San Diegans Pledge to Eat Vegetarian For One Week With Help From Local Activists

The Animal Protection and Rescue League hosts the 3rd annual San Diego Veg Week this month. APRL is asking thousands of San Diegans to pledge to reduce or eliminate animal products over the week of September 25 – October 2 in order to raise awareness of the health,  environmental, and humane benefits of a vegetarian diet. More than 750 people pledged last year.

Veg Week participants are invited to nutritional lectures, a cooking demonstration and social events intended to make their week of vegetarianism fun and memorable.  APRL has partnered with local restaurants and veg-friendly companies to provide discounts and coupons to those taking part.

Participants will also receive simple, healthy vegetarian recipes during Veg Week.  The week of events will culminate in a celebration on Sunday, October 2nd, complete with prizes and vegan fare, to congratulate the pledges on their week of healthy, humane eating.

Plant-based diets are growing in popularity throughout the country.  Not only are they frequently the topic of national prime time television shows but they are now the lifestyle choice for celebrities,athletes, and President Bill Clinton.

San Diego Veg Week is a fun and engaging way to explore plant-based eating, and all events and information will be completely free of charge. APRL encourageseveryone to take part by signing up at www.SDVegWeek.com, and asks those who are already committed to vegetarianism to sign up family and friends.

The Animal Protection and Rescue League is a grassroots nonprofit based in San Diego.  More information about the organization and its campaigns to promote plant-based eating can be found at www.APRL.org.