Saturday, November 26, 2011, 10.30-4pm

Liverpool Town Hall, 2 High Street, Liverpool, L2 3SW

Map/directions

Entry to Show, talks and cookery demos is FREE.

PERFORMANCE

1pm, In the ballroom: The Antipoet

A wry blend of anarchocynisism and comic observation. Paul and Ian have brought together the wit and wisdom of one of the country's finest performance poets with melodic rhythms of solo bass and the odd piece of gratuitous percussion thrown in for good measure to create the unique sound and spectacle that is The Antipoet.

11.15am-11.45am: Defeating Diabetes with the D-Diet
Veronika Charvatova MSc, Health Campaigner, Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation
Diabetes is spiralling out of control with 3.3 million cases just in the UK this year. Hear about the secrets of the only diet that can prevent or reverse diabetes. The VVF's D-Diet has the power to change your metabolism and reverse diabetes. It can also minimise your chances of developing the disease. As proved by clinical trials, this diet produces better results than any single medication.

Noon-12.45pm: Why You Don't Need Dairy
Juliet Gellatley, Founder and Director, Viva! and Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation and Nutritional Therapist
Is it natural to consume milk after weaning? Indeed, is it safe to consume cow's milk at all? Juliet explores the many health issues and new research showing why dairy is linked to cancers; how natural growth hormones in milk affect us and what are the dangers of milk protein and saturated fats? After this talk, see how to convert dairy recipes to a delicious vegan version in Helen's cookery demo at 12.50pm!

12.55pm-1.30pm: Diet of Disaster!
Kat Affleck, Campaigner, Viva!
A fascinating insight about the state of our planet and the latest on why our diet is so critical to the solution. Save the world with your knife and fork!

1.40pm-2.20pm: Mood Food
Juliet Gellatley, Founder and Director, Viva! and Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation and Nutritional Therapist
Why what you eat affects your mood, view of yourself and the world. Why going vegan helps you beat stress, irritability and the blues! After this talk, go to the cookery demo at 2.30pm and see how to cook to beat the blues!

2.30pm-3.15pm: Wheat-eaters or Meat-eaters?
Juliet Gellatley (BSc Zoology and Dip Nutrition), Founder and Director, Viva! and Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation
Juliet will be tackling the myths that we are 'meant' to eat meat and dairy, after all that's the way we're designed, isn't it? She will explore what really is a healthy diet with a fun quiz - find out how near or far you are from the perfect diet! Free nutrition guide given in this talk!

3.30pm-4pm: The Safety of Soya
Veronika Charvatova MSc, Health Campaigner, Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation
Debunking the bunkum - and there's lots of it! Is soya a superfood or health risk? Find out the latest, accurate information.

Noon-12.30pm: Everything You Wanted to Know About Tofu but Were Afraid to Ask!
Jane Easton, Viva! & VVF Food & Cookery Coordinator
Just what is the best way to cook tofu? Viva! will show you how by preparing simple yet delicious gourmet delights - as well as extolling the virtues of this versatile and healthy food.

• Smoked tofu with sesame seeds and avocado
• Dark & sexy chocolate mousse
• Easy 'cheezy' sauce - low-fat and luscious
• Tiramisu bread pudding

12.50pm-1.20pm: 'Cheese-free' and Delicious
Helen Rossiter, Editor Viva!Life & Viva! & VVF Food & Cookery Manager
Shows that going vegan doesn't mean giving up your favourite dishes, as old favourites get a healthy, dairy-free makeover. Perfect demo if you are going vegan or reducing the amount of dairy you eat. (See the Why You Don't Need Dairy talk at noon.)

• Mama's Macaroni, topped with Beef Tomatoes and Herby Bread Crumb Topping
• Deluxe Vegan 'Cheese' and Broccoli Quiche
• Roasted Red Pepper Baguettes with Red Onion and Blue 'Cheese'
• Mini Spinach and 'Feta' Puff Pastry Parcels

1.40pm-2.10pm: L-Plate Vegans - Start Here!
Jane Easton, Viva! & VVF Food & Cookery Coordinator

• Lentil Shepherd's Pie with (vegan) Cheesy Mash
• Refried Beans with Tortilla Chips, Avocado and Vegan Soured Cream
• Red Pepper Hummus with Smoked Paprika

2.30pm-3.10pm: Mood Food
Helen Rossiter, Editor Viva!Life & Viva! & VVF Food & Cookery Manager
Learn how to cook yourself into a calm and happy place. (See the Mood Food talk at 1.40pm.)

• Feel Good Oaty Cereal with Added Omegas - with fortified soya milk and dairy-free yoghurt
• Buckwheat Burgers - packed with B vitamins and omegas from nuts
• Indian Summer Salad - made with three great mood foods: avocado, chickpeas and beetroot
• Scrambled tofu with and added boost - Viva! favourite made with spinach and mixed seeds to leave you feeling fab