If you are vegetarian, vegan or just curious about the lifestyle, you can use this group to educate yourself and others, meet new people, and share tips, stories, recipes and advice with others. Help us tell the world that one of the best ways to help the planet, achieve a healthy body and save animals from cruelty is to simply change your diet.

What is a Vegetarian?

A Vegetarian is a person who's diet excludes all meat and fish. Some vegetarians also replace all dairy products with substitutions such as soy milk, soy or rice icecream, egg replacers and soy cheese. They may also choose to refrain from wearing clothing made of fur or leather.

What is a Vegan?

A Vegan is a person who's diet excludes all food, items and ingredients that contain animal products or by-products. Some of the items excluded from the diet are dairy, eggs, and honey. A Vegan will also avoid products containing silk, wool, leather, fur and down feathers.

How do I become Vegetarian?
The transition can be difficult at first, and you may choose to phase out meat instead of going cold turkey (no pun intended). Either way you choose, make sure you do some research and learn about all the different food options you have and the benefits. There are many books and websites with useful information on vegetarianism...use them! Be sure to have variety in your diet and that it is well balanced. Make a plan and stick to it. Don't be discouraged by the comments made by others...they will come around once they see how healthy and happy you are.

Please visit www.vegetarianalliance.com for more info on vegetarianism, veganism, organics and more.