Blog Posts in Category: vegetarian
August 17, 2017
Find out more about the different types of vegetarian diets. Everyone has heard the word “vegetarian,” but what exactly does it mean? Simply, vegetarians do not eat meat, but there are a lot of sub categories of vegetarianism that are broken down by the way people define meat. People decide to follow the vegetarian diet for many different reasons. Some do it because of religious or ethical beliefs, others do it for health reasons, and some simply do it because of food preference. No matter what... Read More
June 29, 2017
Find Out How to Make Easy and Healthy Veggie Burgers! More and more people are making the switch to vegetarian, meaning that more people are learning what it means to be vegetarian. There are many different types of vegetarian diets, including Pescatarians (eat fish), Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians (eat dairy and eggs), and Vegans (no animal products). This being said, you might not know how to accommodate vegetarians at a BBQ this summer, and here is how: veggie burgers! Veggie burgers come in many... Read More
November 19, 2015
It is time to learn the truth about being a vegetarian, and it is time to understand all of the health benefits that come along with being a vegetarian. This is the perfect time to consider how becoming a vegetarian could positively impact your health. Many adults have had the same eating habits for a long time, and it can hard to keep an open mind and try new things. The question that I pose to you is: Would you be open to becoming a vegetarian if you knew how much your health could improve?... Read More
April 23, 2014
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the United States, especially among young women.Iron is essential to making hemoglobin, a part of red blood cells that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout our body.When our bodies do not receive enough iron, it becomes iron deficient and our red blood cells can no longer properly carry oxygen.Symptoms of iron deficiency include fatigue, pale skin, weakness, headache and dizziness. Many people become iron... Read More
January 30, 2014
Thinking about switching to a vegetarian diet? I personally have been a vegetarian for almost 13 years. When I was younger, I stopped eating meat for the purpose of animal rights but I have continued not eating meat for the health benefits of a plant-based diet. Many people assume they will not consume enough protein if they cut out meat all together; however, there are a variety of other sources of protein that can be incorporated into a vegetarian diet. Beans and... Read More
November 21, 2012
Ever since the term “pink slime” was brought to our attention meat is seemingly less appealing. Red meat in particular over chicken or other poultry. Personally I don’t consider myself to be a vegetarian, but if I am offered a veggie burger or a hamburger I will always chose the non-meat option. Since I do not eat much meat I need to make sure that I am getting protein from other sources! What are other good sources of protein? Eggs, nuts, and dairy are just a couple! Seeds and nuts are the... Read More
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