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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?