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beac

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15. You're very welcome!
Tue Jul 10, 2012, 08:03 AM
Jul 2012


You should check out the Cooking & Baking group too. Lots of meat-free ideas pop up there and/or recipes that can be easily adapted using the Quorn cutlets or by substituting vegetable broth for chicken broth, etc.

One other tip: If you like Indian food, MTR brand makes lots of vegetarian boil-in-bag dishes that are REALLY tasty.



You can buy MTR online and might also find them at your local international/asian food market (if you have one in your town.) http://www.mtrfoods.com/products/product_category/2

When I am really feeling lazy, I put uncooked rice and frozen veggies in a bowl, splash on a little water, empty the MTR bag on top, cover with a plate and nuke the whole mess in the microwave for 8 minutes. Instant veggie dinner!

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i'm a vegetarian samsingh Jul 2012 #1
I understand your reasoning, but... Rainngirl Jul 2012 #2
sir paul mccartney seems to be doing ok after 40 yrs vegetarian diet nt msongs Jul 2012 #7
Please be careful. Foolacious Jul 2012 #10
Please note what group you're posting in. LeftyMom Jul 2012 #11
No, it isn't as healthy -- it's healthier obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #20
Carbs, including grains and legumes, are HEALTHY obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #22
NO!! Don't do it! The Dark Side is EVIL!! lastlib Jul 2012 #3
I've been a veg since 1995. Peregrine Took Jul 2012 #4
Glad to hear your hubby is doing well! Marrah_G Jul 2012 #6
that is what I always say ginnyinWI Jul 2012 #19
Just wanted to wish you the best, Lindsay Jul 2012 #5
I'm hoping to make the food changes and up my walking Marrah_G Jul 2012 #8
weight issues? avoid loading up on starches (rice etc) that make you feel full but msongs Jul 2012 #9
Some good recipe blogs: beac Jul 2012 #12
Thank you for the links and the suggestions!! Marrah_G Jul 2012 #13
You're very welcome! beac Jul 2012 #15
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!! Marrah_G Jul 2012 #26
I was raised a vegetarian and my mom has been one for over 40 yrs nadine_mn Jul 2012 #14
Food inc is amazing Marrah_G Jul 2012 #16
If you are considering going veg for your health-- ginnyinWI Jul 2012 #17
I saw that mentioned in my searching. I am definitely going to pick it up. Marrah_G Jul 2012 #18
A tip: stay away from most "fake meat" products for a while obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #21
I have no interest in the fake meat Marrah_G Jul 2012 #23
Trader Joe's is perfect! obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #24
no way.... you can make an appt? Marrah_G Jul 2012 #25
Yeah -- call them and tell them what you want obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #32
That is awesome !!!!!!!!!!!! Marrah_G Jul 2012 #33
I have a vegan friend. aquart Jul 2012 #27
Do you have any evidence for your assertion there? Warren Stupidity Jul 2012 #29
Injuries can happen to the healthiest people Marrah_G Jul 2012 #30
That is ridiculous (DIAL-UP WARNING) obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #34
Wow Marrah_G Jul 2012 #40
"Meat nutrients"? yewberry Jul 2012 #35
I liked that, too obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #36
I'm vegan. I got hit by a car on my bike. LeftyMom Jul 2012 #37
Try not to become a breaditarian. Warren Stupidity Jul 2012 #28
I should be okay with that. Marrah_G Jul 2012 #31
Cold turkey (no pun intended) or gradually, both are good moves. We quit in '89. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #38
I figure every step is better then no steps Marrah_G Jul 2012 #39
Get four books (listed in body of message)... HopeHoops Jul 2012 #41
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