Question(s) For Savvy Vegetarian: OMG. This topic is so hot on my head right now. I so envy the people that have a black and white opinion on this topic. I was vegetarian for 25 years and I have eaten meat for two years. It was not an easy choice. I did it because I [...]
Question for Savvy Vegetarian: We have a Barbarito’s restaurant in our area which serves fresh foods such as wraps, salad etc., made to order. Tofu is on their menu and I finally made the leap. I have since bought my first Tofu for home cooking, but don’t have the least idea what to do with [...]
Question for Savvy Vegetarian: Hi, please help me. I have been a veggie for about a year now, my family always nag about it but that’s not the problem. My mum has osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and arthritis. The doctor said some of them can be hereditary, and that I should eat lots of red meat as I too [...]
Tags: arthritis, fibromyalgia, healthy diet, nutrition, osteoporosis, red meat, vegetarian diet
Message for Savvy Vegetarian: Where in Columbus Ohio can I find the cheapest quinoa? I would love to eat healthy, but can’t afford to. Why is all the healthy food so expensive? – N. M. Savvy Vegetarian Advice: Dear N. M., Healthy food isn’t all expensive, and you can eat very well on a budget. [...]
Message for Savvy Vegetarian: I just started my new vegan lifestyle about a week ago. I was searching the internet to see if my cravings for meat and dairy were normal and came across your website. I saw an advice letter of another vegetarian asking the same question. I found your responses enlightening and helpful. [...]
Article Excerpt: Virginia Messina, June 3, 2009, Seattle Vegan Examiner Nobody ever seems to be especially neutral on the topic of vegan health. Most are convinced that a vegan diet is either completely dangerous or a magic bullet cure-all. The myths about vegan eating spring from both sides of the argument and are sometimes completely [...]
Tags: calcium, dairy foods, iron deficiency, nutrition, osteoporosis, protein, vegan diet, vegan kids, Virginia Messina
