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Q: Healthy vegetarian?
Im newly vegetarian and I know I should eat certain things to replace meat but i hate tofu stuff and beans. Is there anything else i could eat?? Ps. I think its really wrong to eat animals. If you look up how people kill some animals to eat, its very painfull and cruel!

A: Here are some web sites with some great vegetarian/vegan food. http://amys.com http://gardenburger.com http://yvesveggie.com http://sunshineburger.com http://rightfoods.com http://veganstore.com -they have chocolate! If you have a dog here is a site to get vegan dog food: http://www.v-dogfood.com/ Here are some good recipes: Stir fry- You need cut up tofu, olive oil, steamed veggies, and cooked rice Get a frying pan and coat it with olive oil. The put the tofu in the pan and brown each side of it. Next, add the veggies. Add a little more olive oil and put in the rice. Mix everything up and then let it sit on the stove, occasionally stirring it to make sure it doesn't burn. After about a minute and a half of that put it in a bowl and enjoy! Hummus- chick peas, lemon juice, paprika, black pepper, and any other spices/seasonings you like Puree the chick peas. Then add a little lemon juice, paprika, pepper, and other spices. Then stir. Serve with a pita, with cucumbers, or on a veggie wrap. Here are some snack and dinner suggestions: Snacks: Celery with peanut butter Apples with peanut butter Pita with hummus Raisins Amy's Apple Toaster Pops All natural popsicles Natural Valley bars Fruit Leather Silk Chocolate Soy Milk Naked Juice Apple chips Dinners: Tofu Stir Fry Amy's Pizzas Amy's entrees Sandwiches made with Yves meatless deli slices Tofu Scramble Gardenburgers Natural Oven's bagels Dr. McDougall's Soups and Noodle Soups Soy Cheese Quesedillas Veggie Wraps Whole foods is a great store for vegetarians/vegans, so I recommend grocery shopping there. You also can get a lot of the things I listed above there. You made a great decision to become vegetarian! Be sure to watch out for gelatin.

Q: How can I be a healthy vegetarian?
I want to be a vegetarian. My mom says its unhealthy and I wanna show her how healthy it can be. Any suggestions for healthy veggie foods to where I won't be mal-nutriousened?

A: trust me sister, your mom is just moming you. being a vegetarinan is very simple actualy. your mom is probbaly freeking because she thinks that proteen and iron (that are esencial for the human body) only come form meat. and with out them you can become week or anamic( condition caused by lack of iron) but she is totaly wrong in thinking that these two things only come from meat. there is actualy alot of Iron and proteen in other things that we have in our every day diet. such as whole wheet bread, tofo, yogart, milk, eggs, spinich, nuts, beans cheese and other non-meat foods( it is importan to have some vitimin c with these to help the asorbe into the body). it is true as a vegetarian you do have to be more aware of your diet, but you don't even nessicarly need to take a muillity vitamin unless you are planing to be vegan.( be carful about those, some have dead animals in them like Omega 3 pills or birth control pills .) It is actual very healthy to be veg, you get rid of all the fat and presurivitives out of you diet and you just feel better. Do know that if you are onof those girls that are not acustomed to eating a health balanced diet, this could be hard to get used to. the only case where being veg could make you worse off is if you ate junk all day and then decided to cut out the hot dogs and just eat fries and shakes. see what i am getting at? and the best thing is you just feel good about your self. my mom was like this too win i started. good luck!

Q: What are some simple, healthy Vegetarian Meals i can make?
I have recently become vegetarian. But since i hate cooking, i tend to make pastas, thus i am gaining weight, what are some easy, healthy things i can eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

A: Cous cous couldnt be more simple to make. You just bring water to a boil, chuck the stuff in, put a lid on, remove from heat and its done in 5 minutes. Breakfast can be a healthy cereal, oatmeal, rice, bisquit, toast, bagel, etc. Lunch, a simple soup and salad or sandwich of tomato, mushroom, sprouts, grilled portabello, etc. Dinner, mac and cheese, bean and cheese tacos, veggie lasagna, pizza, etc. Why do you hate cooking? Maybe try some new methods that interest you. I LOVE to cook. I cook all day long. Buy a rice cooker (wolfgang puck from HSN is great, you can do one pot mac and cheese, cous cous, rice, etc) Simple appliances make it more fun.

Q: Can some one suggest healthy vegetarian snacks?
I want to eat something at 3.30 -4.00 pm . Can some one suggest some healthy vegetarian snacks which are low in fat which will satisfy my hunger?

A: For me, in between meals is a protein-pick-me-up. A Unique Healthy Bean Snack Best when dry roasted - and seasoned after cooking. This works great for any legume, peas, and beans of any description. Can use dry, bagged beans, (its cheaper). I soaked dried chickpeas, in water, in the fridge overnight, then boiled/simmered them for like almost an hour. Tip: cook the peas in seasoned water. I like to use garlic or chipotle flavored bouillon cubes in the cooking water, then I don't have to season at all once they are cooked. Let them cool before proceeding. 1 (12 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained salt (optional) OR garlic salt (optional) onion powder (optional) cayenne pepper (optional) OR Cajun spice blend (optional), see recipe below Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (230 degrees C) for over an hour. Toss the chickpeas with the spices while the peas are still wet. Spread on a baking sheet, and bake until browned and crunchy. Watch carefully the last few minutes to avoid burning. Can keep in a jar with holes punched in the lid so can bring them to work - otherwise leave them in a bowl. They're healthier and better tasting than cornnuts Don’t store the roasted peas in a zip-lock baggie - they get soft and chewy. Cajun Seasoning Blend 1 box salt 3 T black pepper 2 T garlic powder 1 t onion powder 1 t nutmeg 2 T parsley flakes (crunched) 4 T red pepper (ground) (cayenne) 2 T chili powder ----

Q: What does a healthy vegetarian diet look like? ?
I've recently become a vegetarian. It wasn't exactly planned, I just sort of stopped eating meat...I do, however, still eat fish from time to time. I was wondering if any one could give me some advice for a healthy and tasty vegetarian diet? Or just any advice to someone new to vegetarianism. Yes, thank you, I am aware that I am technically a pescatarian. Sorry I wasn't specific enough for you, buddy.

A: I've been a vegetarian for 6 years, and it took me a while to figure out that just because you are a vegetarian doesn't mean you automatically eat healthy. The main thing is protein- you will be so hungry if you don't get enough! I eat a lot of veggie burgers, peanut butter, eggs, beans, and spicy tofu. A tip- a lot of ethnic food is mainly vegetarian, like Indian and African. Also, keep it interesting. I love to cook for myself and if you get a cookbook with easy recipes, you'll end up doing it every night. I also recommend a daily vitamin. 1/4 protein 1/4 carb, and 1/2 vegetable should make up each mean (ideally).

Q: Healthy ideas for vegetarian sandwiches for school lunch?
Does anyone have any tasty, ideal for pack lunch, healthy vegetarian sandwich fillings? I'm getting really bored of cheese and lettuce.

A: Avacado! LOL more specifically, these are some of me favorite veggie sandwiches- 1- Avacado: you can add anything to this,but popular mix and matches with avacado or cream cheese, tomato, salsa, and any veggie like lettuce or sprouts 2- Sprouts!: sprouts are awesome and can be a good addition to any sandwich, or the main deal on your bread. mix and match with other veggies, cheese, or condiments like mustard 3- Tomato: a trick to have this for a packed lunch is to put the tomato slices into a little baggy in the lunch box, not on the sandwich. it keeps the bread from soaking up tomato juice and getting soggy. just pull them out of the zip bag and onto your bread when you get ready to eat 4- Tofu- yeah, you heard me. Blend tofu with spices you like, anything from salsa to lemon juice, soy sauce, what have you. Just like the tomato, put it in either a bag or a piece of tupperware, then put it on the bread when you are ready to eat. 5- Fruit sandwich!: things like sliced banana, strawberry, kiwi, or mandarin oranges are great for sandwiches. Get a darker bread, like a wheat or raisin bread or even rye, and use something like low fat cream cheese spread on the bread, sandwich in the fruit. Its VERY awesome, and looks nice so is even good for parties. You can spice up your same old lettuce and cheese with all kinds of things -Condiments For a healthy kick in the taste buds, add mustards (sweet or spicy), horse radish, kim chi, salt, pepper, olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, or anything in your spice cabinet that you are a fan of, like cummin or tobasco. -Veggies Lettuce and cheese isnt all there is! Slice up cucumbers, bell peppers, sprouts, celery, tomato, or pretty much anything in the produce department -Fruit Avocado are amazingly healthy, great for vegetarians who need to get some of the vitamins and protein that normally would come from meat, and are tasty! Also, mandarin oranges can turn your sandwich into an asian salad with some soysauce and sprouts, or it can give you a sweet treat with some cream cheese -Cheese There are so many cheeses! Get some with spices added, or sweet cheese, bitter cheese, sharp cheese, what have you. Try cream cheese some days, gouda the next, blue the next! -Other If you arent vegan, eggs can be great. Boiled egg slices can be added, or you can make an egg salad sandwich. Olives, pickles, saurkraut, all kinds of things are on the grocery shelf. Look around and see what you can find!

Q: What is a healthy vegetarian diet?
I was a vegetarian twice, both for about a year, the first time i ate eggs and dairy products. the second time i added fish. my problem is that i feel healthier when i cut meat out, but i gain weight. how can i feel healthy and not gain so much weight?

A: You cannot simply substitute high-fat dairy products (i.e. cheese and eggs) for meat. You need to stick with lean proteins like fish, egg whites and soy products. You also need to be careful not to replace meat with high carbohydrate foods like bread and pasta. I've been a vegetarian for five years now and until a year ago was heavier than I had ever been. I've since lost about 50 pounds by reducing carbohydrates and making sure most of my fats are monounsturated fats from olive/canola oil and nuts. The most important thing, though is to drink LOTS of water and eat LOTS of vegetables.

Q: What are some healthy Vegetarian meals?
Please list healthy Vegetarian recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and/or Dinner and Snacks? Thanks a bunch!

A: Breakfast: Fruit salad with a side of plant milk or orange juice. Smoothie with fruits. Oatmeal with cinnamon, bannans, and a side of plant milk and toast. Tofu scramble, toast, tempeh bacon. Flaxseed pancakes or muffins. Breakfast or gronala bars. Burrito with whole grain tortials or corn tortials or pita bread and tofu or tempeh with veggies and hummus. etc. Lunch/Dinner: Couscous or quinoa with beans (such as black or kidney). Tempeh and stir fry it with vegetables. Lettuce/veggie wrap. Salad and soup Grilled or steamed veggies with seasonings. Ratatouille. Whole grain pita bread with lettuce, tomato, and hummus. Baked or broiled tofu or tempeh. Sandwhich. etc Snacks: Fruits (watermelon, kiwi, pineapple, grapefruit, mango, guava, olive, & orange), vegetables (beet, potato, pea, carrot, corn, mushroom, artichoke, cauliflower, avocado, green bean, asparagus, sweet potato, & sweet corn), sunflower seeds, banana blueberry smoothies, kale chips, homemade potato chips, trail mix, breaded mushrooms, quinoa, dark chocolate, stuffed vegetables, spicy chickpeas, dried fruit, & baked tofu. Some links to low fat vegan recipes: http://www.fatfreevegan.com/ http://www.fatfree.com/ http://vegweb.com/index.php?board=559.0 http://vegetarian.about.com/od/lowcalorievegetarian/Low_Calorie_Vegetarian_Recipes.htm http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?categ=168%2C278 http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?categ=168%2C163 http://sbvdesigns.com/veg/recipes/index.htm http://veganconnection.com/recipes/fatfree/index.htm

Q: What are tasty and healthy vegetarian foods?
I'm already a vegetarian and I just need something fast tasty and healthy.

A: try freezer foods like boca hamburgers,chicken fingers,chicken nuggets. plus heres a great food store for vegetarians and vegans Whole Foods. enjoy lol

Q: Moved to London, need some advice on how to be a healthy vegetarian here.?
Moved here from the US, mostly like to cook at home (though advice on where to eat/what to eat out would be great). My biggest concern is staying healthy and energetic. I have never been a vegetarian before, so I need some advice. Thanks!

A: Oh my god, I vacationed in London in March, and it was like vegetarian paradise. It seems like the UK is much more vegetarian-friendly than the US--almost everything we bought while there had a little (V) symbol on it and said "suitable for vegetarians". Even things like Doritos say if they're suitable for vegetarians or not. There's also a ton of Indian food there, and they always have lots of vegetarian choices. Another good vegetarian choice is Thai food. And lots of shops have cheese sandwiches. Every restaurant we went to (except one, I think) had little (V) marks denoting vegetarian options on the menu. Also, the supermarket/department store Marks & Spencer (dunno if you've been there) has tons of nice fresh fruits and veggies and even pre-prepared vegetarian meals (in Scotland we found vegetarian haggis there!). Being long-time vegetarians, my fiance and I were considering moving to the UK after our trip there, since it's so easy to find things to eat! :) Good luck!

Q: I need a healthy, vegetarian lasagna recipe?
So give me your best ones! :] Vegetarian remember. I don't want any mean subsitutes either, like the fake meat, just veggies and wahtever else, but it has to be healthy!

A: Vegetarian Lasagna Prep: 45 minutes Bake: 30 minutes Ingredients 8 dried lasagna noodles 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli 1 14-1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 15-ounce can no salt added tomato sauce 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green or red sweet pepper 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil or oregano, crushed 2 bay leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 1 beaten egg 2 cups fat-free ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions 1. Cook noodles and broccoli separately according to their package directions; drain well. Set aside. 2. For sauce, in a large saucepan stir together tomato sauce, undrained diced tomatoes, celery, onion, sweet pepper, basil, bay leaves, garlic, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until sauce is thick, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves. 3. Meanwhile, for filling, in a bowl stir together egg, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Stir in cooked broccoli. 4. Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Top with half of the noodles, half of the filling, and half of the remaining sauce. Repeat layers, ending with the sauce. 5. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F. oven for 25 minutes; sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake about 5 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings. Nutrition facts per serving: calories: 250 total fat: 6g saturated fat: 3g cholesterol: 42mg sodium: 411mg carbohydrate: 31g fiber: 4g protein: 19.5g vitamin A: 30% vitamin C: 77% calcium: 49% iron: 11% starch: 1diabetic exchange vegetables: 2.5diabetic exchange lean meat: 2diabetic exchange Broccoli Lasagna Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon CRISCO® Oil* plus additional for oiling 1 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no salt added tomatoes, undrained and chopped 1 can (8 ounces) no salt added tomato sauce 1 can (6 ounces) no salt added tomato paste 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1-1/2 cups lowfat cottage cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded low moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided 6 lasagna noodles, cooked (without salt or fat) and well drained 3 cups chopped broccoli, cooked and well drained 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese *Use your favorite Crisco Oil. 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Oil 11-3/4×7-1/2×2-inch baking dish lightly. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until tender. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, mushrooms, parsley, vinegar, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. 3. Combine cottage cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese in small bowl. Stir well. 4. Place 2 lasagna noodles in bottom of baking dish. Layer with one cup broccoli, one-third of the tomato sauce and one-third of the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Cover with foil. 5. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Uncover. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Do not overbake. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. © Crisco is a registered trademark of The J.M. Smucker Company Nutrients per Serving (1 lasagna wedge (1/8 of total recipe)) Calories 201 Calories from Fat 24 % Total Fat 5 g Saturated Fat 2 g Cholesterol 12 mg Carbohydrate 25 g Fiber 4 g Protein 14 g Sodium 439 mg Dietary exchanges 1 Starch 2 Vegetable 1 Meat 1/2 Fat Slimmed Down Lasagne 1 Pkg. lasagne -- (16 oz.) uncooked 2 Cups part-skim ricotta or lowfat cottage cheese -- (1 lb.) 2 Cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese -- (8 oz.) divided 1 egg or egg substitute equivalent 1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes 1 Teaspoon garlic powder 1 Jar Ragú Light Pasta Sauce - Garden Harvest -- (27 1/2 oz.) 4 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Lay flat on foil to cool. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, egg, parsley and garlic powder. In 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish, spread 1/4 cup sauce. Arrange 4 pasta pieces lengthwise over sauce, overlapping edges. Spread one-third cheese mixture over pasta; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Spread 2/3 cup sauce evenly over cheese layer. Repeat layers TWICE, beginning and ending with pasta. Spread remaining sauce over pasta; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil. Bake 50 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. 12 servings (each piece about 3 x 3 1/2 inches) Nutrition Information per Serving: Calories: 240, Carbohydrate: 27 g., Fat: 8 g., Protein: 15 g., Cholesterol: 40 mg. Sodium: 390 mg. Speedy Spinach Lasagna (Great 1-Dish Meal) Ingredients: 1 pkg. spaghetti sauce mix 1 can tomato paste (6 oz.) 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz.) 1 3/4 cup cold water 2 eggs 1 15oz container Ricotta cheese 1/2 tsp. salt 1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach (10 oz.), thawed and drained 1/2 lb. sliced mozzarella cheese-- 1/2 lb. uncooked lasagna noodle, broken in half Instructions: Empty spaghetti sauce mix into saucepan, add tomato paste, tomato sauce and water. Heat, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat. Beat eggs in a large bowl and add Ricotta cheese, spinach, salt and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Lightly grease bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking dish; cover with a little sauce. Layer noodles, half of the cheese-spinach mixture, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the tomato sauce. Repeat layers, ending with tomato sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover dish with a lightly greased sheet of aluminum foil and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 60 minutes or until noodles are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving. Serves 8 Vegetable Lasagna ----White Sauce---- 1/4 c margarine -- melted 1/3 cup flour -- unbleached 1 teaspoon salt 3 c skim milk ----Lasagna---- 12 lasagna noodles -- cooked ----Layer---- 10 ozs frozen spinach -- * 2 c lowfat cottage cheese 1/4 c Parmesan cheese -- grated 1 tsp basil 1/2 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp black pepper ----Layer---- 8 ozs mushrooms -- sliced 2 c carrots -- sliced 1/2 c onions -- choped 1 c bell peppers -- chopped 1 c mozzarella cheese -- part skim milk Preheat oven at 350. This recipe calls for a 13 x 9 x 2" pan unprepared; set it aside. To prepare White Sauce, heat margarine in a 1 quart saucepan over low heat until melted. Stir in flour and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; cover and keep warm. If sauce thickens, beat in small amounts of milk. To prepare lasagna noodles, cook them as directed on package directions. In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, and pepper; set aside. In a skillet, cook mushrooms, carrots, onions, and bell peppers until soft and tender; set aside. Arrange 4 noodles in pan. Top with with half cheese mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 4 more noodles. Layer cooked vegetables on noodles. Spread half of the White Sauce over top. Top with remaining noodles, cheese mixture, White Sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Bake for 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna Makes 12 servings. 12 dry lasagna noodles 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 large onion, chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 2 small zucchini, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed 1 (8 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese 24 ounces ricotta cheese 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot add broccoli, carrots, onions, bell peppers, zucchini and garlic. Sauté for 7 minutes; set aside. Place flour in a medium saucepan and gradually whisk in milk until well blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, or until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Reserve 1/2 cup spinach mixture. In a small bowl combine cottage and ricotta cheeses; stir well. Spread about 1/2 cup of spinach mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, vegetables, spinach mixture and 2 cups mozzarella cheese, ending with noodles. Top with reserved spinach mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Cool for approximately 10 minutes before serving.

Q: Healthy vegetarian meals/diet? How long will it take to lose the baby fat?
I've been a vegetarian for about two years now. I've just recently started on a plan to get healthier and trim the baby fat off of my stomach and butt. I go to work out at the gym w/ my mom in the mornings and then im active all day bc i have a horse and the work is never done!! I've been eating healthier lately but i always get so tempted to have a little junk food, then a lot, then i end up saying, "oh, i'll make today my cheat day." Does anyone know any good, healthy, vegetarian quick-fixes? What should i eat for lunch and dinner? If i stick to this, when should i start seeing results? Im 13, 5'3'', 120 pounds. I dont want to hear that i shouldnt worry about losing weight. I just want to trim up and get healthy.

A: Kashi bars are ridiculously tasty, high in fiber, low in calories, and will satisfy you. I also like oatmeal with fruits; fat free refried beans; vegetables (you can never go wrong with vegetables/salads). You should also try running. Even though you seem very active, try running on the treadmill while you're at the gym. Also do sit-ups/crunches. And this butt workout KILLS me! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YBnm2ZJNCM (all her videos are great for toning) Here's a website about weight loss, calories, fitness, all that stuff: http://www.caloriecount.about.com I use it all the time because I'm trying to lose weight, and I've lost about 15 lbs. in a month and a half.

Q: I'm a bad cook but I'd like to be able to cook a really healthy vegetarian meal?
I'm a bad cook but I'd like to be able to cook a really healthy vegetarian meal or a few...I'm trying to be a healthier vegetarian because i've been a vegetarian for the passed 5 years and i don't think I'm eating healthy enough so if you have some simple healthy vegetarian recipes could you tell me thanks

A: You can make: Pita bread with falafel, avocados, & hummus. Vegan chili made with black beans, kidney beans, corn, green beans, chili sauce, taco seasoning, tomatoes, green peppers & onions. Baked/fried/BBQ tofu, seiten, TVP, or tempeh. Cook and fry a large portobello mushroom and make a burger. Stir fry and season rice/couscous/quinoa, beans, and vegetables. Bean, rice, & veg cheese burrito, taco, or quesadilla. Pasta or potatoes (scalloped, mashed, fried, baked, etc) with nutritional yeast cheese sauce. http://www.ivu.org/recipes/italian/sauce-j.html Sandwiches (like tempeh lettuce & tomato, tofurky cheezsteak, roasted vegetable etc). Breaded or stuffed mushrooms TVP and bean tacos, cook tvp with cornstarch, water, and spices to make tacos Scrambled tofu with vegan cheese, bell peppers and onions Falafel wrap with tahini dressing Lettuce or veggie wrap with hummus or vegan mayo Fried, baked, grilled, or stuffed veggies Stir fry with vegetables and tofu, tvp, tempeh or seitan Sandwich, on french bread or sourdough with choice of fillings, vegan grilled cheese Salad, fruit, vegetable, vegan chicken, etc. Soup, tomato, butternaut, creamy mushroom, black bean, etc. Pasta, basic with sauce and vegetables with oil and seasoning Grilled seiten steak with mash potatoes and gravy Mashed cauliflower or potatoes with seasoning and vegetables Vegan bagel pizzas, with bagel, vegan cheese, pizza sauce and veggies and cook in oven, or instead of bagel use french bread Peanut butter with rice and veggies, or toasted bread/bagel, on toasted bun with fried bananas Toasted vegan cream cheese bagel with herbs and tomato Make tofu fillets or cutlets breaded with sauce Quick casserole, mix your favorite veggies chopped together with olive oil and fry, add nutrional yeast sauce; with vegan margarine mix together with breadcrumbs and put in a cooking dish poor mixed veggies onto it and then cover with more of the breadcrumb mix and top layered with green beans and cook for 10-40m or replace breadcrumbs with pasta of your choice Easy vegan mac and cheese, cook pasta of your choice, make vegan cheese sauce and pour of cooked pasta. Make a burger with either pre-made vegan burger patties or cooked portobello mushroom or cooked mushed mixture of vegetables or beans and add your favorite fillings, or make sloppy joes with a cup of cooked TVP covered in BBQ sauce in a cup of water, mix onions, tomato, bell peppers, etc cook until done serve on top of buns Vegan sushi with brown rice, white rice, couscous, or quinoa, vegetables of your choice, maybe tofu, tempeh, portobello mushrooms or seitan and wrap in nori, roll and cut Paprikash, cook your favorite vegetables with favorite legumes and add a lot of paprika and onions and green bell peppers Chinese fried rice, fry brown rice and vegetables in a skillet with olive oil and add soy sauce or Bragg's liquid aminos and liquid smoke Vegan hot dogs, cook Smart Dogs or another brand of vegan hot dogs and put in a hot dog bun with your favorite condiments, even make chili dogs or frito pie Vegan fish tacos, grill tofu and wrap in seaweed dazzle with olive oil and wrap in tortillas with lettuce and dressings of your choice Bake a potato add your fixings, make a BBQ potato with BBQ sauced setien, a broccoli and cheese potato with broccoli, vegan cheese, and vegan butter, etc Cook cauliflower, squash, broccoli, and peas together, mush slightly add vegan cream cheese, or vegan sour cream, or vegan butter Power vegan smoothie with fresh fruits of your liking, plant milk, bananas or tofu, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, and maybe a sweetener of your choice; you can also add nuts, spirluna, protein powder, etc Quick vegan waffles or pancakes with syrup, vegan butter or vegan cream cheese, and fruit Cereal or oatmeal with fortified alternative to milk (such as soy milk, almond, rice, hemp, etc), with nuts and fruits on the side (or mixed in!) Tempeh bacon with tofu scramble Here are simple and easy veg*an recipes: http://vegweb.com/index.php?board=153.0 http://vegweb.com/index.php?board=136.0 http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?categ=168%2C141%2C12%2C10 http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?categ=169%2C141%2C12%2C10 http://blog.vegcooking.com/quick_and_easy_meals/ www.theveggietable.com/recipes/easyrecipes.html http://joyouslyalivegoesvegan.blogspot.com/search/label/Easy%20and%20Fast 202 Simple Vegan Meals Ready in 10 Minutes or Less: http://urbanvegan.blogspot.com/2007/11/autumn-express-101-simple-vegan-meals.html http://urbanvegan.blogspot.com/2007/07/summer-express-101-simple-vegan-meals.html Other recipes: http://veganpeace.blogspot.com/2007/08/vegan-recipes-sites.html

Q: healthy and fast cooked vegetarian recepies?
hi,my husband likes vegetarian food so plz kindly let me know where can i find the most healthy vegetarian recipies for vegetarian snacks,vegetable curry,juices,soups,milk shakes receipes?which web sites will provide me those easy and fast cooked receipies?plz kindly help me,i will be v thankful to u all?

A: These are really good sites, I use them all the time: http://www.veganoutreach.org/starterpack/recipes.html http://www.fatfree.com/recipes/ http://www.fatfreevegan.com/

Q: Do I have to eat beans to be a healthy vegetarian?
I generally like the idea of being vegetarian, until my dad starts shoving pinto and black beans down my throat. He keeps on saying that beans are essential, but do I really need them, or can I just make do with something else?

A: It's a good idea to eat something from the legume family. If you don't like pinto beans or black beans, maybe you'll like other kinds of beans/peas/legumes--garbanzos, lentils, peanuts, etc. Eating soy products is a good choice. They come in all sorts of different forms and flavors.