Meatless Foods

According to this page (http://askgeorgie.com/turkey-bacon-good-or-bad/), no. But don't let that discourage you! Meat substitutes can be really tasty (especially anything from Gardein, yum!), and they're fine for when you want something quick or are craving something meat-like. However, most are highly processed, calorie-dense and high in sodium. Not to mention, they can get pretty pricey if you rely on them heavily.

Fortunately, a vegetarian diet does not require meat substitutes. If you are interested in health benefits, fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts and grains are where it's at! These foods are nutrient-dense, high-quality and affordable. And you can transform these staples into some amazing dishes!

Examples:
http://paleomg.com/sweet-potato-basil-soup/
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Southwestern-Pasta-Salad/
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Savannahs-Best-Marinated-Portobello-Mushrooms/

I've got a lot of years of vegetarianism under my belt, and it's improved my life in a lot of ways. I highly recommend it! I've also gotten pretty good at time and labor saving shortcuts--I love to cook, but I like to have dinner on the table quickly, too. I'd be happy to help however I can, so let me know if you have any questions :-)