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A Sacred Duty <=SEP=> A Sacred Duty, subtitled Applying Jewish values to help heal the world, is a 2007 60-minute documentary from Jewish Vegetarians of North America (JVNA), written and produced by Lionel Friedberg. The film focuses on Jewish teachings about caring for the earth, treatment of animals, and the environment, with a focus on vegetarianism. Interviews with rabbis, activists, and scholars are interspersed with footage and stills illustrating the points being discussed.

American Vegetarian Association <=SEP=> The American Vegetarian Association (AVA) is a group based in East Hanover, New Jersey  which promotes vegetarianism.AVA  provides certification of food products as vegetarian/vegan which enables vegetarian-minded people to make accurate food choices.An annual convention of an earlier body with the same name was reported on by The New York Times in 1856.Another meeting was reported on by the Hartford Courant in 1853.

American Vegetarian Party <=SEP=> The American Vegetarian Party was a United States political party formed on July 28, 1947. The party held conventions and nominated candidates for President and Vice-President in several national elections, although they never seriously pursued ballot access or official recognition as a political party by election officials.

Amílcar de Sousa <=SEP=> Amílcar Augusto Queirós de Sousa (1876–1940) was a Portuguese medical doctor, and author of many health books, being the most famous O Naturismo (Naturism), published in 1912.

Bhai Mahavir <=SEP=> Bhai Mahavir (born 30 October 1922 in Lahore) was governor of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh between April 1998 and March 2003. He was a pracharak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and served as a leader of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party. He has authored many books and, prior to his governorship, had served two terms as a member of the Rajya Sabha. He has an M.A. and Ph.D in Economics and has studied Law (LLB).

Bianca DeGroat <=SEP=> Bianca Marie DeGroat (born October 31, 1976) is an American actress. She is best known for her regular role in the educational childrens' show, Cyberchase, and OJ: The Musical.

Boston Vegetarian Society <=SEP=> The Boston Vegetarian Society (BVS) began in 1986. In 1998, it was incorporated in Massachusetts as an educational non-profit.

Buddhist vegetarianism <=SEP=> In Buddhism, the views on vegetarianism vary between different schools of thought. According to Theravada, the Buddha allowed his monks to eat pork, chicken and fish if the monk was aware that the animal was not killed on their behalf. Theravadins also believes that the Buddha allowed the monks to choose a vegetarian diet, but only prohibited them from eating human, elephant, cow, horse, dog, cat, lion, tiger,  bear, leopard, and slug flesh.

Chettinad cuisine <=SEP=> Chettinad cuisine is the cuisine of the  Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu state in South India. The  Chettiar community, who are a majority in this region, are a very successful trading community.  Chettinad cuisine is one of the spiciest and the most aromatic in India.Chettinad cuisine is famous for its use of a variety of spices used in preparing mainly non-vegetarian food.

Christopher Fettes <=SEP=> Christopher Fettes (born 1937) is a founder of the Irish Green Party and an honorary member of the International Vegetarian Union and of the World Esperanto Association. He was born in Bromley, Kent, England and educated at Clayesmore School, Dorset, and in English and French at the University of Dublin, he taught for a year in France and then for 37 years at Saint Columba's College, Dublin, for most of that time as a housemaster.

Condomi <=SEP=> Condomi is a German condom manufacturer based in Cologne, which began production in 1988. For many years, Condomi used a production technique, which did not involve the use of the milk protein casein. This meant Condomi was one of the few condom lines that were casein-free and suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans. Due to a change of ownership at the company, this production technique was changed and the company lost the ability to display the Vegan Society trademark on their products.

Converting Vegetarians <=SEP=> Converting Vegetarians is a two-disc set album by the Israeli psychedelic trance duo Infected Mushroom. It is their fourth studio album. The album was released by BNE/Yoyo Records in 2003 (see 2003 in music). The first disc consists of psychedelic trance tracks, while the second disc is more experimental and eclectic, with the band exploring many genres from ambient/electronica to synthpop.

Cuisine of Karnataka <=SEP=> The cuisine of Karnataka includes many vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines. The Kannada Cuisine is one of the oldest surviving cuisines and traces its origin to Iron Age - ragi and is mentioned in the historical works by Pampa Maha Kavi, sushrutha, etc. The varieties of the karnataka cuisine has influenced the neighbouring states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra pradesh, Kerala and Maharashtra.

Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh <=SEP=> Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh is from the state of Uttar Pradesh located in Northern India. The cuisine consists of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Uttar Pradesh has been greatly influenced by Mughal cooking techniques. The Awadhi and Mughlai cuisine of Uttar Pradesh bears similarities to those of Kashmir and Punjab, due to the common influence of the Mughal rule.

Diederik Samsom <=SEP=> Diederik Maarten Samsom  (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdidəˌrɪk ˈmaːrtən ˈsɑmsɔm]; born 10 July 1971) is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Labour Party (Partij van de Arbeid) he has been an MP since 30 January 2003. He is the party's spokesperson on environmental issues. On 16 March 2012 he was elected parliamentary leader as well as party leader.  Before his election to parliament he was CEO of a green energy company and a campaigner for Greenpeace Netherlands.

Economic vegetarianism <=SEP=> An economic vegetarian is a person who practices vegetarianism from either the philosophical viewpoint that the consumption of meat is expensive, part of a conscious simple living strategy or just because of necessity.

Ema datshi <=SEP=> Ema Datshi (Dzongkha: ཨེ་མ་དར་ཚིལ་; Wylie: e-ma dar-tshil) is among the most famous dishes in Bhutanese cuisine, recognized as a national dish of Bhutan. It is made from chili peppers and cheese; "ema" means "chili" and "datshi" means "cheese" in the Dzongkha language of Bhutan.Different varieties of chilies may be used: green chili, red chili, and/or white chili, which may be dried or fresh.

Erez Einsen <=SEP=> Erez Einsen Erez Aizen (ארז אייזן) is a music composer performing for the group known as Infected Mushroom famous for their composition in psytrance genere. Infected Mushroom is one of the best-selling groups in Israeli music history, in terms of both domestic and international sales.They employ a variety of musical sources, including acoustic guitars and complex synthesized basses, and their compositions often contain changes of drum beat and tempo.

Esther Ouwehand <=SEP=> Esther Ouwehand (born June 10, 1976 in Katwijk) is a Dutch politician and former marketing manager. She is one of the two Members of Parliament for the Party for the Animals (Partij voor de Dieren, PvdD).

European Vegetarian Union <=SEP=> The European Vegetarian Union (EVU) is an Non-profit-, Non-governmental organization umbrella organization for vegetarian societies and groups in Europe. The Union works in the areas of vegetarianism, nutrition, health, consumer protection, the campaign for animal rights, ecology, general information and against world hunger. Headquarters are in Winterthur (Switzerland), together with the Swiss organization Swissveg.

Ewout Irrgang <=SEP=> Ewout Irrgang (born July 20, 1976 in Utrecht) is a former Dutch politician, anti-globalization activist and banking employee. As a member of the Socialist Party (Socialistische Partij) he was an MP from October 6, 2005 to September 19, 2012. He focused on matters of finance, development aid and globalization.Irrgang studied political science at VU University Amsterdam and economics at the University of Amsterdam. He is the founder and head of the New Republican Society.

Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis <=SEP=> Ferdinand Jacobus Domela Nieuwenhuis (31 December 1846 – 18 November 1919) was the Netherlands' first prominent socialist. He was a Lutheran preacher who, after he lost his faith, started a political fight for workers. He was the first socialist in the Dutch parliament.

Herbert M. Shelton <=SEP=> Herbert McGolfin Shelton, N.D., (October 6, 1895 – January 1, 1985) was an American naturopath, alternative medicine advocate, author, pacifist, vegetarian, supporter of rawism and fasting. Shelton was nominated by the American Vegetarian Party to run as its candidate for President of the United States in 1956. He saw himself as the champion of original Natural hygiene ideas from the 1830s.

History of vegetarianism <=SEP=> The history of vegetarianism has its roots in the civilizations of ancient India and ancient Greece. Vegetarianism is the theory and practice of voluntary non-consumption of the flesh of any animal (including sea animals), with or without also eschewing other animal derivatives (such as dairy products or eggs).

Indian vegetarian cuisine <=SEP=> India has the world's largest number of vegetarians. Many communities in India have always been vegetarian. Many Indians who do not regularly follow a vegetarian diet may adopt one during religious festivals.Also, many Indian vegetarians eschew eggs as well as meat. However, all consume dairy products. Veganism is generally not well known in India.There are many vegetarian cuisines in India. Some of them are: Punjabi vegetarian cuisine: common in popular 'Vaishnav' dhabas, e.g.

International Vegetarian Union <=SEP=> The International Vegetarian Union (IVU) is an international non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote vegetarianism. IVU was founded in 1908 in Dresden, Germany.It is considered as an umbrella organization for under this organisation are included organisations from many countries, and organises often World and Regional Vegetarian Congresses.  These alternate in two-year cycles.

Jennifer Paterson <=SEP=> Jennifer Mary Paterson (3 April 1928 – 10 August 1999) was a British celebrity chef, actress and television personality who appeared on the television programme Two Fat Ladies with Clarissa Dickson Wright.The pair were famous for their rich traditional meals made from scratch.

Jens Holm <=SEP=> Jens Holm (born April 18, 1971, in Sundsvall, Västernorrland County) is a Swedish politician. 2006-2009 he served as a Member of the European Parliament for the Left Partysitting with the EUL/NGL group. On September 27, 2006 he took up the seat vacated by Jonas Sjöstedt.

Jewish Vegetarians of North America <=SEP=> Jewish Vegetarians of North America (JVNA) is a grassroots organization promoting vegetarianism as "God's ideal diet" within the Jewish community and the world at large.  Their website "serves as a major reference point on the connections between Judaism and vegetarianism." JVNA was founded in 1975 by Jonathan Wolf in his living room after a World Vegetarian Conference was held at the University of Maine in Orono, Maine.

Jewish vegetarianism <=SEP=> Jewish vegetarianism is the belief that following a vegetarian diet is implied in the Torah. While it is neither required nor prohibited for Jews to eat meat, a number of medieval scholars of Judaism, such as Joseph Albo and Isaac Arama, regard vegetarianism as a moral ideal, not just out of a concern for animal welfare but also the slaughterer. Jewish vegetarians also cite health and environmental reasons for adopting a plant-based diet.

Joseph Brotherton <=SEP=> Joseph Brotherton (22 May 1783 – 7 January 1857) was a reforming British politician, Nonconformist minister and pioneering vegetarian.He was born in Whittington, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, and was the son of John Brotherton, an excise collector, and his wife Mary. In 1789 the family moved to Salford, Lancashire, where John Brotherton established a cotton and silk mill.Joseph received no formal education, instead joining the family firm, of which he became a partner in 1802.

Julie Mullen <=SEP=> Julie Mullen (born 27 October 1957, Liverpool) is a Liverpool poet.  Her book Erotic Poetry for Vegans and Vegetarians was nominated for The Ted Hughes Award 2010.In April 2010 she interviewed David Cameron—a spontaneous request for her first radio show at Kingston Hospital Radio.  Julie shocked the listeners by providing a surprise gift for David: a copy of her book Erotic Poetry for Vegans and Vegetarians (deemed Gift of the Week by the Economist magazine).

Katarzyna Piekarska <=SEP=> Katarzyna Piekarska (pronounced [kataˈʐɨna piɛˈkarska]; born September 23, 1967 in Warsaw) is a Polish left-wing politician, member of the Democratic Left Alliance.She is a graduate of the Uniwersytet Warszawski in law.  She worked as a lawyer.She was elected to Sejm on September 25, 2005 getting 26511 votes in 19 Warsaw district, candidating from Democratic Left Alliance list.

Kek Look Seah Temple <=SEP=> Kek Look Seah Temple (also Kek Lok Seah) (Chinese: 極樂社) is a Mahayana Buddhist Temple located at Bercham, Ipoh, Perak.  This temple is one of the famous Buddhist Centre in local community. During Buddha's birthday (Vesak), the centre with the local supports who stay in the community will organize a great vegetarian feast in front of the altar for prayers before eaten by the attendees.

Kesar Da Dhaba <=SEP=> Kesar Da Dhaba is a famous vegetarian Punjabi dhaba in Amritsar, Punjab, India, that originated as a small restaurant selling dal and roti set up by Lala Kesar Mal in Lahore in 1916.

Lacto vegetarianism <=SEP=> A lacto vegetarian (sometimes referred to as a lactarian; from the Latin root lact-, milk) diet is a vegetarian diet that includes dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, ghee, cream, and kefir, but excludes eggs. The concept and practice of lacto-vegetarianism among a significant number of people comes from ancient India.

Lisa the Vegetarian <=SEP=> "Lisa the Vegetarian" is the fifth episode of The Simpsons‍ '​ seventh season. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on October 15, 1995. In the episode, Lisa decides to stop eating meat after bonding with a lamb at a petting zoo. Her schoolmates and family members ridicule her for her beliefs, but with the help of Apu, Paul, and Linda McCartney, she commits to vegetarianism.Directed by Mark Kirkland, "Lisa the Vegetarian" is the first full-length episode David X.

List of politicians of Kerala <=SEP=> The following is a list of politicians from Kerala, a state in India.

List of vegans <=SEP=> Veganism extends from observing a vegan diet—which is a diet that includes no animals or animal products of any kind—to an entire lifestyle that precludes animal products from all aspects of life. Besides food, vegans may also choose to avoid clothes that utilise products such as leather and fur, cosmetics that have been tested on animals, and blood sports such as bullfighting and fox hunting.

List of vegetarian festivals <=SEP=> This is a list of vegetarian and vegan festivals. Vegan Festival or Vegetarian Festival  or Vegfest's are vegetarian festival held in numerous locations around the globe to promote vegetarianism among the public and support and link individuals and organizations that practice, promote or endorse vegetarianism. Many of them are also Food festivals and/or music festivals and can also contain Edutainment.Almost all festivals in the world only allow vegan food.

List of vegetarian organizations <=SEP=> This is a list of vegetarian organizations or list of vegan organizations. Vegetarian organizations are located worldwide in numerous locations and regions around the globe. The main goal of these organizations is to promote vegetarianism among the public and to support and link individuals and organizations that practice, promote or endorse vegetarianism.The biggest organization in the world is the International Vegetarian Union (IVU), which acts as a connecting umbrella organization.

List of vegetarian restaurants <=SEP=> This is a list of vegetarian and vegan restaurants. Vegetarian cuisine refers to food that meets vegetarian standards by not including meat and animal tissue products. For lacto-ovo vegetarianism (the most common type of vegetarianism in the Western world), eggs and dairy products such as milk and cheese are permitted. For lacto vegetarianism, the earliest known type of vegetarianism (recorded in India), dairy products such as milk and cheese are permitted.

List of vegetarians <=SEP=> This is a list of notable people who have adhered to a vegetarian diet at some point during their life. In the cases where a person's vegetarian status is disputed or they no longer adhere to a vegetarian diet, this is noted next to their entry as disputed or former.

Marijke Vos <=SEP=> Maria Bernadina (Marijke) Vos (born 4 May 1957 in Leidschendam) is a Dutch politician.

Najarpur <=SEP=> Najarpur (Nepali: नजरपुर) is a village in Rautahat district of Nepal,about 45 mi (or 73 km) South of Kathmandu, the country's capital city.It is widely known by the name 'vegetarian village.' The population of the village is about 500 with about 110 houses. There lies magnificent Hindu temple on the hearth of village. All the villagers are strong supporter of Shree Krishna Pranami Sampradaya and are vegetarians.

Natasja Oerlemans <=SEP=> Natasja Oerlemans (born 30 November 1969, Rotterdam) is a Dutch politician, a prominent member of the Party for the Animals.She stood as a candidate for the European Parliament in the 2009 election.She is a vegetarian.

Niko Koffeman <=SEP=> Niko Karel Koffeman (born May 12, 1958 in Maassluis) is a Dutch politician. He has been represented the Party for Animals in the Senate of the States-General since June 12, 2007.

Nut roast <=SEP=> A nut roast or roasted nut loaf is a rich and savoury vegetarian dish consisting of nuts, grains, vegetable oils, broth or butter, and seasonings formed into a firm loaf shape or long casserole dish before roasting and often eaten as an alternative to a traditional British style roast dinner. It is popular with vegetarians at Christmas, as well as part of a traditional Sunday roast.

Ovo-lacto vegetarianism <=SEP=> An ovo-lacto vegetarian (or lacto-ovo vegetarian) is a vegetarian who does not eat any meat, fish, or poultry. A typical ovo-lacto vegetarian diet includes fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, dairy, and egg products.

Ovo vegetarianism <=SEP=> Ovo vegetarianism /ˈoʊvoʊ/ is a type of vegetarianism which allows for the consumption of eggs but not dairy products, in contrast with lacto vegetarianism. Those who practice ovo vegetarianism are called ovo-vegetarians or "eggetarians". "Ovo" comes from the Latin word for egg.

Paramathi-Velur taluk <=SEP=> Paramathi-Velur taluk is a taluk in the  Namakkal district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.Historic Kaveri Bridge, which connects the Namakkal and Karur districts, is the popular landmark of the town. This bridge was constructed after much wrangling between the stalwarts of Mohanur and Velur on the best location. The efforts of Shri Easwara Iyer and Shri Kuppayandi Pillai ensured that the bridge across the Cauvery River got located at Velur.

Patrick Harrington <=SEP=> Patrick "Pat" Harrington (born 24 May 1964) is a British far-right political activist, currently general secretary of Solidarity – The Union for British Workers and a director of the Third Way (United Kingdom) think-tank (since 1989). In the 1980s, he was a leading member of the National Front.Harrington worked for the former MEP Nick Griffin as a European Parliament Local Assistant. He holds a teaching qualification from the University of Greenwich. He is a committed and lifelong vegetarian.

Pettai, Tirunelveli <=SEP=> Pettai is an industrial area in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located approximately seven kilometers west of downtown Tirunelveli along the Southern Railway line to Tenkasi. Pettai is very famous for its big mosque which is known as Muhammad Nainar Pallivasal. It has a very diverse population. It is also famous for Parotta Stalls. One of the famous one being Mubarak Parotta stall. The city is also famous for the rotti kadai bus top.

Pregnancy vegetarianism <=SEP=> Pregnancy vegetarianism is the practice of adhering to a vegetarian diet during pregnancy. Vegetarianism is "the principle or practice of excluding all meat and fish, and sometimes, in the case of vegans, all animal products (such as eggs, milk, cheese, etc) from one's diet." Although some people frown upon pregnant women practicing vegetarianism, there is no evidence that vegetarianism—practiced properly—is unhealthy during pregnancy.

Richard H. Schwartz <=SEP=> Richard H. Schwartz (April 10, 1934— ) is professor emeritus, mathematics, College of Staten Island; President of the Jewish Vegetarians of North America (JVNA); and co-founder and coordinator of the Society of Ethical and Religious Vegetarians (SERV).  He is best known as a Jewish vegetarian activist and advocate for animal rights in the United States and Israel.

Rynn Berry <=SEP=> Rynn Berry (January 31, 1945 – January 9, 2014) was an American activist and author of books about vegetarianism. Berry wrote a chapter on the history of the raw food movement for Becoming Raw: The Essential Guide to Raw Vegan Diets, principally written by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina.  He also co-authored, with Chris Abreu-Suzuki, an annual Vegan Guide to New York City, the first exclusively vegetarian guidebook.

Semi-vegetarianism <=SEP=> A semi-vegetarian or flexitarian diet is one that is plant-based with the occasional inclusion of meat products. In 2003, the American Dialect Society voted flexitarian as the year's most useful word.

Su Zhe <=SEP=> Su Zhe (Chinese: 苏辙; 1039–1112) was a politician and essayist from Meishan, in modern Sichuan Province, China. As it was common for people in ancient China to have alternative names, he was also called "Zi You" or "Tong Shu".Su was highly honored as a famous politician and essayist in the Song Dynasty, as were his father Su Xun and his elder brother Su Shi. All of them were among "The Eight Great Men of Letters of the Tang and Song Dynasties".

Swissveg <=SEP=> Swissveg (previously Swiss Association for Vegetarism (SVV) is a Swiss association in the legal context of article 60ff of the Swiss civil code (SCC), where members can be exclusively vegetarians. The association has its registered office in Winterthur together with the secretary of the European Vegetarian Union (EVU). President is currently Renato Pichler, he is also in he board of EVU. The CEO of Swissveg is Bernadette Raschle. Swissveg is the biggest community in Switzerland for Vegetarians.

Symon Gould <=SEP=> Symon Gould (died November 24, 1963) was the founder of the American Vegetarian Party, formed in 1948.  He was their candidate for President of the United States in the 1960 and 1964 presidential elections.Gould was also secretary of the Vegetarian Society of New York, and a promoter of Herbert M.

Tamil cuisine <=SEP=> Tamil Nadu is famous for its deep belief that serving food to others is a service to humanity, as it is common in many regions of India. The region has a rich cuisine involving both traditional non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes. It is characterized by the use of rice, legumes and lentils.

The Bloodless Revolution (book) <=SEP=> The Bloodless Revolution: A Cultural History of Vegetarianism From 1600 to Modern Times is a history of the vegetarian movement in Western/Eastern society system by Tristram Stuart.From the book's "ntroduction:\... In the era preceding the Industrial Revolution the question of meat-eating was one of the fiercest battle-fronts in the struggle to define humanity's proper relationship with nature.

The Pitman Vegetarian Hotel <=SEP=> The Pitman Vegetarian Hotel was a vegetarian hotel that opened in 1898 in the County Buildings (now Grade II* listed), Corporation Street, Birmingham, England, as an expansion of a vegetarian restaurant on the same site. The manager was James Henry Cook. According to his daughter, Kathleen Keleny, it was named after Sir Isaac Pitman, then vice-president of the Vegetarian Society. It was still operating in the 1930s. The same proprietor ran the Pitman Health Food Co.

The Vegetarians of Love <=SEP=> The Vegetarians of Love is the second solo studio album by Bob Geldof, released in July 1990. 'The Vegetarians of Love' was also the name of the band of musicians with whom Geldof recorded the album. It includes Pete Briquette from Geldof's previous band, The Boomtown Rats, who also co-wrote one track. Another notable co-writer was David A. Stewart of The Eurythmics. The album was produced by Rupert Hine, who also played on it.The album reached No.

Thirty-nine Reasons Why I Am a Vegetarian <=SEP=> Thirty-nine Reasons Why I Am a Vegetarian is a 1903 publication by Henry Stephen Clubb.

Toronto Vegetarian Association <=SEP=> The Toronto Vegetarian Association (TVA) is a volunteer-driven, charitable organization based in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 1945, its mission is to inspire people to choose a healthier, greener, more compassionate lifestyle.Held every September at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, the organization's Annual Vegetarian Food Festival attracts over 40,000 visitors annually and is the largest event of its kind in the world.

Vegetarian Diet Pyramid <=SEP=> Vegetarian Diet Pyramid is a nutrition guide that represents a traditional healthy vegetarian diet. Variations of this traditional healthy vegetarian diet exist throughout the world, particularly in parts of North America, Europe, South America, and most notably, Asia. Given these carefully defined parameters, the phrase "Traditional Vegetarian Diet" is used here to represent the healthy traditional ovo-lacto vegetarian diets of these regions and peoples.

Vegetarian Society <=SEP=> The Vegetarian Society is a British registered charity which was established on 30 September 1847 with the original objective "to induce habits of  abstinence from the flesh of animals as food, by the dissemination of information upon the subject, by  means of tracts, essays, and lectures, proving the many advantages of a physical, intellectual, and moral character resulting from vegetarian habits of  diet; and efforts of its members, the adoption of a principle which will tend essentially to the increase of human happiness generally."

Vegetarian Society (Singapore) <=SEP=> Vegetarian Society (Singapore) or VSS is a non-profit, non-denominational organisation. The Singapore registered charity established in 1999 to "Promote vegetarianism among the public and support and link individuals and organizations that practise, promote or endorse vegetarianism". VSS is the largest community for Vegetarianism, Veganism or any form of Semi-vegetarianism in Singapore.

Vegetarian Times <=SEP=> Vegetarian Times is a monthly magazine published nine times a year (three double issues) by Cruz Bay Publishing, Inc. The magazine's audience consists of vegetarians and "flexitarians" who are focused on a healthy lifestyle. Vegetarian Times promotes an eco-friendly lifestyle with recipes, wellness information, cooking techniques, and information on "green" products. Half of the readership do not follow a strict vegetarian diet.

Vegetarian cuisine <=SEP=> Vegetarian cuisine is based on food that meets vegetarian standards by not including meat and animal tissue products. For lacto-ovo vegetarianism (the most common type of vegetarianism in the Western world), eggs and dairy products such as milk and cheese are permitted. For lacto vegetarianism, the earliest known type of vegetarianism (recorded in India), dairy products such as milk and cheese are permitted.

Vegetarian hot dog <=SEP=> A vegetarian hot dog is a hot dog produced completely from non-meat products.Vegetarian hot dogs are sometimes eaten by non-vegetarians because they are lower in fat, calories, and contain no cholesterol, and little to no saturated fat, compared to hot dogs from animal meats. Therefore, they are preferred by people following a low calorie, low fat or low cholesterol diet. Unlike traditional home-made meat sausages, the casing is not made of intestine, but of plant based ingredients.

Vegetarian mark <=SEP=> Packaged food products sold in India are required to be labelled with a mandatory mark in order to be distinguished between vegetarian and non-vegetarian. The symbol is in effect following the Food safety and standards (packaging and labelling) act of 2006, and got a mandatory status after the framing of the respective regulations (Food safety and standards (packaging and labelling) regulation) in 2011.

Vegetarian nutrition <=SEP=> Vegetarian nutrition is the set of health-related challenges and advantages of vegetarian diets.If well-planned and fortified to balance their deficiencies, vegetarian and vegan diets can become nutritionally adequate and can be appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence.

Vegetarian week <=SEP=> The International Vegetarian Week (IVW) consists of 7 days, October 1 to 7, where many events promoting the vegetarian lifestyle take place in several nations of the world.

Vegetarianism <=SEP=> Vegetarianism /ˈvɛdʒətɛəriənɪzəm/ is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of  meat (red meat, poultry, seafood and the flesh of any other animal), and may also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter.Vegetarianism can be adopted for different reasons.  Many object to eating meat out of respect for sentient life. Such ethical motivations have been codified under various religious beliefs, along with animal rights.

Vegetarianism and beer <=SEP=> Beer is typically made from barley malt, water, hops and yeast and so is often suitable for vegans and vegetarians. However, some breweries such as British cask ale producers may use animal products in the filtering process.

Vegetarians' International Voice for Animals <=SEP=> Viva! or Vegetarians' International Voice for Animals, is a British animal rights group, which focuses on promoting veganism. It was founded by Juliet Gellatley in 1994. Viva! carries out undercover investigations to expose the abuse of factory farmed animals and produces information on how to go vegan including recipes and shopping guides. It is registered at Companies House as a private company limited by guarantee, with company number 01787309.

Vegfest (AU) <=SEP=> VegfestAU is an vegan food festival held in Sydney and Melbourne.

Wingko <=SEP=> Wingko, which is sometimes called Wingko Babat, is a traditional Javanese pancake-like snack made from coconut.It is a kind of cake made mainly of coconut and other ingredients. Wingko is popular especially along the north coast of Java island. It is sold mostly by peddlers on trains, at bus or train stations, or in the producer’s own shop.

World Esperantist Vegetarian Association <=SEP=> The World Esperantist Vegetarian Association (Esperanto: Tutmonda Esperantista Vegetarana Asocio, TEVA) is a voluntary association of Esperanto-speaking vegetarians. Founded in 1908, the group's working language is Esperanto, and it is the oldest international organization of vegetarians that is currently active.

World Vegetarian Day <=SEP=> World Vegetarian Day is observed annually on October 1.

Yelena Skrynnik <=SEP=> Elena Borisovna Skrynnik (Russian: Елена Борисовна Скрынник; maiden name Novitskaya) (born 30 August 1961) is the first female minister of agriculture of the Russian Federation between March 2009 and May 2012.