There’s nothing you have to give up! For every animal-based product out there, whether it is mayonnaise, cheese, meatballs or hamburgers, there are multiple options for a plant-based alternative! Try them out and you’ll surely find one you love. ...
Go Veg for Social Justice
Our diet is another way we can speak up for human rights World hunger While one-third of the landmass on earth is already in use for animal agriculture, it is untenable to feed the rapidly growing human population on animals with a dwindling s ...
Healthy Weight loss This Year
This Year, Aim for Healthy Progression, Not Instant Perfection! The New Year has arrived again, and many people are reevaluating their goals and making promising resolutions. Losing weight? It’s at the top of the list. Unfortunately ...
Member Discount – Samosa Vegetarian Restaurant
Offers 5% discount to VSSJ members Samosa Vegetarian Indian Food 1214 Walnut St. Philadelphia Buffet Specialist - Family owned Visit their website For a complete list of membership benefits click here. For a restaurant review cli ...
Easy Steps To Gluten-Free Cuisine
Gluten is a protein found in many grains, such as wheat, rye, barley, spelt, kamut, and triticale. It is present in many common foods, including breads, cereals, pastas, baked goods, convenience items, condiments, and beverages. When some people eat ...
Plant Based Food Guide For Adults
Like any food plan, this should only serve as a general guide for adults. The plan can be modified according to your own personal needs. Individuals with special health needs should consult a registered dietitian or a medical doctor knowledgeable abo ...
Membership Discounts – complete list
Here is a complete list of all the discounts and benefits that VSSJ’s members receive. Starting with restaurants and businesses in New Jersey, then Philadelphia. Click on the name of the business for details. (To receive your discount, you will need ...
Karen’s Healthy Eggplant Parmesan
1 eggplant 1 cup chickpea flour 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic power 3/4 cup non dairy milk 1 box whole-wheat regular or Panko breadcrumbs 1 jar of your favorite organic pasta sauce (no oil added) 1 10oz can organic tomato sauce T ...
Member Appreciation Dinner and Presentation
On March 2, 2019 VSSJ held a dinner at the Medford Friends Meeting House in Medford NJ. Twenty-four attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner, music and presentation. Members saved $5 off the registration fee. THANK YOU to our volunteers: Risa, Don, M ...
Do Vegetarians have to take B12 Supplements
By Reed Mangels, PhD, RD Vegetarians, just like nonvegetarians, need to have reliable sources of vitamin B12. Reliable sources can include foods fortified with vitamin B12, foods that contain vitamin B12, and vitamin B12 supplements. F ...









