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I love quinoa, but it is so expensive....and I love the title of this post! lol

@SarahBear, I think you totally have a point. It takes all types, and some people absolutely need it! But I think it's much, much easier to eat healthier in the long run by making substitutions and getting used to them, or learning how to portion, instead of basing a good deal of one's diet off of super-processed foods. I…

The Happy Herbivore is a great place to start! happyherbivore.com and she has two wonderful cookbooks, The Happy Herbivore Cookbook and Everyday Happy Herbivore. Her recipes are all 1g of fat or less! I would start out easy and low-maintenance....Walmart has excellent low-priced whole wheat pasta that can be prepared with…

I think this is a really important point to consider when subbing out food choices. I think some low-fat stuff is great (like cheese made with 2%, some Earth Balance products, etc) but it's so important to check the rest of the stats...just because it's low-cal and low-fat does not mean the sugars, carbs, and sodium aren't…

these suggestions are fab. thanks all!

...okay, comments about how gross my food choices are tend to not be so helpful :) so no more of those, please. hey! i'm all about DIY-ing it...i'll look into that, thanks!

Whoa, yeast and lettuce? That's crazy! But I think there are many, many options for you still out there. I doubt very many soups or chili recipes require either of those things. What about stir-fry or curry with rice? Pasta casseroles and dishes? If he's allergic to gluten, that's a whole different story...but I think you…

BAKE IT! It's delicious, and gets very firm. This is taken from the happy herbivore cookbook: Press your tofu---wrap it in towels and add some weight (a book or a can or two on top of a cutting board for like 20 minutes). Preheat your oven to 350. Cut up your tofu into 8 strips. Brush each side with soy sauce. Spray a…

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Check out happyherbivore.com as well as her cookbooks The Happy Herbivore Cookbook and Everyday Happy Herbivore. Also: vegweb.com is invaluable!

Check happyherbivore.com and vegweb.com for some delicious, easy vegan recipes!

congrats! and welcome! :)

you've found somewhere where there are many like you. :) welcome!

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Yep - this is vegan, no milk or eggs in here. Make sure to check your ingredients label of your soup and milk to be sure, though. If you want to avoid soy, use rice or almond milk. Or just use water (it will not be very creamy though.)

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way to go for taking the plunge! i have been a vegetarian for a couple of years, and I have some tips: 1. moderation is key. cut things out of your diet slowly, and don't deny yourself. if you're going to be really heartbroken over the fact that you can't eat chicken, this might not be the right diet for you. ---> it's…

Mmm...using spaghetti squash instead of pasta would be a great way to get in more fiber + veggies! Also, I forgot to mention this...it's really important to use the pasta water! This has all sorts of good starches in it from cooking the pasta that make the sauce creamy and tasty.

delicious: Creamy Pumpkin Faux-sotto from the Hungry Girl http://www.hungry-girl.com/weighin/printable-recipe/94

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Phew! Good to know. Thanks everyone. I do love my fibrous foods. :)

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It's all about what you're eating! As a two year vegetarian, I can definitely say that you can still eat crappy food--cakes, too much pasta, cheese (moderation is key). However, becoming a vegetarian made me love many more vegetables than I used to, and has really helped me make healthier choices. Being a vegetarian…

You can! I think the biggest step is overcoming that little voice in your head that keeps saying "you can't, you can't." But you can! Good luck!

wow...this has sparked quite a discussion. Thanks for all the info :)

thanks so much for the help!