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We don’t mean to be preaching the obvious, and we realize that as ponies – obviously we would never dream of eating another animal (we don’t have canines). But vegetarians have more perks than you’d think. Here’s what you didn’t already know, plus some wicked vegetarian spots in Toronto:

Vegetarians, according to PETA:

1) live longer, healthier lives. (Meat increases chances of heart disease)

2) avoid eating the poop particles found in every package of chicken. (Ew!)

3) are less likely to experience impotence.

4) tend to be skinnier.

5) have peace of mind knowing a helpless animal wasn’t killed for them in a brutal senseless way.

Know all this but can’t sacrifice those steak dinners? Don’t worry, Mushy Pony is here for you:  try making vegetarian versions of your favourite meals (Morning Star is a great ground beef alternative). If you’re not a stellar chef, visit some of these local vegetarian restaurants:

Full Moon.
638 Dundas St. West. (416) 203-1210

Fresh
326 Bloor St. West, (416) 531-2635
147 Spadina Ave. (416) 599-4442

Bo De Duyen
1999 Dundas St. West (416) 703-1247

Fressen
478 Queen St. West. (416) 504-5127

Jean’s Vegetarian Kitchen
1262 Danforth Ave. (416) 778-1388

Vegetarian Haven
17 Baldwin St. (416) 621-3636

Rice Bar
319 Augusta Ave. (416) 922-7423

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– The Cowgirls.