VEG MENTOR PROGRAM

Thinking about going veg, or making a few dietary changes?
Need help getting started?
SALDF is pleased to announce its new Veg Mentor Program (VMP).

Purpose
To provide a support network for anyone interested in transitioning towards a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, or simply learning to make more compassionate choices as a consumer, for whatever reason.

Custom-tailored Mentoring
* There is no cost to enroll, and each mentor-mentee relationship is tailored to meet the individual needs and desires of the mentee.
* While the program offers a wide variety of benefits and services, the level of participation depends upon the comfort level of each participant, and may be different for everyone.
* Simply contact us and indicate any needs, concerns and/or services that appeal to you, and we’ll do our best to pair you with an appropriate mentor!

Our Mentors
Our mentors are qualified to provide assistance and answer questions on a number of topics, including:
- veganism
- vegetarianism
- flexetarianism
- raw foodism
- freeganism
- and more!

Reasons to go VEG
• Cruelty to Animals
• Environmental Impact
• Personal Health
• Public Health
• Sustainability/World Hunger
• Worker Safety


Definitions
Vegan - one who omits all animal products from their diet—including meat, fish, eggs, and dairy.
Note: As veganism is a philosophy which extends beyond diet, vegans also abstain from wearing animal products (leather, fur, wool), using products that have been tested on animals (personal hygiene, cleaning supplies), viewing animals as a source of entertainment (circuses, rodeos), or otherwise contributing to animal exploitation.

Vegetarian (also known as lacto-ovo vegetarian) - one who omits animal flesh from their diet (meat and fish), but continues to eat eggs and dairy.
Note: variations of this include lacto-vegetarian (a vegetarian who eats dairy, but not eggs), ovo-vegetarian (a vegetarian who eats eggs, but not dairy), and pescetarian (one who omits land animals from their diet, but continues to eat fish and/or other sea creatures).

Flexetarian - one who eats animal products, but frequently eats plant-based meals and tries to limit the amount of animal products they consume.

Raw foodist - one who eats only living, uncooked foods.
Note: Most raw foodists are vegan, but some consume raw dairy products and/or fish. For the purposes of this program, all references to raw foodism should be construed to mean vegan raw foodism.

Freegan (free + vegan) - is one who opts out of the system of monetary exchanges, believing that participation in a capitalist economy contributes to social problems such as worker exploitation, misuse of resources, urban sprawl, cruelty to animals, and more.
Note: As with raw foodism, some freegans consume animal products. Thus, for the purposes of this program, all references to freeganism should be construed to mean vegan freeganism.

Services

• Books/Resources
• Cooking Lessons
• Dealing with Social Pressures
• Encouragement/Support
• Grocery Shopping
• Nutritional Information
• Philosophical Discussion
• Recipe Sharing
• Restaurant Dining
• Veg Athletic Training
• Veg Companion Animals
• Veg Parenting
• Veg Potlucks
• Veg Pregnancies
• Veg Holidays (recipes, gift ideas)
• Videos (DVD/VHS)