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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who founded EarthSave?
EarthSave
International was founded in 1988 by celebrated author John Robbins. EarthSave
International was the direct result of the overwhelming reader response
to the 1987 publication Diet for a New America.
John continues to support the ongoing educational activities of EarthSave
International as Chairman Emeritus of its Board of Directors. His latest
bestseller is Healthy At 100. Visit John's site http://www.healthyat100.org
What does EarthSave do?
EarthSave continues
the educational work that Diet for a New Americabegan.
EarthSave educates, inspires and empowers people to shift toward a plant
based diet centered on fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes - foods
that are healthy for people and the planet.
How does EarthSave receive funding?
Funding is received
through memberships, contributions from foundations, corporations and
private individuals.
Why might someone become an EarthSave member?
The animal foods industry
spends billions of dollars per year trying to convince people that meat
and dairy foods are part of a well-balanced diet. Each EarthSave membership
sends a strong message to those industries that factual food information
is more powerful than advertisement fallacies. As our membership increases
through our local EarthSave chapters, networks form that support others
who also demand healthier food choices.
Do I need to eat a vegetarian diet to join?
Definitely not. EarthSave
accepts you wherever you are on the food-choice continuum. In fact, we
prefer to talk about eating a more plant-based diet and not to label anyone
"a vegetarian." We provide education, support and encouragement
to move TOWARD a plant-based diet. Remember, if everyone reduced their
animal-food consumption by just 10 percent, the grain we saved could be
used to feed the hungry of the world.
EarthSave understands
and respects that individuals make daily food choices due to a number
of factors. These factors include social and cultural expectations, convenience,
choices prepared in the home or school, mass advertising, peer pressure,
and family demands. EarthSave's mission is to provide cutting edge, factual
information and allow you to decide what is best for you in your unique
circumstance. If you need help as you transition to healthier, plant-based
foods, EarthSave is there to provide support and encouragement.
What kind of educational materials do you have?
Our educational series
includes pamphlets about eating for optimal nutrition, making the transition
to healthy food choices, and children and a vegetarian diet.
What are local EarthSave chapters?
Local EarthSave chapters
take the organization's message to the local community. They support local
people interested in changing their diets by providing educational materials,
holding activities such as monthly pot lucks, video showings and special
events.
What's the difference between vegetarian and vegan diets? A vegetarian
diet excludes the flesh of animals, even fish and poultry. A vegan diet
excludes anything derived from an animal, including milk, cheese, eggs,
and sometimes honey. People calling themselves vegan try to avoid animal
products in their daily life, such as leather, wool or silk.
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