OUTLINE FOR SPEECH

Topic:

Vegetarians

Speech goal:

I want to inform my audience about some of the traits and facts

of real life vegetarians.

Thesis:

Vegetarians are a new culture to a lot of people and they are

interesting to explore because there is so much to learn about them.

I.

Introduction
a.

b.

Thesis:

II.

Attention Getter:
Vegetarian diets tend to be lower in
calories and higher in fiber, making you feel full on fewer
calories. But vegetarian foods can be high in calories and fat.
For example, if one cut out meat but replace it with lots of
cheese and nuts, he or she could end up consuming the same
number of calories (or even more).
Credibility Statement: Ive never really thought about
vegetarians but when I was thinking about what I would want to
write my research paper on a girl in my dorm gave me the idea
of writing it on vegetarians since she is one.
Vegetarians are a new culture to a lot of people and they are
interesting to explore because there is so much to learn about
them.

Body of Speech
A.

There are three types of vegetarians.

1.

2.

The first type of vegetarian is the Lacto-ovo-vegetarian

a.

Lacto-ovo-vegetarians eat both dairy and eggs.

b.

They are the most common type.

c.
Some of the most common foods include: fruits, vegetables
nuts, whole grains, and soy.
The second type of Vegetarian is Lacto-Vegetarian.
a.

They eat dairy but avoid eggs

b.

In the past, these types of vegetarians have been apart of

religions that are popular in the far east; as in Hinduism,
Buddhism, and Sikhism.

c.

Food apart of the Lacto-Vegetarian diet is citrus fruits,

berries, vegetables, nuts, and wheat products.

3.

The third type of a vegetarian is a vegan

a.

Vegans do not eat any dairy, eggs, or any other products

produced from animals.

b.

They not only avoid eating animals, but also wearing

them.

c.

Typical food for vegans includes: peas, garbanzos, nuts,

and seeds.

Transition:

Now that Ive discussed the basics of vegetarianism Im going to name

some famous vegetarians.

B.

The first well-known vegetarian is Greek philosopher, Pythagoras, who

created the Pythagorean theorem.
1.

It has been that followers of Pythagoras adapted his dietary restrictions,

thinking it would lengthen their lifespan.
a.

2.

Transition:

C.

His breakfast consisted of honey while his dinner would

consist of bread and vegetables and sometimes fish.

Another famous vegetarian is Benjamin Franklin.

a.

He was inspired to be a vegetarian because of Thomas

Tryons The Way to Health and Long Life.

b.

He ate mostly bread and water

c.

Jefferson found that the vegetarian diet had its economic

advantages. (Saved money)

Now that we have learned about famous vegetarians and what they ate
Im going to talk to you about one of my Interviewees, Josie Dywer.
Josie has been a vegetarian for five years.
1.

2.

She is a lacto ovo vegetarian

a.

During my interview with Josie, she emphasized a lot on

purchasing and searching for food as a vegetarian.

b.

Her favorite vegetarian substitutes are veggie burgers,

chicken patties, and meatballs.

Josie doesnt ever have thoughts of on going back to being a meat eater.

III.

a.

She said in the beginning it was hard, but since it has been so
long she doesnt even realize it anymore.

b.

Her favorite part of being a vegetarian is it is easier to

make healthy choices in her life than it was before.

Conclusion
In conclusion, vegetarians are all around us. They are a lot more
common then people think. There is so much to vegetarians that you
wouldnt know unless you were one. The best part of researching
the vegetarian culture is that you will always find something new.

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