Vegetarian Starter Kits

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Sir Paul McCartney - "If anyone wants to save the planet, all they have to do is just stop eating meat."

Vegetarian! A word that strikes fear in the hearts of most South Africans. Why would anyone, you think, willingly give up tender steak, crispy roast chicken or a lekker braai. Images of dirty, dreaded misfits throwing red paint and wielding placards probably spring to mind.

Without wanting to sound too Sunday morning pulpit, I have to throw in my 50c. While I am a complete fool for animals, I do not object to meat eating on the principle that it's morally wrong. It's more an issue of greed and cruelty. Animals deserve to live pain-free existences devoid of tiny cages and hormones. No animal deserves to be farmed like a crop. Being vegetarian is my way of 'sticking it' to the meat man, and yes I know that my boycott alone is not going to end the shitty treatment of animals, but it's a conscience thing. And hey, the more people who make personal choices based on conscience, the more pressure we put on the inhumane bastards!

If you are at all interested in becoming vegetarian (go on, just have a look!) the above link is really great. It's got veggie recipes and tips and pictures of celebrity vegans and vegetarians.