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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March 26th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Question for Savvy Vegetarian:
I just found out that I am allergic to milk, egg whites, sesame seeds, peanuts, hazel nuts and macadamia nuts. I also have a yeast and soy intolerance.
So, what can I eat? I have found I like almond milk. – L. N.
Savvy Vegetarian Advice:
Hi L. N., Ouch! How inconvenient! I guess you’re [...]
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March 24th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Question for Savvy Vegetarian
Hi! I am fourteen, almost fifteen, and decided to go vegetarian three and a bit years ago. At first I didn’t eat red meat, and my folks were relatively cool with that, but now I’m trying to steer away from chicken as well.
The only problem is that I’m deadly allergic to all [...]
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March 19th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Question for Savvy Vegetarian
Hi Savvy Vegetarian! I have just discovered your wonderful site while searching for help on cooking tofu. I am a Nebraska beef fed girl (no longer in Nebr.) who went around the table eating everyone else’s fat and chewing on the bones from their steaks when I was little.
Having had high blood [...]
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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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January 6th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Question for Savvy Vegetarian:
I’m interested in becoming a vegetarian but I’m allergic to soy and nuts so I want to know if there are other sources of protein available – R. S.
Savvy Vegetarian Advice:
Hi R. S,
Beans, lentils and whole grains would be your main sources of protein if you want to be egg and dairy [...]
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December 11th, 2009 by Savvy Veg
Question For Savvy Vegetarian:
My boyfriend and I recently made the decision to become vegetarians and while we are loving it, we have run into a little problem. I started tracking everything we were eating to make sure we were making good food decisions and not turning into “junk-food vegetarians”. We eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, [...]
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December 8th, 2009 by Savvy Veg
Message For Savvy Vegetarian:
Hello… I need some advice about my diet… I have been a vegetarian for about 4 months now. Over the last few weeks I have found myself feeling hungry a lot of the time. My body simply feels depleted and brain function seems slower!
I can not understand what I am doing wrong [...]
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November 29th, 2009 by Savvy Veg
Message for Savvy Vegetarian:
Hi, I just stumbled on your website and wonder if you might have any advice for me. My 7 year old went vegetarian (lacto-ovo) 2 months ago. The rest of the family are omnivores, but I grew up with a vegetarian brother so it’s not unfamiliar to me. I am trying to [...]
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October 4th, 2009 by Savvy Veg
Message For Savvy Vegetarian:
My 19 yr old son went vegetarian 5 months ago, and to me, he just doesn’t seem to be getting enough protein. Can you help me out with things he SHOULD eat. He eats no meat whatsoever, doesn’t eat fish either. I’m worried that he will drop all kinds of weight, he’s [...]
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