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 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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May 23rd, 2010 by Savvy Veg
A couple of days ago, I did an update on our oatmeal recipe, and realized all over again what a fab food oatmeal is, and how we all should eat it everyday!
Cooked oatmeal has 11 grams of protein per 1 cup serving, 19% of the daily iron requirement, 33% daily fiber, 19% daily carbs, a pinch of omega 3, [...]
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May 7th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
What – and how – does a busy, working, veganish Mom feed her ovo-vegetarian kids?
I cook twice a day; breakfast and a meal that does double duty as lunch and dinner. When I cook beans, I make extra for future meals. Weekday lunches have to be foods that hold up well in a lunch box. I [...]
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April 18th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Question for Savvy Vegetarian:
Hello. After a lot of back and forth, I have finally settled in to my vegetarian lifestyle. I am having trouble finding things to eat, however. I fine myself constantly eating the same meals, and it gets a little bland and boring after a while.
Recently I went to a restaurant and tried [...]
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April 1st, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Convert any dessert recipe into a sugar free recipe, with stevia: natural sweetener and sugar substitute!
Diabetics and hypoglycemics are always looking for sugar free desserts. And sometimes it’s hard to find diabetic dessert recipes, especially vegetarian, vegan or gluten free.
But more and more people, especially vegetarians, are becoming conscious of the unhealthy effects of processed [...]
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March 24th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf is an easy healthy recipe and a favorite quinoa recipe. It’s a gluten free recipe, a stovetop casserole recipe, and a complete one dish vegetarian recipe, with grain, vegetables, and protein.
Quinoa is similar in texture and appearance to couscous, but more substantial and nutritious. It’s tasty and versatile, and cooking quinoa is [...]
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March 4th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Tips for delicious low-budget healthy eating on a vegetarian (or vegan) diet
From our own experience, we know it’s possible – and relatively easy – to have an excellent vegetarian diet on a low budget. You’ll also eat much healthier. It is a bit more work – you have to think and plan more, and be a [...]
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February 19th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Message for Savvy Vegetarian: I’ve recently become “vegetarian”, but I hate to cook. I would like to buy pre-packaged foods, pre-made foods, etc. What do you suggest? Where do you suggest I go? I love tofu and that’s my main source of protein. Help! Thank you, K.H.
Savvy Vegetarian Advice:
Hi K.H. If you want to be [...]
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February 13th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Valentine’s Day is coming up. Are you sure you want to buy your valentine chocolate? There is another option: carob.
In recent years carob has been known as a chocolate substitute, but this seductively sweet food has both the substance and the flavor to earn its own merit. The color is the same as that [...]
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