Legumes and whole grains are some good low fat protein sources for those who want to become vegetarian. Eat only a small handful of nuts and seeds per day! 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 [...]
You are getting plenty of variety in your vegetarian diet, and eating fresh whole foods, which is excellent! Eat more fatty foods such as avocados, nuts & seeds. 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 [...]
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Vegetarian child having behavior issues could be a number of reasons: Is he getting enough calories? Does he have food sensitivities, indigestion, constipation? 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 [...]
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Question for Savvy Vegetarian: I was going through your site and all I can say is wow! I have been a vegetarian for about 5 years now and still have problems with gas. So the beans without gas report was great for me. I have one problem that has been plaguing me for about 2 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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Message for Savvy Vegetarian: When I was growing up, my family was extremely anti-veg. It was pretty much meat and dessert type thing. Now as I live on my own I realize my love for being a vegetarian. My boyfriend (soon to be fiance) of four years is the king of carnivores! And I completely [...]
Topic: Vegetarian Diet, Celiac Disease – I would love some advice on a vegetarian diet for someone with Celiac Disease. So many great foods that other veggies enjoy (veggie burgers, soy crumbles, etc.) are off limits to me and it does get a bit discouraging at times. There is a great Veggie group where I [...]
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Question for Savvy Vegetarian: Hi, I have been vegetarian for two years and during this time I have felt tired and lethargic. I am prone to colds and flu and generally feel weak. I do not want to go back to eating meat but feel at the end of my tether. The only supplement I [...]
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