31 Easy Ways to Eat More Plants: Celebrating National Vegetarian Awareness Month

31 Days in October, 31 Healthy Eating Ideas… Coincidence? I think Not! October is National Vegetarian Awareness Month. It’s a great time to focus on incorporating more plant-based foods into every meal and snack.  As part of my relationship with Silk (I’m a #SilkBlogger, one of two RDs on the team), I’m bringing you this post chock full of easy ideas to help you get more good stuff. Why Aim for More Plants? Eating more plants is a good choice for your health and the environment.  Plants are loaded with beneficial fiber, vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants, and other nutrients your body needs to feel energetic, keep your digestion going “smoothly”, and fill you up. Eating more plants is environmentally friendly because it helps reduce your carbon footprint – it’s a more sustainable way of eating that you can feel good about. And for all the non-vegetarians, (like me), don’t worry, you don’t have to be “meat-free” to reap the benefits of eating plant-based. It’s all about balance. I love incorporating the two together. Use your eggs, fish, and meat as an ingredient in the dishes. Improving your health can be as simple as adding an extra serving or two of fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, or soy each day.  So how can you do that in a way that’s quick and easy? Here are 31 easy ways to eat more plants everyday: Add up to 1 cup of canned pumpkin puree to your favorite pancake or waffle recipe. Blend meat wit...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: Tags: nutrition coconut milk easy recipes eating healthy plant based diet silk soymilk vegetarian Source Type: blogs