Vegetarians and vegans are, unfortunately, still a minority in Melbourne so sometimes we need a little extra help finding each other. While other groups cater for people who are veg*an for health, environmental and social justice reasons (which are all very good reasons!), Veg for Animals is aimed at people who don't eat animals out of love and respect for them. We are a social group where members can get together for delicious veg meals, make new friends and generally enjoy the company of likem …

A social group which aims to bring together raw vegans who follow the 80/10/10 Diet by Dr Doug Graham. The 811 program is a diet consisting of raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds to the exclusion of all other foods. The diet posits that 80% of calories should come from carbohydrates in the form of fruits and vegetables, 10% should come from vegetable protein and 10% from fats. The diet also promotes prudent food combining, avoids the use of salts, oils, stimulants, superfoods and many other c …