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 Saturday 24 November 2007, 10am to 4pm
Leeds Marriott Hotel, Trevelyan Square, Leeds (Thomas Ambler Suite)
Programme of talks and cookery demos
Entry to talks and cookery demos is free.
TALKS: |
| 10.50-11.30am: |
Soya Saga – The Health Benefits and Supposed Risks of Soya
- Dr Justine Butler, Senior Health Campaigner, Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation
The scientific evidence on the health impact of soya. Justine sets the record straight. |
| 11.45am-12.30pm: |
Going Veggie – the Way to Health, Happiness and Better Sex!
- Justin Kerswell, Campaigns Manager, Viva!
A talk about 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. |
| 1.25-2.10pm: |
Why You Don’t Need Dairy
- Dr Justine Butler, Senior Health Campaigner, Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation
A talk on the link between dairy and disease. And how, by being vegan, you’ll be doing something incredibly positive for your health and the world. |
| 2.20-3pm: |
Have a Heart!
– Amanda Woodvine, Senior Health Campaigner, Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation
How heart attacks, angina, strokes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are linked to meat and dairy consumption. And how to eat your way to better health. (Also have your blood pressure measured at the VVF stall and talk to our health campaigners about what it means and how to improve it.) |
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COOKERY DEMOS: |
| 11.40am-12.25pm: |
Faster Than a Takeaway
Atul Shah, Registered Naturopath, www.naturecure.co.uk
Presenter of the video Faster Than a Takeaway, Atul Shah demonstrates how to prepare a healthy three-course meal in around 30 minutes. |
| 12.45-1.15pm: |
Everything You Wanted to Know About Tofu but Were Afraid to Ask!
– Jane Easton, Viva! and Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation Food & Cookery Co-ordinator
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. |
| 3.15-3.45pm: |
Chilli ‘Non’ Carne
– Jane Easton, Viva! and Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation Food & Cookery Co-ordinator
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. |
| 4pm: |
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