Vegetarian News

Going vegetarian on Thanksgiving doesn't mean forcing tofu into faux poultry or shaping legumes into meat-like blobs.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, the American Dietetic Association has some advice on turkey alternatives for vegetarians.

It's too simplistic to assume that the valuation of life can be maximized by forswearing the use of animals in the diet.

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated to give thanks for our blessings and for the wealth of food that we have in the United States.

Faithful readers know that my daughter is off meat and poultry at the moment, so I decided I should try to cook vegetarian dinners every night until Thanksgiving.

Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy is the perfect mashed potato topper. Vegetarians and vegans need not skip the gravy this year while celebrating the holidays.

Posted on Nov 22, 2009 by Angie Holmes . According to a 2009 Vegetarian Resource Group/Harris Interactive survey, it is estimated that around 3 percent of the U.S. adult population is vegetarian.

Although I don't agree with the sentiment behind this advertisement from the International Vegetarian Union -- that vegetables are all your body needs -- I still think it's a kick-ass, creative picture.

Cleveland Browns Stadium ranked number 6 most vegetarian friendly. PETA's annual ranking of NFL stadiums throughout the country ranked the home of the Raiders number 1 out of 10 Most Vegetarian Friendly Stadiums due to the availability of vegan and vegetarian cuisine.

For my lunch on Friday I had a vegetarian main course. That is an unusual occurrence.

Aaron Rigg-Goldblum, 6, talks about his day as his mother Lesley Rigg and father David Goldblum eat vegetarian black bean and corn quesadillas in the family's Sycamore home.

On Thursday Martha Stewart devoted an entire show to vegetarianism. The show titled Vegetarian Thanksgiving focused on meat free side dishes, the commercial food industry, and healthy dietary choices.

The holiday season is officially in full-swing, and Thanksgiving marks the beginning of big family dinners, extensive gift shopping and elaborate decorations.

I've always had problems with 100 percent vegetarians. They always seem so pure, so clean, so worthy of life because they do not eat other animals.

Dear Abby: I'm 32 and a 'large girl.' I am also intelligent, witty and fun to be around.

" According to a 2009 Vegetarian Resource Group/Harris Interactive survey, it is estimated that around three percent of the U.S. adult population is vegetarian.

I have a ton of sides but really want a main to go along with it. I know it's not necessary, but I want one! I am anti-tofurkey but really want a beautiful main dish that will satisfy everyone at the table.

Q It's my first meatless dinner party, but first, I have got to tell you how I found out how vegetables rock! In May I made a bet with myself that I couldn't pull back to eating meat only a couple of times a week instead of a couple of times a day.

Quorn Turk'y Roast is a perfect centerpiece for holiday dinners. Tofurky isn't the only vegetarian option for Thanksgiving.

Vegetarianism became popular in Russia years ago. However, a majority of Russian nutritionists and gynecologists believe that this diet is not suitable for Russians and absolutely contraindicated for pregnant women.