Changing to a vegetarian or vegan diet has never been easier. There is a wide variety of delicious vegetarian and vegan food available in supermarkets, cafes and restaurants. There are also many excellent books, websites, and organisations that can provide information and support to help you with the transition.
These websites are a good starting point...
New Zealand Vegetarian Society The aims of the New Zealand Vegetarian Society are to promote the benefits of a vegetarian diet, to assist new vegetarians and to publish and distribute information on vegetarianism. Their website includes society information (events, notices, etc.), reasons for going vegetarian (e.g., FAQs, tips), recipes and nutritional information.
The Vegan Society of New Zealand A national body supporting vegans in New Zealand. Website includes a restaurant guide, back issues of the Society's magazine, details of social activities, and a list of library books available to members.
GoVeg.com Vegetarian 101, recipes, videos, and stacks of accessible information to help ease the transition to a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Vegan Outreach An American non-profit organisation that aims to reduce animal suffering by promoting a vegan lifestyle. Visit their website and download their informative booklets, including Guide to Cruelty-Free Eating, Why Vegan, and Try Vegetarian.
ChooseVeg.com A US website which explains why choosing a vegetarian diet is good for the animals, for the earth and for your health. Provides information on making the switch and hundreds of recipes.
Vegetarian Resource Group The Vegetarian Resource Group aims to educate the public on vegetarianism and the relationships between health, nutrition, ecology, ethics and world hunger. Their website contains information and recipes for children, teens, families and adults, including informative articles, guides and handouts.
Vegetarian Health To most meat-eaters, the vegetarian lifestyle is mysterious and confusing. Do they never eat animal protein at all? Does that include eggs and milk? Is it something they do for health reasons or because they love animals? And how do they get enough protein in their diets if they don't eat meat?
