The 28-year-old actress is a committed vegetarian and although she loves baked treats she won't let any doughy delights pass her lips which have been made from animal products.
Ingredients :
15 ounces soba noodles
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar (not rice wine vinegar)
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 carrots, grated
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 pound smoked tofu, diced, optional
If you're worried about getting enough protein on a vegetarian diet, you may be in for a surprise. Are you sitting down? The truth is, most Americans get way too much protein, and vegetarians can easily get more than enough protein in their diet as well. Many people still believe that protein is only available from meat and animal sources and we will all fall over dead without animal protein! Unless you're pregnant or an Olympic bodybuilder, you will likely get more than enough protein without even trying. Here are the best sources of protein for vegetarians.
Ingredients :
lettuce, any kind will do, iceberg is good and crunchy
one (just one) long green onion
cucumber
grated carrots
thin rice noodles
rice paper
salt, to taste
With so many people around the world adopting a Vegan lifestyle, it is no wonder that a lot of parents are starting to ensure that their children are raised to eat a Vegan diet as well. If you find yourself trying to determine whether a Vegan lifestyle is suitable for your children you are certainly not alone. Each year there are thousands of people who switch to Vegan diets and children are included in this frequently. I you are completely confused it is best to talk to your doctor but in general most children do quite well with a Vegan diet as long as a few precautions are considered.
