Vegetarian Star

Daphne Oz

One of Daphne Oz‘s tips in her book, Dorm Room Diet, is to make breakfast the largest meal of the day.

In other words, eat like a Roman Gladiator would.

Scientists who’ve examined the skeletons of the soldiers discovered they were large beefcakes, but rarely ate animal proteins. Based on the levels of zinc and strontium in cells, experts are able to determine the diet of the deceased warriors. Because the Gladiators had higher levels of strontium and little zinc, it was determined they ate mainly vegetarian.

Yet, these guys were HUGE with strong bone density so it’s a safe bet they’re breakfasts consisted of high protein, good carbs and a decent amount of good fat like Oz’s super starter of the day meal, Gladiator Oatmeal.

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The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for not offering a vegetarian alternative to the food pyramid introduced by the USDA 20 years ago.

PCRM, a doctor’s group that advocates a plant-based diet, is proposing the Power Plate, which offers meal ideas from the four food groups of grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables. Unlike the food pyramid which recommends certain servings from each group, the Power Plate simply recommends eating from all groups every day and to include good sources of vitamin B12.

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The Superbowl is about a month away and for those who enjoy the countdown, the National Football League has provided a nice stopwatch on its website.

What the NFL isn’t providing, however, is a recipe for healthy, vegetable chips to replace the salty ones in the bag you enjoy dipping while gulping down the vegan beer.

Robin Quivers and chef Gavan suggest making these from carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes and rutabagas–all fantastic tuber vegetables–as a great TV watching snack on Quivers’ web based series on vegan cooking, Vegucating Robin.

Plus, cool tips like right way to peel a vegetable and how to use a mandolin are included.

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Figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi has helped Safeway Foods relaunch its  “Lunchbox Winners” campaign, aimed to teach parents how to include healthier snacks in their kids’ lunches. The program was developed to support both the Produce for Better Health Foundation’s Fruits & Veggies — More Matters program and First Lady Michelle Obama‘s “Lets Move!” anti-obesity campaign.

The Lunchbox Winners website contains several recipes, many of which are vegetarian and vegan and include recommendations like hummus and soymilk. Our favorite winner: The Get Jammin’ Diggity-Dog featuring a banana on a hot dog bun with peanut butter and strawberry jam.

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Most people would agree that Roseanne Barr is pretty nutty.

She’s offering more proof of this by running her own nut farm. While promoting her latest book, Roseannarchy: Dispatches From the Nut Farm, Barr said nuts beat meat for both environmental and health reasons.

“They’re the perfect protein,” she said. “They don’t have any carbohydrates and the only fat they’ve got, which is a lot, but it’s the good kind. So it’s better than beef. No greenhouse gases. Nice nuts.”

Barr’s favorite nut is the macademia one.

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Anyone who breaks an American record for running a 24 hour race probably has good advice on nutrition. Heck, anyone who can run for 24 hours should set the new government guidelines for eating and rebuild the food pyramid.

Vegan ultra marathoner Scott Jurek is about to release a book either by the end of this year or early 2012 that may contain some indispensable advice for plant-fueled athletes like he gave to No Meat Athlete.

Number 1: Go Slowly
Like training for your first marathon, switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet that’s healthy isn’t happening in a week. “I think it’s always good to have a gradual transition; have a plan,” Jurek said. “PCRM does a great 21-Day Vegan Kickstart program and giving support along the way.”

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Kathy Freston "Veganist"

Kathy Freston is at it again!

The woman who’s written best selling books like Quantum Wellness Cleanse and convinced Oprah Winfrey to try a vegan diet is set to release another title in February, Veganist: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, Change The World.

What exactly is a veganist? Freston has started a blog for the book on her website, where she explains the term.

“Someone who moves toward eating a plant based diet so that they are as physically healthy as they can be, environmentally friendly, and a kind and thoughtful human being. And it’s not about being pure or strict; it’s about being informed and having fun while living according to values like kindness and thoughtfulness. Truly, I believe in progress, not perfection!”

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Last month, Betty Crocker Facebook fans picked alternative diets that included vegan and gluten-free cooking as a top holiday trend.

Kristen Olson, Food Editor of the Betty Crocker Test Kitchen, is riding the wave Betty Crocker fans are on and has provided a recipe for vegan sugar cookies.

Soymilk replaces dairy milk and vegan margarine gives the same buttery taste and texture of the real thing. You may have heard of commercially produced egg substitutes, but did you know 2 tablespoons of cornstarch accomplish the same purpose?

Grab the recipe for Betty Crocker’s Sugar Cookies. Interested in more vegan Betty Crocker recipes? Maybe you should meet the Shannons.

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