1. Slide 1Beautiful VegetariansBe boldBe smartBe healthyBe beautifulBe vegetarian

2. Slide 2Be vegetarianBeing vegetarian is a matter of: 1. Health an beauty 2. Environment preservation 3. Ethics 4. Love 5. Courage 6. Intelligence 3. Slide 3Health and Beauty 4. Slide 4Be healthyHealth 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 5Be healthyHealth 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 DieteticAssociation. Vegetarianism is also recommended by many other medical institutions around the world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism http://www.eatright.org/ 6. Slide 6Be healthyHealth 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 7Be healthyHealth and beautyVegetarian diet helps control weight, providesthe body of nutrients and energy, and brings amoral satisfaction to those who follow it.Many athletes prefer a vegetarian diet becausethey feel that it helps with their physical andmental performance. This is or was the casewith Carl Lewis (considered athlete of thetwentieth century), Martina Navratilova (tennisstar with the record for most titles andconsidered the best tennis player of all time),Robert Parish (NBA basketball player), andmany others . http://www.earthsave.org/lifestyle/carllewis.htm 8. Slide 8 and beautifulHealth and beautyVegetarian diet helps control body weight, its goodfor the skin, and generally makes people happier.Thus a vegetarian diet contributes to the inner andouter 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 manymore 9. Slide 9Environment Preservation 10. Slide 10 Be greenEnvironment global warmingThe meat processing industry is a major cause of globalwarming. A United Nations report of 2006 gives the meatprocessing industry 18% of greenhouse gas emissions (morethan the 13.5% contributed by the transport industry).However, a more recent study published in the journal WorldWatch of November 2009, points to 51% of global annualemissions of greenhouse gases! The authors are Dr.Robert Goodland, former environmental adviser to the WorldBank, and Mr. Jeffery Anhang, World Bank researcher. Seelinks 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 11Be greenEnvironment global warmingGlobal warming is the increase in the average temperature of Earths near-surface airand oceans since the mid-20th century and its projected continuation.As the greenhouse gas emissions increaseand the glaciers and polar caps melt, therate of global warming increases at analarming rate.Some scientists believe that if we do notreduce the green house gas emissions byas early as 2012, global warming will beabrupt and irreversible, with catastrophiceffects on the planet.http://www.ipcc.ch/index.htmhttp://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?newsID=20772&CR1=warning 12. Slide 12 Be greenEnvironment global warmingGlobal Warming will have serious consequences to the whole planet, including plants, animals andhumans. The heat retention at the earths surface strongly influences the weather paterns, bringingfloods 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 oflife in our planet.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warminghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_global_warming 13. Slide 13 Be greenEnvironment 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 greenEnvironment 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 worlds 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 15Be greenMeat production is the main cause of environment degradation, contributing tomassive 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 hungerand poverty, and the worst impacts of climate change," says a UN reportpublished in June 2010. "Tastes for Western diets rich in meat and dairyproducts are unsustainable," says the report.The production and consumption of meat is now considered environmentallyirresponsible, as it violates the principles of ethics and sustainability needed to sustainlife and the ecosystem on our planet.ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/010/a0701e/a0701e00.pdfhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jun/02/un-report-meat-free-diet 16. Slide 16 Be greenEnvironmentEarth Overshoot Day, the global footprint.On August 21, 2010, the inhabitants of EarthThe day we start living beyond our ecological means (usinghave exhausted all the resources that the next years credits), is happening earlier every year as thehuman consumption increases.planet offers them in one year, and beganliving of next years credits, according tocalculations made by the NGO Global1987Dec 19Footprint Network (GFN). In 2009, the earth1995 Nov 21overshoot day was on September 25. 2000Nov 1 2005Oct 20How does the GNF calculates these values?2008 Sep 23Based on an equation that includes three 2010 ----------------- Annual resources---------------Aug 21--------- Ecologic debt----------factors: 1) resources and services providedJan FebMarApr May Jun Jul AugSepOctNovDecby nature 2) human consumption 3) pollutionhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecological_Debt_Dayhttp://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 greenEnvironment 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 18. Slide 18Ethics 19. Slide 19Be nobleEthics animal crueltyKilling an animal is like killing a human being. Animalshave emotions and feel pain, like human beings. Meatconsumption for its taste or convenience is not a validjustification to kill an animal.Many people think they have no choice, but to eat meatand other animal products. Today, this is no longer anacceptable excuse, as there is information on theInternet, books, movies, and through the manyvegetarians around the world. 20. Slide 20 Be nobleEthics animal crueltyMost humans consume meat and other animal products as a matter of habit,which comes from their parents, grandparents, etc.. They are not aware ofthe suffering inflicted on animals, environmental impact, economic impact, oreven the impact on their physical, mental and spiritual health.http://www.all-creatures.org/anex/index.html 21. Slide 21Be nobleEthics life preservationEating meat is bad for your health and thehealth of your children, is bad for animals,and is bad for the environment. We mustrespect the ethical and natures most basicprinciples, which are the preservation of life. 22. Slide 22Love 23. Slide 23 Be lovedLove 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.. 24. Slide 24Courage 25. Slide 25Be boldCourage 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! 26. Slide 26Intelligence 27. Slide 27Be smartIntelligenceBeing vegetarian is a matter of intelligence.There are several studies that compare the health,intelligence, and psychological state amongvegetarians and non vegetarians. One of the mostrecent studies published in the British MedicalJournal in 2007, found that the higher intelligencequotient (IQ) levels in children are associated with agreater likelihood of these children becomingvegetarians as adults. Other studies have shown thatvegetarians have an IQ higher than those who eatmeat by about 5 points. See links below.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6180753.stmhttp://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23378331-vegetarians-are-more-intelligent-says-study.do 28. Slide 28 Be smartIntelligenceSome 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 smartIntelligenceMore famous scientists and philosophers who were vegetarians:"Its a very significant fact that some of the most intelligent and educated men, are followers of apure 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 theseed 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 stopharming 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 smartIntelligenceMore famous scientists and philosophers who were vegetarians:"My refusal to eat flesh caused an inconvenience, and I have often been reprimanded for mysingularity. But my light repast allows for greater progress, greater clarity of ideas, and a quickerunderstanding. "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706 - 1790)American statesman, inventor and author"The higher realm of ideas and thoughts is impossible to achieve without first reaching anunderstanding 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 naturalistAnd many others 31. Slide 31Be Vegetarian 32. Slide 32Be vegetarianHow to become a vegetarian? 1. It is easier and faster to prepare vegetarian food, than non-vegetarianfood. 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 thisway. 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 vegetarianWhat difference could I make?More than you might think. The average meat eater, throughout his/her life, eats 4cattle, 1150 chickens, 18 pigs, 23 sheep and lambs, 49 turkeys, 25 ducks, 2 rabbits, 4goose 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 andfriends. It will help you, help them, and help save our planet! 34. Slide 34Be vegetarianVegetarian Food Tofu Lagareiro Lentil SoupWith a bit of imagination you cantransform any traditional meat dish in avegetarian dish. Vegetarian calulu and Vegetarian LasanhaVegetarian beanspalm oil beansVegetarian risottoThere 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 vegetarianSome examples of vegetarian protein Beans Broad beans PeasChickpeas Lentils Almonds Hazelnuts Chestnuts Granulated soyaFlaxseed QuinoaTofu 36. Slide 36Be vegetarianIf you miss eating a sausage or a burger, or want to do something fast, you canalways opt for pre-cooked vegetarian food. See examples below. 37. Slide 37 why?Why is this so important? 38. Slide 38BecauseFood and energy are essential necessities thatprofoundly shape our present and future. Consider the current scenario: 39. Slide 39 Save our planet Worlds arable land Global challenges The current global economic modelHuman development did not follow the 70% of all grainsLivestock is responsible for creates competition, fast technologyfast technology development, andgrown are used to feedover 18% of the worldsdevelopment, unsustainable growth,animals on feedlots greenhouse gas emissionstherefore humanity is not prepared toconsumerism, and eventually leads to face the current challenges.depletion of natural resourcesIn the Amazon basin 70% of previouslyforested area is now occupied by pastures Global warmingRising oilGrowing worldGrowing and the remainder used for feedcropsand increasing Conflictpricepopulation unemploymentnatural 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 BillionIt is estimated that up to 40% of the Increasing at a rate of people worldwideworlds agricultural land is seriously ~1.2% a year (an increasesuffer from hunger degraded, mostly due to livestock,of ~83 million every year)Rising food prices and malnutritionovergrazing and deforestation. (food crisis)(likely to increase inBiofuels (currently uses the next few years,30% of all arable land is used for agriculture1.5% of worlds arable land, unless swift actionto produce edible crops for humanis taken)but increasing due to high oilconsumption price and fuel security) Famine and malnutrition, scarce resources, catastrophic Terrible diseaseThe above environmental impact (soil erosion, deforestation, waterepidemics, widespread and soil pollution, species extinction), massive natural warfare, suffering andresults in:disasters, global economic collapse, and social instabilitydeath 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 41Save our planetWhy 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 reachedWORLD POPULATIONhttp://www.oilposter.org/posterlarge.htmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overpopulation 42. Slide 42 Save our planetWhat 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 theform of URLs in each slide and at the end of the presentation.All the facts, scientific evidence and analysis, are linked to provide acomplete picture of what is happening to our planet and what you cando to help.You may choose take the blue pill and stay in the blissful ignorance ofilusion, 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 actionswith your values and ideals. This will make you feel better, and will helpsave the whole planet from suffering and destrution. 44. Slide 44 For more informationLinks and references (1)General References:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VegetarianismEnglishhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veganism Englishhttp://suprememastertv.comEnglishhttp://www.godsdirectcontact.org/ Englishhttp://www.flex.com/~jai/articles/101.htmlEnglishIntelligenceEnglishhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism#Childhood_IQ_and_diet_choiceEnglishhttp://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23378331-vegetarians-are-more-intelligent-says-study.doFamous VegetariansEnglishhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_vegetariansEnglishhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_RQRGciOqQEnglishhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FoVO43U8wQEnglishhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TugeQEUrjuk 45. Slide 45For more informationLinks and references (2)Environment and global warminghttp://www.goveg.com/environment.asp Englishhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article6891362.ece Englishhttp://www.earthsave.org/globalwarming.htm Englishhttp://www.breathingearth.net/ Englishhttp://www.home-2009.com/us/index.html Englishhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jun/02/un-report-meat-free-diet Englishhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_effects_of_meat_productionEnglishftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/010/a0701e/a0701e00.pdf Englishhttp://51percent.org/portugues/Englishhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jun/02/un-report-meat-free-diet Englishhttp://www.paulchefurka.ca/Population.html Englishhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture Englishhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change_and_agricultureEngilshEthics and animal cruelty Englishhttp://www.all-creatures.org/anex/index.htmlNutrition, health and incomehttp://www.eatright.org/ Englishhttp://fatfreevegan.com/ Englishhttp://www.ivu.org/recipes/Englishhttp://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info/updates/vegetarian_diets_health_benefits.phpEnglish 46. Slide 46 Thank youWe are vegetarians who promote vegetarianism, advocate animalwelfare/rights and environmental conservation. We oppose meat consumptionand the use of animal products. We are against animal cruelty as well as actsthat 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 helpyou, help them and help our planet. You can send your comments, questions or feedback to: info@ecoangola.com www.ecoangola.com