Tag Archives: Meat Alternatives

How to Make a Baked Potato Bar for Dinner

Potatoes are versatile vegetables that contain many essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, vitamin C, niacin, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, ber and more. By themselves, potatoes can taste starchy and plain, but with the right toppings, they can be delicious as a side dish or the main course itself! Proteins   Potatoes mix well […]

Eating Alligators: A Healthy Meat Alternative

Okay, you’ve heard that alligator meat tastes “just like chicken”. Although alligator meat may not be exactly the same flavor and texture as chicken, it is quite similar, and alligator meat could actually compare directly to the texture and taste of white fish, such as catfish, cod, and tilapia filets. Why is this important? Well, […]

The Hidden, Inactive Ingredients in Toothpaste

Next time you go to brush your teeth, take a good look at the label on the toothpaste. If you’re like most people, you know your toothpaste contains fluoride. But take a good long look at the inactive ingredients. While you may find one active ingredient, you may find a dozen or more inactive ingredients […]

Healthy Vegetarian Potluck Ideas

As a health-conscious vegetarian, how many times have you gone to a potluck and found little there to eat? Some potluck-goers claim their dishes are suitable for vegetarians, but the food items tend to be high in saturated fat or full of processed white flour and sugar. About the only way a health-conscious vegetarian can […]

Easy Meal Ideas for Vegan Campers

Yes, it’s time to pack up the tent, sunscreen, and the kids for a few days of rest and relaxation in the wilderness or at least the local state campground. Cooking outdoors is usually a pleasant change of pace from the everyday routine, and vegan campers have many easy meal options available to them. There […]