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vegetarian
n. A person who does not eat meat or fish. They may however, eat eggs, cheese and other dairy products. Ethical vegetarians often avoid fur or leather.
vegan
n. A strict vegetarian who eats plant products only, especially one who uses no products derived from animals, such as honey, fur or leather.
ahimsa
n. A Buddhist and Hindu doctrine expressing belief in the sacredness of all living creatures and urging the avoidance of harm and violence.
jai·gong slang. Cantonese for the word 'vegetarian' (useful word to know in a chinese restaurant).
"Healthy Living" a free lecture by Dixie Mahy, President of SFVS, Friday, September 17, at 1:30 p.m. followed by a viewing of "The Mad Cow" video with Howard Lyman at the Dolger Senior Center, 101 Lake Merced Boulevard, Daly City.
For more info on the event or for directions, call 650-359-4276.
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