Moderate consumption of beer and wine has been included in the Traditional Healthy Vegetarian Diet Pyramid as an option. It was last November 1997, in Austin, Texas, that the "Conference on Vegetarian Diets" recognized the healthy effects of moderate daily alcohol consumption for individuals not at risk. The magazine 'Vegetarian Times' also reported about this new policy.
Vegetarianism is clearly on the rise in the USA, and it was time that the guru's of the movement recognized the healthy effects of a pint of good beer enjoyed with your meal. Estimates believe that about 14 millions Americans consider themselves Vegetarians, and many more avoid the consumption of meat on a 'part-time' basis.

Today you can find in any city vegetarian restaurants offering an exclusive and delicious menu, together with an extensive list of wine and 'living' Belgian beers. To name only the city of San Francisco, I think immediately on HERBAVORE, and GREENS.

(Newsletter May 1998)