Vegetarian Issues

Forget trying to adapt the regular food guides to a vegetarian or vegan diet. Use one of these specialized plans to achieve good nutrition for the whole family.

Jun 22, 2009 - Jill Harris

Don't want to cook two meals? Cook one base dish and divide it into two - one for vegetarians and one for meat-eaters. Please everybody with a single meal!

May 27, 2009 - Jill Harris

Why do people decide to "veg out"? While everybody has a different story, here are some of the main arguments for giving up meat.

May 18, 2009 - Jill Harris

It's not hard for vegetarians and vegans to get enough protein - the keys are a balanced variety of foods and eating enough energy (calories). Here are two examples.

Apr 11, 2009 - Jill Harris

Vegetarian and vegan menus provide enough protein, as long as the diet is balanced. Read about meatless protein sources, and how much protein is needed for good health.

Apr 1, 2009 - Jill Harris

When adapting recipes from meat to vegetarian, choosing the right beef, chicken or pork substitute can make or break a recipe. Learn how to convert recipes the right way.

Mar 23, 2009 - Jill Harris

Myths about vegetarian and vegan diets persist, despite the support of science and increasing popularity. Here are the top 10, and why these myths are busted.

Jan 9, 2009 - Jill Harris

Transformations in the environmental, economic and health movements during 2008 drove changes to vegetarian cuisine, and omega-3s set off a frenzy of food fortification.

Dec 31, 2008 - Jill Harris

Being a vegetarian guest or host when those around you are meat-eaters can be stressful. The key to successful get-togethers is communication.

Nov 21, 2008 - Jill Harris

Holiday entertaining brings special challenges when you're an omnivore catering to the meatless crowd. Learn how to welcome vegetarian dinner guests with this guide.

Nov 11, 2008 - Jill Harris

Vitamin B12 is only found in foods that come from animals. Vegetarians are not likely to be deficient, but vegans should consider their sources carefully.

Oct 29, 2008 - Jill Harris

Red meat is known as a good source of iron, but there are plenty of meatless iron-rich foods too. Vegetarians are no more likely to be iron deficient than omnivores.

Sep 17, 2008 - Jill Harris

Raising livestock uses lots of energy, depletes food supplies, emits greenhouse gases, and destroys habitat. Make some of these changes for a more sustainable diet.

Jul 22, 2008 - Jill Harris

Whether on a short trip to the mall or a cross-country roadtrip, take a peek at the Vegetarian Fast Food Guide to scope out healthy, meatless fast food options first.

Jun 18, 2008 - Jill Harris

It's hard to find vegetarian food when dining out. Hidden ingredients, cross-contamination, inconsistent recipes, and incomplete information are common challenges.

Jun 17, 2008 - Jill Harris

Foods that contain ingredients vegetarians and vegans want to avoid are not always obvious. Here is a list of potential hidden animal-derived foods.

Jun 11, 2008 - Jill Harris

It used to be 2%, 1% or skim. Now, it's rice, soy or nut. Non-dairy beverages have stormed the market, with huge increases in sales to vegetarians and omnivores alike.

May 9, 2008 - Jill Harris

People don't have to eat fish to be healthy. Meatless diets should contain omega-3 rich plant foods that balance foods high in omega-6.

Apr 11, 2008 - Jill Harris

Vegetarians and vegans are leaner than meat-eaters, but whether switching to a vegetarian diet can cause weight loss directly is debated.

Jan 7, 2008 - Jill Harris

Animal products may be lurking on the dinner table where they are least expected...the wine bottle.

Dec 21, 2007 - Jill Harris

Candy and childhood go hand in hand, especially at Halloween. Vegetarians and vegans may have a hard time finding candy that fit their needs.

Oct 25, 2007 - Jill Harris

Some "vegetarians" eat chicken or fish, while others eschew all products derived from animals. What is vegetarianism, exactly?

Oct 2, 2007 - Jill Harris

Vitamin D is a hot topic: it may reduce the risk of cancer, bone disease and even autism. But vegetarian and vegan diets deserve special attention.

Jul 11, 2007 - Jill Harris

If you're thinking about becoming vegetarian or vegan - whether for one day, one meal, or forever - the first step is often the hardest.

Mar 17, 2007 - Jill Harris

Gorging on food can also mean gorging on spending. A vegetarian diet can help save money - and so can these five tips.

Jan 5, 2007 - Jill Harris