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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.
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 to maintain your muscle mass? Focus on getting the right amount of protein from the most nutritious sources. Here, our dietitians list four sources of protein to avoid.
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