Going Vegetarian
Veg-E Mail is the free electronic newsletter of The Vegetarian Channel. We include regular veggie inspiration along with tasty seasonal vegetarian recipes, reviews of new products and restaurants and details of the latest competitions, samples and prizes available for vegetarians across the globe.
What is a Vegetarian?
Vegetarians are people that do not eat meat, poultry, fish or any by-product from a slaughterhouse such as gelatine. The main vegetarian diet consists of vegetables, fruit, grains, seeds, pluses, nuts and free-range eggs, milk and milk products. Those that do not eat any products that are derived from animals are called Vegans.
Core Values of Vegetarianism:-
- Improves your health
- Eat in harmony with nature
- Eat without killing animals and the environment
- Spiritual, moral or philosophical enlightenment
Why become a vegetarian?
In today’s world there are many reason for becoming a vegetarian but noticeably within the media, we are being educated about the importance of healthy eating. Vegetarianism closely matches the healthier low fat, high fibre diet that is recommended by leading dieticians and doctors. Other factors include, environmental issues and an awareness of how animals are reared for their meat.
Benefits of Becoming a Vegetarian
- Help to prevent harmful health problems (heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure etc.)
- Eating a balanced diet based on foods that are high in nutrition
- Help to prevent harm to animals
- Help the cultivation of our environment (farming our land in order to harvest crops)