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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

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Free educational resources are available within the UK only


Meat-free made easy

'Meat-free made easy’ is a simple, pocket guide to a week of meat-free eating – with the emphasis being on speed, simplicity and taste. The booklet has suggested meal ideas for the week, basic everyday recipes, and hot and cold sandwich fillings. Recipes include - Hearty Sausage Hotpot, Mexi Baked Tortilla, Simple Veg Soup, Quick Korma and Super Spag Bol. You can view the recipes here or order a free copy 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


Healthy Eating for Vegetarians - a concise booklet on nutrition, endorsed by Dr Mark Porter. The booklet uses “The Balance of Good Health”, as it applies to a vegetarian diet. You can read more here.


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 on line or as a hard copy free from The Vegetarian Society. Click here to download a pdf or contact us for a free copy.


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. You can order both through our online order form.


Quick Vegetarian Facts

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