Re-connect with Vegetables!
The Meatless Monday Fork
Going meat-free doesn't prove does not equal flavor-free.
Easing your family's way to a vegetarian day by going
vegetarian one day a week is good for your health and bank
account. Beans, grains, in-season vegetables and fruits tend to be less
expensive than meat.
• Include kids in the vegetarian day.
To make it fun, let
the kids play with fresh fruits and vegetables so they develop a
curiosity about the foods. Let them make rainbows out of chopped
peppers, carrots and celery, or make funny faces out of pieces of
strawberries, bananas and blueberries. Make a forest out of broccoli
"trees."
• Stock your pantry and refrigerator
with vegetarian-friendly
foods, ingredients and spices: mustard, vinegar, soy milk, nuts,
grains, canned tomatoes, peanut and almond butter, pasta, beans,
ginger, garlic, curry powder, chili powder, pesto, olives, tofu,
yogurt, cheese, eggs and a wide selection of fresh and frozen produce.
• Aim to eat the rainbow. Fruits and vegetables all contain different nutrients.
• Look for low- or non-fat varieties in diary products.
• Don't overcook fresh produce. Lightly steam, roast or stir-fry in a splash of olive oil.
Russell Simmons on his vegan diet
Oprah goes vegan(for 21 days)
