Thought About Going Veggie?
Try a MeatOut for a Day!

Kick the meat habit for one day! Explore a more wholesome diet. Do it for your health, a better environment, for conservation and the welfare of animals.

If you're confused about what going veggie is all about and how to do it, safely, here is the perfect resource for basic nutrition information, great tips, helpful Questions and Answers and even recipes for vegetarian meals that nonvegetarians will love!

Vegetarianism can help the environment, make you healthier and make the lives of farm animals and cows very happy. But for teenage vegetarians--and perplexed parents--there seem to be more questions than answers: What can I eat? How do I know I'm getting enough protein and vitamins? What's a lacto-ovo? Does all veggie food taste like cardboard? Vegetables Rock! answers these questions and more on what going vegetarian is really all about, including--

• How vegetarians help save the planet
• A primer on the history and values of vegetarianism
• from veganism to macrobiotics
• The lowdown on foods containing hidden animal products
• Tips for braving the perils of cafeteria dining
• What to say to meat eaters who give you a hard time
• Survival strategies from successful vegetarian teens
• What to eat in restaurants, diners, and fast-food places
• Lists of veggie-friendly colleges, restaurants, websites, and mail-order sources
• 60 delicious recipes--all made with ingredients from your local supermarket!

Find out more with this book, Vegetables Rock : A Complete Guide for Teenage Vegetarians by Stephanie Pierson. Thanks to Veggie Teen, 16 for this information and the book suggestion.

Try a Veggie Recipe--
Salsa (great chip dip!!!) by Chastity

Ingredients

• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chunky salsa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup canned chopped green chilies, optional

To Make It

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, salsa, salt and pepper. Add the chilies if desired, Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

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