Ditch the meat
Committed teenager wants people to become vegetarian
A FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD vegan crusader is on a mission to encourage people to boycott burgers and go veggie.
Sam McCreesh has called on powerful fast food companies to improve health standards in the farms that supply them.
And he believes that the best way for people to get the message through to the fast food giants is to stop eating meat.
He said: "Vegetarianism is believed to be a much healthier alternative and veggie food is readily available nowadays.
"Why not choose a diet that is healthier, kinder to animals and the environment, and live with a cruelty-free conscience?"
Since he first became aware of animal rights issues and gave up eating meat seven months ago, the Uppingham Community College pupil has done all he can for the cause.
He campaigns against animal experimentation, intensive farming and bloodsports, and supports wildlife conservation, animal rescue and welfare organisations. In that time he has also lobbied the Prime Minister, set up library displays, become involved with street stalls and written articles for vegetarian publications.
And after giving up dairy products in March to become a fully-fledged vegan, Sam began working on a guide to vegetarian food in Rutland.
The newly published handbook, launched both in print and on line, is designed to help fellow veggies make the most of the county.
Sam, of Braunston Road, Knossington, said: "The idea was also to make shops, restaurants and businesses think about what they are offering to vegetarians and vegans, and to help promote the area to the vegetarian community."
He said he was pleased with the response and hopes the guide will grow. An internet version of it is available at www.vegetarianrutland.co.uk. For more information contact info@vegetarianrutland.co.uk
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