Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes all animal flesh, including poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea, and slaughter by-products. The reasons for choosing vegetarianism may be related to morality, religion, culture, ethics, aesthetics, environment, society, economy, politics, taste, or health.There are several variants of the diet, some of which also exclude eggs and/or some products produced from animal labor such as dairy products and honey. Veganism, for example, excludes all animal products from diet. By some strict definitions, animal products are not used for attire either, whether or not the production of clothing or items has involved the actual death of an animal (dairy, eggs, honey, wool, silk, down feathers, etc.) A generic term for both vegetarianism and veganism, as well as for similar diets, is "Plant-based diets".Vegetarian diets have been found to satisfy the nutritional needs for all stages of life, and large-scale studies have shown vegetarianism to increase longevity, improve health, and significantly lower risks of cancer and other diseases.

This morning I had a meeting over breakfast at Triniti Of Silver in Mt Albert Auckland. They have a great variety of vegetarian food, a lot of which is vegan or can be made vegan. They're really accommodating if you explain that you are vegan or gluten-free, and the owners are the kind of people who are just so genuinely nice.

The League of Maternal Justice partners with BlogHers Act Canada and Green Mom Finds to promote a vegetarian week running Monday to Friday (January 28th to February 1st). Join in, post about your experience, and be entered to win great prizes.

Recipe for the only grain that is a complete protein. AMAZING!

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Free ebook with eight vegetarian recipes that can be made in a flash