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World Vegetarian Week, the annual celebration of meat-free meals, is rapidly approaching (May 19 to 25). You can celebrate by taking the Pledge to Be Veg for Seven Days—the beginning to a healthier and happier you!

Going vegetarian is easier than ever with PETA's free "Vegetarian Starter Kit," our guide to making the transition to a vegetarian diet, two-week meal plans, and thousands of free recipes on VegCooking.com. And we bet that in just seven short days, you'll already feel the benefits of your vegetarian diet. Did you know?

• Vegetarians save the lives of more than 100 animals per year.
• Vegetarians are on average 10 to 20 pounds lighter than meat-eaters.
• Many vegetarians report that after cutting meat out of their diets, they feel better, have clearer skin, and have more energy.

At the end of your seven-day pledge, you'll just be starting to experience some of these wonderful benefits. So why not give vegetarianism a try now?
 
Sign the pledge to explore a vegetarian diet for seven days, and we'll send you an e-mail with our top tips on the best places to eat out, our favorite recipes, the tastiest animal-friendly snacks, and the most delicious pre-packaged vegetarian meals.

If you're already vegetarian, you can still help animals by becoming a "pledge recruiter." Click here to ask your friends and family to take the pledge to be veg!