What is a Vegetarian Diet?

Vegetarians can describe what they eat in a variety of ways. Registered Dietitians are here to offer their expertise to assist you in navigating the healthy food choices available for the many different vegetarian options.

Transitioning to a Plant-based Diet

Ratatouille Pasta Bake

Add more plant foods to the mixed meals you are eating. Shift the balance of plant and animal foods toward more plants – the ones you already eat and love. Continue reading

Got Enough?

This vegetarian meal offers enough for an individual to meet nutrient needs as well as support good health.

No matter how prolific the evidence nor how well presented our website, there will always be someone who asks, “Can a vegetarian diet provide enough?” Enough might mean enough protein, enough variety, enough nutrients, enough of whatever the questioner fears … Continue reading

Vegetarian? Vegan? Raw Diet! What’s the difference?

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Plant based diets are gaining momentum and becoming more main stream. Pop your head into any grocery store and you’ll be able to find numerous products marked “Vegetarian” or “Certified Vegan”. It can be difficult to know what’s what! Continue reading

Happiness Begins with Veggies!

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Recent research says that Vegetarians are happier than the rest of the population. They have less anxiety, depression, and stress. Continue reading

Breaking the Fast

cereal with fruit

Why is breakfast important? What is the best breakfast? Learn more about this important, yet often overlooked, meal. Continue reading