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Vegetarian Does Not Have To Be "All Or Nothing"Melanie Mendelson Many people contemplate becoming a vegetarian at one point or another. Some consider a meatless diet because they feel sorry for the animals. Others think a vegetarian way of eating will improve their health. However, out of those well-intentioned people very few actually follow through and change their way of eating. The idea of completely giving up meat forms a big stumbling block for most. For some reason, when it comes to vegetarian cooking, most people only see the "extremist" approach: either give up meat completely or you might as well include the meat in every meal. This "all or nothing" thinking becomes a mental barrier that keeps a lot of people from eating more vegetarian meals. How about finding a happy medium Drastic changes to ones diet never last. Do not beat yourself up for eating meat. There is no need to give it up completely. Just try eating a little less of it, thats all. Start right now by making one meatless dinner every week. Keep everything else the same. Eating just one vegetarian dinner every week is definitely doable and easy. It will be just a nice change instead of deprivation! If you think going meatless one day a week would not make a big difference, consider these simple numbers: if everyone ate vegetarian meals just one day a week, it would save one out of seven animals. Out of 92 million animals that are consumed in the United States alone every year, over 13 million animals would be spared. This is a huge impact! In addition to doing good for our planet, youll enjoy great health benefits by including more fruits and vegetables in your diet. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, nutrients, anti-oxidants and fiber - all the things that are good for us. They can help with weight loss and prevent diseases. Numerous studies show that diets high in fruits and vegetables reduce the risks of deadly diseases such as cancer, heart attack and stroke. Also, by trying out new dishes, you will break your food routine and discover new tasty recipes and food combinations. Its really nice to eat something different once in a while instead of being stuck in a food rut. This simple shift of mindset from "all or nothing" to a happy middle ground will do wonders. Vegetarian eating does not need to be a full-time commitment, sacrifice and strive for unattainable perfection. Just do what you can to eat a little less meat, have fun trying new vegetarian meals and enjoy the benefits.
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Hosting a Wine Tasting Party As your love and knowledge of wine grows, it is inevitable that you will want to share your revelations with friends and family. Hosting a wine tasting party is a great way to do this. Oatmeal-Apple-Raisin Muffins These muffins are not only tasty, but theyre also a good source of fiber. In recent years, health experts have come to realize that fiber is an important part of a heart-healthy diet. Using Canola oil also increases the health benefits of these muffins.1 egg1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice added1 cup oatmeal either quick-cooking or old-fashioned oatmeal; I like to use the old-fashioned1/2 cup of brown sugar1/2 cup cooking oil2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1 apple chopped1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional Cube Steak Recipes Are you searching for some new and exciting cube steak recipes Well, first let’s look at why cube steak is so popular. Cube steak or minute steak, as some people may call it, comes from the butcher tenderizing round steak before packaging. This is done by using a butcher’s tenderizer. It does not take long to cook this time of steak hence came the name minute steak. |
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