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What to eat and how

Going veggie is easy. See our What to eat page for veggie convenience foods, where to eat out and order in, tips for shopping and meal preparation,basic vegetarian meals, shortcuts to vegetarian cooking, recipes and meal plans.

See our Nutrition page for a summary on where vegetarians find protein, iron, calcium, vitamin D, iodine, omega-3, zinc and vitamin B12. The page has been reviewed by a registered dietitian.

The Buzz

Thanks very much for this kick start to my vegetarian life! I loved the help and support that the Veggie Challenge gave me through the daily e-mails! All the information was so great.
– Keira, age 16-24, Mississauga, Ontario

The Veggie Challenge was the motivation I was looking for to try eliminating meat products from my diet.
– Carrie, age 25-44, Oshawa

For a meat-lover, going vegetarian may seem like torture. But many stepped up to the plate recently to give it a try. ... The Veggie Challenge dared people to “please give peas a chance.”
– Torontonians take on veggie challenge, Metro Today, April 6, 2006

Stories & quotes

Once the meal was over, I informed
them of my elaborate ruse
"My goal with the challenge was not only to eat vegetarian for the week, but to secretly prepare and have my crew eat a healthy meal with me at the firehall and be none-the-wiser to the fact that it was veggie." [Full Story >>]

I had dreams about meat cooking on the BBQ
Protein powder, protein bars, fresh and dried fruit quelled my desires. [Full story >>]

My life has dramatically changed for the better
Wow! I never dreamed that in signing up for this Challenge, my life and the lives of my family would be so dramatically changed (for the better). [Full story >>]

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Le CommensalPrizes Prizes Prizes

Our current prizes include a weekend retreat, an automatic soymilk maker, meals at restaurants, a fully catered feast, gift basket, books, and more! Most of the prizes will be awarded based on a random draw. Many prizes are in the Toronto Area, but we are also giving away books, magazines and a soymilk machine to people anywhere in North America. And we are giving away cash reimbursements that are good for anywhere in the world.

See our prizes page for full details.

Frequently asked questions

What if I am already vegetarian? How do you know we really went veg or not? How are the winners selected? Do I have to write a story? What about fish? What about leather? How do I get enough iron, protein, calcium, etc? What do you do with my email address and other contact information?

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Help promote the Challenge

Inspire a family member or friend. Put up a poster. Display our postcards. Write about the Challenge. Blog about it. Discuss it online. Email it. If you are a teacher, make it a class project. We have materials that you can print or download.

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Quotes

I had been thinking about going vegetarian for a long time but it was this challenge that made me consider it seriously.
– Wayne, 30's, from meat-centered to mostly vegan

This has been one of the best decisions I have ever made, not only for myself but for the animals who would have died to satisfy my appetite!
– Sonya, 20's, from vegetarian to vegan

My family was absolutely shocked that I had decided to go vegan. They kept telling me that I wouldn't get enough nutrients and would die of malnutrition.
– Monica, teen, from vegetarian to vegan

So far the benefits have been great. I feel better after each meal – there's zero guilt associated with eating vegetarian food – and I find that my energy levels and general sense of well-being have improved.
– Blair, 20's, from meat-centered to mostly vegan

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We are grateful for the creative work of Deborah and Marie. Deborah Pronovost designed our current poster and postcard featuring the hand and tomato. Marie (www.mariepoulin.com) designed the Challenge logo.