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Expert Q&A
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| By Melanie Wilson Vegetarian Cooking and Lifestyle Expert | ||
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Where can vegetarians find support?
Find support in the form of friends, organizations, Internet communities, books and magazines. Because you may not only be facing the reluctance of your spouse and/or children but also the pessimism and possible disapproval of extended family members, it is that much more important to create a support network. Locate your local vegetarian organization or consider starting one yourself by putting up a notice at the natural food store or running a classified ad in the Sunday paper. Peruse the Web sites of the Vegetarian Resource Group and the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine for information, or visit VegFamily for moral support in becoming a vegan family. Scour the cooking and nutrition section of the bookstore for titles that appeal to you. Search Ebay or Amazon.com auctions for the titles you want at a discount. Better yet, borrow a book from the library (some can get books shipped in from other libraries at no charge) or a friend to see if it's something you'll really use. Subscribe to a magazine if you can afford it. Surround yourself with reminders of why you are embarking on this journey for the times when your motivation falters.
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