Vegetarian Myths, Debunked

Here's an article all of us vegetarians and vegans need to send to our friends: Vegetarian Myths, Debunked.

I've been vegetarian for a decade, and when it comes up, I still get a look of confused horror that says, "But you seemed so … normal." The U.S. boasts more than 10 million herbivores today, yet most Americans assume that every last one is a loopy, self-satisfied health fanatic, hellbent on draining all the joy out of life.

And, since this is a blog about food:

Every vegetarian is used to slim pickings when dining out, so we're not asking for much—just for something you'd like to eat. I'll even offer a handy trick. Pretend you're trapped in a kitchen stocked with every ingredient imaginable, from asiago to zucchini, but with zero meat. With no flesh available, picture what you'd make for yourself; this is what we want, too.

Read on.

Comments

[Groovy Vegetarian]

Hi,
Thanxs for the tip on this article. Also i wanted to say you have lovely recipes on here.

Especially the pasta ones. Yummers!

Missy.

[KathyF]

Thanks, Missy. It's a great article, and I'm glad I can share. And share my pasta too--I usually make way too much!