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Mon, October 01, 2007 09:12:29 PMFrom:
Jolinda Hackett - About.com Vegetarian Cuisine Guide
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About Vegetarian Cuisine: Healthy Greens and Grains
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from Jolinda Hackett This week, several people let me know they really wanted to see something healthier in their inbox than ramen noodle recipes! So, this week, I've featured some of my favorite recipes to help you get your nutrients! It's all about cooking with fresh greens, whole grains, and low-fat proteins. |
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Fresh greens are one of nature's most vitamin and mineral-packed foods. When cooked properly, you CAN get your entire family to eat spinach and collards, I promise! Try some of these recipes and see how it goes.
Whole grains are a wonderful source of fiber, and contain more antioxidants and minerals than refined grains. Quinoa is my favorite whole grain, because it cooks so quickly. With about 11 grams of protein per cup cooked, it's also a great source of protein. Bulgur, barley and millet are some other popular whole grains. New to whole grains? Try some of these simple recipes:
Sure a juicy steak has lots of protein - but it also has lots of fat and artery-clogging cholesterol. But there are plenty of healthy, low-fat ways to include plenty of protein in your diet as a vegetarian or vegan. Besides dairy products and tofu, beans, seitan, nuts and whole grains are also great sources of protein. Here are a few recipes that pack a protein punch:
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