Guest guest Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 Main Entry: veg·e·tar·i·an·ism Pronunciation: -E- & - " ni-z & m Function: noun circa 1851 : the theory or practice of living on a diet made up of vegetables , fruits, grains, nuts, and sometimes eggs or dairy products Main Entry: 1veg·e·tar·i·an Pronunciation: " ve-j & -'ter-E- & n Function: noun Etymology: 2vegetable + -arian 1839 : one who believes in or practices vegetarianism It is interesting to note that under some dietary tables, nuts are considered meats. Also, the defintion says; one who believes or practices. Thus I can believe in the ideal of vegetarian philosophy, without practicing it, and still be a vegetarian. Well smack my ass and call me Sally, who knew? ===== Where is this beauty? I search and search and then find, We are the lotus. Om Mani Padme Hum Send Flowers for Valentine's Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 i believe that in these dietary tables, nuts and and some beans are placed into the " meat " category, but not because they were/are considered to be meats. but rather simply because it is also known as a " protein " group. or so i have been told in many health and nutrition classes i have taken.. --- " Mr.Graves " <sleepingtao wrote: > Main Entry: veg·e·tar·i·an·ism > Pronunciation: -E- & - " ni-z & m > Function: noun > circa 1851 > : the theory or practice of living on a diet made up > of vegetables , fruits, grains, nuts, and sometimes > eggs or dairy products > > Main Entry: 1veg·e·tar·i·an > Pronunciation: " ve-j & -'ter-E- & n > Function: noun > Etymology: 2vegetable + -arian > 1839 > : one who believes in or practices vegetarianism > > > It is interesting to note that under some dietary > tables, nuts are considered meats. > > Also, the defintion says; one who believes or > practices. Thus I can believe in the ideal of > vegetarian philosophy, without practicing it, and > still be a vegetarian. > > Well smack my ass and call me Sally, who knew? > > ===== > > Where is this beauty? > > I search and search and then find, > > We are the lotus. > > > > Om Mani Padme Hum > > > > > Send Flowers for Valentine's Day > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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