Why be a vegetarian?

Why be a vegetarian? Many adopt this mode of diet for religious, ethical, health and economic reasons. However, the term vegetarian is misleading because there are many types of vegetarians. Meat based diets do have a string of benefits. But arguments in favour of a vegetarian diet certainly appear compelling. The safest way to eat is to follow a vegetarian diet: no hormones or additives in your foods. Meat carry bacteria and the potential diseases associated with them more often than beans, grains or vegetables. But one cannot negate the fact that fruits and vegetables can also be associated with pesticides and other residues. Rich in nutrients Vegetarian die...
Learn how to cook vegetarian for the new year

"There has been an increased interest in vegetarian cooking as well as cooking classes in general," said Berg. "Our class will offer knowledge as well as ...
Vegetarian Dietitian Fights Obesity Through Self-help Manual

Her areas of expertise include adolescent and adult weight management, diabetes management, vegetarian nutrient balance, cancer therapy, and nutrition ...
The Sims 3 Gets PETA Vegetarian-Friendly Award

The organization notes that The Sims 3 allows players to create vegetarian Sims, commenting: "In the game, Sims who live a vegetarian lifestyle avoid ...
Not for everyone?

Q. I am curious about the ADA's recently updated position paper on the vegetarian and vegan diets, which the vegan community has seen as a real victory. ...
Vegan Cooking With Chef Tal Ronnen

After last year's foodie focus on serving and eating the whole hog, it would be nice if appetites turned to vegetarian and vegan fare this year. ...
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While not taking life is the first Buddhist precept, it is not essential to be vegetarian to be a Buddhist. The Dalai Lama himself sometimes eats meat while ...
Travis' Fran Healy goes vegetarian for Paul McCartney
"Nora [Healy's wife] and I were sitting and thinking of a thank-you present and I suggested going vegetarian. Our son is already one, so it would mean we ...
Richard Gere campaigns to turn Bodh Gaya into vegetarian zone
“I am strongly in favour of turning Bodh Gaya into a vegetarian zone,” Richard Gere told mediapersons at Bodh Gaya Thursday before going to participate in a ...
Karisik Meze Tabagi at Village Kebab in Brighton Beach
​The karisik meze tabagi is a wild farrago of short dishes and bread dips, ...