Dances with Vegetables

Content

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Pre-requisite of a Healthful Plant-based Diet

Healthful Veg for the Beginners

Spirit of Vegetarianism

Taking the 1st baby step

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Compassion

Beauty

Wisdom

Physique

Charm

This is the world today...

Abuse, Murder, Violence prevails

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In 1999 ：in order JUST to feed fellow Singaporeans:

EveryDAY ，1270 pigs were slaughtered and 40 tons of pork

were imported2260 chickens were slaughtered ， and 210

tons of chicken meat were importedBeef, 37 tonsFish, 272 tons

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This is the world today...

Environment is polluted

Eco-system is upset

Human survival is threatened

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~~ Meat eating is inefficient“16kg of grains is needed to produce 1kg of beef” 75% of corn, wheat, oat and other cereals from developing countries are used to feed

farm animals In the USA, 80% of corn, 95% of oat are also fed to farm animals Cereals and soy produced in the USA could sustain a population of 1.3billion. Globally, all food fed to farm animals could sustain the entire Earth population Land used to sustain 10 meat-eaters is good for 200 vegetarians.

~~ Meat eating causes land damage 50% of the land on Earth is used to sustain farm animals. Deforestation causes deprivation of soil nutrients ： In the USA ， 75% of their land

has lost its top soil (fertility) ； 85% of such damage is due to meat industries.

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~~ Water Pollution The total animal waste globally is 130 times of that of the entire human population Farm animal related fertilizers cause 30-40% of current Nitrite-Phosphate pollution

of the water

~~ Eco-system Imbalance and Starvation Deforestation causes more than 1000 species to become extinct every year There are 25% human population starving nowadays, ironically, there are also many people

suffering from obesity and eating-habit related diseases

reference: John Robbins 的 Diet for a New America 和 The Food Revolution

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Nowadays, humans are suffering from degenerative diseases

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Pre-requisite for a Healthful Plant-based Diet

Make a vowBe less selective about foodTake a mid-pathJump out of our comfort zoneKeep in touch with healthful vegetariansBe flexible and creative

Healthful Veg for the BEGINNERS

Nuts &Seeds

Legumes

Fruits & Vegetables

Whole Grain

Whole Grains -- Low GI

Fruits -- Digestive Enzymes

Vegetables -- Fibre, Iron etc

Legumes -- Bal. Betw. Protein & Calcium

Nuts & Seeds -- EFA, Micronutrients

Healthful Veg for the BEGINNERS

How to begin?

Do Plan and Change your Diet in a Gradual manner

-- 1/2 - 1year

-- gradually cut down on the type of meat

-- gradually increase the number of veg meals

-- communicate well with family and friends

-- open up for veg updates, pick up veg cooking skills and veg survival tricks

Healthful Veg for the BEGINNERS

HARMONYas the ultimate goal

Spirit of Vegetarianism

Detach from being bound by our Taste Buds to allow our caring instinct to surface

Spirit of Vegetarianism

Plant-based Diet+

Moderate Exercise and Positive Mindset

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Quality and Healthy Living

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Respect Lives, Environmental Protection, Foundation for Healthier Living

Pre-requisite

Vow, comfy zone & prejudices, moderation

Beginners

Whole Grain, Fruits & Veg, Legumes, Nuts & Seeds

Spirit

Harmony

Taking the 1st Baby Step (Summary)