VEGETARIANISM!!

GOING VEGGIE What is a vegetarian?What does a vegan eat?What do you understand by

organic food?What is a pescetarian?

The boundaries…

Vegetarians eat no meat, poultry, fish or sea food. Neither do they eat any slaughter by-products such as gelatin or animal fats.

Vegans are vegetarians who eat no dairy products at all, or any products derived from animals.

Organic food is produced without using any chemicals.

Pescetarians eat no meat or poultry (but do eat fish and seafood)

What can a vegetarian eat on this slide?

“You are what you eat”

How often do you eat meat, poultry, fish and seafood?

How much of it do you eat?Could you live for one day without

eating them? one month?Would you ever consider going

veggie?

VEGETARIANISM – life choice

Do you know anyone who is vegetarian?

Why do you think some people choose to become vegetarian?

THINK:o Morals and ethics o Health and wellbeingo Personal

Vegetarianism in the UK – some statistics

The current UK population is 62.3 million*. Most recent statistics indicate that 2% of adults and children are vegetarian (not eating meat or fish)**, this amounts to over 1.2 million individuals.

Less than 1% reported following a vegan diet 25% British public have cut back on meat in the past year 34% are willing to consider eating less meat There has been a significant increase in the awareness of the

environmental impact of eating meat, from 14% in 2007 to 31% in 2013

Young people in particular have increased their awareness from 8% in 2007 to 40% in 2013

17% of young people don’t eat any meat at all Animal welfare was the primary concern for people

considering eating less meat There is a growing market for meat-free eating

(*Office for National Statistics, ** National Diet and Nutrition Survey, 2012)

Vegetarian Meets Meat Eater Role Play

A - You have been a vegetarian all your life. Your parents are vegetarians and you have never eaten meat. Your family all believe that it is wrong to kill animals for their meat. You believe that no one should eat meat and you actively encourage your friends to become vegetarians. You think it is barbaric to eat meat and you are convinced it is much healthier not to eat any meat products. You are part of an animal rights group and your ideal Saturday is spent campaigning outside fast food restaurants. 

  B - You love eating meat and can’t imagine eating a meal

without any meat in it. You think that you need to eat meat to get enough proteins and keep healthy. You believe that meat production is similar to producing any other food product and humans shouldn’t get sentimental about the animals. You think that some vegetarians believe animals are more important than humans and think their time and energy would be better spent campaigning for human rights. For you, an ideal day is spent fishing with a nice picnic of chicken sandwiches! 

Valladolid – caters for vegetarians?Is meat an important ingredient for

some of your country’s/region’s national dishes?

Would vegetarians have any problems eating out at bars and restaurants in your country/region?

Are there any vegetarian restaurants in your town or city?

Is organic food becoming popular in your country?

Is it important to you to know how the food you eat has been produced?

Fruit and Veg TriviaThis fruit has 300 calories and is 22% fat.This fruit grows on a plant, which is in fact a

giant herbThis vegetable is native to Afghanistan and was

originally red, black, yellow, white or purple. The Dutch changed its colour to what it is today

The ancient Greeks believed this vegetable made you sleepy

One tree can produce 1,500 of this fruit and you pick them six times a year.

This vegetable is native to Peru and is a relative of tobacco and tomato plants

Fun fruity phrases “ I’ve been waiting for you on my own for over an hour! I

felt like a real _________!” “ He watches TV for three hours every day, he’s such a

couch ________” “ That’s great news! Top _________!” “ I was so embarrassed; I turned as red as a _________.” “ That guy is ________; he’s driving way too fast through

the town centre!” “ That lady has a very posh accent. It sounds like she’s

got a _______ in her mouth. “ She didn’t panic at all. She was as cool as a ________.” “ He really knows his _______ when it comes to

computers. He’s really knowledgeable” “ Do you like my new jacket? It was half price in the sales

so it cost me _________”Peanuts - banana - potato - cucumber - lemon - onions -

beetroot - plum - nuts

VegetarianismDo you think that vegetarians

generally have a healthier diet than meat eaters?

Do you think that vegetarians generally have a healthier lifestyle than meat eaters?

Do you agree that becoming a vegetarian is a great ethical and environmental decision?

Could you become a vegetarian?