September 2nd, 2010 by Savvy Veg
From Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Health & Fitness Ezine, 9.2.10
Dear Dr. Mirkin: How does drinking fruit juice increase risk for heart attacks?
The CARDIA study shows that all sugared drinks, including fruit juices, raise total cholesterol, the bad LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, August 13, 2010).
People who drink fruit juice also have [...]
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August 31st, 2010 by Savvy Veg
How to eat healthy satisfying vegetarian meals without spending all your spare time in the kitchen
Question for Savvy Vegetarian:
I was wondering if you have vegetarian recipes you can recommend that we can make a big batch of ahead of time and freeze or store to eat as quick meals when we’re rushed for time? I’m not a [...]
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August 30th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
How to NOT debate vegetarianism with friends, family and others
Question for Savvy Vegetarian:
First of all, let me thank you for your website! I’m a vegetarian college student (veg for almost 4 years now) and I want to thank you for this enormous resource. I’ve learned how to cook quinoa, how to prepare shopping lists, what to buy at [...]
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August 30th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
All Berries Are Equal!
By Pamela A. Popper, Ph.D., N.D. Dr. Pam Popper is a naturopath, nutritionist and the Executive Director of The Wellness Forum.
One of the more inaccurate claims made by companies and individuals selling healthy products these days is that certain fruits, berries or juices are more nutritious and that eating or drinking these [...]
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August 25th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Article excerpt from A Month Without Monsanto, published 8.26.10 by YES! Magazine, via CommonDreams.org
Author April Dávila wondered what it would take to cut the GMO giant out of her family’s life. She found that Monsanto was far more entrenched in our food supply than she’d ever realized.
“Unfortunately, with the exception of a few national brands (check out Annie’s, [...]
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August 25th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Dr. Nina Bailey: Boil, steam or fry: are we getting the best nutrition from our vegetables?
The message that we need to eat at least 6 servings a day of fruit and vegetables seems to be having a positive impact on our food choices. By eating fruits and vegetables in a variety of different colors, you get the best [...]
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August 13th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Question for Savvy Vegetarian:
Let me start by saying I am not a vegetarian, however my 20 month old daughter is allergic to dairy, eggs, and all nuts. I am concerned that there are several key nutrients she may be either low on or not getting, among them protein.
Her doctor recently suggested I add tofu to [...]
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August 11th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: I know that local food has health and environmental benefits, but my local grocer only carries a few items. Is there a push for bigger supermarkets to carry locally produced food? Maria Fine, Somerville, MA
By eating locally sourced foods, we strengthen the bond between local farmers [...]
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July 27th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Message for Savvy Vegetarian: Thank you for these wonderful recipes. Is there a way to also get the nutritional value on the Quinoa Black Bean Salad (and others)? For example the calories per serving and the fat, carb and protein percentages? Please let me know. Thanks! L.N.
Hi L. N., Thanks very much for writing! You aren’t the first to [...]
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July 12th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Dear Savvy Vegetarian,
My 8 year old daughter became a vegetarian two months ago. My husband and I who are not vegetarian are trying our best to support her choice.
She is also an avid dancer training two to three hours a day. This is HER choice, we are NOT pushing this on her. (I have 4 [...]
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