Veggie 101 Class

Black Vegetarian Society of Texas (BVSTX) VEGETARIAN 101 CLASS October 10, 2009/ 11:30 am Martin Luther King Library and Learning Center 2922 MLK Blvd., Dallas, TX Instructor, V. Barbara Bush SUMMER HEALTH! SUMMER WEALTH! IMPROVE YOUR LIFE! IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH! 1. Reasons for Becoming a Vegetarian: • Environment• Compassion• Health• Diet-Related Diseases 2. Meeting Nutritional Needs • Nutritional Needs • Includes discussions of: Protein, Iron, Calcium, Fats, Vitamins, etc. 3. The Plant-Based Food Guide Pyramid • Following the Plant-based Food Guide Pyramid 4. Shopping as a Vegetarian • Shopping List- How to Stock Up • Includes discussions of: Beans, Grains, Produce, Sea Vegetables, Nuts/Seeds, Spices/Herbs, Oils/Substitutes, Packaged Foods, Beverages, Sweeteners, Where to Shop. 5. Ideas for Making the Transition • The Practical Side of your New Way of Eating • Includes discussions of: Making the Transition: Step-by-Step, Planning, Cooking & Preparing, Eating Out, Vegetarian Etiquette and Where to Find Support. For directions, call Martin Luther King Center @ 214-670-0344 2922 MLK Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215 http://www.bvstx.org/ * 214-331-2812