That’s fine. Often times the therapies and supplement suggested will be compatible with being a vegetarian or vegan. At other times, a specific supplement will be suggested and it may not be available without a gelatin capsule, but the contents are all plant product. Sometimes, glandular products (that contain animal product) are necessary if a person is to regain health, and the individual person will need to make a decision as to whether they wish to proceed with this therapy.

Vegetarian diets, which contain no meat (beef, pork, poultry, or fish and shellfish), are naturally low in saturated fat, high in fiber, and full of vitamins, minerals, and cancer-fighting compounds. A multitude of scientific studies have shown that vegetarian diets have remarkable health benefits and can help prevent certain diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. We encourage vegetarian diets as a way of improving general health and preventing diet-related illnesses.

If a vegetarian diet is new to you, you’ll be pleased to discover a wonderful additional benefit to vegetarian eating: It’s a fun way to explore delicious new foods. Start by checking out our Vegetarian Starter Kit, which explains the New Four Food Groups and offers useful tips, the “whys” and “hows” of a healthier diet, and easy-to-make recipes. To order a Vegetarian Starter Kit, please contact PCRM’S Literature Room Manager at literature@pcrm.

A well-balanced vegan or vegetarian diet is safe and healthy for any person at any stage of life, including infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Vegetarian diets are packed with all the essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that growing children need. And meatless diets have many important health advantages: Vegetarians enjoy a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer.

By eating calcium-rich vegetarian foods, including leafy green vegetables such as broccoli and kale, white beans, fortified soymilks and juices, and a variety of fruits and vegetables, you can obtain all the calcium your body needs. But keeping your bones strong and avoiding osteoporosis depends on more than calcium intake—you also need to keep calcium in your bones.

No, no, and no. All that it means to live the Natural Lifestyle is to live the way you feel is best for the health of you and your family. Although many of our customers do have special dietary restrictions, just as many do not. People from all walks of life and all types of dietary disciplines can partake of a Natural Lifestyle.

A vegetarian diet excludes the flesh of animals, even fish and poultry. A vegan diet excludes anything derived from an animal, including milk, cheese, eggs, and sometimes honey. People calling themselves vegan try to avoid animal products in their daily life, such as leather, wool or silk. For more information about the adoption of a plant-based diet, see our Links of Interest page.

Depending on your personal philosophy, we can suggest Angel Hair Pomodoro (without cheese bread) as a vegetarian selection. We also invite you to speak with your server or one of our managers while visiting. There may be some other menu items you may enjoy by omitting meat, butter and cheese from the preparation.

OptimaFlex is not a vegetarian or vegan product. It contains chicken collagen, which has been studied exclusively for its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to nourish joints, tendons and ligaments.

Protein is an important nutrient required for the building, maintenance, and repair of tissues in the body. It was once thought that various plant foods had to be eaten together to get their full protein value; this practice was known as “protein combining” or “protein complementing.” We now know that intentional combining is not necessary. As long as the diet contains a variety of grains, legumes, and vegetables, protein needs are easily met.

Many overseas cultures also adhere to vegan/vegetarian diets and often will have fresh produce available for home cooking, and many restaurants will cater to special dietary needs. It will be useful for you to be able to express yourself in the language of the nation. Expressions such as, "Does this contain meat?" "I'm a vegetarian," and "Can you recommend any dishes?" can be very helpful.

The data on B12 is still coming in, so it is impossible to say "It's no problem....", however, the latest information suggests that acquiring enough B12 is not as problematic as it was once thought. If you are concerned about inadequate B12, there are many foods which are fortified with B12, in addition to vitamin pills. Here is the most recent information: From the book: Simply Vegan: Quick Vegetarian Meals, by Debra Wasserman and Nutrition Section by Reed Mangels, Ph.D., R.D.

quot;Iron deficiency, unlike protein deficiency, sometimes is a real problem, but meat is not the answer. The American Dietetic Association said in 1988 that vegetarians don't have a higher incidence of iron deficiency than nonvegetarians. If you are concerned about getting enough iron, avoid eating iron- rich foods along with substances that inhibit iron absorption: phyates (found in high-bran and unmilled cereals), polyphenols (such as tannins in tea) and calcium.

Well, if you look at the food parameters, you’ll find that effectively, we are requiring most people to eat much, much less meat than the average American. But we also think that the differences between industrially produced and local, sustainable animal products are huge, and it is important to recognize those differences. And some regions have more land suited to animal production than to tillage.

Not only is it perfectly safe, it may even prove beneficial. According to the British Diabetic Association, dietary recommendations for diabetics encourage a high intake of complex carbohydrates and dietary fibre and a low intake of fat, particularly saturated fat. Vegetarian diets tend to match these recommendations more closely than non-vegetarian diets.

Maybe. Vegetarians generally do not have too much trouble finding things to eat but vegans will probably have a very difficult time eating from the normal menu. Many cooks prepare a vegetarian option at meals although such an option is not actually required at every meal. If you require special food, it may be possible for this to be accommodated if it is possible to fit it within the house food budget.

Yes, rumours abound about maple syrup containing pork fat. The US vegan society has checked all known sources and found that they are all suitable for vegans. The answer would be that in it's natural form, yes of course it is. However those with environmental concerns should be aware that it takes approx 40 gallons of maple sap to make one gallon of syrup. The method used for reducing the syrup is to boil, boil, boil it for hours until it thickens.

It's great to hear that you're interested in helping animals by keeping your money away from slaughterhouses! As you know, this decision is the easiest way to help animals, the Earth, and your health. Check out GoVeg.com for information about nutrition and introductory information about vegetarianism and veganism. Be sure to take a look at http://www.GoVeg.com/feat/nutshell.asp. We also have quick-and-easy veg recipes as well as info about restaurants with great veg options at http://www.peta2.

No, not as long as you're taking in enough calories. Official recommendations suggest that eating 8% of our daily energy as protein will provide an adequate amount. National and international recommendations for protein intake are based on animal sources of protein such as meat, cow's milk and eggs.

Frances Moore Lappe popularised the idea of protein combining in her book "Diet for a Small Planet" in the '70s, however in her revised edition: "Diet for a Small Planet 10th Anniversary Revised Edition" she has since renounced it. The 1988 position paper of the American Dietetic Association emphasized that, because amino acids obtained from food can combine with amino acids made in the body it is not necessary to combine protein foods at each meal.

Neither is a vegan by nature -- dogs are omnivores, and cats are carnivores. While both dogs and cats belong to the class carnivora, this doesn't mean a lot, so does the panda bear and they are near vegan. By nature cats and dogs wouldn't eat anything like what is commonly found in a can of pet food either. Special diets must be provided for cats, as they require an amino acid called taurine -- found in the muscles of animals.

A well balanced whole food vegan diet is up there with the healthiest of diets. It can improve your quality of life and decrease your chances of succumbing to many significant diseases, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers.

Yes; dietary studies have shown that plant foods can easily provide enough protein for vegans of all ages. Some good sources of plant protein are nuts, lentils, beans, peas, grains, and seeds. Virtually all foods, however, contain some protein. The only cases of protein deficiency ever documented in the field of medicine have been cases caused by severe undernourishment and malnutrition (starvation).

Definitely not. EarthSave accepts you wherever you are on the food-choice continuum. In fact, we prefer to talk about eating a more plant-based diet and not to label anyone "a vegetarian." We provide education, support and encouragement to move TOWARD a plant-based diet. Remember, if everyone reduced their animal-food consumption by just 10 percent, the grain we saved could be used to feed the hungry of the world.

Vegetarians live longer and become sick less often. Diets high in vegetarian foods can greatly reduce the incidence of heart disease, most of the major forms of cancer, high blood pressure, obesity, adult-onset diabetes, kidney stones, gallstones, and other chronic ailments.

Yes, we make allowances for vegetarians, but our program does not accommodate vegans. Magnolia Creek's dietitian works with each resident to explore her personal dietary needs, and distinguish between dietary preferences and eating disordered choices. Our goal is to help each resident create a healthy relationship with food, free from restrictions and rules.