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Vegetarian
Vegetarian foods are great because they lack any animal direct products (meats). As a nutrition value a vegetarian meal can be great for reducing cholesterol, chances of heart problems and preventing colon cancer. A vegetarian diet is easier to be followed when it is started in an early age. Although, many college students declare they only became vegetarians after they left their omnivore parent's house.
We at healthy gurus believe that the introduction of at least one vegetarian meal a day can be of great advantage to one's health. However, we advise that some of the options to vegetarian meals can be very fattening because of their caloric and flour content. For example, one can increase its intake of breads and pastas, which in conjunction with cheese (animal byproduct, but not resulting of its death) can be very fattening.
Vegetables and leafy greens are full of vitamins and fibers essential for ones nutrition.
Here are a couple of my favorite recipes:
California Salad - Mixed greens, avocado, grapes, carrots, tomatoes, radish and meatless grilled chicken. it can be great for a snack or small dinner.
Brown rice and sauté tofu with vegetables- Brown rice can be made the same way as white rice, only it will take a little longer to be ready. One way of doing it is to wash the grains, pour them into a pen and fill it up with water a couple of inches after the rice level. Add condiments and spices to the top with some stir fry chopped onions to give an extra flavor. Put a lid and wait until it boils. When you start to see that most of the water is gone taste some grains on the top. If they are too hard add more water until it levels to the top grain. With practice you will know the amount of water depending on how hard the rice is. When the grains are to your taste wait until all the water is gone and let it sit for one minute. Make sure to not overcook the rice, otherwise it will be sticky.
To make a quick meal you may purchase frozen vegetables. If you do so stir fry them first until they are defrosted. In a separate pen cook the tofu in olive oil until it attains a brown color. Add spices to taste. Curry and soy sauce tend to bring a great taste to tofu, so try to experiment.
