Vegetarian

There’s no need to ever ask vegan and vegetarians ‘where do you get your protein?’ because there are so many different ways to enjoy plant-based protein. Whether you’re a vegan, an omnivore, or choose to eat somewhere in between, there is a huge list of plant-based protein options to choose from. It’s important to note that ALL plant-based foods have protein, even unlikely foods like oranges (almost 1 gram/orange) and kale (almost 3 grams/cup, chopped). So rather than detailing every single plant food on the planet, we’re going to cover traditionally dense protein sources like nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, grains,…

New Year’s resolutions related to food are probably some of the most common. I guess it makes sense, given that food is such a central part of our lives and is also such a central part of many of our problems. Of course, as Heather pointed out earlier today, a lot of people don’t take their resolutions seriously and won’t even try to fulfill them. But if you are a regular reader of Eat.Drink.Better., my guess is that you may be a little different and may really want to achieve the change you are thinking about. Hopefully, we can help…

[social_buttons]Michael Pollan’s new web site was launched this week. The author of the Omnivore’s Dilemma and other books, Pollan has collected a lot of information and made it available to visitors. The web site includes links to all of his articles and a list of his upcoming talks and appearances. For anyone who hasn’t already read his books, he provides a handy list of sellers for each book and links to their sites. Each day, he provides a link to a news article of interest to the food community. Why Isn’t Michael Pollan a Vegetarian? Especially helpful is a list…

Here are two more vegetarian or vegan dishes and a drink you can bring to a barbecue to go with the homemade vegan black bean burgers and herbal butter we wrote about yesterday. [social_buttons] Especially if you are an apple or mushroom lover, these dishes might strike your fancy. Apple Chutney As you probably already know, I live in Poland now. Poland is a leading apple-growing country and everywhere you go you can see apples for sale on the sidewalk. In addition to apple pie and apple sauce, apple chutney is a nice dish you can serve at a barbecue. Ingredients:…

[social_buttons] One of my favorite things to cook for dinner parties are tacos. Tacos are fast, easy, and lighthearted. Plus, there are plenty of healthier and more environmentally-friendly filling options than cheap, greasy, ground beef! Here are some of my favorite vegetarian and vegan taco fillings: Sweet Potato and Black Bean (vegan) – Canola oil 3 1/2 cups diced onions 1-3 tablespoons minced fresh green chile 4 minced cloves of garlic 4 teaspoons of ground cumin 4 teaspoons of ground coriander 4 1/2 cups of cooked black beans (or 3 15-oz cans) 5 cups of cubed, cooked sweet potatoes (or…

Through the ages, food and sex have been linked together, all the way back to Garden of Eden. Today, it seems so simple to fix sexual health issues with a little pill, but when we take a deeper look, your overall health and wellness can have a huge effect on your sex life. It’s important to go back in time, say goodbye to your pharmacist for the time being and reexamine the links between food and sex right there at your local grocery store. Old school aphrodisiacs were often chosen as such due to their shape or resemblance to certain…

It might not be Monday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t sneak in some meat-free, carbon friendly eats at your weekend barbecues!  While burgers and hot dogs might be traditional, they’re certainly not doing the environment–or your health–any favors.  Why not surprise your hosts or guests by providing some unexpected and delicious vegan options at your next summer get together?  Here are my favorite ideas for meat and dairy free barbecue dining: Roasted corn on the cob with olive oil, chili, and lime. You can roast corn in its husk right on the grill–just remember to get rid of the…

Food Prices Too High? Tired of overpriced, undersatisfying meals? Want to have fresh, local food on hand all year-round? Ten Ways looks at eating local, fresh and delicious. It’s not hard to see the value in local, seasonal food, but how does one go about finding it, preparing it, and saving a little money along the way? Check out this installment of Ten Ways for a few tips on enjoying wonderful food 365 days a year. Grow Something Edible Planting seeds, starts or other edible living things in and around your home (wild yeast cultures or sprouts count too) are…

>> Welcome Readers! Did you know that Green Options has 15 sites? If you like this post, please subscribe for our main RSS feed or the Green Options Newsletter! [social_buttons] When the summer heat breaks and the first cool days arrive, I feel melancholy, because it means the end of our local farmers market is nigh and the variety of summer produce will soon be gone.  While I savor the rest of our ripening tomatoes, my thoughts turn to fall’s produce, with its rich red and orange hues, mirroring the turning leaves.  Fall produce reminds me of rich, hearty dishes…

“You’re going to go there, aren’t you?” my husband asked with a scared look on his face last night at dinner. “No, really, I’m not.” “Yes, you are, you’re going to go there.” “No, I’m not planning on going there. And even if I were, I wouldn’t expect you to go, too. I would never expect that from you unless you wanted to.” Where did he think I was going? To a land that scares many a man – the land of vegetarianism. Since my six year barely touches meat, my nine year old is a light eater, and I…

We’ve recently joined the whole urban homesteading movement and one thing I’ve been focused on is trying to really up the ante on having a low-waste, self-producing kitchen. I’ve concentrated on wasting less and producing more with local and/or homegrown ingredients. Repurposing waste–finding new ways to use things that would end up composted, recycled, or trashed, has been very rewarding as I rethink and organize my kitchen, refrigerator, and pantry. Here’s six tips I’ve found to turn would-be trash into items easily utilized in my kitchen. 1. Compost. What are you waiting for? You don’t need a fancy container. I…

Aside from being dubbed the Green Diva, I’ve also been called the salad queen (these may actually be different variations on the same title!). Since my earliest memories of food, salads have been and remain a favorite staple in my world. I was somewhat of a natural vegetarian, gagging on most meat and thus being extremely particular about what meat I managed to stuff down as a child, I always gravitated towards any type of vegetable. This time of year, us salad-lovers are in heaven. The fresh, crisp and colorful bounty beckons the creation of all kinds of fresh veggie…