Vegetarian Information http://we-are-vegetarian.com We Are Vegetarian Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:57:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What in the World is a Crossover Food Looking for healthy, inexpensive and versatile ways to add more protein into your diet?

Why not consider dried beans?

Dried beans, also known as legumes and pulses, are not only a great source of protein, but are low in fat, packed with vitamins, minerals and both soluble and insolubl...]]> http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/19/what-in-the-world-is-a-crossover-food/ Fennel - Delicious and Nutritious I love Fennel (the bulb) - which surprises me because I never liked aniseed (even when, at 16, Pernod was the only thing to get drunk on in friends' parents' drinks cabinets!). I'm not that keen on liquorice either and the flavour of fennel is definitely in that taste area - only for me at lea...]]> http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/18/fennel-delicious-and-nutritious/ Is A Vegetarian Diet A Healthy Way To Lose Weight If you've been to any large banquets recently, you may have noticed people passing up the red meat and chicken in order to eat a vegetarian meal. Vegetarianism seems to be gaining in popularity each year, spurred on by health concerns, weight difficulties, and celebrity endorsement. You may find...]]> http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/17/is-a-vegetarian-diet-a-healthy-way-to-lose-weight/ Dips Aren’t Just For Chips - Make Them Healthful with Veggie Dippers Salsas, bean dips, guacamole and other dipping favorites don't need to be scooped up with unhealthful chips. Use strips of red pepper, cauliflower or broccoli florets or that old faithful, celery. For a new veggie dipper twist, peel a raw sweet potato and slice it into thin "chips", and dig in...]]> http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/16/dips-arent-just-for-chips-make-them-healthful-with-veggie-dippers/ South Beach Diet - Is It Worthwhile for Vegetarians Is the South Beach Diet something that vegetarians might consider? Is there anything in this latest diet craze in the United States that is even worth considering? The average vegetarian is generally much less worried about losing weight than is the rest of the population. However, there are ...]]> http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/15/south-beach-diet-is-it-worthwhile-for-vegetarians/ Is a Vegetarian Diet Good for You and Your Family In our Western society, a common nutritional belief is that meat and animal products must be consumed in order to maintain a well-balanced, muscle-building healthy diet.

Those who turn away from this traditional way of eating and choose a vegetarian diet are often considered "granola-head ...]]> http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/14/is-a-vegetarian-diet-good-for-you-and-your-family/ Recipe Warming Autumn Soup Recipe: Warming Autumn Soup

  • 1/2 pumpkin, cubed
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 2 sticks celery (celeriac), sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 potato, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander or ...]]> http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/13/recipe-warming-autumn-soup/ Do Vegetarians Live Longer No, vegetarians do not live longer than most other folks.

    However, they are more youthful in the earlier parts of their lives, then lose this advantage later on, eventually living about as long as everyone else.

    Seventh Day Adventist women and men live 7.28 and 4.42 years long...]]> http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/12/do-vegetarians-live-longer/ The Importance of Vitamin B-12 Supplementation in a Vegetarian Diet It's something we read or hear about all the time: people, in general, do not eat healthy. The average diet contains too much saturated fat and simple carbohydrates, elements that can lead to heart disease, obesity and other serious conditions. While not all people who follow a vegetarian diet d...]]> http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/11/the-importance-of-vitamin-b-12-supplementation-in-a-vegetarian-diet/ Virtually Vegetarian! Being a vegetarian is still something of a conversation killer even in today's health conscious society. "What do you eat then?" is muttered quietly whilst images of the gourmet meat pies are tossed aside for green salads at the next dinner party.

    Vegetarianism has actually shown a sligh...]]> http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/10/virtually-vegetarian/ What is Hummus I had a dream last night where I was planning our dinner for the night. First off, it was sad that I was dreaming about planning dinner. Secondly, in my dream, my child was small again and to my surprise was asking for hummus. What is hummus? It spurred me to do a little research on the subject a...]]> http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/09/what-is-hummus/ Health Promotion the Vegetarian Way The word "Vegetarian" was coined by the Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom in about 1847. The word does not come from vegetable as is generally assumed: It is a derivation of the Latin word 'vegetari' which means to enliven.

    The practice of vegetarianism, however, goes far back in...]]> http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/08/health-promotion-the-vegetarian-way/ Soy , Menopause, Tofu and Infant Formulas Soy Controversy

    Major evidence now exists to suggest Soya bean is inappropriate for human and stock consumption at current levels. As a legume, it is known to contain phytoestrogens - plant versions of the female hormone estrogen. Phytoestrogens first came to the fore when farmers discovere...]]> http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/07/soy-menopause-tofu-and-infant-formulas/ Too-Simple Chili Relleno Feast 3 7-oz. cans whole green chilis
    OR one pumpkin-pie can size of whole green chilis
    1 lb. cheddar cheese - grated
    1 lb. Mozzarella or jack cheese - grated
    3 to 5 eggs
    1 12-oz. can evaporated milk
    OR 3/4 cup skim milk
    3 Tbsp. flour
    1 doz. corn tortillas ...]]>     http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/05/too-simple-chili-relleno-feast/     Are You Feeding Your Cat The Right Food What should you feed your cat to make sure he or she will have the necessary nutrition? What is the ideal mix of food to help your cat live to the limit of it's life span?

    To answer these questions, one should look at the diet of a feline in it's natural habitat. In the wild, a cat eats a...]]> http://we-are-vegetarian.com/2008/07/04/are-you-feeding-your-cat-the-right-food/