Vegetarian is a lifestyle choice revolving primarily around eating plant-based foods to the exclusion of meat for reasons that include health, respect for animals, and concern for the environment. A vegetarian might consume some animal products, but nothing with “legs.”
There is a growing awareness that producing animals for food has environmental implications. With the growing awareness around eco implications, societal response now commonly promotes vegetarian philosophies on t-shirts and bumper stickers.
A recent book, The China Study, perhaps unintentionally backs the long held idea by vegetarians that a meatless diet may have health benefits. Results of a 35-year study of 8,000 people in China in 65 counties, tells how degenerative illness was virtually reversed or eliminated with a maximum of 7% animal foods in the diet.
For those seeking to test out or expand their vegetarian lifestyle, there are many recipes from simple to complex, to tempt the palate.
by Cary Ellis
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