April 10th, 2012 by Savvy Veg
New 16 year old vegetarian, super-conservative parents don’t know, terrified to tell them Hey, I am a newly declared, sixteen year old vegetarian, and my parents simply do not know. . . . yet. They are super conservative and I have kept my vegetarianism a secret so far. Often times we’re not at the dinner […]
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May 28th, 2011 by Savvy Veg
When I try to go vegetarian - except for fish & eggs - I gain weight. I eat quinoa, but generally find I must leave beans and rice alone. I’m 68, in good shape, and very active outdoors, hiking, snow shoeing and camping. How can I control my weight and still be mostly vegetarian? Thank […]
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March 22nd, 2011 by Savvy Veg
Vegetarian losing weight, wants to gain healthy weight with no processed food I have been a vegetarian for a little over a year now. I have completely ceased eating fast food because when I did it eat on occasion, it made me feel sick. I have also given up most processed foods. Eating plant-based meals […]
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January 7th, 2011 by Savvy Veg
Teen vegetarian needs healthy diet plan, nutritious recipes the whole family will like I’m 14 years old and have officially been a vegetarian for a little over a year. My parents don’t really approve, because they think I will become sick from it, but they allow me to make my own choices. I haven’t gotten […]
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September 23rd, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Vegetarian Advice: Birthday girl has vegetarian party menu ideas, Mum says her birthday party menu plans are self-centred Message for Savvy Vegetarian: I’m vegetarian, my 21st Birthday is in January and I’m planning a big party which my non-veg mum is very keen to have and pay for. Birthday Party Menu Planning: I would love for […]
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September 18th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
My stepdaughter is vegetarian in the most ignorant, stubborn teenager way
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August 31st, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Easy vegetarian meal planning: Recipes to make ahead in big batch vegetarian cooking, for quick meals to freeze or fridge 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 […]
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August 13th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Mom worries tofu won’t have enough protein for toddler with food allergies My 20 month old daughter has food allergies - she 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 […]
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July 12th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
Prevent skinny vegetarian children with kid friendly recipes and multivitamins My 8 year old daughter became a vegetarian two months ago. My husband and I who are not vegetarian are trying our best to support her choice. She is also an avid dancer training two to three hours a day. This is HER choice, we […]
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February 19th, 2010 by Savvy Veg
I hate to cook. How to have a healthy veg diet? 10 tips for healthy eating with (almost) no cooking 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 […]
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