hmmmmm

ever think about going vegetarian?

this will convince u.

i picked up a copy of vegetarian magazine today because im not a huge meat eater and i was looking for some recipes, and its kinda crazy how good being a vegetarian is for u. heres a link to a "starter kit" which gives you advice on how to become vegetarian, how to eat right as a vegetarian, and how to eat healthier in general.

http://www.vegetariantimes.com/2007/pdf/vegetarian_starter_kit.pdf

this "starter kit" is also informative because it shares things such as eggs are pretty much all fat and good substitutes for them, vegetables give you more calcium then milk, how too much protein is bad for you and if you consume too much it can even lead to kidney disease and cancer. (it breaks it down how in there)


here also, are 2 examples of a very healthy, vegetarian daily meal plan (included in the kit). it sounds sooo good.

Breakfast
1 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and raisins,
1/2 cup fortified soymilk, 1 slice toast with
1 tablespoon almond butter, 1/2 grapefruit

Lunch
Whole-wheat pita stuffed with hummus,
sliced tomatoes, and lettuce, carrot sticks
Dinner

1 cup baked beans, baked sweet potato,
1 cup steamed collard greens drizzled with
lemon juice, baked apple


Snack
Banana soymilk shake



Breakfast
3 oatmeal pancakes with applesauce
topping, calcium-fortified orange juice,
fresh fruit

Lunch
Bean burritos: black beans in corn
tortillas, topped with chopped lettuce,
tomatoes, and salsa, spinach salad with
tahini-lemon dressing

Dinner
Chinese stir-fry over brown rice: tofu
chunks, broccoli, pea pods, water
chestnuts, and Chinese cabbage (bok
choy), cantaloupe chunks drizzled with
fresh lime juice

Snack
Dried figs

im not done reading this whole kit thing but thats what i got so far. i definately considering this just because of the health benefits. i also like how u can get all creative with foods and what not. i love my chicken but i can do with out it ya know? idk to be continued i guess.