Your Vegetarian Nutrition & Wellness Questions, Answered

Vegetarian Nutrients of Concern #2: Protein

People often discuss protein, typically concerning muscle growth and maintenance. But rarely do you see good recommendations of how much […]

February 19, 2024

As we discussed before, a vegetarian diet can be very healthy when it is well-planned. However, if you aren’t ensuring you

February 5, 2024

Jennifer Hanes MS, RDN, LD Hey there, ever wondered what makes fruits and veggies so good for you? Well, besides

January 22, 2024

So we’ve gone over the health benefits of a vegetarian diet, but are there any other benefits? Many people become

December 18, 2023

We become vegetarians for various reasons. Some of us were raised on a vegetarian diet. Others switch because they are

November 20, 2023

Jennifer Hanes MS, RDN, LD Have you ever asked your doctor for nutrition advice? They recommend you alter your diet

October 2, 2023

Jennifer Hanes MS, RDN, LD “Not even chicken?!?” What vegetarian hasn’t heard this question or something similar? This question is

September 4, 2023

Jennifer Hanes MS, RDN, LD So, you’ve embraced the vegetarian lifestyle – that’s awesome! But, you know, there’s more to

August 21, 2023

Jennifer Hanes MS, RDN, LD Understanding Heart Disease Cardiovascular (or heart) disease is an overarching term that includes any disorder

July 31, 2023

In the world of nutrition, there is often a misconception that vegetarian diets lack calorie-dense options. However, this couldn’t be

July 17, 2023

What is Soy? All soy-based foods come from the soybean, a legume native to East Asia. Soybeans have been eaten

July 3, 2023

Jennifer Hanes MS, RDN, LD In today’s world, where the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle has become a major trend,

February 28, 2023