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Vegan and Vegetarian Issues By Amanda Mason (Veggie Vicky) And Janelle Leyone (Curious Carol)
Why vegetarianism? Recent craze in vegetarianism Veggie Vicky is a vegetarian Curious Carol is curious
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What is vegetarianism?
Pesco- vegetarian
Excludes meat and poultry
Lacto-vegetarian
Excludes all animal meats and eggs but still includes dairy products
Ovo-vegetarian
Excludes all animal meats and dairy products but still includes eggs
Lacto-ovo- vegetarian
Excludes all animal meats but still includes dairy and eggs
Vegan No animal products
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How does vegetarianism fit in to the food guide
pyramid?
Vegetarian Food Guide Pyramid
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Why do people choose to be vegetarians or vegans?
Why people choose vegetarian Greener living Healthier lifestyle Animal rights Religion
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History In 3200 BC the Egyptians believed in
reincarnation As far back in religions such as: • Brahmanism • Buddhism • Hinduism
Famous Vegetarians Mohandas Gandhi Albert Einstein Plato Thomas Edison Benjamin Franklin Leonardo daVinci
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Can vegetarians get enough nutrients? ABSOLUTELY!
(with the right planning)
What is the right planning?
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Nutrient red flags Iron Protein Calcium B-12 Vitamin A
What foods can help ensure adequate intake of these
nutrients?
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Protein can be found in:
Dairy products Nuts and seeds Soy products Grains, legumes Some dark green
vegetables
Calcium can be found in:
Dairy Products Dark leafy green
(except spinach) Prunes, dates Carob Soybeans and tofu
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B-12 can be found in: Nutritional yeast Sea vegetables such as
dulse
Vitamin A can be found in: Dark green and orange
foods like: Carrots Pumpkin Yams Cantaloupe Butternut squash Mangoes Spinach
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Iron can be found in: Enriched grains Brewer’s yeast Dates, prunes, and
raisins Spinach Cooking with iron cast
pans
What possible benefits can be obtained from a
vegetarian/ vegan lifestyle?
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Possible Benefits
Lower cholesterol Lower saturated fat Decrease risks of hypertension, stroke,
diabetes, and some cancers Greener living
Are there drawbacks?
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Possible Drawbacks
Possible nutrient deficiencies Higher costs Becoming a Carboholic
Can vegetarianism be right for anyone?
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Inconclusive studies for children and expectant mothers
Consult M.D. prior to change Other studies have shown yes
What suggestions would you make for new vegetarians?
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Trying to go vegetarian?
Don’t try to change everything at once! Eliminate one thing at a time Gradual change will ensure you stay with it Shop at farmers markets When dining out, ask what’s available for you Buy frozen, canned and dried foods but read
labels Buy in bulk when possible
Do YOU have questions?
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