Saturday 4 November, 10.30am to 4.30pm
The Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich
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Programme of talks and cookery demos

All talks will have a Q and A session.

10.30am: Doors open (free entry)

TALKS:

11am-11.40am: Healthy Veggie Diets for Mums-to-be, Babies and Children
– Amanda Woodvine, nutritionist, the Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation
Afun and informative talk on how to bring up your kids the healthy veggie or vegan way! And how to have a healthy pregnancy. There will be a question and answer section afterwards.

12 noon-12.45pm: Going Veggie – the way to Health, Happiness and Better Sex!
– Toni Vernelli, campaigns manager, Viva!
A talkabout how going veggie or vegan will improve your health, make you happier by saving animals and give a great big boost to your love life! Also practical tips on how to make the change.

1pm-1.45pm: Why you Don’t Need Dairy
– Tony Wardle, associate director of Viva! and Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation 
A compelling and fascinating talk on the health impact of eating dairy – and how, by turning vegan, you’ll be doing something incredibly positive for you, your family and the world.

2pm-2.40pm: Stopping Disease Through Diet
- Amanda Woodvine, nutritionist, the Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation
A down to earth look at the latest research on how dairy, meat and fish impact on our health; and tips on preventing and overcoming Western diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

3pm-3.30pm Secrets of Weight Control: Why Atkins Isn’t the Answer!
- Amanda Woodvine, nutritionist, the Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation 
Vegetarians are not only naturally slimmer than meat eaters, but also enjoy remarkably good health – with reduced risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and an increased life expectancy! This talk is brimming with practical tips on switching to a diet which will not only keep your appetite under wraps, but which can also restore both your weight and health to peak condition.

COOKERY DEMOS:

11.45am-12.15pm: Cookery Demo 1 (Using Pasta)
Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Asparagus and Macaroni-no-Cheese
– Tony Wardle, Viva! associate director and editor of Viva!LIFE and VeggieHealth
A demonstration on how to prepare these quick, delicious and nutritious meat-free Mediterranean treats!

1pm-1.45pm: Cookery Demo 2 (repeated at 3.30pm)
Everything You Wanted to Know About Tofu but Were Afraid to Ask!
– Jane Easton, Viva!
Just what is the best way to cook tofu? Viva! will be showing you how by preparing a delicious gourmet delight of smoked tofu with sesame seeds and avocado; tofu chocolate mousse – as well as extolling the virtues of this versatile and healthy food.

2.50pm-3.10pm Cookery Demo 3
Chilli ‘Non’ Carne
– Jane Easton, Viva!
A cookery demonstration showing that going veggie doesn’t mean giving up your favourite dishes, as an old favourite gets a healthy, meat-free makeover.

3.30pm-4.10pm: Cookery Demo 4 (Repeat of Tofu Demo)
Everything You Wanted to Know About Tofu but Were Afraid to Ask!
– Tony Wardle, Viva! associate director and editor of Viva!LIFE and VeggieHealth
Just what is the best way to cook tofu? Viva! will be showing you how by preparing a delicious gourmet delight of smoked tofu with sesame seeds and avocado; tofu chocolate mousse – as well as extolling the virtues of this versatile and healthy food.

4.30pm: End of the Show