It’s good for you. It’s good for animals. And it’s good for the planet. So why not?
If you’re new to vegetarianism there can be a lot to learn. But it’s a great adventure. Get ready to feel better and experience a whole new world of eating.
When you join the NZ Vegetarian Society, we send you more comprehensive information and tips to live well on a vegetarian/vegan diet. You’ll find reasons to go veg, tips on how to go veg, recipes and lots more.
Eggs: Many vegetarians eat only free-range eggs. This is due to welfare objections to the intensive farming of hens.
There are, of course, overlaps between these categories, and most people will be a variation of these. For example, a vegetarian may eat free range eggs but avoid leather and animal tested products.
We need definitions for clarity, but in reality, people may make equally ethically-based choices but come to different conclusions based on personal prioritisation.
As a new or experienced vegetarian or vegan, you may have come to your lifestyle choice for various reasons. We can support you with information both about the nutritional aspects of being vegetarian and about ethical aspects too. At our gatherings and in our magazine Vegetarian Living NZ, you will find articles and discussions about the impact our diet has on the environment, health and how real compassion for animals is enacted.