Tag Archives: Vegetables

Make Sure To Get Your Vitamins

Vitamins are an important part of a healthy lifestyle.  Here are some major vitamins and minerals, why they’re important, and which (vegetarian) foods contain them.   Calcium strengthens bones and teeth, reduces risk of colon cancer, decreases chance of bone loss, … Continue reading

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Protein Doesn’t Just Come From Animals

A common myth is that vegetarians don’t get enough protein, that their lack of animal products in their diet causes them to be protein deficient.  This couldn’t be more false.  Eating too much animal protein has been linked to causing … Continue reading

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Produce You Should Buy Organic

There are many reasons why you should buy organic.  Not only is organic food better for the environment, it’s better for you.  Pesticides damage soil, water, and wildlife.  And tests show that most non-organic produce contain residual pesticides even after washing. … Continue reading

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