by kathleenmurphy | Oct 25, 2011 | Nutrition
Well, I always knew he was primal, but my husband’s turning paleolithic. A vegetarian for many years, he’s been feeling increasingly like he needs more protein and less carbohydrates… particularly at the tail-end of a busy year and in the lead-up to...
by kathleenmurphy | Sep 2, 2011 | Nutrition
If you don’t eat meat, what are some of the best sources of plant protein? Soy products e.g. tofu, tempeh, edamame, TVP (textured vegetable protein), soy milk. TVP and tofu are extremely versatile – eat them alone or incorporate into ‘mock meat’ dishes...
by kathleenmurphy | Sep 1, 2011 | Nutrition
Where’s the protein? This is one of the first question people ask when considering vegetarian or veganism. However, contrary to popular belief, these diets don’t have to involve complex recipes and food combinations to stay balanced. Vegans and vegetarians...
by kathleenmurphy | Jul 12, 2010 | Environmental health, Nutrition
Vegetarians are everywhere. There is also a fast-growing portion of the population who are trending towards part-time vegetarianism i.e. several meals a week that are free of meat, chicken, fish, and even dairy. Reasons vary, but can include cost considerations,...
