetarian 101 Class is presented by the Black Vegetarian Society of Texas at the MLK Library, usually on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
www.dfwnetmall.com /veg/bvstx.htm   (274 words)

  
 Triangle Vegetarian Society - Links
The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom has a variety of interesting information sheets on topics ranging from basic nutrition to genetically engineered food and issues in possibly putting cats and dogs on a vegetarian diet.
Vegetarians in Paradise are a husband and wife team, Zel and Reuben, in Los Angeles who publish a monthly web-zine about vegetarianism.
The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom has information sheets on relevant topics such as pregnancy, feeding infants, and vegetarian nutrition for children.
www.trianglevegsociety.org /links.html   (2091 words)

  
 veg.ca: Vegetarian Canada - Toronto Vegetarian Association
The Toronto Vegetarian Association celebrated its diamond anniversary with a fundraising gala and Thanksgiving dinner on October 7, 2005.
According to Dietitians Of Canada, “Appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.” They also have a Vegetarian Food Guide that focuses on nutrients of particular interest in vegetarian and vegan diets.
The 2Oth Annual Vegetarian Food Fair was held on September 10, 11 and 12, 2004, at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, Canada.
www.veg.ca   (856 words)

  
 Black Vegetarian Society of Texas
Vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurants serving healthy-fare in the suburbs north of Dallas, TX.
The soups are butterbean, vegetarian vegetable, vegetable lentils, mushroom barley, and, minestrone.
Plant-based soups are butterbean, vegetarian vegetable, vegetable lentils, mushroom barley, and, minestrone.
bvstx.org /restaurant_health.html   (4772 words)

  
 Jewish Vegetarian and Ecological Society
In promoting vegetarianism since 1977, I have been arguing that Jews have a choice as to whether or not to be vegetarians.
It is becoming increasingly apparent that vegetarianism is not only an important individual choice today, but it is a societal imperative because of the severe economic and environmental costs of animal-based diets.
The ingratitude of the children of Israel towards the vegetarian manna, an ideal food perfect for satisfying all their nutritional requirements, is particularly shameful when we consider today that 15-20 million people on our planet die annually due to hunger and its effects whilst many people still eat meat.
easyweb.easynet.co.uk /~bmjjhr/jvs.htm   (3004 words)

  
 SoyStache™ - A unique project to promote an awareness of the many benefits of a plant-based (vegan) diet.
Vegetarianism is practiced for numerous reasons, including health, ecological and religious concerns, dislike of meat, compassion for animals, belief in nonviolence and economics.
British vegetarians and vegans have lower but stable plasma concentrations of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) compared to their meat-eating compatriots, and the length of time a consumer adheres to a vegetarian diet has no impact on omega-3 levels, finds a new study from the University of Oxford.
The European Vegetarian Union is taking the opportunity of the 35th celebration of Earth Day*) to stress the overriding importance of environmental conservation and ecological balance for the human species and, indeed, for all life on earth.
www.soystache.com   (5701 words)

  
 The Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society - Vegetarian Lizard Care Sheet
Vegetarian lizards are among the most difficult of the reptiles to keep healthy in captivity.
One of the major health problems found in vegetarian lizards is fibrous osteodystrophy, a metabolic bone disease.
The information on this sheet is applicable to the care of a great many vegetarian lizards sold in pet stores.
www.cincyherps.com /veglizards.php   (1352 words)

  
 Vegetarian Society of Metropolitan St. Louis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Vegetarian Society of St. Louis is a non-profit, non-sectarian association.
Our goal is to promote vegetarianism, which we define as the practice of living without the use of flesh, fowl, or fish, and the ideal of complete independence from all animal products.
The Vegetarian Society of Metropolitan St. Louis usually meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at Eden's Seminary in Webster Groves.
members.aol.com /stlvegsoc   (417 words)

  
 News and Views / San Francisco Vegetarian Society: Event: Dining Out, Sept 18
The "news and views" discussed here are those of the participating users, and do not necessarily represent or have the endorsement of the San Francisco Vegetarian Society.
San Francisco Vegetarian Society "News and Views" is our weblog page for SFVS members, but it is open for all others.
A Buddhist and Hindu doctrine expressing belief in the sacredness of all living creatures and urging the avoidance of harm and violence.
www.sfvs.org /blog/2004/09/event-dining-out-sept-18.html   (243 words)

  
 Mid-Hudson Vegetarian Society, Inc - Columbia County Chapter: vegetarian, vegan, animal rights, health, nutrition, ...
With the help of vegetarians everywhere, local free speech supporters and a good lawyer, we made peace with fair officials and will have our booth this year, just like last year: right across from the American Legion Hot Dog Booth.
Vegetarian societies like ours are like a great “nutrition underground” — disseminating truth kits against the big fast food/junk food empire.
So we asked vegans and vegetarians what they eat in an average day and compiled their responses into a booklet.
www.all-creatures.org /mhvs/colco.html   (794 words)

  
 Vermont Vegetarian Society, Vegetarian Information, Recipes and Support
The Vermont Vegetarian Society is a non-sectarian, non-partisan, all-volunteer educational organization providing information about vegetarianism and practical experiences with vegetarian food.
We distribute literature on vegetarianism and hold potlucks and other events where people can enjoy vegetarian food and socialize with others who are interested in vegetarianism.
You do not have to be a vegetarian to be a member, to attend our events, or to be on our mailing list.
vermontvegetarians.org   (262 words)

  
 American Vegetarian Association
Rynn Berry is the historical advisor to the NAVS (North American Vegetarian Society)..
His second book, Famous Vegetarians and Their Favorite Recipes is a biographical history of vegetarianism that ranges from Pythagoras and the Buddha to Nobel laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer, the Beatles and beyond.
In 1994 Len co-founded VeggieLand, a strictly vegetarian manufacturer in Parsippany, N.J. Len is Executive Vice President of VeggieLand, and enjoys his R and D role creating new products for some of the largest chains in the U.S. Len enjoys boating with his family, and since out of the restaurant business, loves cooking at home.
www.amerveg.com /board.shtml   (1702 words)

  
 Vegetarian society hosts 10th food festival - The Boston Globe
Vegetarian society hosts 10th food festival - The Boston Globe
More than 100 exhibitors, free food samples, speakers, and cooking demonstrations will be featured Saturday at the Boston Vegetarian Society's 10th annual food festival.
Dr. Paulette Chandler, a practicing physician who teaches at Harvard Medical School and is director of Natural Healing Pathways, will speak, as will Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States.
www.boston.com /ae/food/articles/2005/10/19/vegetarian_society_hosts_10th_food_festival   (180 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Label watch: Cheese
However, due to the insufficient supply of calves, as well as the demands of vegetarians, rennet is also obtained from fungal and GM bacterial sources, too.
The active ingredient of rennet is the enzyme chymosin, but if it is obtained from GM bacteria the consumer will not know as it is classified as a "processing aid" and therefore need not be listed by law.
According to the Vegetarian Society, chymosin of animal origin is extracted by washing and drying the calf's stomach lining.
www.guardian.co.uk /g2/story/0,3604,1642937,00.html   (369 words)

  
 North American Vegetarian Society
Founded in 1974, The North American Vegetarian Society is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the vegetarian way of life.
Since its inception, we have organized and sponsored annual vegetarian conferences including two world events.
Regular members are vegetarians - fully and consistently abstaining from flesh, fish and fowl.
www.navs-online.org   (187 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | Southern Counties | Brighton is top vegetarian venue
The Vegetarian Society placed the city in top spot ahead of Edinburgh, Manchester and Glastonbury.
The Society singled out Nestle for criticism over its use of cochineal in Smarties, but the company said it made several vegetarian-friendly sweets.
Best vegetarian baby food was the Baby Organix range, while Quorn mince was named best meat or fish substitute.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/click/rss/1.0/-/1/hi/england/southern_counties/3963475.stm   (275 words)

  
 Vegetarian Network Victoria
Vegetarian Network Victoria (VNV), established in 1998, is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Our aim is to promote the many benefits of vegetarianism, and provide quality service, support and up-to-date information to vegetarians, vegans and the general community.
Promote vegetarian lifestyles as a more healthy, humane and "environmentally friendly" way of living.
www.vnv.org.au   (476 words)

  
 Vegetarian Society of South Jersey (www.vssj.com)
The Vegetarian Society of South Jersey is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization whose purpose is:
Educational: To educate the public on the benefits of vegetarianism.
Some people scoff at vegetarians, but they have a fraction of our heart attack rate and they have only 40% of our cancer rate."
www.vssj.com   (173 words)

  
 Dilip's Vegetarian Resources Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
TVS: The Triangle Vegetarian Society I'm president and newsletter editor for TVS, a very active vegetarian group in the Triangle (Raleigh-Chapel Hill-Durham) area of NC.
I gave a presentation in December 1996 to the Ethics Culture Society; here is that Animal Rights presentation.
North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) This is a good organization for its many information resources.
www.cs.unc.edu /~barman/vegetarian.html   (582 words)

  
 Vegan.com
I then comment on an infuriating article in which the author, a lapsed vegetarian, gives all sorts of silly reasons for eating meat.
There are two great events happening Oct. 22nd that you won't want to miss: the Boston Vegetarian Food Festival, and the grand opening of Animal Acres in Los Angeles.
Not all kids are budding vegetarians, however, and this week's New York Times talks about the future big game hunters of America.
www.vegan.com   (2187 words)

  
 The Vegetarian Society of Houston   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Vegetarian Society of Houston (VSH) is a non-profit organization committed to social change toward a vegetarian lifestyle.
We sponsor vegetarian events, such as the Lone Star Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off, to provide the public a better understanding of vegetarianism.
Meet lots of other vegetarians and vegans and have a great time tasting a delicious variety of vegan chili.
www.vshouston.org   (274 words)

  
 Judaism and Vegetarianism
Jewish teachings emphasize the grave importance of protecting human health, yet the consumption of animal products in the United States is responsible for numerous diseases including heart disease, America's number one killer.
Judaism places great concern on providing for the poor and the hungry, yet while 800 million people do not have enough food to sustain themselves, our carnivorous diets are at least ten times as wasteful of food resources as a vegetarian one.
Please read and learn about the growing Jewish vegetarian movement, and think about how Jewish teachings relate to decisions we make everyday as we sit down to eat.
www.jewishveg.com   (288 words)

  
 Vegetarian Nutrition Topic Page (Food & Nutrition Information Center)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Raising Children as Vegetarians: Planning and Variety Are the Keys
To find vegetarian recipes, enter your search terms and click on the "vegetarian" button below the search box.
Vegetarian Nutrition: A Dietetic Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association
www.nal.usda.gov /fnic/etext/000058.html   (121 words)

  
 Pittsburgh Vegetarian Society   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Founded in 1989, the Pittsburgh Vegetarian Society, (PVS) is an all volunteer, nonprofit, and educational organization, with the mission of promoting vegetarianism for health, animal rights, and the environment.
Membership in the PVS is open to vegetarians as well as non-vegetarians who support the goals of the group.
This site will not attempt to list all of the reasons which lead individuals toward vegetarianism and veganism, but will provide links to the many excellent information resources already available on the internet.
www.pittsburghvegetariansociety.org   (119 words)

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