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There are so many meat alternatives out there, which is wonderful for vegetarians. There are tofu turkey, tempeh bacon, and seitan chicken nuggets. Tofu and tempeh are both made from soybeans, but seitan is actually made out of wheat gluten. It's sometimes referred to as the vegetarian wheat meat. When cooked, seitan has more of a chewy texture than tofu or tempeh, making it a popular meat Read more
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There's always the perception that being vegetarian is expensive, but that's not necessarily the case. Deborah Madison, the author of Vegetarian Cooking For Everyone and Vegetable Soups From Deborah Madison's Kitchen, says in general, "vegetables aren't that expensive compared to meat." Here are tips from Madison on a few ways vegetarians can save: Learn to cook and eat grains and legumes of Read more
Marshmallows in tea? Sounds strangely amazing —Oh Joy Are you allergic to any of these foods? — The Daily Meal Ground meat shouldn't stay in your fridge for very long — Food Republic Arugula: ways to eat up this spicy green — Vegetarian Times Get fancy with your Valentine's Day cake decorating — Real Simple Let your sign dictate what restaurant you go to — HuffPost Food Pink and red Read more
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
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
I'm always on the hunt for those perfect bite-size appetizers that are suitable for just about any party, even this weekend's Super Bowl. These button mushrooms stuffed with artichoke and spinach dip are just that; they only require a small cocktail napkin and are best served warm, but are even satisfying at room temperature. The earthy mushrooms are filled with a creamy vegetable mixture and Read more
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We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! You don’t have to go on a deprivation diet or spend hours exercising to ward off disease and be your healthiest self! Instead, try these supersimple tips By the editors of Prevention Staying healthy can feel like so much, well, work (think: logging hours at the gym and whipping up nutritious meals from scratch). Read more
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
