JournalNow.com: Veggin' Out

Contrary to a popular stereotype, vegetarians are not all champions of self-denial, pathetically munching a sprout on the sidelines while watching the omnivores have all the culinary fun. Instead, the vegetarians we know love good food and know where to get it. They aren't about to settle for a bland meal, either at home or at a restaurant.

Veggie Scholarships

Rising high-school seniors are eligible to apply for scholarships from the Vegetarian Resource Group, a “a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger.”

Two college scholarships work $5,000 each will be awarded to students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools or communities.

For more information, visit the VRG site at www.vrg.org.

Even if you’re not a student, a visit to the VRG site is worthwhile, since it offers reliable information on nutrition, straight-forward recipes, and a wealth of other information for vegetarians and vegans.

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By Julie Harris on 08/06/2008 (9:50 am)