The first senior citizens' home awarded the V-label
"As much independence as you
like, as much service as you appreciate”
– that is the motto of the
Gemeinschaft Deutsche Altenhilfe
GmbH/Wohnstift Trippstadt. Thirty
years ago, Marianne was so attracted
by this philosophy that she moved in
and has never regretted her decision.
She is now 95 and one of the 120 residents
of a home where the requirements
of all vegetarians can be
accommodated, from ovo-lacto-vegetarian
to vegan or raw food choices –
all culinary wishes are fulfilled.
Since the manager Dr. Hans-
Juergen Wilhelm was interested in
making the unique vegetarian options
of the Trippstadt residence known to
the public, he applied for the V-label
of the European Vegetarian Union.
After some discussions with the
EVU-label representative for
Germany, Hildegund Scholvien, and
some adaptations in the kitchen of the
home, the label was officially presented
on 23 November 2003.
During a reception, EVU Board
member and past president Prof.
Marcel Hebbelink gave the inaugural
speech and talked about the advantages
of a vegetarian diet, especially
in the later years of life. The residents
enjoyed the talk and the management
was proud about the awarding of the
logo, which certifies officially that in
the dining hall of “Wohnstift
Trippstadt” controlled vegetarian
food of the finest quality is served.
Also Chef Michael Jansen is
pleased about the V-label because he
considers cooking under the EVU regulations
(no battery eggs, no hidden
ingredients like gelatine or rennet
etc). a welcome challenge. With the
help of 16 assistants, he has already
prepared vegetarian meals for 15
years and therefore only very few
changes in his kitchen became necessary
in order to respect EVU guidelines.
“Vegetarian cooking demands a
lot of creativity”, he says and underlines
that he always uses only seasonal
and organic fresh fruit and vegetables
which are carefully steamed and
served almost without salt. “Organic
vegetables à la nature are delicious”,
he explains.
After the presentation of the label
by Hildegund Scholvien, the plaque
(a green “V” on a yellow background)
was placed next to the entrance of the
dining hall - clearly visible to all.
It is to be expected that the residents
of GDA Wohnstift Trippstadt
will enjoy this unique and healthy diet
for a long time to come because the
longevity of vegetarians is well documented.
After all, vegetarians do live
longer, don’t they? Marianne nods,
smiling.
GDAWohnstift Trippstadt
Dr. Hans-Jürgen Wilhelm
Am Judenhübel 13
D 67705 Trippstadt
Tel. 00 49 6306 – 82 430
Fax 00 49 6306-82-871
Home:
http://www.gda.de
or
http://www.begegnungszentrum.de
Email: info@begegnungszentrum.de
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