It seems that many vegetarians (myself included*) struggle to make the leap to veganism because of one thing: cheese. I’ve found that most vegetarians agree that eggs are as easy to drop as the meat. And non-cheese dairy has plenty of not just adequate, but downright tasty subsitutes (butter, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, cream …
Mar
16
50 Vegetarian Meals That Take 10 Minutes
There are thousands of vegetarian recipes online, but the reality is that you don’t always have time, or want, to cook something from a recipe. Most of the time you just want a quick and easy meal – no recipe needed. So here is a list of “staples” that don’t have long ingredient lists and …
Jan
01
New Year’s Resolutions: 2011
Many foodies are predicting “reduced meat consumption” as a top food trend for 2011. From Friends Eat: Meatless Monday or 4/7 Vegetarian/Vegan: As many people are starting to be convinced that eating less meat can be healthy and fulfilling as well, the vegetable is slowly gaining more star power with these emerging trends. Similar to …
Dec
09
10 Vegan-Friendly Gift Ideas
Tis the season for gift-giving and what better way to show the vegetarians in your life (ahem!) that you put a little thought into their gift this year by giving them something that supports their animal friendly lifestyle! And PS, you don’t have to be a vegetarian to appreciate a good cruelty-free gift. These gifts …
Jul
08
The Great Eight: 8 Foods Every Vegetarian Should Eat
**Don’t forget about the book giveaway! Enter to win by Tues, July 13th** This list of 8 foods every vegetarian should eat was compiled by Vegetarian Times. It is easy to maintain a balanced, nutritious vegetarian diet if you eat the right foods. All of the foods on this list are loaded with one or …
Jun
02
10 Ways To Eat Less Meat
In the ”Smart Spending” section on MSN.com is a list of 10 ways to eat less meat. Why would eating less meat be under “Smart Spending”? This article says, “Save your next four grocery bills. Add up the totals. Subtract half the money you spend on meat. Imagine saving that every month.” by Kris at Cheap Healthy Good, …
Feb
19
Milk Alternatives
To follow up on yesterday’s post about the cruelty and abuse in the dairy industry, here is a list of compassionate, healthy, just as tasty (and in my humble opinion, more tasty) alternatives to milk. Plus, all dairy-free milks are cholesterol free. Soy Milk The most widely available dairy-free milk is soy milk, which can …
Jan
01
New Year’s Resolutions
To lose weight, to to stop biting your fingernails, to quit smoking, to organize the house, to do more charity work. Now matter what your New Year’s resolution is, it is daunting to make any kind of commitment for 365 days. Seventy-eight percent of people do not meet their New Year’s resolution goals. It is …
Nov
10
The Three Step Program
If you’re making the switch to a vegetarian (or a more vegetarian diet), you’ll be pleased to find that not only is it healthier and more humane, but it is also a fun & delicious way to explore new meals! A veggie meal can be as familiar as spaghetti & marinara sauce, as comforting as …
