Writing a speech... Help finding a veg website!?!
We have to do speakofffs for my english class and I am doing mine about Why I am a Vegetarian!. I know there was a website I saw once and on the top of the page it had like little tabs or something that said
for the animals
for the environment
for your health
etc!.!. and do you have any tips to not sound preachy!? I am obviously not going to say GO VEGETARIAN OR ELSE IT IS BETTER THAN EATING MEAT!!!!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
for the animals
for the environment
for your health
etc!.!. and do you have any tips to not sound preachy!? I am obviously not going to say GO VEGETARIAN OR ELSE IT IS BETTER THAN EATING MEAT!!!!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
This site has tabs at the top like you described:
http://www!.chooseveg!.com/
You could say that just reducing your meat consumption is a very effective way of helping animals!.!.!. if everyone just cut their meat consumption in half, billions of animals would be spared from suffering!. Explain that even though you're vegetarian, you recognize that reducing animal suffering isn't an all-or-nothing thing!.
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http://www!.chooseveg!.com/
You could say that just reducing your meat consumption is a very effective way of helping animals!.!.!. if everyone just cut their meat consumption in half, billions of animals would be spared from suffering!. Explain that even though you're vegetarian, you recognize that reducing animal suffering isn't an all-or-nothing thing!.
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http://www!.robinrobertson!.com/WhyGoVeg!.h!.!.!.
As for not sounding preachy!.!.!. Thats a tough one, if you open your mouth about the truth you are going to sound like you are preaching!. You can ATTEMPT to make it sound like you are not DISGUSTED by meat even if you are!.!.!.
And I know you don't want to say: GO VEGETARIAN OR ELSE IT IS BETTER THAN EATING MEAT!!!!!!! (Buts its true :)_)Www@FoodAQ@Com
As for not sounding preachy!.!.!. Thats a tough one, if you open your mouth about the truth you are going to sound like you are preaching!. You can ATTEMPT to make it sound like you are not DISGUSTED by meat even if you are!.!.!.
And I know you don't want to say: GO VEGETARIAN OR ELSE IT IS BETTER THAN EATING MEAT!!!!!!! (Buts its true :)_)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Vegetarian Society Singapore :
Meat Consumption Contributes to World Hunger
Meat production is grossly wasteful of our Earth?s resources
http://www!.vegetarian-society!.org/revamp!.!.!.
Eat Less Meat :
http://www!.ciwf!.org!.uk/eatlessmeat/
PETA TV
http://www!.petatv!.com/
Cheers :-)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Meat Consumption Contributes to World Hunger
Meat production is grossly wasteful of our Earth?s resources
http://www!.vegetarian-society!.org/revamp!.!.!.
Eat Less Meat :
http://www!.ciwf!.org!.uk/eatlessmeat/
PETA TV
http://www!.petatv!.com/
Cheers :-)Www@FoodAQ@Com
http://www!.time!.com/time/covers/11010207!.!.!.
Kinda funny!.
http://hinduism!.about!.com/cs/vegetariani!.!.!.
http://www!.jewishveg!.com/schwartz/should!.!.!.
http://www!.eslbee!.com/why_should_you_bec!.!.!.
Or, look at these results from google:
http://www!.google!.co!.nz/search!?source=ig!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Kinda funny!.
http://hinduism!.about!.com/cs/vegetariani!.!.!.
http://www!.jewishveg!.com/schwartz/should!.!.!.
http://www!.eslbee!.com/why_should_you_bec!.!.!.
Or, look at these results from google:
http://www!.google!.co!.nz/search!?source=ig!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
http://www!.newveg!.av!.org/
http://www!.vegsoc!.org/index!.htmlWww@FoodAQ@Com
http://www!.vegsoc!.org/index!.htmlWww@FoodAQ@Com
www!.meat!.com! I used that in a college speech!. I got interesting feedback!Www@FoodAQ@Com
contrary to popular belief, you can get all the protein you need from fruits, grains, and veggies!.
pros:
it's good food
you'll feel better
have more energy
it's way healthy
moral reasons
cons:
you won't be as likely to develp things like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, certain cancers, ect
seriously, you have to think a little bit more about your meal preparations at first!. it becomes second nature after awhile!. eating out is always more difficult (i would imagine even more so in a small town!.!.!.)
POSITIVE:
Several top-doctors and healthcare experts have come out and spoken about the benefits of leading a vegetarian lifestyle!. Let's look at a few of the reasons why becoming a vegetarian can be a positive for your health!.
A diet without meat and dairy products helps cut down on the increased risk of contracting illnesses such as: obesity, heart disease, asthma, diabetes and osteoporosis!. These are serious health issues that not only affect a person's physical health, but also their quality of life!. It has been proven in tests that vegetarians have stronger immune systems, than those that are not vegetarians!. Having a strong, healthy immune system helps your body to fight colds and the flu virus, thus letting you escape the sickness that others catch!.Medical research has shown the following statistics as they relate to being a vegetarian:
- There is a 50% less chance that vegetarians will develop heart disease!.
- Those following a vegan lifestyle are nine times less likely to become obese!.
- Being a vegan reduces the risk of ending up with cancer!.
- Vegans have the lowest rate of coronary diseases of any group!.
- Vegan kids' IQs are higher than their classmates!.
- Older people can prevent or even possibly reverse health conditions by switching to a plant-based diet!.
And or course lets not forget the poor animals!
NATIVES:
Not eating meat!. (But vitamins will give you all the supplements needed)
Not as much freedom with choice when it comes to eating
meals that contain meat!.
Positive!-
-more energy!
-leaner figure
-less likely to be overweight!
-less chance of certain cancers!
-more fibre in a veggie diet!
-I feel grrrreat!!
-radiant complexion!
Negative!-
-I don't know any!. Oh, make sure you eat a GOOD veggie diet!. No junk!
# Vegetarian foods are a major source of nutrition for most people in the world!.
# Vegetarians have lower rates of heart disease and some forms of cancer than non-vegetarians!.
# Vegetarian diets can be simple and easy to prepare!.
What is a vegetarian!?
Broadly defined, a vegetarian is a person who does not eat meat, poultry, and fish!. Vegetarians eat mainly fruit, vegetables, legumes, grains, seeds, and nuts!. Many vegetarians eat eggs and/or dairy products but avoid hidden animal products such as beef and chicken stocks, lard, and gelatin!.
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) classifies vegetarians more specifically in the following ways:
Vegans or strict vegetarians exclude all animal products (e!.g!. meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, cheese, and other dairy products)!. Many vegans also do not eat honey!.
Lactovegetarians exclude meat, poultry, fish, and eggs but include dairy products!.
Lacto-ovovegetarians exclude meat, poultry, and fish but include dairy products and eggs!. Most vegetarians in the US are lacto-ovovegetarians!.
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Why are people vegetarians!?
People are vegetarians for many reasons, including concern for personal health and the environment, economic and world hunger concerns, compassion for animals, belief in nonviolence, food preferences, or spiritual reasons!. People may become vegetarians for one reason, and then later on adopt some of the other reasons as well!.
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What are the health benefits of a vegetarian diet!?
According to the ADA, vegetarians are at lower risk for developing:
* Heart disease
* Colorectal, ovarian, and breast cancers
* Diabetes
* Obesity
* Hypertension (high blood pressure)
This is because a healthy vegetarian diet is typically low in fat and high in fiber!. However, even a vegetarian diet can be high in fat if it includes excessive amounts of fatty snack foods, fried foods, whole milk dairy products, and eggs!. Therefore, a vegetarian diet, like any healthy diet, must be well planned in order to help prevent and treat certain diseases!.
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Are there any health risks in becoming a vegetarian!?
Though being a vegetarian can be a healthy lifestyle, care needs to be taken that this is not a step towards a generally more restrictive, disordered eating pattern!. Be sure you fully understand why you are choosing vegetarianism!.
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Do vegetarians get proper nutrition!?
The key to any healthy diet is to choose a wide variety of foods, and to consume enough calories to meet your energy needs!. It is important for vegetarians to pay attention to these five categories in particular!.
Protein
Protein is found in both plant foods and animal foods!. The ADA has said that it is NOT necessary to combine specific foods within a meal in order to "complete" the amino acids profile of the proteins found in plant foods!. Eating a wide variety of foods and enough calories during the day will fulfill your protein needs!. Good sources of protein include whole grains, lentils, beans, tofu, low-fat dairy products, nuts, seeds, tempeh, eggs, and peas!.
Calcium
The ADA recommends consuming at least 1300 mg of calcium per day - the equivalent of over 4 cups of milk or yogurt! Vegetarians can meet their calcium needs if they consume adequate amounts of low-fat and fat-free dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese!. Calcium is also found in many plant foods including dark, leafy greens (e!.g!. spinach, kale, mustard, collard and turnip greens, and bok choy), broccoli, beans, dried figs, and sunflower seeds, as well as in calcium-fortified cereals, cereal bars and some juices!.
Vegans (people who don't eat any animal products) must strive to meet their daily calcium requirements by regularly including these plant sources of calcium in their diets!. Many soy milk products are fortified with calcium, but be sure to check the label for this!. You can also include a calcium supplement in your diet, which is available at the pharmacy in Health Services!.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium!. There are few foods that are naturally high in vitamin D, though!. Therefore, dairy products in the US are fortified with vitamin D!. Many soy milk products are also fortified with vitamin D!. Your body can make its own vitamin D, but only when the skin is exposed to adequate sunlight (but that can have its own risks)!. People who do not consume dairy products and who do not receive direct exposure to sunlight regularly should consider taking supplemental vitamin D!. This supplement should contain no more than 100% of the Recommended Daily Value, however, because larger doses can be dangerous!. Both multivitamin supplements and calcium supplements with vitamin D are available at the pharmacy in Health Services
Iron
Iron-fortified breads and cereals, dark green vegetables (e!.g!. spinach and broccoli), dried fruits, prune juice, blackstrap molasses, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and soybean nuts are good plant sources of iron!. Consuming foods high in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes, and green peppers helps your body absorb iron from these plant sources!. Cooking food in iron pots and pans will also add to your iron intake!.
Vitamin B-12
Vitamin B-12 is produced in animals and by bacteria in the soil!. Vegetarians who consume dairy products and/or eggs usually get enough B-12 since it is found in these foods!. Vegans, however, should add vitamin B-12 fortified soy milk to their diets!. Regularly taking a broad-spectrum multivitamin and mineral supplement (available at the pharmacy in Health Services) will also supply the necessary amount of B-12!.
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What about athletes!?
Being both an athlete and a vegetarian can be challenging, especially for vegans!. It can be difficult to eat a volume of food high enough to meet an athlete's high caloric needs!. Vegetarians who participate in sports should be aware of their increased energy needs, and should make a concerted effort to consume sufficient calories!. Click for info on sports nutrition!.
back to top
How do I become a vegetarian!?
Some people stop eating meat "cold turkey!." Others may prefer to make dietary changes more gradually!. However you choose to make the change, you can begin to achieve the health benefits of vegetarianism by significantly cutting down on the amount of meats consumed, and making vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains the focus of your meals!. The ADA suggests the following tips for following a vegetarian diet:
* Choose whole-grain products (e!.g!. whole wheat bread, brown rice, or whole-grain cereals instead of refined or white grains!.
* Eat a wide variety of foods!.
* If you eat dairy products, choose non-fat or low-fat varieties!.
* Limit intake of eggs to 3-4 yolks/week!.
* Limit intake of sweets and high fat foods!.
* When shopping for food, plan ahead, shop with a list and read food labels!.
* Many vegetarian foods can be found in any grocery store!. Specialty food stores may carry some of the more uncommon items, as well as many vegetarian convenience foods!.
back to top
What are some options for a tasty vegetarian meal!?
Becoming a vegetarian can be as easy as you choose to make it!. Whether you enjoy preparing elaborate meals or choose quick and easy ones, vegetarian meals can be very satisfying!. In order to make meal preparation easier, the ADA suggests having the following foods on hand:
* Ready-to-eat, whole-grain breakfast cereals, and quick-cooking whole-gWww@FoodAQ@Com
pros:
it's good food
you'll feel better
have more energy
it's way healthy
moral reasons
cons:
you won't be as likely to develp things like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, certain cancers, ect
seriously, you have to think a little bit more about your meal preparations at first!. it becomes second nature after awhile!. eating out is always more difficult (i would imagine even more so in a small town!.!.!.)
POSITIVE:
Several top-doctors and healthcare experts have come out and spoken about the benefits of leading a vegetarian lifestyle!. Let's look at a few of the reasons why becoming a vegetarian can be a positive for your health!.
A diet without meat and dairy products helps cut down on the increased risk of contracting illnesses such as: obesity, heart disease, asthma, diabetes and osteoporosis!. These are serious health issues that not only affect a person's physical health, but also their quality of life!. It has been proven in tests that vegetarians have stronger immune systems, than those that are not vegetarians!. Having a strong, healthy immune system helps your body to fight colds and the flu virus, thus letting you escape the sickness that others catch!.Medical research has shown the following statistics as they relate to being a vegetarian:
- There is a 50% less chance that vegetarians will develop heart disease!.
- Those following a vegan lifestyle are nine times less likely to become obese!.
- Being a vegan reduces the risk of ending up with cancer!.
- Vegans have the lowest rate of coronary diseases of any group!.
- Vegan kids' IQs are higher than their classmates!.
- Older people can prevent or even possibly reverse health conditions by switching to a plant-based diet!.
And or course lets not forget the poor animals!
NATIVES:
Not eating meat!. (But vitamins will give you all the supplements needed)
Not as much freedom with choice when it comes to eating
meals that contain meat!.
Positive!-
-more energy!
-leaner figure
-less likely to be overweight!
-less chance of certain cancers!
-more fibre in a veggie diet!
-I feel grrrreat!!
-radiant complexion!
Negative!-
-I don't know any!. Oh, make sure you eat a GOOD veggie diet!. No junk!
# Vegetarian foods are a major source of nutrition for most people in the world!.
# Vegetarians have lower rates of heart disease and some forms of cancer than non-vegetarians!.
# Vegetarian diets can be simple and easy to prepare!.
What is a vegetarian!?
Broadly defined, a vegetarian is a person who does not eat meat, poultry, and fish!. Vegetarians eat mainly fruit, vegetables, legumes, grains, seeds, and nuts!. Many vegetarians eat eggs and/or dairy products but avoid hidden animal products such as beef and chicken stocks, lard, and gelatin!.
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) classifies vegetarians more specifically in the following ways:
Vegans or strict vegetarians exclude all animal products (e!.g!. meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, cheese, and other dairy products)!. Many vegans also do not eat honey!.
Lactovegetarians exclude meat, poultry, fish, and eggs but include dairy products!.
Lacto-ovovegetarians exclude meat, poultry, and fish but include dairy products and eggs!. Most vegetarians in the US are lacto-ovovegetarians!.
back to top
Why are people vegetarians!?
People are vegetarians for many reasons, including concern for personal health and the environment, economic and world hunger concerns, compassion for animals, belief in nonviolence, food preferences, or spiritual reasons!. People may become vegetarians for one reason, and then later on adopt some of the other reasons as well!.
back to top
What are the health benefits of a vegetarian diet!?
According to the ADA, vegetarians are at lower risk for developing:
* Heart disease
* Colorectal, ovarian, and breast cancers
* Diabetes
* Obesity
* Hypertension (high blood pressure)
This is because a healthy vegetarian diet is typically low in fat and high in fiber!. However, even a vegetarian diet can be high in fat if it includes excessive amounts of fatty snack foods, fried foods, whole milk dairy products, and eggs!. Therefore, a vegetarian diet, like any healthy diet, must be well planned in order to help prevent and treat certain diseases!.
back to top
Are there any health risks in becoming a vegetarian!?
Though being a vegetarian can be a healthy lifestyle, care needs to be taken that this is not a step towards a generally more restrictive, disordered eating pattern!. Be sure you fully understand why you are choosing vegetarianism!.
back to top
Do vegetarians get proper nutrition!?
The key to any healthy diet is to choose a wide variety of foods, and to consume enough calories to meet your energy needs!. It is important for vegetarians to pay attention to these five categories in particular!.
Protein
Protein is found in both plant foods and animal foods!. The ADA has said that it is NOT necessary to combine specific foods within a meal in order to "complete" the amino acids profile of the proteins found in plant foods!. Eating a wide variety of foods and enough calories during the day will fulfill your protein needs!. Good sources of protein include whole grains, lentils, beans, tofu, low-fat dairy products, nuts, seeds, tempeh, eggs, and peas!.
Calcium
The ADA recommends consuming at least 1300 mg of calcium per day - the equivalent of over 4 cups of milk or yogurt! Vegetarians can meet their calcium needs if they consume adequate amounts of low-fat and fat-free dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese!. Calcium is also found in many plant foods including dark, leafy greens (e!.g!. spinach, kale, mustard, collard and turnip greens, and bok choy), broccoli, beans, dried figs, and sunflower seeds, as well as in calcium-fortified cereals, cereal bars and some juices!.
Vegans (people who don't eat any animal products) must strive to meet their daily calcium requirements by regularly including these plant sources of calcium in their diets!. Many soy milk products are fortified with calcium, but be sure to check the label for this!. You can also include a calcium supplement in your diet, which is available at the pharmacy in Health Services!.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium!. There are few foods that are naturally high in vitamin D, though!. Therefore, dairy products in the US are fortified with vitamin D!. Many soy milk products are also fortified with vitamin D!. Your body can make its own vitamin D, but only when the skin is exposed to adequate sunlight (but that can have its own risks)!. People who do not consume dairy products and who do not receive direct exposure to sunlight regularly should consider taking supplemental vitamin D!. This supplement should contain no more than 100% of the Recommended Daily Value, however, because larger doses can be dangerous!. Both multivitamin supplements and calcium supplements with vitamin D are available at the pharmacy in Health Services
Iron
Iron-fortified breads and cereals, dark green vegetables (e!.g!. spinach and broccoli), dried fruits, prune juice, blackstrap molasses, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and soybean nuts are good plant sources of iron!. Consuming foods high in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes, and green peppers helps your body absorb iron from these plant sources!. Cooking food in iron pots and pans will also add to your iron intake!.
Vitamin B-12
Vitamin B-12 is produced in animals and by bacteria in the soil!. Vegetarians who consume dairy products and/or eggs usually get enough B-12 since it is found in these foods!. Vegans, however, should add vitamin B-12 fortified soy milk to their diets!. Regularly taking a broad-spectrum multivitamin and mineral supplement (available at the pharmacy in Health Services) will also supply the necessary amount of B-12!.
back to top
What about athletes!?
Being both an athlete and a vegetarian can be challenging, especially for vegans!. It can be difficult to eat a volume of food high enough to meet an athlete's high caloric needs!. Vegetarians who participate in sports should be aware of their increased energy needs, and should make a concerted effort to consume sufficient calories!. Click for info on sports nutrition!.
back to top
How do I become a vegetarian!?
Some people stop eating meat "cold turkey!." Others may prefer to make dietary changes more gradually!. However you choose to make the change, you can begin to achieve the health benefits of vegetarianism by significantly cutting down on the amount of meats consumed, and making vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains the focus of your meals!. The ADA suggests the following tips for following a vegetarian diet:
* Choose whole-grain products (e!.g!. whole wheat bread, brown rice, or whole-grain cereals instead of refined or white grains!.
* Eat a wide variety of foods!.
* If you eat dairy products, choose non-fat or low-fat varieties!.
* Limit intake of eggs to 3-4 yolks/week!.
* Limit intake of sweets and high fat foods!.
* When shopping for food, plan ahead, shop with a list and read food labels!.
* Many vegetarian foods can be found in any grocery store!. Specialty food stores may carry some of the more uncommon items, as well as many vegetarian convenience foods!.
back to top
What are some options for a tasty vegetarian meal!?
Becoming a vegetarian can be as easy as you choose to make it!. Whether you enjoy preparing elaborate meals or choose quick and easy ones, vegetarian meals can be very satisfying!. In order to make meal preparation easier, the ADA suggests having the following foods on hand:
* Ready-to-eat, whole-grain breakfast cereals, and quick-cooking whole-gWww@FoodAQ@Com
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And there are also indeed others who fall for it!. (haha)Www@FoodAQ@Com
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