by Randy Graham http://valleyvegetarian.blogspot.com/ Some still think vegetarianism is a fad as opposed to a lifestyle. While it is true that it came to national attention in the 1960s here in the United States, its origins are hundreds if not thousands of years older than that. Make no mistake, vegetarianism is a lifestyle and has … [Read more…]
by Randy Graham http://valleyvegetarian.blogspot.com/ Edible centerpieces? Why not? When we make dinner for our friends and family we like to have a centerpiece on the table that is edible. A nice small bouquet of flowers is fun but an “edible” centerpiece is novel, unexpected and can generate interesting discussions while eating. One time we had … [Read more…]
There is fantastic news for mock meat lovers who wish to forgo egg products: The Boca CO. has made the decision to eliminate eggs from their product line by 2010. The decision comes just after last month’s campaign sponsored by Compassion Over Killing teamed up with Mercy For Animals and the Animal Protection & Rescue … [Read more…]
It’s that time of the year again: pumpkin season! What better thing to do than to eat this nutritious vitamin A/beta carotene powerhouse whenever possible?! Not only is it loaded with antioxidants, it is low in calories, high in fiber and potassium, and a good source of many other important vitamins and minerals. Getting tired … [Read more…]
For my first article, I was torn between a dozen topics. There are so many things that I have learned in my 8 year journey to a high-veg vegan lifestyle. The tough times that made me want to quit and be “normal”; my previous try as a vegetarian 20 years ago that ended with a … [Read more…]
Oftentimes, people who embrace the vegetarian lifestyle fail to eat as healthy as they should. Abstaining from flesh foods alone is not a sure fire formula for being and staying healthy. There are many poor food choices a vegetarian can make and it is a common misconception that being vegetarian alone can make one trim … [Read more…]