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As I’ve been running a series of articles on vegetarianism I have had one or two people asking if there are any disadvantages to the vegetarian diet. A “bad” vegetarian diet is no more healthy than a complete junk food diet. Chips and cakes 24/7 could technically be called “vegetarian”, but no-one in their right mind would call it “healthy”. Even ignoring such extremes, there are a few risks in switching to a vegetarian diet.

Although meat can contain unhealthy saturated fats, it is such an … Continue Reading

One more broccoli recipe, still quick to prepare, and with great nutritional value.

Gino D’Acampo’s Flamenco Eggs with Bellaverde® Broccoli

Difficulty: Moderate Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 10-15 mins Servings: 4

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Benefits of Chlorella

Someone commented the other day that I seemed very healthy  and energetic “for my age” (a back-handed compliment if ever I heard one) and asked me if it’s as a result of a healthy diet alone, or if I use a supplement.

A few family and friends who read this will be laughing – because I have a bit of a reputation as a chocoholic amongst those who know me best.

I will freely admit that I use a … Continue Reading

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As I write this in the south of the UK, we are enjoying lovely summer weather, and thoughts turn to barbecues, and what is a barbecue without a burger?

But just because you are a vegetarian doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a great burger – or even a hearty cheeseburger!

Here’s a great veggie-burger recipe from the vegetarian meal planners I told you about recently.

Try it out and let me know what you think:

Portobello Mushroom Burger – 365 Calories

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1 Portobello mushroom cap
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Why choose a Vegetarian Diet

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If you tell many people that you’re thinking about taking up a vegetarian diet, they’ll look at you as if you’re crazy.  However, there are a lot of good reasons to go vegetarian, from your health, to that of the world around you.

A vegetarian diet will often

• cost less than a meat based one,
• help you feel a lot healthier,
• reduce your ecological footprint,
• help you avoid cruel factory farming practices,
• help you lose weight.

You just have to make sure you’re doing it correctly – … Continue Reading