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How has your health improved on a vegetarian diet? |
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I'm personally motivated by the ethics of ahimsa and the Golden Rule when it comes to eating a plant-based diet and supporting animal welfare. I also eat vegetarian because, well, meat is gross. But plenty of people who enjoy the taste of meat and don't give a hoot about animals or the environment are realizing that another reason to go vegetarian is out of pure selfish self-interest and self-preservation. In other words, for a longer, healthier, and happier life! Check out why one reader went vegetarian:
After several months of eating a rich in animal product diet, I ended up with an ulcer that put me out of commission for weeks. Having so much pain every time you eat one of these items really wakes a person up. I began to discover how harmful animal products really are for the human body. They are full of chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, disease, and other gross factors. I made the choice to live without these products. I'm shocked at how good I feel after eating. Wish I would of done this years before...I'm growing more convinced this is the proper way to eat for our bodies and blood types. Two good book to read is the "China Study", and the "Ph Balance". These will wake anyone up who eats a animal fat laden diet.
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Chocolate for Good |
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We're all motivated by different things, especially when it comes to eating vegetarian. Some are motivated by health or weight, while others are motivated by animal rights. If you need a good reason to support vegetarianism, why not do it for the chocolate?
One super sneaky (or brilliant!) vegetarian advocacy organization is offering vegan chocolate (yes, gourmet, handmade vegan chocolate truffles!) for new members who make a donation. They're thinking that people will send a special someone the gift box for Valentine's day, but, of course, I'm thinking I'll just keep those lovely looking chocolates to myself.
Action for Animals is a small vegan advocacy organization based in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on youth outreach campaigns.
Link: Valentine's chocolate for good
Vegan chocolates photo courtesty of Action for AnimalsChocolate for Good originally appeared on About.com Vegetarian Food on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 20:23:08.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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Why I love couscous for breakfast (and you should too!) |
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I don't really like oatmeal. There, I said it. It's okay, I don't really hate it, I just prefer to eat another kind of grain, rather than oatmeal. Don't get me wrong; I love oatmeal cookies (who doesn't!?) but when it comes to a hot breakfast cereal? Meh, I say.
Recently, my hot breakfast of choice has been couscous. Let's deconstruct the reasons I've been loving couscous for breakfast:
It's quick. Maybe you have a personal chef whipping up fluffy vegetarian casseroles and slicing your fresh pineapple for you, but I don't. Five times out of seven, just about everyone needs a quick breakfast. Couscous cooks in just a minute or two, and it's as simple as boiling some water. Which you're probably doing anyways to make tea or French-pressed coffee, right?
It's cheap. A box of couscous is usually less than $2 and will last you for quite a few breakfasts. Even better? Shop for it in bulk.
It's versatile. While most people prefer a sweet cereal and fruit type of breakfast, I sometimes like a savory veggie laden breakfast, so I add some garlic salt, thawed frozen veggies and nutritional yeast for a healthy one-bowl couscous breakfast.
Convinced? Here's a few simple breakfast couscous recipes to try:
Orange banana breakfast couscous (pictured above, left)
Apple cinnamon breakfast couscous (pictured above, right)
Low-calorie breakfast couscous
Breakfast couscous with dates
Follow me on Twitter!Why I love couscous for breakfast (and you should too!) originally appeared on About.com Vegetarian Food on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 05:38:23.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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Vegetarian macaroni and cheese four ways |
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Macaroni and cheese is one of my favorite high-carb comfort foods. You're never too old to love mac n' cheese, right? We all have different ways of showing our love, but I'm sure I'm not the only vegan who can be seduced by a fantastic mac n' cheese. Who needs champagne and chocolate? I'm swooning already!
Here's a few different ways to try this classic American favorite:
Vegetarian macaroni and cheese with avocados (pictured)
Cheesey vegetarian "hamburger" casserole
Vegan macaroni and "cheese" casserole
Gluten-free vegetarian macaroni and cheeseWondering what I ate for lunch today? Follow me on Twitter!Vegetarian macaroni and cheese four ways originally appeared on About.com Vegetarian Food on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 05:54:23.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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Quick and Easy Vegan Creamed Spinach |
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I love spinach! But sure, not everyone does. If you're having trouble getting your family to eat spinach, try this easy creamed spinach recipe. And of course, if you do like spinach, you'll love this vegan creamed spinach, using just a few simple ingredients. Quick and Easy Vegan Creamed Spinach originally appeared on About.com Vegetarian Food on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 06:45:07.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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A vegetative state (Las Vegas CityLife) |
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 Vegetarians and vegans have always been something of a mystery to me. I'm always curious whether their dietary choices are based on moral qualms about the slaughter and devouring of another living creature, or health concerns. (Let's face it, a bowl of brown beans and vegetables is a lot better for you than a fat slab of beef topped with a chunk of seared foie gras.) But as long as they don't ...
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Leaving your job? Don't forget your 401(k) |
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Question: I'm in my 30's and have a 401(k) from a previous job, 75% of which is invested in a variety of stock portfolios. Although my stock holdings have recovered a bit recently, I'm still down about ,000 from my peak balance. I'm planning to roll over this old 401(k) into either the 401(k) at my new job or into an IRA account, but I'm wondering whether I should do the rollover now while stocks are still cheap or wait until the market has recovered and then do it. What do think? --Todd Gerecke, Lynden, Washington
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