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Grab your broccoli and tofu because today, Oct. 1, is World Vegetarian Day. It kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month: 31 days devoted to celebrating this plant-based diet and teaching others about its benefits. If you ever contemplated going vegetarian, here are some things you may want to consider. Ditching meat from your diet can help: Reduce your risk of heart disease, strokes, and certain Read more
Not only was last Thursday World Vegetarian Day, but it also kicked off the beginning of National Vegetarian Month! With society's growing awareness about the social, health, and environmental impacts of going meatless, vegetarianism has been on the rise. Naturally, it can't hurt that Hollywood has a number of meat-free role models. Curious to see if you can name them? Here's your chance to find Read more
Tomorrow, Oct. 1, marks the start of Vegetarian Awareness Month. Since October is a busy month, with many causes competing for our attention, I didn't want the celebration of the plant based diet to go unrecognized. So I thought I would give the kickoff event, World Vegetarian Day, a shout out one day early. This way you can plan your meals for your Meatless Monday accordingly. I also wanted to Read more
What do backyard chickens and 11 Olympic medals have in common? Natalie Coughlin, that's what. The gold medalist and world champion is gearing up for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, while cultivating a healthy interest in all things food-related. From growing vegetables in her own backyard in Lafayette, CA to her highly effective method of kitchen organization, Natalie gives us the scoop on Read more
How Facebook may be contributing to eating disorders — Newser Partner up! Challenging exercises to do with a buddy — Real Simple Still exhausted from your jam-packed weekend? Energizing moves to get you going — Self Have firmer skin always and forever? It might indeed be possible — Health St. Patrick's Day may be over, but you can still go green with these superfoods — Fitness Get an Read more
Happy World Vegan Day! Just in time for candy-fueled post-Halloween remorse comes a day dedicated to celebrating the plant-based diet. Whether these top 10 signs you're a vegan describe you to a T or you're a vegan newbie, we've got a few resources for you. World Vegan Day marks the start of World Vegan Month in November; celebrate by checking out our vegan page for even more tips, recipes, and Read more
Take a look at the world's largest stack of pancakes — Eater The real top chefs — HuffPost Food Kate Upton heats things up with a Carl's Jr. burger — The Daily Meal Food trucks by the numbers — Food Beast Sip on the Sybil Crawley cocktail while you watch Downton Abbey — The Kitchn Wondering how Wolfgang Puck prepares for the Governors Ball? — FN Dish 6 fast and easy freezer meals Read more
You might have told yourself that this year is about trimming down your sugar, coffee, and fatty food intake. However, cutting out these foods quickly can make you feel deprived, which may lead to overindulging later. Rather than cutting out all the bad stuff, add in a few healthy, tangible choices to your daily diet. Here are three small foods you can easily eat, so you can feel healthier and Read more
When the Cooking Channel first launched last year, I was thrilled to find that the lineup included a show called Chinese Food Made Easy — up until that point, the only Chinese cooking shows I'd seen were reruns of Martin Yan's Yan Can Cook. Its host, a fresh, upbeat face named Ching He Huang, had appeared in a slew of cooking shows in the UK, where she's widely recognized for reinventions of Read more
When it comes to cooking, there's nothing more rewarding than serving your friends and family at a party. Whether it be a dinner, baby shower, or birthday bash, crafting the perfect menu is crucial to an event's success. From your guests' dietary needs to the occasion to the season, there's a lot to consider when planning a menu. Don't be overwhelmed, I've got a handful of suggestions to keep in Read more
