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Beautiful Vegetarians
        Be bold
        Be smart
        Be healthy
        Be beautiful
        Be vegetarian
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                              Be vegetarian




Being vegetarian is a matter of:

   1.   Health an beauty
   2.   Environment preservation
   3.   Ethics
   4.   Love
   5.   Courage
   6.   Intelligence
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Health and Beauty
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                              Be healthy



Health and beauty
 Several studies have shown that people
 who adopt a vegetarian diet have higher
 levels of immunity.

 It is known that meat and fish contain
 toxins,                        chemicals
 (pesticides, hormones, mercury) in
 quantities harmful to the human body.

 Eggs     contain   high    amounts     of
 cholesterol, and may contain salmonella.
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                                              Be healthy



Health and beauty
 Vegetarianism is considered a healthy
 diet that meets nutritional needs for
 all stages of life, and provides health
 benefits in terms of prevention and
 treatment of certain diseases. This is
 the position of the association of the
 American       Dietetic    Association.
 Vegetarianism is also recommended
 by many other medical institutions
 around the world.

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism
 http://www.eatright.org/
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                                              Be healthy



Health and beauty
 Several studies have shown that consumption of animal meat increases the
 risk of cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, heart
 disease, and many other diseases.

 Seeds, beans, vegetables, fruits and vegetables, contain no cholesterol and
 are low in fat, especially saturated fats. They have fibre and other nutrients
 important to the human body.

 There are several sources of vegetable protein such                                      as
 beans, peanuts, seeds, tofu, peas, chickpeas, lentils, and others.
 http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info/updates/vegetarian_diets_health_benefits.php
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veganism
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                                                Be healthy



Health and beauty
Vegetarian diet helps control weight, provides
the body of nutrients and energy, and brings a
moral satisfaction to those who follow it.

Many athletes prefer a vegetarian diet because
they feel that it helps with their physical and
mental performance. This is or was the case
with Carl Lewis (considered athlete of the
twentieth century), Martina Navratilova (tennis
star with the record for most titles and
considered the best tennis player of all time),
Robert Parish (NBA basketball player), and
many others .

 http://www.earthsave.org/lifestyle/carllewis.htm
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                                           … and beautiful



Health and beauty
Vegetarian diet helps control body weight, it's good
for the skin, and generally makes people happier.
Thus a vegetarian diet contributes to the inner and
outer beauty of people.

 Some vegetarian celebrities:
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_vegetarians
 http://al.godsdirectcontact.org.tw/vg-vip
 http://www.ivu.org/people/




   And many
    more…
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Environment Preservation
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                                               Be green



Environment – global warming
The meat processing industry is a major cause of global
warming. A United Nations report of 2006 gives the meat
processing industry 18% of greenhouse gas emissions (more
than the 13.5% contributed by the transport industry).

However, a more recent study published in the journal World
Watch of November 2009, points to 51% of global annual
emissions of greenhouse gases! The authors are Dr.
Robert Goodland, former environmental adviser to the World
Bank, and Mr. Jeffery Anhang, World Bank researcher. See
links below for more information.


   ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/010/a0701e/a0701e00.pdf
   http://www.worldwatch.org/node/6294
   http://51percent.org/
   http://www.earthsave.org/globalwarming.htm
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                                            Be green



Environment – global warming
Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of Earth's near-surface air
and oceans since the mid-20th century and its projected continuation.

As the greenhouse gas emissions increase
and the glaciers and polar caps melt, the
rate of global warming increases at an
alarming rate.

Some scientists believe that if we do not
reduce the green house gas emissions by
as early as 2012, global warming will be
abrupt and irreversible, with catastrophic
effects on the planet.


http://www.ipcc.ch/index.htm
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?newsID=20772&CR1=warning
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                                                 Be green



Environment – global warming
Global Warming will have serious consequences to the whole planet, including plants, animals and
humans. The heat retention at the earth’s surface strongly influences the weather paterns, bringing
floods and draughts in various areas of the planet, affecting forests and plantations.

Some of the consequences of Global Warming:
•   Sea level rise – entire coastal countries disapearing
•   Hundreds of millions of people displaced (crouding on their neighbours)
•   Massive droughts alternating with catastrophic floods
•   Scarce resources and food shortages
•   Widespread warfare
•   Catastrophic famines and malnutrition
•   Terrible disease epidemics
•   Wild fires and hurricanes
•   Economic colapse (global economy hit by crisis after crisis)
•   Species extintion (animals and plants)
•   Desertification
•   And many other unforeseen effects, that could lead to the extintion of
    life in our planet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_global_warming
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                               Be green



Environment
 It takes:

    – 100 litres of water to produce 1kg of potatoes.
    – 4,000 litres of water to produce 1kg of rice.
    – 13,000 litres of water to produce 1kg of meat!
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                                             Be green



Environment
 Meat production is responsible for the use of 70% of all
 arable land on the planet. Also 70% of all grain grown are
 used to feed animals on feedlots.

 The expansion of meat production is the main cause of
 deforestation. The forest in the Amazon (the world's largest
 lung) is being replaced by plantations of soybeans, 90% of
 which is destined to feed cattle.

 Much of the arable land on the planet are and continue to
 be degraded by the excessive grazing and soil compaction
 and erosion caused by livestock.

 Meat production is one of the most water polluting sectors
 through              the           droppings               of
 animals, antibiotics, hormones, fertilizers, pesticides, and
 sediments from pasture erosion.

 ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/010/a0701e/a0701e00.pdf
 http://www.globalissues.org/article/240/beef
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture
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                                            Be green




Meat production is the main cause of environment degradation, contributing to
massive pollution of air, water, land degradation, climate change and biodiversity loss.

“A world change to a pure vegetarian diet is vital to save the world from hunger
and poverty, and the worst impacts of climate change," says a UN report
published in June 2010. "Tastes for Western diets rich in meat and dairy
products are unsustainable," says the report.

The production and consumption of meat is now considered environmentally
irresponsible, as it violates the principles of ethics and sustainability needed to sustain
life and the ecosystem on our planet.

ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/010/a0701e/a0701e00.pdf
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jun/02/un-report-meat-free-diet
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                                                   Be green



Environment
Earth Overshoot Day, the global footprint.

On August 21, 2010, the inhabitants of Earth            The day we start living beyond our ecological means (using
have exhausted all the resources that the               next year’s credits), is happening earlier every year as the
                                                        human consumption increases.
planet offers them in one year, and began
living of next year’s credits, according to
calculations made by the NGO Global                      1987                                                                                          Dec 19

Footprint Network (GFN). In 2009, the earth              1995                                                                                 Nov 21

overshoot day was on September 25.                       2000                                                                            Nov 1

                                                         2005                                                                        Oct 20

How does the GNF calculates these values?                2008                                                               Sep 23
Based on an equation that includes three                 2010 ----------------- Annual resources---------------    Aug 21    --------- Ecologic debt----------
factors: 1) resources and services provided
                                                          Jan     Feb      Mar      Apr     May       Jun         Jul   Aug      Sep      Oct      Nov      Dec
by nature 2) human consumption 3) pollution


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecological_Debt_Day
http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/earth_overshoot_day/
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/7946613/Mankind-is-using-up-global-resources-faster-than-ever.html
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                                             Be green



Environment
 In May 2009, Ghent (Belgium) became the first city in the world to adopt a vegetarian
 diet once a week, for environmental reasons. The local authorities decided to
 implement "the day of the week without meat“. Public employees, schools, and the
 general public joined this initiative.
 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/12/ghent-belgian-city-offici_n_202599.html
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghent
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Ethics
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                                    Be noble



Ethics – animal cruelty
  Killing an animal is like killing a human being. Animals
  have emotions and feel pain, like human beings. Meat
  consumption for its taste or convenience is not a valid
  justification to kill an animal.

  Many people think they have no choice, but to eat meat
  and other animal products. Today, this is no longer an
  acceptable excuse, as there is information on the
  Internet, books, movies, and through the many
  vegetarians around the world.
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                                                 Be noble



Ethics – animal cruelty
  Most humans consume meat and other animal products as a matter of habit,
  which comes from their parents, grandparents, etc.. They are not aware of
  the suffering inflicted on animals, environmental impact, economic impact, or
  even the impact on their physical, mental and spiritual health.
  http://www.all-creatures.org/anex/index.html
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                                  Be noble



Ethics – life preservation
  Eating meat is bad for your health and the
  health of your children, is bad for
  animals, and is bad for the environment. We
  must respect the ethical and nature’s most
  basic principles, which are the preservation of
  life.
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Love
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                               Be loved



Love
 The love for animals, nature and environment, translated into concrete actions
 to protect them is essential to the preservation of life on our planet.

 This love spreads out and is reflected in more happiness, health, peace and
 more love.

 Meat consumption promotes the suffering and killing of animals, destruction of
 the environment, and therefore destroys life on our planet. This in turn is
 reflected in unhappiness, illness, stress, depression, poverty, war, etc..
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Courage
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                                  Be bold



Courage and principles
 Being vegetarian is a matter of courage. Many
 people are aware of the evils of meat
 consumption, and the benefits of a vegetarian
 diet, but do not have the courage to change.
 They have no courage to defend their principles
 with their family and friends. They have no
 courage to change their life, even if it is for the
 better.

 Have courage and become a vegetarian now!
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Intelligence
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                                                Be smart



Intelligence
  Being vegetarian is a matter of intelligence.

  There are several studies that compare the health,
  intelligence, and psychological state among
  vegetarians and non vegetarians. One of the most
  recent studies published in the 'British Medical
  Journal' in 2007, found that the higher intelligence
  quotient (IQ) levels in children are associated with a
  greater likelihood of these children becoming
  vegetarians as adults. Other studies have shown that
  vegetarians have an IQ higher than those who eat
  meat by about 5 points. See links below.

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6180753.stm
  http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23378331-vegetarians-are-more-intelligent-says-study.do
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                                         Be smart



Intelligence
  Some famous scientists and philosophers who were vegetarians:

               "Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on our planet, as
               the evolution of a vegetarian diet."

               ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879-1955)
               American physicist (born in Germany) - 1921 Nobel Prize


               "The time will come when humans will look at the death of animals, as they look at the death of
               men."

               LEONARDO DA VINCI (1425-1519)
               Sculptor, artist and Italian inventor


               "The gods created certain beings to fuel our bodies ... They are the trees, plants and seeds. "

               PLATO (circa 428-347 B.C.)
               Greek philosopher
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                                           Be smart



Intelligence
  More famous scientists and philosophers who were vegetarians:

              "It's a very significant fact that some of the most intelligent and educated men, are followers of a
              pure vegetarian diet."

              MAHATMA GANDHI (1869 - 1948) - Hindu pacifist and spiritual leader

              "As long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. It is true that one who plants the
              seed of death and suffering can not reap the joy of love. "

              Pythagoras (ca. 582-507 BC) - Greek philosopher and mathematician.
              "Father of Vegetarianism"

              "Non-violence leads to higher levels of ethics, which is the goal of evolution. Until we stop
              harming all other living beings, we will continue to be wild."

              THOMAS EDISON (1847 - 1931) - American inventor and entrepreneur

              "If a man seeks an honest and virtuous life, his first act should be abstinence from animal food."

              COUNT Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910) - Russian novelist and philosopher
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                                           Be smart



Intelligence
  More famous scientists and philosophers who were vegetarians:

              "My refusal to eat flesh caused an inconvenience, and I have often been reprimanded for my
              singularity. But my light repast allows for greater progress, greater clarity of ideas, and a quicker
              understanding. "

              BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706 - 1790)
              American statesman, inventor and author

              "The higher realm of ideas and thoughts is impossible to achieve without first reaching an
              understanding of compassion."

              Socrates (469-399 B.C.)
              Greek philosopher and teacher

              "The love for all living creatures is the most remarkable attribute of man."

              CHARLES DARWIN (1809 - 1882)
              English biologist and naturalist

              And many others…
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Be Vegetarian
Slide 32

                              Be vegetarian



How to become a vegetarian?
 1. It is easier and faster to prepare vegetarian food, than non-vegetarian
    food. Simply replace the meat or fish, with a vegetarian substitute (e.g.,
    tofu, beans, lentils, peas, beans, etc.) in any dish you wish to prepare.
    Most non-vegetarian dishes, can be converted into vegetarian dishes this
    way.

 2. Buy a vegetarian cookbook. It will give you some ideas.

 3. Ask for help from a vegetarian you know.

 4. Vegetarians do not eat only salads. They also eat rice, potatoes, pasta,
    beans, lentils, soya, peas, etc.

 5. Exclude from your diet all animal sourced food
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                                       Be vegetarian



What difference could I make?
More than you might think. The average meat eater, throughout his/her life, eats 4
cattle, 1150 chickens, 18 pigs, 23 sheep and lambs, 49 turkeys, 25 ducks, 2 rabbits, 4
goose and 2800 fish. You can save a lot of lives by going vegetarian, and contribute to:
      • Reduce global warming
      • Improve your own health
      • Reduce animal cruelty and suffering
      • Reduce poverty and world hunger
      • Reduce other negative health and environmental impacts from the meat
         industry (rising food prices, conflict, etc.).

The only question you should really be asking yourself is:
‘why not go veggie!’

You will most likely feel better and look better!

Spread the word. Share this presentation with you family and
friends. It will help you, help them, and help save our planet!
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                                          Be vegetarian



Vegetarian Food                                         Tofu Lagareiro               Lentil Soup

With a bit of imagination you can
transform any traditional meat dish in a
vegetarian dish.

         Vegetarian calulu and                 Vegetarian Lasanha            Vegetarian beans
            palm oil beans




                                                                    Vegetarian risotto
There are thousands of vegetarian recipes on the Internet,
as well as other information that can be very useful.
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/
http://vegweb.com/
http://fatfreevegan.com/
http://www.ivu.org/recipes/
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                         Be vegetarian



Some examples of vegetarian protein
 Beans     Broad beans   Peas        Chickpeas         Lentils




 Almonds     Hazelnuts   Chestnuts




                                                                 Granulated soya
                                            Flaxseed
 Quinoa          Tofu
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                                Be vegetarian



If you miss eating a sausage or a burger, or want to do something fast, you can
always opt for pre-cooked vegetarian food. See examples below.
Slide 37

          … why?




Why is this so important?
Slide 38

                  Because…




Food and energy are essential necessities that
  profoundly shape our present and future.

       Consider the current scenario:
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                                                             Save our planet



       World’s arable land                                                                 Global challenges
                                                                    The current global economic model
                                                                                                                    Human development did not follow the
   70% of all grains       Livestock is responsible for             creates competition, fast technology
                                                                                                                      fast technology development, and
grown are used to feed       over 18% of the world's                    development, unsustainable
  animals on feedlots      greenhouse gas emissions                                                                 therefore humanity is not prepared to
                                                                   growth, consumerism, and eventually
                                                                                                                         face the current challenges.
                                                                  leads to depletion of natural resources
        In the Amazon basin 70% of previously
      forested area is now occupied by pastures                                                                           Global warming
                                                                Rising oil      Growing world          Growing
         and the remainder used for feedcrops                                                                              and increasing         Conflict
                                                                  price          population         unemployment
                                                                                                                          natural disasters
     70% of all arable land is used for
             livestock production
 (30% of all iceless land surface of the earth)
                                                                      People (~6.9 Billion)                                                 Over 1 Billion
         It is estimated that up to 40% of the
                                                                     Increasing at a rate of                                             people worldwide
         world's agricultural land is seriously                    ~1.2% a year (an increase                                            suffer from hunger
                degraded, mostly due to                            of ~83 million every year)                Rising food prices           and malnutrition
      livestock, overgrazing and deforestation.
                                                                                                               (food crisis)            (likely to increase in
                                                                    Biofuels (currently uses                                                 the next few
30% of all arable land is used for agriculture
                                                                  1.5% of world’s arable land,                                           years, unless swift
    to produce edible crops for human                                                                                                      action is taken)
                                                                  but increasing due to high oil
                consumption
                                                                     price and fuel security)




                                               Famine and malnutrition, scarce resources, catastrophic                               Terrible disease
  The above                                     environmental impact (soil erosion, deforestation, water                          epidemics, widespread
                                                 and soil pollution, species extinction), massive natural                         warfare, suffering and
  results in:                                  disasters, global economic collapse, and social instability                                death
Slide 40

             Save our planet




 As you can see, the future of our planet,
including humanity and all living species,
             is in danger…
Slide 41

                                          Save our planet


Why is this all happening?
  Here are just some of the reasons:
  • Overpopulation – exponential growth (we are currently ~ 7.0 billion, growing at 1.2% per year)
  • Global socioeconomic system – promotes unsustainable growth and consumerism
  • Human behaviour – unconsciousness, inconsideration, greed, egocentric, corruption, etc.
  • Oil dependency – dependence on oil for energy, plastics, chemicals, etc.
  • Peak oil – maximum rate of global petroleum extraction has already been reached

                                                                    WORLD POPULATION




    http://www.oilposter.org/posterlarge.html          http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overpopulation
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                                 Save our planet




What can we do?

 • Become a vegetarian!!! – This is the greatest contribution you can give to save our planet
 • Protect nature – help and protect all animals and plants, recycle, save energy and water
 • Help others to gain consciousness and do the same – help save our planet
Slide 43

                              … now!




The information in this presentation is available in various studies,
reports, books, and websites. References have been provided in the
form of URLs in each slide and at the end of the presentation.

All the facts, scientific evidence and analysis, are linked to provide a
complete picture of what is happening to our planet and what you can
do to help.

You may choose take the blue pill and stay in the blissful ignorance of
ilusion, or take the red pill and face the painful truth of reality.

We hope you have the courage to face the truth, and align your actions
with your values and ideals. This will make you feel better, and will help
save the whole planet from suffering and destrution.
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                                                   For more information…



Links and references (1)
General References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism                                                            English
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veganism                                                                 English
http://suprememastertv.com                                                                            English
http://www.godsdirectcontact.org/                                                                     English
http://www.flex.com/~jai/articles/101.html                                                            English


Intelligence
                                                                                                      English
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism#Childhood_IQ_and_diet_choice
                                                                                                      English
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23378331-vegetarians-are-more-intelligent-says-study.do


Famous Vegetarians                                                                                    English
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_vegetarians                                                      English
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_RQRGciOqQ                                                            English
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FoVO43U8wQ                                                            English
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TugeQEUrjuk
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                                                  For more information…



Links and references (2)
Environment and global warming
http://www.goveg.com/environment.asp                                                 English
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article6891362.ece                 English
http://www.earthsave.org/globalwarming.htm                                           English
http://www.breathingearth.net/                                                       English
http://www.home-2009.com/us/index.html                                               English
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jun/02/un-report-meat-free-diet           English
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_effects_of_meat_production                English
ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/010/a0701e/a0701e00.pdf                                 English
http://51percent.org/portugues/                                                      English
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jun/02/un-report-meat-free-diet           English
http://www.paulchefurka.ca/Population.html                                           English
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture                                             English
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change_and_agriculture                          Engilsh


Ethics and animal cruelty
                                                                                     English
http://www.all-creatures.org/anex/index.html


Nutrition, health and income
http://www.eatright.org/                                                             English
http://fatfreevegan.com/                                                             English
http://www.ivu.org/recipes/                                                          English
http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info/updates/vegetarian_diets_health_benefits.php    English
Slide 46

                               Thank you




      We are vegetarians who promote vegetarianism, advocate animal
welfare/rights and environmental conservation. We oppose meat consumption
and the use of animal products. We are against animal cruelty as well as acts
that endanger the environment. If you are like-minded, you are welcome to join
 our effort and share this presentation with your family and friends. It will help
                      you, help them and help our planet.




   You can send your comments, questions or feedback to:
                         info@ecoangola.com
                               www.ecoangola.com

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Beautiful vegetarians

  • 1. Slide 1 Beautiful Vegetarians Be bold Be smart Be healthy Be beautiful Be vegetarian
  • 2. Slide 2 Be vegetarian Being vegetarian is a matter of: 1. Health an beauty 2. Environment preservation 3. Ethics 4. Love 5. Courage 6. Intelligence
  • 4. Slide 4 Be healthy Health and beauty Several studies have shown that people who adopt a vegetarian diet have higher levels of immunity. It is known that meat and fish contain toxins, chemicals (pesticides, hormones, mercury) in quantities harmful to the human body. Eggs contain high amounts of cholesterol, and may contain salmonella.
  • 5. Slide 5 Be healthy Health and beauty Vegetarianism is considered a healthy diet that meets nutritional needs for all stages of life, and provides health benefits in terms of prevention and treatment of certain diseases. This is the position of the association of the American Dietetic Association. Vegetarianism is also recommended by many other medical institutions around the world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism http://www.eatright.org/
  • 6. Slide 6 Be healthy Health and beauty Several studies have shown that consumption of animal meat increases the risk of cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, heart disease, and many other diseases. Seeds, beans, vegetables, fruits and vegetables, contain no cholesterol and are low in fat, especially saturated fats. They have fibre and other nutrients important to the human body. There are several sources of vegetable protein such as beans, peanuts, seeds, tofu, peas, chickpeas, lentils, and others. http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info/updates/vegetarian_diets_health_benefits.php http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veganism
  • 7. Slide 7 Be healthy Health and beauty Vegetarian diet helps control weight, provides the body of nutrients and energy, and brings a moral satisfaction to those who follow it. Many athletes prefer a vegetarian diet because they feel that it helps with their physical and mental performance. This is or was the case with Carl Lewis (considered athlete of the twentieth century), Martina Navratilova (tennis star with the record for most titles and considered the best tennis player of all time), Robert Parish (NBA basketball player), and many others . http://www.earthsave.org/lifestyle/carllewis.htm
  • 8. Slide 8 … and beautiful Health and beauty Vegetarian diet helps control body weight, it's good for the skin, and generally makes people happier. Thus a vegetarian diet contributes to the inner and outer beauty of people. Some vegetarian celebrities: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_vegetarians http://al.godsdirectcontact.org.tw/vg-vip http://www.ivu.org/people/ And many more…
  • 10. Slide 10 Be green Environment – global warming The meat processing industry is a major cause of global warming. A United Nations report of 2006 gives the meat processing industry 18% of greenhouse gas emissions (more than the 13.5% contributed by the transport industry). However, a more recent study published in the journal World Watch of November 2009, points to 51% of global annual emissions of greenhouse gases! The authors are Dr. Robert Goodland, former environmental adviser to the World Bank, and Mr. Jeffery Anhang, World Bank researcher. See links below for more information. ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/010/a0701e/a0701e00.pdf http://www.worldwatch.org/node/6294 http://51percent.org/ http://www.earthsave.org/globalwarming.htm
  • 11. Slide 11 Be green Environment – global warming Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of Earth's near-surface air and oceans since the mid-20th century and its projected continuation. As the greenhouse gas emissions increase and the glaciers and polar caps melt, the rate of global warming increases at an alarming rate. Some scientists believe that if we do not reduce the green house gas emissions by as early as 2012, global warming will be abrupt and irreversible, with catastrophic effects on the planet. http://www.ipcc.ch/index.htm http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?newsID=20772&CR1=warning
  • 12. Slide 12 Be green Environment – global warming Global Warming will have serious consequences to the whole planet, including plants, animals and humans. The heat retention at the earth’s surface strongly influences the weather paterns, bringing floods and draughts in various areas of the planet, affecting forests and plantations. Some of the consequences of Global Warming: • Sea level rise – entire coastal countries disapearing • Hundreds of millions of people displaced (crouding on their neighbours) • Massive droughts alternating with catastrophic floods • Scarce resources and food shortages • Widespread warfare • Catastrophic famines and malnutrition • Terrible disease epidemics • Wild fires and hurricanes • Economic colapse (global economy hit by crisis after crisis) • Species extintion (animals and plants) • Desertification • And many other unforeseen effects, that could lead to the extintion of life in our planet. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_global_warming
  • 13. Slide 13 Be green Environment It takes: – 100 litres of water to produce 1kg of potatoes. – 4,000 litres of water to produce 1kg of rice. – 13,000 litres of water to produce 1kg of meat!
  • 14. Slide 14 Be green Environment Meat production is responsible for the use of 70% of all arable land on the planet. Also 70% of all grain grown are used to feed animals on feedlots. The expansion of meat production is the main cause of deforestation. The forest in the Amazon (the world's largest lung) is being replaced by plantations of soybeans, 90% of which is destined to feed cattle. Much of the arable land on the planet are and continue to be degraded by the excessive grazing and soil compaction and erosion caused by livestock. Meat production is one of the most water polluting sectors through the droppings of animals, antibiotics, hormones, fertilizers, pesticides, and sediments from pasture erosion. ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/010/a0701e/a0701e00.pdf http://www.globalissues.org/article/240/beef http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture
  • 15. Slide 15 Be green Meat production is the main cause of environment degradation, contributing to massive pollution of air, water, land degradation, climate change and biodiversity loss. “A world change to a pure vegetarian diet is vital to save the world from hunger and poverty, and the worst impacts of climate change," says a UN report published in June 2010. "Tastes for Western diets rich in meat and dairy products are unsustainable," says the report. The production and consumption of meat is now considered environmentally irresponsible, as it violates the principles of ethics and sustainability needed to sustain life and the ecosystem on our planet. ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/010/a0701e/a0701e00.pdf http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jun/02/un-report-meat-free-diet
  • 16. Slide 16 Be green Environment Earth Overshoot Day, the global footprint. On August 21, 2010, the inhabitants of Earth The day we start living beyond our ecological means (using have exhausted all the resources that the next year’s credits), is happening earlier every year as the human consumption increases. planet offers them in one year, and began living of next year’s credits, according to calculations made by the NGO Global 1987 Dec 19 Footprint Network (GFN). In 2009, the earth 1995 Nov 21 overshoot day was on September 25. 2000 Nov 1 2005 Oct 20 How does the GNF calculates these values? 2008 Sep 23 Based on an equation that includes three 2010 ----------------- Annual resources--------------- Aug 21 --------- Ecologic debt---------- factors: 1) resources and services provided Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec by nature 2) human consumption 3) pollution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecological_Debt_Day http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/earth_overshoot_day/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/7946613/Mankind-is-using-up-global-resources-faster-than-ever.html
  • 17. Slide 17 Be green Environment In May 2009, Ghent (Belgium) became the first city in the world to adopt a vegetarian diet once a week, for environmental reasons. The local authorities decided to implement "the day of the week without meat“. Public employees, schools, and the general public joined this initiative. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/12/ghent-belgian-city-offici_n_202599.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghent
  • 19. Slide 19 Be noble Ethics – animal cruelty Killing an animal is like killing a human being. Animals have emotions and feel pain, like human beings. Meat consumption for its taste or convenience is not a valid justification to kill an animal. Many people think they have no choice, but to eat meat and other animal products. Today, this is no longer an acceptable excuse, as there is information on the Internet, books, movies, and through the many vegetarians around the world.
  • 20. Slide 20 Be noble Ethics – animal cruelty Most humans consume meat and other animal products as a matter of habit, which comes from their parents, grandparents, etc.. They are not aware of the suffering inflicted on animals, environmental impact, economic impact, or even the impact on their physical, mental and spiritual health. http://www.all-creatures.org/anex/index.html
  • 21. Slide 21 Be noble Ethics – life preservation Eating meat is bad for your health and the health of your children, is bad for animals, and is bad for the environment. We must respect the ethical and nature’s most basic principles, which are the preservation of life.
  • 23. Slide 23 Be loved Love The love for animals, nature and environment, translated into concrete actions to protect them is essential to the preservation of life on our planet. This love spreads out and is reflected in more happiness, health, peace and more love. Meat consumption promotes the suffering and killing of animals, destruction of the environment, and therefore destroys life on our planet. This in turn is reflected in unhappiness, illness, stress, depression, poverty, war, etc..
  • 25. Slide 25 Be bold Courage and principles Being vegetarian is a matter of courage. Many people are aware of the evils of meat consumption, and the benefits of a vegetarian diet, but do not have the courage to change. They have no courage to defend their principles with their family and friends. They have no courage to change their life, even if it is for the better. Have courage and become a vegetarian now!
  • 27. Slide 27 Be smart Intelligence Being vegetarian is a matter of intelligence. There are several studies that compare the health, intelligence, and psychological state among vegetarians and non vegetarians. One of the most recent studies published in the 'British Medical Journal' in 2007, found that the higher intelligence quotient (IQ) levels in children are associated with a greater likelihood of these children becoming vegetarians as adults. Other studies have shown that vegetarians have an IQ higher than those who eat meat by about 5 points. See links below. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6180753.stm http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23378331-vegetarians-are-more-intelligent-says-study.do
  • 28. Slide 28 Be smart Intelligence Some famous scientists and philosophers who were vegetarians: "Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on our planet, as the evolution of a vegetarian diet." ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879-1955) American physicist (born in Germany) - 1921 Nobel Prize "The time will come when humans will look at the death of animals, as they look at the death of men." LEONARDO DA VINCI (1425-1519) Sculptor, artist and Italian inventor "The gods created certain beings to fuel our bodies ... They are the trees, plants and seeds. " PLATO (circa 428-347 B.C.) Greek philosopher
  • 29. Slide 29 Be smart Intelligence More famous scientists and philosophers who were vegetarians: "It's a very significant fact that some of the most intelligent and educated men, are followers of a pure vegetarian diet." MAHATMA GANDHI (1869 - 1948) - Hindu pacifist and spiritual leader "As long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. It is true that one who plants the seed of death and suffering can not reap the joy of love. " Pythagoras (ca. 582-507 BC) - Greek philosopher and mathematician. "Father of Vegetarianism" "Non-violence leads to higher levels of ethics, which is the goal of evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we will continue to be wild." THOMAS EDISON (1847 - 1931) - American inventor and entrepreneur "If a man seeks an honest and virtuous life, his first act should be abstinence from animal food." COUNT Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910) - Russian novelist and philosopher
  • 30. Slide 30 Be smart Intelligence More famous scientists and philosophers who were vegetarians: "My refusal to eat flesh caused an inconvenience, and I have often been reprimanded for my singularity. But my light repast allows for greater progress, greater clarity of ideas, and a quicker understanding. " BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706 - 1790) American statesman, inventor and author "The higher realm of ideas and thoughts is impossible to achieve without first reaching an understanding of compassion." Socrates (469-399 B.C.) Greek philosopher and teacher "The love for all living creatures is the most remarkable attribute of man." CHARLES DARWIN (1809 - 1882) English biologist and naturalist And many others…
  • 32. Slide 32 Be vegetarian How to become a vegetarian? 1. It is easier and faster to prepare vegetarian food, than non-vegetarian food. Simply replace the meat or fish, with a vegetarian substitute (e.g., tofu, beans, lentils, peas, beans, etc.) in any dish you wish to prepare. Most non-vegetarian dishes, can be converted into vegetarian dishes this way. 2. Buy a vegetarian cookbook. It will give you some ideas. 3. Ask for help from a vegetarian you know. 4. Vegetarians do not eat only salads. They also eat rice, potatoes, pasta, beans, lentils, soya, peas, etc. 5. Exclude from your diet all animal sourced food
  • 33. Slide 33 Be vegetarian What difference could I make? More than you might think. The average meat eater, throughout his/her life, eats 4 cattle, 1150 chickens, 18 pigs, 23 sheep and lambs, 49 turkeys, 25 ducks, 2 rabbits, 4 goose and 2800 fish. You can save a lot of lives by going vegetarian, and contribute to: • Reduce global warming • Improve your own health • Reduce animal cruelty and suffering • Reduce poverty and world hunger • Reduce other negative health and environmental impacts from the meat industry (rising food prices, conflict, etc.). The only question you should really be asking yourself is: ‘why not go veggie!’ You will most likely feel better and look better! Spread the word. Share this presentation with you family and friends. It will help you, help them, and help save our planet!
  • 34. Slide 34 Be vegetarian Vegetarian Food Tofu Lagareiro Lentil Soup With a bit of imagination you can transform any traditional meat dish in a vegetarian dish. Vegetarian calulu and Vegetarian Lasanha Vegetarian beans palm oil beans Vegetarian risotto There are thousands of vegetarian recipes on the Internet, as well as other information that can be very useful. http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/ http://vegweb.com/ http://fatfreevegan.com/ http://www.ivu.org/recipes/
  • 35. Slide 35 Be vegetarian Some examples of vegetarian protein Beans Broad beans Peas Chickpeas Lentils Almonds Hazelnuts Chestnuts Granulated soya Flaxseed Quinoa Tofu
  • 36. Slide 36 Be vegetarian If you miss eating a sausage or a burger, or want to do something fast, you can always opt for pre-cooked vegetarian food. See examples below.
  • 37. Slide 37 … why? Why is this so important?
  • 38. Slide 38 Because… Food and energy are essential necessities that profoundly shape our present and future. Consider the current scenario:
  • 39. Slide 39 Save our planet World’s arable land Global challenges The current global economic model Human development did not follow the 70% of all grains Livestock is responsible for creates competition, fast technology fast technology development, and grown are used to feed over 18% of the world's development, unsustainable animals on feedlots greenhouse gas emissions therefore humanity is not prepared to growth, consumerism, and eventually face the current challenges. leads to depletion of natural resources In the Amazon basin 70% of previously forested area is now occupied by pastures Global warming Rising oil Growing world Growing and the remainder used for feedcrops and increasing Conflict price population unemployment natural disasters 70% of all arable land is used for livestock production (30% of all iceless land surface of the earth) People (~6.9 Billion) Over 1 Billion It is estimated that up to 40% of the Increasing at a rate of people worldwide world's agricultural land is seriously ~1.2% a year (an increase suffer from hunger degraded, mostly due to of ~83 million every year) Rising food prices and malnutrition livestock, overgrazing and deforestation. (food crisis) (likely to increase in Biofuels (currently uses the next few 30% of all arable land is used for agriculture 1.5% of world’s arable land, years, unless swift to produce edible crops for human action is taken) but increasing due to high oil consumption price and fuel security) Famine and malnutrition, scarce resources, catastrophic Terrible disease The above environmental impact (soil erosion, deforestation, water epidemics, widespread and soil pollution, species extinction), massive natural warfare, suffering and results in: disasters, global economic collapse, and social instability death
  • 40. Slide 40 Save our planet As you can see, the future of our planet, including humanity and all living species, is in danger…
  • 41. Slide 41 Save our planet Why is this all happening? Here are just some of the reasons: • Overpopulation – exponential growth (we are currently ~ 7.0 billion, growing at 1.2% per year) • Global socioeconomic system – promotes unsustainable growth and consumerism • Human behaviour – unconsciousness, inconsideration, greed, egocentric, corruption, etc. • Oil dependency – dependence on oil for energy, plastics, chemicals, etc. • Peak oil – maximum rate of global petroleum extraction has already been reached WORLD POPULATION http://www.oilposter.org/posterlarge.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overpopulation
  • 42. Slide 42 Save our planet What can we do? • Become a vegetarian!!! – This is the greatest contribution you can give to save our planet • Protect nature – help and protect all animals and plants, recycle, save energy and water • Help others to gain consciousness and do the same – help save our planet
  • 43. Slide 43 … now! The information in this presentation is available in various studies, reports, books, and websites. References have been provided in the form of URLs in each slide and at the end of the presentation. All the facts, scientific evidence and analysis, are linked to provide a complete picture of what is happening to our planet and what you can do to help. You may choose take the blue pill and stay in the blissful ignorance of ilusion, or take the red pill and face the painful truth of reality. We hope you have the courage to face the truth, and align your actions with your values and ideals. This will make you feel better, and will help save the whole planet from suffering and destrution.
  • 44. Slide 44 For more information… Links and references (1) General References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism English http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veganism English http://suprememastertv.com English http://www.godsdirectcontact.org/ English http://www.flex.com/~jai/articles/101.html English Intelligence English http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism#Childhood_IQ_and_diet_choice English http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23378331-vegetarians-are-more-intelligent-says-study.do Famous Vegetarians English http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_vegetarians English http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_RQRGciOqQ English http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FoVO43U8wQ English http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TugeQEUrjuk
  • 45. Slide 45 For more information… Links and references (2) Environment and global warming http://www.goveg.com/environment.asp English http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article6891362.ece English http://www.earthsave.org/globalwarming.htm English http://www.breathingearth.net/ English http://www.home-2009.com/us/index.html English http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jun/02/un-report-meat-free-diet English http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_effects_of_meat_production English ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/010/a0701e/a0701e00.pdf English http://51percent.org/portugues/ English http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jun/02/un-report-meat-free-diet English http://www.paulchefurka.ca/Population.html English http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture English http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change_and_agriculture Engilsh Ethics and animal cruelty English http://www.all-creatures.org/anex/index.html Nutrition, health and income http://www.eatright.org/ English http://fatfreevegan.com/ English http://www.ivu.org/recipes/ English http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info/updates/vegetarian_diets_health_benefits.php English
  • 46. Slide 46 Thank you We are vegetarians who promote vegetarianism, advocate animal welfare/rights and environmental conservation. We oppose meat consumption and the use of animal products. We are against animal cruelty as well as acts that endanger the environment. If you are like-minded, you are welcome to join our effort and share this presentation with your family and friends. It will help you, help them and help our planet. You can send your comments, questions or feedback to: info@ecoangola.com www.ecoangola.com