Are you thinking of becoming a vegetarian? Approximately 7% of the UK population is currently vegetarian, whilst an estimated 41% eat less meat than in the past. Not only are numbers increasing, but the public's attitude to vegetarians is also changing. Today there is a much wider choice for vegetarians in restaurants and shops, and an increasing number of magazines, books and television programmes suitable for non meat eaters. We hope that this site will provide you with useful information about the subject, and answer some of your questions. Did you know that the word vegetarian comes from the Latin vegetus meanly lively?