What Kind of Vegetarian Eating Suits You? |
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April 28, 2008
There are vegetarian foods to suit everyone's taste. Read on to discover what type describes you best, and check out our recommended products and recipes.
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A vegetarian Tofurky roast makes a hearty meal. |
The Mock-Meat and Potatoes Enthusiast
You like to stick to the familiar flavors of foods you grew up eating. With the amazing variety of alternatives to meat, eggs and dairy, it's never been easier to substitute these products in your favorite recipes for macaroni and "cheese," "beef" stroganoff, "chicken" enchiladas, chili, hot dogs, burgers, "chicken" patties, "egg" salad, cookies and pancakes.
Comfort food takes on a new meaning when we are comforted knowing our food choices reduce animal suffering.
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| Falafel is a a popular, vegetarian Middle Eastern dish. |
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The World Traveler
You see exploring new vegetarian foods as a great adventure and look forward to trying exotic flavors of different cultures' cuisines. You'll feel like you are on vacation while enjoying vegetarian foods of Italy, Greece, Thailand, India, Spain, Mexico and more.
Get your culinary passport ready for Jamaican black beans and rice, Thai noodles, Middle Eastern falafel and Italian pasta.
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Fresh veggies make nutritious meals. |
The Natural Foodie
Mock meats can fool any carnivore with their savory tastes, but you often opt for other types of vegetarian meals. Besides cutting back on meat, eggs and dairy, you may also prefer to buy foods that are local, organic, less-processed and in season.
Whole-grain breads and pastas, beans, lentils, fruits and vegetables usually fill up your grocery cart as ingredients for healthful and nutritious vegetarian recipes.
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| Penne with vegetables is a delicious vegetarian option for anyone. |
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The Jack of All Trades
You love it all. In spring, the abundance of produce at farmer's markets inspires you to sauté fresh vegetables to serve with pasta. Summer has you grilling up All-American veggie burgers and veggie dogs at Fourth of July picnics and barbeques. Staying warm in chilly fall weather is easy with hearty vegetable soups, stews, and chili. And winter is time to celebrate exotic locales in your kitchen or by visiting restaurants with international cuisines.
Related Links
The HSUS Guide to Vegetarian Eating
Humane Eating and the Three Rs
Making the Switch
Eating for Your Health
Eating for the Environment
Eating for the Animals
