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Meat Free Everyday
Meat Free Everyday - Food for thoughtWhat is a vegetarian?They don't eat fish. Fish ... is meat. They don't eat chicken. Chicken ... is meat. They don't eat the occasional steak. Steak ... is meat. People who eat fish, chicken and meat are NOT vegetarians. They are meat eaters. Read more about: What is a vegetarian?The unexpected vegetarian guest What to do when an vegetarian arrives for a meal unexpectedly? Vegatarians and ProteinThis is a huge big deal. Meat, although not the best protein source provides at least some. A human body can make carbohydrates from protein or fat. It can't easily make all the required protein. Protein must be provided for the body. Read more on: Vegetarians and ProteinDining out with a VegetarianA meal out is a great way to avoid cooking and doing the dishes. It's also a perfect way to relax and socialise. What's it like for a vegetarian? Well firstly we can only choose from about 10% of the menu at..... Find out what it is like: Dining out with a vegetarianVegetarians and AlcoholAlcohol has been around for eons. Long before sliced bread, Toblerone and Coca Cola. Alcohol is natural and has been used in ceremonies and by ancient peoples as far back..... Learn more about: Vegatarians and AlcoholWhy do people become Vegetarian?There are two types of vegetarians. Those who choose to be vegetarain and those whose religious beliefs dictate they must be.... Read more about: Why people become VegetarianVegetarianism - How far is too far?I must be honest I haven't met too many people with extreme food preferences. But I would say that raw foodies and fruitarians could be challenging.... Our take on: Vegetarianism - How far is too far?The Vegetarians larder and freeezerMy top food cupboard and freezer staples..... What the Vegetarian needs in their: Vegetarian Larder and FreezerThe Low Carb VegetarianLow carb diets have been on a roller coaster ride and back. Once upon a time Dr Atkins had a plethora of disciples who all lost...... What do the experts say about Low Carb?: Low Carb VegetariansThe Vegetarians Kitchen gadgetsKaren's top kitchen gadgets for the Vegetarian Find out what gadgets the Vegetarian should have in their kitchen: Kitchen GadgetsCooking with tofuAdventurous foodies who venture to cook with tofu are usually bitterly dissappointed. And I'm not surprised.... Read more about tofu and how to cook with it: Cooking with tofuCooking with paneerPaneer is a dairy protein. It's not easily found in Western food stores, but is widely used in Indian food and curries. Find out more about paneer and what to do with it: Cooking with paneerCooking with TVPTVP aka textured vegetable protein has been around for a long time. It's a boon for vegetarians in that it is a wonderful low fat source of protein. All about TVP and how you can use it: Cooking with TVPCooking with seitanYou probably don't know it but you're already eating seitan! What is seitan and how do you use it? Find out more: Cooking with seitanCooking with agar agarVegetarians do not eat gelatine! It's a byproduct of animal skins, hooves and bones. So vegetarains don't eat jelly beans, marshmallows, trifle or any jelly based desert. I wonder how many vegetarians actually know that? Read all about agar agar and its uses: Cooking with agar agarVegetarians and ill healthI often hear of vegetarians struggling with their health. Just the other day I was looking for a recipe book and the young lady helping me was a newish vegetarian. She was saying her hair was thinning, her nails had gone soft and she was tired all the time.... Learn about being a healthy vegetarian: Vegetarians and ill health |