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Eating less meat can benefit your health, trim down your grocery bill, and help the environment. Learn about the many benefits of eating like a vegetarian once in a while and how to make sure your family gets the nutrition they need from meatless meals.
The curtain opens. The show begins. First come the dancing hamburgers in billowing lettuce skirts and tomato bikinis. Next, the chicken. One after another the meats, the stars of the show, parade through the theater to raucous applause. In the wings, limp, dejected, and ignored, are the fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—each hoping that one day they’ll get their big break. This is the typical American “Broadway” plate, but it’s time for a new star.
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Most Americans don’t eat enough fruits, veggies, and whole grains. This shortfall leaves us low in potassium, fiber, calcium, and vitamin D, which are important for both growing children and their parents. From building strong bones to keeping our bowels moving, these power foods are necessary for vitality, energy, good looks, and good health.
One sure-fire way to get your family eating more produce and whole grains is to include meatless meals in your diet. No, you don’t have to become vegetarians, but the occasional meal sans meat has many benefits, and they range from personal to global...READ MORE»
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