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Vegetarian Protein

Getting Your Protein Fix: The Vegetarian Way

One of the first things people ask when you go vegetarian is, "But where do you get your protein?"  It's like they think protein only exists in chicken nuggets and steak. Spoiler alert: it doesn't! There's actually a whole world of delicious, protein-packed foods that don't involve any animals whatsoever. I’m not actually vegetarian so I don't get asked this question but I've been told this is a common question. I've also heard people say they can't go vegetarian because they can't get enough protein. I don't think that's true.  I’m trying to include more plants in my daily diet and that includes getting protein. I know there are plenty of protein sources that don’t include animals. Chris and I have discussed protein and written about...

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Lunch of Veggies with Protein

I had an awesome lunch over the weekend of veggies with protein. It was delicious. It seems like all the vegetables are becoming ripe and are really tasting especially good to me right now. Maybe it is just that time of year! By this photo you might think I didn't get enough protein ,but I added a couple of ingredients at the end of cooking and after I took this photo that really boosted the protein levels in my meal. Here's my recipe for these delicious veggies. No surprise, I sautéed them on the stove. To prepare this meal, first I pulled out the cutting board and a sharp knife. Heated up the pan with some extra virgin olive oil. Chopped and sliced the following veggies: Onions Peppers: red,...