World Vegetarian Day

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The Annual Kick-off of Vegetarian Awareness Month

Every year on October 1st, World Vegetarian Day kicks off a month of parties, potluck, presentations, food tasting displays...and lots of friendly discussions.

For those new to vegetarianism, it serves as an enticement to give meatless fare a try (even for a day) and learn about its many benefits. And, of course, it's the perfect occasion for vegetarians and those already moving towards plant-based diets to celebrate their healthy, compassionate food choices.

World Vegetarian Day and Vegetarian Awareness Month celebrations are as varied as the people who plan them. Whether you want to keep yours simple and private or public and grand - our ideas and resources can help.

In addition to individuals from all walks of life, past participants have included schools, colleges, health food stores, co-ops, restaurants, libraries, employers, healthcare centers and many others.

Please consider joining with the thousands of others this October who will be exploring the vast variety of tasty and healthful meat-free foods, and sharing information about the benefits of vegetarian diets with the people in their local communities...

[via worldvegetarianday.org]

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What You Can Do 

  • Wear informative vegetarian message T-shirts throughout the month
  • Display World Vegetarian Day / Vegetarian Awareness Month posters at libraries, supermarkets, co-ops, health food stores, churches, art centers and other appropriate public areas
  • Invite friends and family home for a celebration meal
  • Ask libraries (public, college, high school, etc) to set-up a display of their vegetarian titles
  • Encourage restaurants, co-ops, and health food stores to support and publicize their vegetarian options, including in their promotional flyers
  • Host a screening of vegetarian and related documentaries or films for friends, and/or arrange to have them shown on public access TV
  • Place an ad in newspapers and other local publications
  • Host a potluck, picnic, or meal at a restaurant
  • Write a letter to the editor announcing these occasions and tell about how vegetarianism has benefited you
  • Solicit bookstores to set up a display of vegetarian cookbooks and to offer special discounts throughout the month
  • Give an educational presentation for any group you are affiliated with
  • Ask your city mayor or town supervisor to sign a World Vegetarian Day proclamation (Contact NAVS for a sample)
  • Deliver a vegetarian lunch to local officials (with media coverage, if possible) or to local radio talk show hosts
  • Serve a meatless meal at area homeless shelters
  • Leaflet at fairs, malls, or at other public events

Becoming Vegetarian 

The Essential Guide To A Healthy Vegetarian Diet

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

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Comprehensive and well-researched, this new edition provides everything you need to know about making a healthy transition to a vegetarian diet or maximizing its benefits if already a vegetarian.

Updated with the latest recommendations for intakes of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats, the authors show how to achieve optimal nutrition for all stages of life. Easy-to-read tables, figures, menus, and food guides help you determine how to meet your nutritional requirements. You'll also learn what plant-based dietary components and factors play active roles in both the prevention and treatment of chronic illnesses.

And for practical application, over 50 new and easy recipes show how to incorporate highly nutritious ingredients - some of which may be unfamiliar. These delicious meals include contributions from chefs Joseph Forest, Ron Pickarski, Joanne Stepaniak, and Yves Potvin (Yves Veggie Cuisine) as well as favorites of the authors.

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World Vegetarian Day News 

October Food Festivals - World Vegetarian Day Edition - Slashfood
There are loads of meat-this/meat-that festivals, but in honor of World Vegetarian Day, Slashfood would like to highlight international veggie gatherings. Day Without Meat, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Oct. 3-4: To raise awareness for the ...
Today Is World Vegetarian Day!
Grab your broccoli and tofu because today, Oct. 1, is World Vegetarian Day. It kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month: 31 days devoted to celebrating this plant-based diet and teaching others about its benefits. ...
Ecorazzi Wishes You A Happy World Vegetarian Day! « ecorazzi.com ...
Today on World Vegetarian Day I look back over the last nine years and feel fortunate that I had the support and guidance to look deeper and the courage to take action. I'm thankful for the pioneers of this movement who stood up when ...
October 1st is World Vegetarian Day! | Ecoki
Today, October 1st, is World Vegetarian Day! Even if you aren't a vegetarian, celebrate today by being kinder to others, animals, and the environment.

The China Study 

The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health

The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health

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Referred to as the "Grand Prix of epidemiology" by The New York Times, this study examines more than 350 variables of health and nutrition with surveys from 6,500 adults in more than 2,500 counties across China and Taiwan, and conclusively demonstrates the link between nutrition and heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. While revealing that proper nutrition can have a dramatic effect on reducing and reversing these ailments as well as curbing obesity, this text calls into question the practices of many of the current dietary programs, such as the Atkins diet, that are widely popular in the West. The politics of nutrition and the impact of special interest groups in the creation and dissemination of public information are also discussed.

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Non-Vegetarians Welcome 

What meat eaters can do to participate in the celebration

  • Eat meat-free for the day or throughout the month
  • Learn how a vegetarian diet can benefit you personally
  • Try the meatless options available at local restaurants and eateries
  • Discuss vegetarianism with your interested friends, family and co-workers
  • Host a meatless meal or potluck for your friends
  • Eat meatless meals on a regular basis

Healthy Vegetarian Food 

Will you participate in World Vegetarian Day? 

Make Every Monday Vegetarian Day

Meatless Monday provides information and reminders to help people eat healthy food in moderation. Research has shown that adding a time factor to a campaign when to start eating healthy helps people to change their behavior. Monday is the beginning of our week, and a great time to start the week on a healthy note. Or better yet, become a weekday vegetarian.

dreaming_lucid wrote...

I've been a vegetarian for 15 years...but didn't know about vegetarian day. Thanks! You might enjoy this lens I've been working on: http://www.squidoo.com/vegetarianbumperstickers

ReplyPosted October 16, 2009

LindaJM wrote...

Wonderful lens! Since I've been a vegetarian for many years, I'm very fond of this lens topic. Way to go! 5* and Angel blessed! Thanks for getting the word out there.

ReplyPosted October 14, 2009

andreaberrios wrote...

Very nice! I love veggies! Great informative lens! Thanks for sharing it.

ReplyPosted October 01, 2009

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IRONNATHAN wrote

YAY FOR VEGGIES!!!!

Reply Posted October 01, 2009

annetteghallowell wrote...

I am not a vegetarian, but I do appreciate vegetarian food as I eat vegetarian meals about 3/4 of the time! Also, I can believe I missed putting this lens link in my 365 Holidays lens. I have fixed that now!

ReplyPosted June 02, 2009

LakeMom wrote...

Heather - great lens! Great info!

ReplyPosted May 23, 2009

CherylK wrote...

Another wonderful lens...I didn't know about the World Vegetarian Day until just now. I did read The China Study and I'm trying to make more and more meatless meals. I've got several good vegetarian cookbooks and I have yet to find a recipe that I don't like :-) How cool is that?

ReplyPosted May 23, 2009

Jimmie wrote...

Thank you for including non-vegetarians in your holiday lens. I dislike the judgmental tone that some vegetarians have towards meat-eaters. None of that here. :-)

You're officially blessed!

ReplyPosted May 21, 2009

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