The Power of Going Vegetarian

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healthy, light, less carbon and usually less pricey. explore a veg cuisine

If you've thought about going vegetarian or have leanings, this lens
will give you the latest research for healthy diets and lifestyles,
introduce you to communities, recipes and tools to get started and make
the transition easy and engaging.

Get The Facts. 

Is it really safe? How do you get protein and some essential vitamins into your diet? What if you're an athlete? Here is some important background about living a vegetarian lifestyle.
Vegetarianism in a Nutshell
Includes information on nutrition as well as useful links for those wanting to become vegetarian.
Vegpledge
Free vegetarian/vegan starter kit for changing eating habit for 60 days.
How To Be A Vegetarian In 10 Easy Steps
Also provides contact information and related links.
Veggie Revolution
Guidance for busy omnivores who would like to become vegetarians. Gives reasons for giving up meat, nutritional information, recipes, and suggestions for dealing with eating out and other social situations.
The Vegetarian Starter Kit
Includes health articles written by physicians, as well as "The 3-step way to go vegetarian.
Vegetarian Times
Article about becoming vegetarian at an older age. Includes a bibliography and a related article on dinner substitutions. Tips on handling the transition are also given.
Going Vegetarian
The Vegetarian Society offers tips and frequently asked questions.
Ten Steps to Going Vegetarian
Offers tips that gradually approach the conversion process.
Vegetarian Centre
England-based educational site about vegetarianism, discussing food and nutrition issues, animal experimentation, and hunting.
Savvy Vegetarian
Support for vegetarian lifestyle. The site features life coaching, courses, educational articles, reviews, recipes and resource guide.
Love those Veggies
A mother provides general information and as well as tips to make vegetarian meals for children.

Inspirational Recipes 

Veg Web
A host of information including updated and seasonal recipes.
Tastebook Meatless
Fabulous recipes from the best editors on the web or in print on veggie meals.
101 cookbooks
Heidi Swanson's continuous and compelling adventures in vegetarian and healthy cooking. Fabulously creative and easy to follow recipes with her gorgeous photos!
Indian Veggie Recipes
Here's a collection of recipes for all three meals and with a suprising amount of diversity.
Post Punk Kitchen
Fun recipes that will delight and suprise.
From Vegan Mania
For those who are vegan or want to explore a vegan menu.
Indian Veggie Recipes
A collection of Indian recipes from the North and South.

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veggie & vegan recipes 

How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food

Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

The New Becoming Vegetarian: The Essential Guide To A Healthy Vegetarian Diet

Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone

Amazon Price: $26.40 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World

Amazon Price: $17.79 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Raising Vegetarian Children : A Guide to Good Health and Family Harmony

Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

essential tools 

Zojirushi NS-PC10 Electric 5-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer

Amazon Price: $89.99 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

All-Clad Stainless 12-Quart Multi Cooker with Steamer Basket

Amazon Price: $149.99 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Oxo Good Grips i-Series Swivel Peeler

Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

V340 PROFESSIONAL Apple Peeler

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Vita-Mix 1300 TurboBlend 4500

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veggie & vegan philosophy 

Hope's Edge: The Next Diet for a Small Planet

Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 07/10/2009) Buy Now

Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating

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veggie blog daily feed 

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Top Veggie Athletes 

Top Performance: All Veg
Famous, high performing athletes who manage their rigorous training schedule on vegetarian or vegan diets.

2 Tomatoes Walk Into A Bar...Veggie Humor 

Happy Cow
a few famous quotes, zippy one liners and other silly stuff.
Veggie Rhapsody
may frighten true vegetarians if watched close to a meal!
Veggie Cartoons
okay, here's a collection of vegan, veggie, animal rights and other cartoons on the general theme. yes, it's a stretch!

Learn From Others: Vegetarian Communities Online 

Vegetarian Community
Find other folks who have found creative solutions for eating on the road, cooking for meat eaters, etc.
Cool Vegan
A good directory for finding vegan communities both physical and online.
Be Vegan In Hawaii
This is a physical community of 50* families who have chosen a vegan lifestyle on the big island.