vegetarian
Vegetarian recipes, lifestyle, and culture presented by the Feast community.
Top Misconceptions About Plant-Based Diets
Vegan diets lack protein I personally love this one, because according to many studies, plant-based diets tend to contain more protein on average than that of an omnivore. (1) Plants contain all essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein) to help you reach the required protein levels for an adult, however, the most protein dense plants tend to be nuts and legumes.
By Jackie Green4 years ago in Feast
Eat Healthy and Help Your Food Budget!
Most folks today are looking for ways to save money in their daily lives. Today, long-term food storage options can be good both for your health and for your budget. This article has helpful tips on how food storage can help anyone eat healthier and cut their food bills.
By David Wyld5 years ago in Feast
Vegetarian Pad Thai
I will admit, that the first time I had authentic Pad Thai, I didn’t like it. I was in Bangkok; it was my first trip to Asia and perhaps I wasn’t prepared for the intensity of the locally prepared dish? Or perhaps as I wasn’t feeling 100%, I’d have been inclined to reject any food offered to me? Perhaps I didn’t like that they had left the tails on the prawns? (Yes, you’re reading a vegetarian recipe, I however am not vegetarian). Whatever it was, despite originally finding it distasteful, authentic Pad Thai has become one of my regular meals. I now find that anything on offer in my home country to be disappointing. For the occasions that I can’t afford a plane ticket, I have developed some recipes for my (now) favourite dishes so that I can enjoy authentic flavour at home.
By Rachael Wander5 years ago in Feast
7 Things to Know Before Going Vegetarian
So, you've decided that you're curious about vegetarianism. That's great! Whether you're considering this change of eating habits for dietary reasons, environmental reasons, spiritual reasons, animal rights, or something in between, there are a few things you should know to get the most health-fulfilling benefits out of the veggie life. Keep reading below for a quick guide of things to consider, before making the switch!
By Sasha McGregor5 years ago in Feast
How I Quit Meat
February 1, 2018. Before I went to sleep, I had two smoked sausages with mustard and syrup on plain white bread, my favorite munchies snack. I woke up the next morning, brushed my teeth and said, “I’m done with meat.” Never thought of it before, never had the urge to quit meat. I was super addicted to buffalo wings, just a regular, everyday meat eater. I do believe some health issues I’ve had came about because of the flesh of these animals you people tend to eat. I wanted to sound a bit snobbish; some people tend to think because I dislike meat that I think I’m better. Guess what, I don’t kill animals to eat them! I am better. I’m kidding, to each their own.
By Mars Mellow5 years ago in Feast
The Great Veg Experiment
A Latvian and an American once had an idea. One is a carnivore, the other —a vegan. They talked, and talked, and came to a decision. That something new and exciting that fit their shared vision, an idea, an experiment if you will. They decided to go through ups, downs, and thrills. Here is the intro and the day one.
By Lee Nightingale5 years ago in Feast
Does Eating Meat Make Any Sense?
Sometimes I get asked, why are you a vegetarian? At that moment my heart sinks a little. It's like asking someone: Why do you believe in God? Or, What's the root cause for conflict in the middle east? It's not easy to deliver a sound bite in a sentence or two, especially when it's on a conviction of conscience that took months of soul searching to reach. It is for that reason I tend to turn the question on its head and say:
By Nick J Wood5 years ago in Feast
Veggie for a Week!
Recently, myself and some colleagues from Therapy Agency challenged ourselves to go veggie for National Vegetarian Week. And to be honest, it wasn’t that hard. As a Filipino who was raised in an environment where eating meat was part of the culture, I thought I would struggle or even give up as soon as I saw a “6 wings and chips for £2.50” sign. Before I knew it, the week was over and I didn’t even realise I was still eating green until someone asked me about it.
By Sleepless&Broke6 years ago in Feast
The Language of Consent
I have been thinking a lot about consent lately; it’s become a bit of a buzzword and that’s no bad thing. As an educator, I generally think about consent in terms of sex education and the fact that still, in 2018, consent is not explicitly taught to primary aged children.
By Munjeeta Sohal6 years ago in Feast
5 Reasons You Should Go (Almost) Vegetarian
I grew up in a family that doesn't believe in a meal without meat and where a breakfast isn't a breakfast without bacon. Later in life, my friend and dating circle began to include more and more vegetarians. I would talk at length with them about how and why, and was supportive of their choices, but could never fully commit myself. After all, I was raised that the finest delicacy is a perfectly cooked steak.
By Viv Westwood7 years ago in Feast