Veganism
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 »
Putting your Vegetarian Toddler on the Fast Track to Health
Putting your Vegetarian Toddler on the Fast Track to Health
Though many people have the idea that feeding a toddler a vegetarian diet isnt safe, so long as parents take care to make sure that all the appropriate nutrients are met, its actually quite healthy. Some benefits to a lifelong, proper vegetarian diet include a lower risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.
The main problem with vegetarianism and toddler nutrition is making sure your child gets enough nutrients ... Read More »
Vegetarians and heart disease
No matter what your reasons for eating a more vegetarian diet, theres no denying the obvious health benefits that are derived from the elimination of red meat from your diet. On average, vegetarians have lower levels of the blood fats, cholesterol and triglycerides than meat eaters of similar age and social status have. High levels of blood fats are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Lacto-ovo vegetarians, those who eat eggs and dairy products, which contain cholesterol-raising saturated ... Read More »
Different types of vegetarians
Many people think of vegetarians as one homogeneous group that just doesnt eat meat. But nothing could be further from the truth. There are different categories of vegetarians as diverse as the reasons for going vegetarian in the first place.
A vegetarian is generally defined as someone who doesnt eat meat. But someone who is vegetarian could conceivably eat dairy products such as milk, eggs and cheese. A lacto ovo vegetarian doesnt eat meat, fish or poultry, but does consume eggs, ... Read More »
Remembering the Reasons for a Vegetarian Season
Christmas is a season of peace, love and harmony. Its a time that brings families and friends together to reconnect and find comfort and happiness being together. Its also about respect for fellow man, appreciating and embracing one anothers differences. Take some time over the holiday season to reflect on the reasons for your choice to become vegetarian, and enforce your commitment and dedication to the vegetarian lifestyle. What reason, or reasons, helped you decide that vegetarianism ... Read More »