In Loma Linda there is an aura of being healthy, especially if you are a Seventh-Day Adventist and/or attend the university. When it comes to diet, Loma Linda University is already ahead with their idea to serve all vegetarian meals. You can also find a wide array of meat substitutes in Loma Linda's grocery stores.
However, for those in Loma Linda who do eat meat and are looking for a way to live a little healthier, Meatless Monday could be for you. Meatless Monday is a global movement encouraging people to go vegetarian one day a week. The campaign attributes many health benefits to going meatless including reduced risks for major diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
The Meatless Monday website is full of resources including recipes to help participants on their quest to going meatless. You can also check back here every Monday for a breakfast, lunch, or dinner idea.
Dinner Idea # 1 - Veggie Pizza
Pizzas can be a great way to get your veggies in. Pizza is one of those foods where you can be creative and add as much or as little of whatever you like. Homemade pizzas can be quick and easy and give you the most control over your choice of ingredients and the amounts you use. Try these two veggie pizza recipes on one of your Meatless Mondays:
Vegetarian's Delight Pizza from allrecipes.com
Cherry Tomato Pizza Margherita from epicurious
*To make sure your pizza is as healthy as possible, opt for low-fat cheeses like part-skim or 2% and use the cheese sparingly. If possible, substitute a wheat crust for the regular pizza crust.
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