If you’re looking for a lower-calorie alternative to mashed potatoes, try our dietitians’ mashed cauliflower recipe.
Tag: vegetarian
Yes, You Can Be a Vegetarian and an Athlete Too
There is no question that you can be a vegetarian and an athlete. The tougher question is – how can I become vegetarian and not compromise my athletic performance?
I’m a Vegetarian — Why Can’t I Lose Weight?
Discover the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, The Short Answer. Here, functional medicine specialist Mark Hyman, MD, explains why vegetarians and vegans may find weight loss a challenge.
Recipe: Skillet Tofu with Broccoli and Peppers
This is a tasty and super-easy meal that can be on the table in less than 20 minutes. Lots of swaps are also possible. If you like, use 1 pound of chicken or beef in place of the tofu, and use whatever vegetables you have available.
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Recipe: Southwestern All-Veggie Wraps
Expand your plant-food menu options with this flavorful, nutritious wrap, featuring fresh corn, tomatoes and peppers. Collard greens replace the standard flour-based wrap, so you get lots of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fiber.
Protein: The 4 Worst Ways to ‘Beef’ Up Your Diet
Trying to boost the protein in your diet? Focus on getting the right amount of protein from the most nutritious sources. Here, our dietitians share four sources of protein to avoid.
How to Start Eating Vegetarian for Better Heart Health
Vegetarians can meet all of their nutrient needs by eating a balanced diet. Find out how.
Why Beans, Packed With Vitamin B, Can Boost Your Brain Power
Your brain and nervous system rely on B vitamins. But your body can’t store them, so you have to get them from food. Find out how to work more B into your diet.
5 Fast, Easy-to-Make Fish Recipes
Whether you’re trying to eat more healthfully or giving up meat for Lent, adding fish to your diet is a smart move. Here’s our roundup of healthy, nutritious — and quick — fish dishes.
Want to Go Vegetarian? What to Do If You Have Diabetes
Diabetes educator Sue Cotey shares how she became vegan and the many benefits of this type of diet — from fighting chronic disease to preventing diabetes.
