Vegetarian Facts
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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Ideas for Adding some Variety to your Vegetarian Lifestyle
When youre planning a healthy vegetarian diet, youre only limited by your imagination. Its important to incorporate a wide variety of whole grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits in different meals, including seeds and nuts. Variety is the spice of life, and it will help ensure your vegetarian diet is nutrient-dense, interesting, and fun! Aim for variety, even when you serve favorite entrees over and over again, by serving different side dishes, snacks and desserts.
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Tips for a Vibrant Vegetarian Holiday Filled with Variety
Planning a beautiful yet nutrient-dense, delicious holiday meal for both your meat eating and vegetarian guests can be a little daunting at first, but it can also bring out your creativity! Many side dishes you make can be easily made vegetarian, with little difference in taste.
The first step in planning accordingly would be to find out which of your guests are vegetarian, and what kind of vegetarian they are. Do they eat eggs or cheese? If so, youll have a ... Read More »
The Environmental Costs of Factory Farming and Ranching
Long ago, eating meat was a good source of nutrition, since the use of hormones, pesticides and mass production methods was as yet unheard of. A family raised and processed their own livestock. Every morning the large golden eggs were plucked from the chickens nests, which were lovingly cared for and fed healthy pesticide-free grains..
Today's factory farms use everything, but in the process they leave behind an environmental toll that generations to come will be forced to pay. Raising animals ... 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 »