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Tuesday June 14 2011 4:02 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism encompasses the practice of following plant-based diets (fruits, vegetables, etc. ), with or without the inclusion of dairy products or eggs, and with the exclusion of meat (red meat, poultry, and seafood). Abstention from by-products of animal slaughter, such as animal-derived rennet and gelatin, may also be practiced. Vegetarianism can be adopted for different reasons: In addition to ethical reasons, some reasons for vegetarianism include health, religious, political, environmental, cultural, aesthetic or economic, and there are varieties of the diet: An ovo-vegetarian diet includes eggs but not dairy products, a lacto-vegetarian diet includes dairy products but not eggs, and an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet includes both eggs and dairy products. A vegan diet excludes all animal products, such as eggs, dairy, and honey. Various foods or treats, such as cake, chocolate, chips, gum, marshmallows and gummy candies, often contain unfamiliar animal ingredients, and may especially be a concern for vegetarians due to the likelihood of such additions. Vegetarians may vary in their feelings regarding these ingredients, however. While some vegetarians are unaware of animal-derived rennet’s role in the usual production of cheese and may therefore unknowingly consume the product, for example, others of the diet are not bothered by its consumption. Often, animal-derived products are scrutinized by vegetarians prior to purchase or consumption. Semi-vegetarian diets consist largely of vegetarian foods, but may include fish or poultry, or other meats on an infrequent basis. Those with diets containing fish or poultry may define ‘meat’ only as mammalian flesh and may identify with vegetarianism. A pescetarian diet, for example, includes ‘fish but no meat’. The common use association between such diets and vegetarianism has led vegetarian groups such as the Vegetarian Society to state diets containing these ingredients are not vegetarian, due to fish and birds being animals. The Vegetarian Society, founded in 1847, says that the word “vegetarian” is derived from the Latin word vegetus meaning lively or vigorous. Despite this, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) and other standard dictionaries state that the word was formed from the term ‘vegetable’ and the suffix ‘-arian’. The OED writes that the word came into general use after the formation of the Vegetarian Society at Ramsgate in 1847, though it offers two examples of usage from 1839 and 1842. The earliest records of (lacto) vegetarianism come from ancient India and ancient Greece in the 6th century BCE. In both instances the diet was closely connected with the idea of nonviolence towards animals (called ahimsa in India) and was promoted by religious groups and philosophers. Following the Christianisation of the Roman Empire in late antiquity, vegetarianism practically disappeared from Europe. Several orders of monks in medieval Europe restricted or banned the consumption of meat for ascetic reasons, but none of them eschewed fish. It re-emerged during the Renaissance, becoming more widespread in the 19th and 20th centuries. In 1847, the first vegetarian society was founded in the United Kingdom; Germany, the Netherlands, and other countries followed. The International Vegetarian Union, a union of the national societies, was founded in 1908. In the Western world, the popularity of vegetarianism grew during the 20th century as a result of nutritional, ethical, and more recently, environmental and economic concerns. There are a number of types of vegetarianism, which exclude or include various foods. Some vegetarians also avoid products that may use animal ingredients not included in their labels or which use animal products in their manufacturing; for example, sugars that are whitened with bone char, cheeses that use animal rennet (enzymes from animal stomach lining), gelatin (derived from the collagen inside animals’ skin, bones and connective tissue), some cane sugar (but no
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Honors to North American veg-friendly cities. Observing an ongoing trend that reflects choices in favor of the personal and planetary benefits of meat-free eating, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has announced North America’s most vegetarian- and vegan-friendly cities in 2010. By assessing the number of vegetarian and vegan restaurants in small and large cities, along with feedback received on these dining spots, PETA arrived at a final award ranking, with top honors in the large city category going to Washington, DC. The nation’s capital boasts such distinguished plant-based eateries as the Sticky Fingers Bakery, also voted Best Bakery by “Washington City Paper” readers; as well as Java Green, featuring all-organic fair trade ingredients and wind power purchased to offset its already small carbon footprint. Portland, Oregon was ranked a close second with its myriad vegan eateries including Papa G’s Vegan Organic Deli, Red and Black Café, and Blossoming Lotus. Also among the Top 10 large veg-friendly cities were Albuquerque, New Mexico; Atlanta, Georgia; Seattle, Washington; San Francisco and Los Angeles, California; New York City, New York; and the Canadian cities of Vancouver and Toronto. PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman described the decision-making process as enjoyably challenging, saying “There are so many delicious and healthy food options available now that are Earth- and animal-friendly – just ranking the vegetarian- and vegan-friendly cities has become a tough call.” 
Hillary and Bruce, who followed a low-fat vegetarian diet in a GEICO worksite study, exemplify how office workers can lose weight, lower blood pressure, and reduce absenteeism if their employer provides healthy low-fat vegetarian meals in the company cafeteria. The findings are published in a new study published in July’s American Journal of Health Promotion.
Activist, Artist, humanitarian, Author, Nutrition expert and humorist speaks about Nutrition and his experiences with Dr Fulton in discovering the benefits of “Good Nutrition.” He details all in an interview with Emmitt Thrower President of Wabi Sabi Productions Inc.