Vegetarian Health
You are what you eat
Youve certainly heard the expression many times, You are what you eat. Have you ever really thought about what it means? And do you think about it when youre making food choices?
In some ways, we do become what we eat, literally. Have you ever seen an example of your blood plasma after eating a fast food hamburger? What was previously a clear liquid becomes cloudy with the fat and cholesterol thats absorbed from eating a high-fat hamburger.
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What to Feed your Vegetarian Baby
It goes without saying that the earliest food for any baby, including a vegan baby, is breast milk. It benefits your babys immune system, offers protection against infection, and reduces the risk of allergies. Be especially careful that you are getting enough vitamin B-12 when breastfeeding. Also, ensure your infant receives at least 30 minutes of sunlight exposure per week to stimulate the body to produce adequate amounts of vitamin D, since human milk contains very low levels.
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Veal
There are few issues that make a more compelling argument for a vegetarian diet than that of veal and how its produced. While the meat industry is, by its very nature cruel and inhumane, the veal industry is the worst.
Baby calves are taken from their mothers, often at just one day old. Theyre kept in pens that prevent movement, to keep their muscles soft. To produce the pale, soft veal that is so highly prized by gourmets, the calves are ... Read More »
Turkeys
The consumption of turkeys in the U.S. has escalated through the years. Its no longer eaten primarily at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but throughout the year. The process of mass-producing turkeys for human consumption is as barbaric, if not more so, than the process of mass-producing chickens.
Turkeys are kept in cramped, dark spaces to discourage the naturally aggressive behaviors that occur when an animal is kept confined without space to roam and feed freely. Theyre overfed to the point where their ... Read More »
Tips for a Tasty Vegetarian Thanksgiving
If youre hosting Thanksgiving at your house and are expecting vegetarian guests this year, dont worry about preparing one large meat eating meal, and another separate vegetarian meal. Most vegetarians do not require a meat equivalent at Thanksgiving. Yes, traditionally Thanksgiving has largely about the food. But more importantly its about family, togetherness, happiness and peace. And if this is your first Thanksgiving after transitioning to a vegetarian lifestyle, try some of these ideas to incorporate healthy food preparation into ... Read More »