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Gere backs Buddhist shrine’s vegetarian drive
Hollywood actor Richard Gere has thrown his support behind a plan to transform the site of Buddha’s enlightenment into a vegetarian zone to spread the message of peace. Related Stories Peter Robinson: I have not done anything wrong. I have acted appropriately at all times Policing impasse ‘must be resolved despite Iris Robinson scandal’ Uri Geller to sue over Michael Jackson betrayal allegation …
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So You Think You Want to Become a Vegetarian
So, you think you want to become a vegetarian. Why? That is probably the first question you should ask yourself. The reason for that question, of course, is that in order to make a significant change in your life – and it will be significant – you need to have a reason to commit. Otherwise you may find yourself frustrated and unwilling to continue toward achieving your goal.
There are any number of articles, books and other publications that will provide you with a list of methods to follow to achieve a transition to a vegetarian lifestyle. I use the term lifestylerather than diet because, as I said, it is a significant change. It is a lifestyle that you will follow because you will be faced with challenges at every turn. Family and friends may scoff ortry to talk you out of your decision. Restaurants that serve a variety of vegetarian dishes are still difficult to find in many parts of the country. And, if you like meat to begin with, youwill be tempted by the aroma of that steak on your neighbor’s grill or the scent that wafts through your car window as you drive past the fast food joint in town, or simply going out for dinner with friends.
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Who Wants to Become a Vegetarian
More and more people are turning to a vegetarian lifestyle for health reasons. People who suffer from diabetes find that it helps to decrease their need for insulin while those who desire to lose weight find that a vegetarian diet can increase their chances of being successful. Researchers have also found that people who eat diets which are high in fruits and vegetables also have lower risk to peripheral vascular disease, cardiac disease, stroke and other immune mediated problems.
Becoming a vegetarian is actually easier than you might think. While this eating pattern is different, it is not difficult; while it takes commitment, it is not rocket science.
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