THREE MYTHS
THE VEGETARIAN ANSWERS

First Myth: It is necessary to eat meat in order to get a proper diet.
False: Although meat is one source of protein, the ‘body-builder’ in out diet, it is not the only source, and certainly not the richest. An adequate supply of first class protein can be obtained from plant foods such as nuts, beans, grains and pulses. Vegetarianism, far from being incompatible with good health, is thought by many nutritionists to encourage it!

Second Myth: Vegetarians have their priorities wrong. They are for animals more than for humans.
False: As anyone who has a pet or keeps animals knows, it is perfectly possible to care for the welfare of both human beings and animals. In fact, the potential benefits for mankind offer one of the strongest arguments for vegetarianism, because its adoption on a large scale would provide a practical way of tackling the world food problem. If we grow crops and feed them to animals, an average of 90% of the protein in the original plant-foods is used by the animals in their growth, leaving only 10% available for those who eat their flesh. This means that 9/10 of the protein produced is wasted. What greater contribution to human happiness could be imagined than ending this colossal waste, and providing food for the half of the world’s population who are still undernourished?

Third Myth : Vegetarianism is not a practical proposition financially; and furthermore, vegetarian food is dull and boring.
False: Far from being expensive, a vegetarian diet of equal food value to a diet with meat costs considerably less than the latter. As for the food being dull, that depends on the cook, just as it does in the preparation of meat dishes. A meal is as interesting and imaginative as the person who prepares it. Try some of the recipes in a modern vegetarian cookbook for yourself!

COURTESY: Vegetarian Society of U.K.

The Young Indian Vegetarians with the Speaker of the House of Commons Rt. Hon. Bernard Weatherill.

In the back row is Chris-Scott and Rohit Shah. Rohit Shah is one of the Founder Members of Y.I.V

VEGETARIANS BEWARE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS

•  Custard powder is used in making most ice-creams sold in shops. This powder is a sweetened mixture of eggs and milk.

•   Gelatin is used to make jelly, which is eaten by many vegetarians. Gelatin is derived from animal skin, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, etc. Cartilages are tissues from which bones are formed.

•   Rennet is used in preparing most cheese. Rennet is curdled milk found in stomach of unweaned calf. This is used in curdling milk for cheese. Many vegetarians are unaware of this. Only vegetarian cheese sold mostly in health food shops should be bought.

There are many such examples. It is up to every individual to ensure that he or she buys only those items which do not have any animal products. It is a legal requirement to mention all the ingredients of any food item in U.K. This should help vegetarians in buying animal free food.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A FRUITARIAN?
The Fruit Of The Tree For Health

WILFRED CRONE
 

It’s the life force in fruit, as much as anything else, that helps give health to the body, but some need proof about proteins, calories, vitamins, etc. Therefore. below are stated the sources of the essential nutrients in fruits, seeds and nuts. “Fruit” is defined as that which is, or contains the seed of, potential life: the highest and ultimate aim of all plants.

It is worth noting here, that on a fruitarian diet we are taking in life; whereas, on a diet of flesh and dairy produce, we are eating the reverse — death’

Grains and pulses can be included in the fruit if you wish: they add to the protein, but red beans MUST be well cooked or they are poisonous.

NEVER COOK FRUIT as this kills the life-force so essential to optimum health. All the strong and healthy frugivores in the wild, such as the gorilla and other anthropoids eat direct from the growing trees and plants.

In the table below, you will find everything needed for health:

Changing to a new diet is best decided how’ by the individual but a gradual change is the best: always bearing in mind, that the more fruit eaten, the healthier you are! But if, at any time you would like a cooked meal, by all means have one. Remember, we cannot cancel out—just like that! —the cooked food eaten by generations of our forebears and don’t try to be too rigid or you may crack under the self-imposed strain. However, any salad or cooked meal shouldn’t contain any meat or dairy produce, for this animal protein brings putrefactive virus into the intestines, whereas, the breaking down of fruit and vegetables is by non-pathogenic, fermentative, bacteria.

If you do slip back badly, don’t think, “All is lost!”: just keep on trying, for slowly you will find that fruit appeals to your taste and don’t get the erroneous idea that because you have a salad or cooked vegan meal you are no longer a fruitarian’ That’s as daft as saying a man isn’t a meat eater because you saw him eating an apple!

I’d say that 80% of my intake is fruit and I’ve no intention of being a 100% fanatic!
Remember — it’s BACK TO EDEN! — so spread the word!

Wishing you all joy and goodwill.