Veggie Lovers

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A group for vegetarians, flexitarians, vegans, and anyone who wants to add more produce to their diet. Ask questions, share concerns, and swap your favorite recipes.

Members: 132
Latest Activity: Jun 10

Vegan & Vegetarian Discussions

Vegan or Vegetarian

Vegetarians may eat eggs dairy and fish, but vegans do not; they only eat plant-based foods. It's hard to be the latter when eating out, but it can be a fun challenge to find recipes that work and restaurants to eat at. I was a vegetarian for years after reading about hormones in meat, and since then the food we eat has been tampered with in many ways. Animals are not treated with antibiotics, and corporations are changing our plants to GMOs (genetically-modified organisms). I eat organic…

He eats meat, but you don't?

For an upcoming story, we're looking for real-life tips from couples who have a half-vegetarian, half-carnivore household. How do you deal with meals? Dining out? Did one of you abruptly go vegetarian or was it gradual. Let us know! Thanks. -Denise, Senior Editor

Healthy eating

Two years ago my cholesterol was 203. My doctor suggested I read a book by a cardiologist from Cleveland Health Clinic. I eagerly started eating vegan & exercising. In 4 months my cholesterol was 112. I did this for health reasons, not weight, but one day realized my clothes were loose. My weight went from 185 to 140 and I have maintained that by eating consistently vegan. I'm 73, & 50 years ago my OB/GYN for first-born told me "no milk". Among other things, he said the national dairy…

Comment Wall

Comment by Lauri-Anne Marshall on December 28, 2009 at 8:00pm: i will be doing the ACTION Plan. Does anyone have any detox lunches recipes??

Comment by Heather Katsoulis on December 29, 2009 at 8:49pm: Hi Lauri-Anne. Did you see these http://www.wholeliving.com/photogallery/detox-lunch-recipes ?

Comment by Ruth Paulus on December 30, 2009 at 4:34pm: Happy New Year to holisticly healthier us!

Comment by Sarah Calder on January 1, 2010 at 10:30pm: I am in need of some great veggie soups. I prefer smooth, pureed soups, but I am willing to try chunky. Thanks!!!

Comment by Heather Katsoulis on January 2, 2010 at 10:53am: Sarah, here are some highly rated vegetarian soups of all kinds: http://tr.im/vegsoup . Enjoy!

Comment by Ruth Paulus on January 2, 2010 at 7:09pm: Deborah Madison has an amazing cookbook entitled Vegetable Soups that are vegetarian and would lend themselves to being pureed. I use this a lot for my family and they love it! Enjoy!

Comment by Jennifer Heniford on January 3, 2010 at 3:16pm: I am looking into buying a juicer/extractor...does anyone have suggestions? There are so many to choose from and I just want to know what people really like using.

Comment by Sarah Calder on January 3, 2010 at 4:34pm: Thanks you guys! I am excited to try all my new soup finds!

Comment by Danielle Lemay on January 3, 2010 at 6:55pm: Hello! I just bought a Breville, juicer/extractor. I really like it and us it almost every day. The only thing is that I should have choosen one with multiple speeds. Don't know if it's available in the US. Good luck in your search.