8 Meatless Meals to Warm You Up


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Winter Vegetarian Dinners

Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest day of eating after Thanksgiving. And if you had as good of a time as I did yesterday, chances are you're looking for a little reprieve from all that decadent (and amazing) party food. The perfect way to lighten up your night? Going for a meat-free meal. Have no fear — we've got you covered with 10 vegetarian recipes that are sure to fill and warm you up. Read more

Healthy Swaps: Best Choices For Protein-Rich Dairy


Updated 02/03/12 1:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Eat More Protein

Depending on how active you are and how much you weigh, a woman needs about 60 to 100 grams of protein a day, which is a pretty hefty amount. Protein helps build lean muscle and can also help with weight loss, so it's important to get enough each day. Dairy products are a great vegetarian source of this macronutrient, but some foods are richer in protein than others. Check out these healthy swaps Read more

10 Meatless Soups to Start Your Week


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Meatless Soups

While we are certainly meat lovers over here, we're also big proponents of Meatless Mondays. Not only does it help out with our carbon footprint, but sometimes it's just nice to switch things up a little bit, especially at the start of a week. We've shared our favorite meat-free recipes in the past, but with the arrival of National Soup Month, hot soup is definitely on my mind. Here are 10 Read more

7 Surprisingly Not Vegetarian Foods


Updated 10/25/11 10:26 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Seemingly Vegetarian Foods With Animal Ingredients

If you're vegan or vegetarian, it's pretty easy to opt out of the obvious no-nos such as hamburgers and chicken wings. Aside from nonvegan beverages, you'll also want to avoid these seemingly vegetarian foods that contain hidden animal ingredients. Source: Flickr User Cooking Gluten Free Read more

Useful Cookbooks For Vegetarian Newbies


Updated 12/22/11 11:56 AM · Posted by Heather Dale · 1 comment

Cookbooks For New Vegetarians

Perhaps you've vowed to become a vegetarian by the New Year, but want to make sure it's right for you. Once you've decided to make the switch to a plant-based diet, your new lifestyle will require lots of patience, time, and helpful cookbooks to help make the transition a smooth one. Here are five cookbooks that will not only teach you how to prepare delicious vegetarian cuisine, but will also Read more

7 Essential Healthy Pantry Staples


Updated 12/07/11 10:24 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Best Healthy Pantry Staples

Save yourself time and a trip to the grocery store by stocking up on these simple yet necessary pantry staples. That way, the next time you need a quick breakfast, snack, or dinner you have all the items at hand to make a nutritious meal. Click through to see our seven essentials and how you can use them in your own home. Source: ThinkStock Read more

Healthy Alternatives to Comfort Food Favorites


Updated 01/23/12 7:34 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy Comfort Foods

Breakfast pastries, creamy soups, pot pies, and apple pie are just a few of the wonderfully creamy and nostalgically comforting foods we eat during the Winter and holiday season. Since nutritional value is on your mind, we've gathered ten healthy twists to decadent favorites that will please your palate and satiate any comfort food craving. Read more

Forget the Turkey: Satisfying (Nontraditional) Veggie Entrées For Thanksgiving


Updated 11/15/11 1:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nontraditional Vegetarian Entrées For Thanksgiving Dinner

If you're a vegetarian attending the traditional Thanksgiving meal, you probably skip the turkey and load your plate up with the typical veggie sides of mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. It's not very exciting or very healthy. Here are 10 deliciously satisfying and nontraditional vegetarian entrées (like chili and curry) you can serve or bring to Thanksgiving dinner this year. Read more

Hey, Vegans! Complete Protein Meals Under 400 Calories


Updated 01/01/12 3:40 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Vegan Meals Offering Complete Proteins Under 400 Calories

If you want gorgeous, radiant locks or to heal fast from that pulled hammy after dropping into a split, protein is a must. Every cell, tissue, and organ in our bodies is made up of protein, so getting your fill is important when it comes to building and repairing your cells. Protein is made up of amino acids, 12 of which are produced by the body. The other nine, called essential amino acids, must Read more