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ve·ge·ta·rian - (vj-t‚r-n)
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.
ve·gan - (vgn, vjn)
n. A strict vegetarian who eats plant products only, especially one who uses no products derived from animals, such as honey, fur or leather.
a·him·sa- (-hms‰)
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 to know in a chinese restaurant).
Free Video Night at the Red Victorian Peace Caféon the last Friday of the month resumes. Friday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. Vegetarian and Vegan food are available before and during the show. 1665 Haight Street, near Ashbury, San Francisco. “Stopping Cancer Before It Starts” – Cancer Proofing Your Body with Plant Superfoods with Doctor-Chef Michael Greger, M.D. 1 Hour 45 Minutes. Many of our members have seen Dr. Greger in person. This DVD captures his dynamic and engaging style with lots of information on whole plant superfoods that may block and even reverse the four steps of tumor formation and then shows him preparing quick, tasty, nutritious recipes! Dr. Greger believes 70% of all cancer deaths are preventable through diet alone. He will explain what free radicals and antioxidants really are and how specific foods work to protect your body from the ravages of aging, cancer and other chronic degenerative diseases. Dr. Greger shows how a phyto-nutrient rich plant-based diet may be our best protection against the cancer epidemic. Learn the why’s and the how’s of optimum healthy eating. For those who already have heard Dr. Greger speak, this will be a great opportunity to review his information. It would also be a great opportunity to bring a friend or family member to hear and see “the most articulate and entertaining medical speaker on plant-based nutrition today” – Michael Klaper, M.D. Director, Institute of Nutrition Education and Research.
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