What is Vegetarianism?
Vegetarianism is the practice of excluding meat (red meat, poultry and often seafood) from the diet. It may also include the exclusion of dairy products, eggs and the by-products of animal slaughter (rennet, gelatin, animal fur and leather). There are many different types of vegetarian, and you can find out about them here.
The most common reason for becoming a vegetarian is for ethical reasons (usually a concern for animal welfare) but people can be vegetarian for religious, political, health, environmental, cultural, aesthetic or economic reasons.
This collection of links aims to provide vegetarians and meat-eaters alike with information, advice and resources relating to the vegetarian lifestyle.
Useful Links
Charities Info and Resources:
The Vegetarian Society
Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation
PETA's Vegetarian/Vegan Starter Kit
Vegetarian and Vegan Diets NHS Advice
Viva
Recipes:
BBC Food
Redonline
Jamie Oliver
The Vegetarian Society
Quorn
Shops and Products:
Vegetarian Shoes
Veggiestuff
Quorn
Cauldron
Linda McCartney Foods
Places to Eat:
Veggieplaces
Veggieheaven
Blogs:
Veggie Belly
Planet Veggie
Vegetarian Organic Blog
Vegetarian Frugal Housewife
Vegetarian Like Me
The Lazy Vegetarian
Savvy Vegetarian
Happy Cow Veggie Blog
Sources:
Wikipedia
