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All resources are available free from The Vegetarian Society. To order or find out more call 0161 925 2000, e-mail education@vegsoc.org or fill in the order form

Please give your full name and address when ordering any information via e-mail

Free educational resources are available within the UK only

 

 

 

 


Recipe Bookmarks

Prepare yourself a quick chickpea curry or some tofu kebabs, curl up on the sofa with a good read and then use the recipe card as a bookmark! What more could you possibly want? Order here


'100% Vegetarian' stickers

Ideal for decorating your favourite note book, school bag, possibly a bedroom or wardrobe door (parental permission might be advisable!), t-shirt, or even your teacher's back (but don't go blaming me when you get in trouble!!! Order free stickers by filling in the order form.


Project Booklet for Schools

This has been especially written for students studying Food Technology. It covers a range of important areas including nutrition, menu planning, designing and packaging of vegetarian foods, alternative sources of protein, basic facts about vegetarianism, and useful addresses for further research. This booklet is available online or as a hard copy free from The Vegetarian Society. Click here to download a pdf or contact us to order your copy.


Why it's green to go vegetarian

This booklet offers strong arguments to suggest that cutting out meat helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to water and land conservation. This is a serious science-based booklet for those who want to know more before making up their own minds. You can either order a hard copy or download it here

Click here for an online version of the Young Veggie Why It's Green To Go Vegetarian quiz.


Veggie Kids' Kitchen

A new, all-colour A4 booklet full of tasty vegetarian recipes for children and adults to prepare and enjoy together including nutritional information and other helpful tips. This booklet was funded by a generous grant from the Cyril Corden Trust. Click here to order a copy or here to download it.


Healthy Eating for Vegetarians - a concise booklet on nutrition, endorsed by Dr Mark Porter. You can download it here.

Click here for an online version of the Young Veggie Healthy Eating quiz.


E-mail service for students - You are more than welcome to “contact an expert” via email. Questionnaires are also welcome. E-mail your questions to education@vegsoc.org


The Parent and Teenager Guide to Vegetarianism

Our Parent and Teenager Guide to Vegetarianism is a booklet full of practical suggestions to support young people and their parents. Packed with information on vegetarian nutrition, recipes, frequently asked questions, as well as common sense practical advice on day to day issues around living with a vegetarian. This booklet is available online or as a hard copy free from The Vegetarian Society. Click here to download a pdf or contact us for a free copy.


Meat-free Made Easy

A pocket guide to cooking simple, tasty meals on a budget. Click here to see the recipes.


Posters

The Vegetarian Society currently has two posters, both of which illustrate information on healthy eating. The first is The Balance of Good health, the second is a Food Comparisons Poster (pictured left). Both can be used as a teaching aid or just to brighten up your classroom/youth group wall. We also have the Enjoy Life, Enjoy Great Food poster.You can order all of them through our online order form or download a pdf below:

Balance of Good Health
Food Comparisons
Enjoy Life, Enjoy Great Food


Food Comparisons postcards

This set of three cards illustrate the comparative protein, iron and vitamin B12 values of everyday foods. They are based on our popular Food Comparisons poster.


Quick Vegetarian Facts

Fact sheet 1
Fact sheet 2
Fact sheet 3


Young Veggie Guide

The revised Young Veggie Guide is not just for young people who are already vegetarians, it’s a great starter kit for any youngster who wants to go veggie or discover more about a vegetarian lifestyle. The guide is aimed at young people aged 12 and under and is full of information, advice, facts and recipes. Click here to download a copy.