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The Pros and Cons of a Vegetarian Diet
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. The vegetarian diet is the healthiest diet with respect to receiving direct benefits nutritionally and calorically. Needless to say, following a vegetarian diet has more pros associated with it than it has cons. Almost 16 million Americans (5% of the population) are vegetarian and 50% of them are vegan (Harris Interactive study commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group). The number of vegetarians in the United States has…
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Is A Vegetarian Diet Right For You?
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. The best way to assess if a vegetarian diet is for you is to get a full understanding of what it entails. Making a significant diet transition is never easy, and choosing to eat meat-free is definitely a major change, that especially depends on the reasons you choose to do so. For example, the choice of going vegan for ethical reasons such as being against the slaughter…
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“Creamy” Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. January has been a busy month. The College Football Championship, the Grammys, NFL playoffs, my birthday… Lots to do and see. And on top of that, slow cookers and baking get a special highlight this month. However, I didn’t spend much time on one other month — National Soup Month! Today is the last day of the month. I need to include something for that theme right?…
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Healthy Slow Cooker Vegetarian Meal Ideas
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. My slow cooker challenge has been very meat-heavy. There have been some meatless recipes but not a lot. So we are going to give you a few more options! Slow cookers make it so easy to prep and plan your meals, not to mention cooking when you aren’t even home. When you are switching to a brand new diet, such as going meatless, it can be helpful…
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3 Vegan Holiday Meal Ideas
During the holidays, one of the best aspects is getting to enjoy time with your family and friends. This often includes preparing a meal for people with different food preferences, including those on a vegan diet. Here are three meal ideas that are completely plant-based, so any guests who are on a vegan diet can have delicious options available. Kale Salad A kale salad with a simple yet tasty dressing can be a great way to go. Slice or break up some kale in a bowl, cut up half of an avocado, dice ¼ of a pear, and cucumber if you like. Then, toss the salad with a ¼ cup…