I'm not a vegetarian but every once in a while, I meet up with my vegetarian friend Emily for a meal, and to catch up. Today, we squeezed in a lunch in between her classes (she's an NYU Law student) at Vegetarian Paradise 2 Vegetarian Paradise 2 .Our waiter came over and asked if we were ready to order, Emily replied yes, and he jumped to another table. It was really weird. Then, we had trouble flagging him down to order for a while. Later, my hot and sour soup (average vegetarian version) came but Emily's spring rolls didn't. We asked about it, and the waiter said it was coming. Later, the spring rolls appeared on one of the main dishes. This was especially annoying because we expressed to him that we were sharing the main dishes.Anyways, the Tofu and Mixed Vegetables were pretty bland but I enjoyed the (fake) Chicken and Spinach in Curry Sauce. The vegetarian chicken wasn't great but I liked the flavor of the sauce.In all, this place has odd service and very average and predictable f
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Have you ever considered becoming a vegetarian? I have at times. My husband really loves his meat though. But after seeing this video (and having a toddler myself) I'm really serious about giving it a go for myself. In this video you see some agile tigers who hunt down a young buffalo. Then a crocodile tries to get their catch away from them. The fascinating part is when the buffalo herd comes back in full force to try to save their young one. This was the #1 most buzzed about YouTube video of last year, 2007. I felt a terrible revulsion at watching this, though I realize this is nature and natural in nature. But it would be something if humanity could rise above this.
If claims of an Erode-based export company in Tamil Nadu, dealing in poultry-based processed products, are to be believed, the vegetarian eggs are all set to become a reality in the domestic market. SKM Egg Products Limited has branded certain eggs as vegetarian eggs, which are laid by the hens solely fed on a vegetarian diet. The company’s processed egg products range from whole egg powder to yolk powder and albumen powder. According to SKM Egg Products Ltd., chicks aged up to 8 weeks are brought to their farm and reared on specific feed for 72 weeks that is until they become layers. Since the eggs laid by hens are fed on vegetarian diet, these are termed as veggie eggs. On an average, each layer-hen in a poultry farm lays more than 300 eggs. "Vegetarian means deriving from vegetable and plant source, and if you can consider milk as vegetarian in India, you can consider those commercial eggs available in markets as vegetarian too. Because they cannot be hatched," sai
Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for December 28th, 2007
Today is Eat Vegetarian Day and National Chocolate Day
I won’t be doing the former, unfortunately, as I have plans for some scallops today. I suppose that could loosely be termed vegetarian though, in some definitions.
As for the second, I do believe I’ll celebrate with abandon!
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Good news for avoiding eating animal flesh, you can be a vegetarian and still have a good string muscular body.Simply incorporate these vegetarian stuff in your daily diet and you will get some good quality protein without eating flesh.1.>TOFU:Tofu is to soy milk what cheese is to milk, as the processes involved in making them are very similar.Tofu is available in three different varieties: regular, soft and firm.For a meat-like texture, go with fresh, extra-firm or firm varieties. If you find it too bland, try marinating it before cooking, or cook it with other ingredients, as it will take on some of their flavor. Tofu is also available ready-flavored, smoked, spiced, or marinated.Nutritional Value of TOFU:A half-cup serving provides nearly 20% of your daily protein, has less than 100 calories, more calcium than a cup of milk, and is a good source of iron.2.>TEMPEH:Tempeh is a cultured soybean cake. This meat substitute, which originated in Indonesia, has a complex flavor that is oft
Part 3 in a series of "benefits of being vegetarian" in honor of this week of the Vegetarian Challenge put forth by Toronto vegetarian group to inspire non-vegetarians into trying the lifestyle and learning more about vegetarianism. Some benefits include reducing your carbon footprint, saving money, reducing cholesterol, lower blood pressure, improving sleep, reducing stress, reducing body fat etc. There are a lot of reasons to take on a vegetarian lifestyle.Today's benefit of being a vegetarian:You can snack all day long and never crack 1200 calories making weight loss easy and effortlessThere are virtually NO calories in vegetarian foods and it’s impossible to eat too much or gain weight.It’s the same reason that there are no bodybuilders that can gain muscle being vegetarian and why vegetarians all look so scrawny.Completely not trueIt’s not only possible to gain muscle choosing a vegetarian lifestyle, it’s easy to keep it as well.Toby Maquire gained enough muscle eating a
Should dark chocolate be part of a vegetarian of vegan lifestyle? Sure why not?A report in the journal of the American medical association from 2003 says that dark chocolate indeed does offer antioxidants that help lower blood pressure in those with moderate high blood pressure.And of course, the findings show that milk interferes with the absorption of those antioxidants (as it does with all nutrition of course), so avoid chocolate with milk in it. Actually, just plain avoid milk ok?In a report in a 2003 copy of nature, Mauro Serafini, PhD saysOur findings indicate that milk may interfere with the absorption of antioxidants from chocolate ... and may therefore negate the potential health benefits that can be derived from eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate.So eating chocolate isn’t so bad for us. Choose dark chocolate over milk chocolate and choose a good Cabernet Sauvignon to go with it.My Advice, just as you should choose the the best red wine, choose the best dark chocol
This week is the Vegetarian Challenge week, I'm doing a series of Benefits Of Being Vegetarian.Number 2 on my list:You're The Freak At The Party Normally something you would want to avoid, in this case, your eating habits and choice of food groups (or lack of food groups) is always reason for starting a conversation.Kinda shy? Want to meet that hot chick or guy over by the snack table? Easy, just go up and say "I'm vegetarian - what kind of vegetables do they have here?"One of two things will occur. You'll either get a smile from him or her or suddenly become outcast and kicked out of the party.Either way, you started a conversation and are getting a lot of attention.Now imagine a party with Carrie Underwood at that same snack table. Imagine saying the same thing again "I'm vegetarian - what kind of vegetables do they have here?" and you'll probably get a different response. Carrie was voted sexiest vegetarian in 2005 and again this year 2007. She may very well say to you "l
If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian. -Paul McCartney.There is a great deal of truth to the idea that you will eventually become what you eat. -Mohandas K. Gandhi To my mind the life of the lamb is no less precious than that of a human being. I should be unwilling to take the life of the lamb for the sake of the human body. I hold that, the more helpless the creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. -Mohandas K. GandhiTruly man is the king of beasts, for his brutality exceeds them. We live by the death of others. We are burial places! I have since an early age abjured the use of meat, and the time will come when men will look upon the murder of animals as they now look upon the murder of men. -Leonardo da Vinci"...by increasing plant-based food and lessening animal products such as dairy, eggs, meat, cheese and butter, you will benefit in the long run." -Natalie Ledesma, MS, RD It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to d
In honor of the Vegetarian Challenge, I thought I'd start some "benefits of being vegetarian" and allow readers to add some of their own.Today's "benefit of being vegetarian" :Better Poo As any vegetarian can relate to, all the fiber from a vegetarian diet contributes to extreme regularity.My buddy dirk says "there's nothing like a good poo in the morning to start your day off right"I agree
I recently got a reply to one of my posts from a reader who was so happy to have me back as a vegetarian and expressing her sadness at having lost me a few years ago (lost to vegetarianism). I laughed, in a good way. It’s nice to have a great group of people of like mind making a conscious decision about their health and the effect on our planet.I’m not 100% vegetarian and I don’t promote 100% vegetarian though.I should be clear that I’m not against being vegetarian either. I’m not in a place anymore to be completely against animal protein any more but rather feel that it’s all about eating healthy and that eating being easy and effortless.What I do promote and you’ll be hearing about more and more is about a 90% - 10% vegetarian – meat based diet. I still don’t have a name for it really and it’s not 90% vegetarian per day, its more in line with cave man eating, that is 5 to 7 days ore more of vegetarian / vegan meals followed by a couple of days of a diet plenti
Today is day one of the Vegetarian Challenge posed by Toronto based veg group. The idea was posed by Christine (One Smart Cookie) a member of my weight loss forum, who recently joined my girlfriends and mine Sunrider Group. She’s making changes in her eating habits and including more green smoothies, Sunrider foods and transitioning from a meat based diet to a vegetable based diet.Christine found this vegetarian challenge website and then started a facebook group by the same name. The Veggie Challenge offers prizes, a once a day email with meal suggestions and product recommendations to help keep you on track. From the testimonials on their website, there have been a number of people who have made the transition to vegetarianism based on this challenge.One such testimonial from WayneI had been thinking about going vegetarian for a long time but it was this challenge that made me consider it seriously. – Wayne, 30's, from meat-centered to mostly vegan And another from a teen who
A member of my weight loss forum and brand new Sunrider, Christine has taken up her change in eating with a passion. Darlene and I first started coaching Christine a few months ago when she joined Sunrider and is now as familiar with Kale and brown rice as she once was with meat and potatoes.Christine has put forth a challenge to eat vegetarian for a week, November 12th through 18th and is launching it though the Vegetarian Challenge facebook group. I would like to challenge everyone to eat vegetarian for the week of November 12-November 18th. Not only will you try new recipes without meat but you can try something different. It is a great opportunity to leave your ecological footprint and introduce healthy new food into your day! Have fun with it and share this with your friends. I'd love to hear how you feel about it, any recipes and how it might have made an impact on you! Join the group, post your thoughts and results on the wall and for fun, add me as a friend.
To take the edge off an appetite or add a little taste to a salad or veggies, try a 2 Tbsp.p. serving of nutritious and tasty nuts or seeds: pumpkin seeds (2.4 g), macadamia nuts (.9 g), almonds (1.4 g), pecans (.6 g), chopped walnuts (1.1 g) - all under 3 net carbs. Make an easy guacamole by mashing 1/2 medium avocado (3 g), season with a touch of salt, 1 Tbsp. tomato salsa (1 g) and a sprinkle of lemon juice (0 g). Have with raw veggies or a few low-carb tortilla chips. This fiber-rich snack is also high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat = 4 g net carbs (just the guacamole).Top 1 1/2 cups lightly steamed broccoli (5.8 g) with 1 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese (0 carbs and only 1.5 grams of saturated fat) = 5.8 g net carbs.Enjoy a 1 oz. serving of roasted soy nuts (6 g), which contains 13 grams of protein and 7 grams of mostly heart-healthy polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat -- and only 1.5 grams of saturated fat. This on-the-go snack comes in flavors such as ranch, barbeque,
ADVANTAGES OF A VEGETARIAN DIET1. It tends to be lower in cholesterol. High cholesterol diets tend to clog the arteries, increasing the risk of coronary artery disease.2. It tends to be lower in fat. The typical high fat American diet leads to obesity, heart disease, and other ailments.3. It tends to contain more complex carbohydrates and fiber (things which decrease the risk of heart disease and cancer).4. It contains fewer toxins. Hundreds of man-made chemicals are placed in the feed of livestock or injected into their bloodstreams (steroids and other growth hormones, antibiotics, fertility drugs, etc.). All of these chemicals wind up in the animal flesh the consumer purchases. 5. It can be cheaper (have you ever compared the prices of vegetarian entrees at a restaurant with the prices of meat entrees?).6. It is better for the environment. Millions of acres of forest are cleared every year to create pastures for cattle to graze in.7. It is kinder to animals. The era w
VEGETARIAN BODYBUILDING MYTHS There are various Myths regarding Bodybuilding and Vegetarianism. It is said that Bodybuilders cannot be Vegetarians and Vegetarians cannot become Bodybuilders, but this is definitely not true. The image of a Vegetarian is of a skinny person, who is underbuilt , unhealthy, lacks muscular strength and energy, but it is not true, A vegetarian can also acquire the vital protein from plant and dairy sources provided he consumes it in mixed quantities. Click here for a Complete Vegetarian Diet for Bodybuilding.Click here for advantages of a Vegetarian Diet Following are some famous Myths regarding Bodybuilding and Vegetarianism: VEGETARIAN MYTHS: Myth 1. Vegetarians can’t get enough protein. As a vegetarian, primary protein sources are dairy, eggs, grains, beans (including soy), and legumes. Protein supplements like whey protein concentrate and isolate can be consumed like any other bodybuilder and many other athletes. While so
A VEGETARIAN DIET FOR BODYBUILDINGBeing a vegetarian and a BodyBuilder is no more a tough task if you consume vegetarian protein sources in mixed proportions like pulses,yoghurt(curd),cottage cheese,tofu,oats,soy,beans and other vegetable protein sources.Vegetarian protein sources should be consumed in mixed quantities.Plenty of water should also be consumed which will keep your system hydrated and active.Following are two Vegetarian Diet Plan for BodyBuilding:NOTE: Protein content in this article is an approximation and should not be used as a rigid benchmark. NOTE:Protein content in Whey and Soy Protein may vary from one company to the other.Plan 1:TimeVegetarian FoodProtein Content Wake 7:30 am 7:301 scoop whey protein in water20g 8:00 breakfastlarge bowl wholewheat breakfast cereal with 1/3 pint skimmed milk + sugar15g 2 slices wholemeal bread toasted + olive oil spread ½ portion weight gain drink with water and multidextrose powder22g 100ml orange juice + 1 tblsp olive oil
A vegetarian weight loss diet can help you to see the changes that you can make to the way that you eat and live. While you are looking at the different vegetables and fruits which can be used in a vegetarian diet you should look to the best ways of preparing these items.You will find that planning a vegetarian weight loss diet is not one that will be boring. There are a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, spices and condiments that you can use in your diet to make them more interesting. Also if you are serious about losing weight by going through with a vegetarian weight loss diet then you should see if there is any way that you can reduce or change the way that certain dressings and fillings are made.You will find there are various types of vegetables and fruits that can be placed on a vegetarian weight loss diet. These different vegetables all contribute to the way that your health and metabolism can change for the better.While being on a vegetarian diet does mean that you will be e
Vegetarian Diet V/s Non-Vegetarian Diet Earlier days, it was common belief that non-vegetarian diet is superior to vegetarian diet. People used to think that non-vegetarian diet provides us more power and it is full of energetic ingredients. This theory attracted more and more people and ultimately a large number of people of the world adopted non-vegetarian diet. But now this concept is changing. According to the new developments in medical sciences, vegetarian diet is closer to and is more useful for human nature. It is more scientific for human body. Because of this, people are now adopting vegetarian diet as part of new life-style. It is a fact that the non-vegetarian diet contains cholesterol and saturated fat. These are the root cause of problems like coronary heart disease, cerebro-vascular accidents (strokes), eye diseases and high blood pressure. In a non-vegetarian diet, only 60 % of its content is useful for human body, rest 40 % contains harmful and toxic products. In
Saturday evening and looking for a place to eat. After feeling like Josef and Mary, being turned down at restaurants because you have no reservation, we stumbled across The Golden Temple at the end of the Utrechtsestraat. Now from the outside it looked rather quiet, but inside it was full of reservation signs on the [...]
By Scott MeyersDo you need to lose weight? Even if you are only slightly overweight, and need to find a way to lose a couple of pounds, you may be frustrated with the options you have tried so far. Diet pills are designed for those who are severely overweight, and the side effects may not be worth the results. Other diets such as the low carbohydrate diet or the low fat diet may not help much either. It can be very difficult to eliminate fats or carbohydrates because they are found in so many kinds of food.Perhaps a better way to lose those pounds is the vegetarian diet. It is not designed to promote weight loss, but if you use it correctly, it could be the answer to a thinner, healthier you.Protein: The Hidden FatWhile consuming fat can certainly add the pounds, there are other sources of weight gain as well. Surprisingly, protein is one of them. If you are eating too much protein for your body to convert into muscle, your body will turn that protein into fat.The main source for prote
4 Servings
2 medium carrots, cut into slices
2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 cup onion
2 cups of water
2 cups of tomato juice
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp oregano
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbs olive oil
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A few months ago I got a fortune - no lie - that said:
You are the crispy noodle in the vegetarian salad of life
What the fuck!?
I am still trying to figure out the fortune. Last night I was out eating Chinese (food) with some friends and friends of friends. At the end of the meal when it came time for all of us to read our fortunes out loud and in all of our stupidly awkward responses we go either "Oooh good one..." [as if the fortune is perfect for him/her OR we go "Aaah" [with a slight nod and squint of an eye or two as if the fortune put everyone in deep thought].
I don't even wanna talk about the idiots that still have to blurt out the stupid addage "in bed" at the end their fortunes. It was funny in High School and UN-like farts it is no longer funny. I, for some reason, get consistently rediculous fortunes. Forget about the "You like Chinese Food" one or "You have the ability to find humor in everything that makes you laugh" [??]. On the VERY rare occasion I'
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