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Does Going Vegetarian Really Reduce Carbon Emissions?

People who are interested in practicing green living may tell you that eating less meat or going completely vegetarian will lower your carbon footprint. The problem is that while raising animals for food, especially beef, takes a lot of energy and causes a lot of carbon emission, the truth is that you may actually have a larger footprint when you go vegetarian. Here is why. Many vegetarians turn to milk products such as yogurt and cheese to substitute some of the animal protein that is eaten by non vegetarians. The problem arises because some of these milk products may actually … Continue reading →

TVP and The Frugal Cook

Have your heard about TVP? It is an easy way to get the protein you need while increasing the number of meatless meals you make. TVP is a cheap, yet healthy, alternative to ground meat, and can be used in most of your regular recipes. TVP is textured vegetable protein. It contains a lot of fiber, and of course, protein, so it would make a great addition to anyone’s diet. It is also very economical. An entire meat loaf can be made out of TVP for very little money. TVP is made out of soy flour, and it comes in … Continue reading →

Aimee’s Healthy Vegetarian Chili

Beans are an amazing food — and not just because of their “magical” powers! Beans have more antioxidants than superfoods like blueberries and cranberries. They’re also full of fiber; a one cup serving can give you half of the daily recommended amount of fiber. I love beans, and here’s one of my favorite bean-laden recipes: vegetarian chili. What you’ll need: 2 15 ounce cans of black beans (they’re rich in antioxidants that fight heart disease and cancer) 2 15 ounce cans of kidney beans (they’re full of thiamin, a vitamin that protects memory) 2 15 ounce cans of garbanzo beans … Continue reading →