Expand your culinary horizons. Dip into Mediterranean, Asian and Middle Eastern menus, all of which rely largely on plant-based cuisine.
Dine on pasta. Consider whole wheat, artichoke and other whole grain varieties. Brown rice, whole wheat couscous, quinoa and other whole grains can also provide a good starting point for a nightly meal. Experiment by adding vegetables, tomato sauce, low-fat cheese, seafood or chopped nuts, plus some healthy fat, such as olive oil.
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Additional resources
• U.S. Department of Agriculture Nutrition Information Center: warp.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/vegetarian.htm#6
• Meatless Monday! (www.meatlessmonday.com) offers recipes, games, coupons and more.
• Vegetarian Resource Group: www.vrg.org.
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