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Healthy Vegetarian Tips and Cooking

Calculate Your Protein Requirements
Written by Heather Nicholds   

What's the most important thing to think about regarding protein? Many people think it's quantity. The more, the better. In fact, what's more important is quality. Your body does need the macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein and fat), but micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are just as important, along with phytonutrients, bioflavonoids, water content and above all the ratio of all these components to each other.

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Rave Review: Malcom's Miracle Anti-Aging Hand & Body Treatment (Vegan)
Written by Kathryn D'Imperio   

Malcom's Miracle LotionPerhaps I am just a sucker for luxurious products with tantalizing aromas that tickle the senses and invigorate the body. But then again, what’s not to like about Malcolm’s Miracle Anti-Aging Hand and Body Treatment, in the alluring Rejuvenating Lavender? The product is 100% cruelty-free and a completely vegan body care product designed especially for sensitive skin.

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An Introduction to Sugar Free Cooking
Written by Nick Kakolowski   

Obtaining and maintaining slim figures, managing blood sugar levels, controlling nerve pain and preventing dental problems are just a few of the reasons why many today are searching for ways to remove sugar from their diet. Although controlling one’s sweet tooth can be one of the most daunting tasks even the most stringent of dieters face, it is an extremely effective for weight loss. There are many advantages to a sugar-free diet, still why is it so difficult to stay off of sugar?

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Does Eating Raw Foods Make Sense in the North
Written by Frederick Patenaude   

Have you bought the idea that a completely raw food diet is the ultimate, most logical, best diet for all humankind, no matter where they live in the world? Do you picture eskimos eating watermelon?

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Beer Battered Fries (Vegan)
Written by Kathryn D'Imperio   

Beer Battered Fries SampleThese French fries are dipped in a delicious beer batter, and they are great with ketchup or BBQ sauce. I love French fries, and this recipe is probably the best fried up potatoes that I make. I prepared these for a cooking competition, and everyone who tasted them was impressed with these beer battered fries.

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Best Eggplant Parmesan (Lacto)
Written by Mike McEwan   

Eggplant Parmesan ServingThis vegetarian eggplant parmesan is one of the best veggie recipes I have tried. It’s tasty and not too heavy, and always seems it’s worth the time to prepare it. I honestly can’t order eggplant parmesan at a restaurant anymore, because it always pales in comparison to this dish. Lacto vegetarians, this recipe is a must-try.

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Ten Ways to Save Money on Your Groceries
Written by Kathryn D'Imperio   

Grocery StoreWhen it comes to monthly expenses, grocery bills are up there on the list. Many times we rush to the store when we only need a few things and we end up buying twice as much as we intended.

It may be the impulse buys we snag when we are hungry or some items that seem like a good deal at the time. If we put just a small amount of effort into it, it’s possible to find many ways to reduce the cost of our grocery bills with minimal effort.

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Is a vegetarian or vegan diet healthy? Read the research on soy, nuts, fruits, vegetables and other vegetarian foods and decide for yourself.
 
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