The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Monday, April 22, 1996                 TAG: 9604190010
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A6   EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   20 lines

TRY VEGGIE DIET

Considering the overwhelming evidence connecting the consumption of cow flesh with degenerative and ultimately fatal diseases, such as Cruetzfeldt-Jakob (``mad cow''), heart disease, cancer and stroke, what's the beef with exploring a vegetarian diet? Practice safe eating. Interested people may contact The Hampton Roads Vegetarian Society, 2129 General Booth Blvd., P.O. Box 228, Virginia Beach 23454.

MELYNDA D. DuVAL

Virginia Beach, April 11, 1996 by CNB