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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).
“New Research on Vegan Diet & Health” by Dr. Neal Barnard, MD
Date: Friday, August 25, 2006 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Red Victorian Peace Café 1665 Haight Street, near Ashbury, San Francisco
For more information, call 415-273-5481. Although the Peace Café is not a vegetarian cafe, Vegetarian or Vegan food is available prior to the lecture.
This is a video that was taped at a lecture presented at the World Vegetarian Day 2005. Dr. Barnard is a clinical researcher, author, and health advocate. He is the Founder and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is the author of Breaking the Food Seduction; The Best in the World; Eat Right, Live Longer; Food for Life; and The Power of Your Plate.
This is a good opportunity to bring a friend, socialize, and listen to some important vegan information from a scientific viewpoint.
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