How to eat a vegetarian diet?

October 4, 3:09 PMSF Children's Health ExaminerRina Shah, M.D. F.A.A.P

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Most people think that a vegetarian diet must be boring. They know and understand that a vegetarian diet is much better for the environment, but they cant imagine being full on greens.

They are sadly missing out.

So how do vegetarians survive?

1.) They cook with lots of spices, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, coriander- all known to have health benefits of their own.

2.) Venture out: try and a new cuisine: Burmese food, Indian food, and Thai food all have numerous options

3.)  Try your local farmers market, there is always a new vegetable in season, interesting to try. Saute most with onions or garlic and you have a flavor full dish.

4.) Add lentils, tofu and beans to any dish to make it your meals hearty. Dont think that all the lentils that are available are canned.  Try some whole mung beans, mung noodles, garbanzo beans or massor dal to make a new tasty dish.

5.) Get creative: barbeque corn, scallion, red peppers, tofu and season with spices for a tasty meal.