The Traveling Vegetarian

One Dollar Diet Project, Tofu Scrambler and Tofurky Lunchboxes

Posted on 10. Sep, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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I am totally fascinated with the One Dollar Diet Project blog and I think you will be too. My friend NakedJen told me about these folks and mentioned that someone should be making a documentary about them. I totally agree. I was going to write a longer commentary on the project, but I think you [...]

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Purely Decadent, Your Product is Better Than Ice Cream

Posted on 08. Sep, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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I have found a frozen dessert that is better than ice cream. Seriously. Who needs dairy when something so rich, creamy and delicious comes from a tree? There isn’t even any soy in it, which makes it a delicious choice for those who have issues with or allergies to soy products. Purely Decadent’s new non-dairy [...]

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Great Chefs Cook Vegan

Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Food is my passion. I look forward to the day when I can walk into any restaurant and order a meal directly from the menu with no concerns or modifications. I believe with all my heart that when The Traveling Vegetarian is on TV, it will inspire chefs all over the world to create and [...]

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New Ads Bring Attention to Cancer Risk From Processed Meats

Posted on 27. Aug, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Can processed meats like hot dogs, pepperoni and bacon increase your risk of cancer? Yep. The Cancer Project will be running ads in Chicago and Denver that warn of these risks. Check out the full AP article here. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetravelingvegetarian.tv%2Fnew-ads-bring-attention-to-cancer-risk-from-processed-meats%2F’; addthis_title = ‘New+Ads+Bring+Attention+to+Cancer+Risk+From+Processed+Meats’; addthis_pub = ”;

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Interview with Robert Cheeke

Posted on 26. Aug, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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My last blog entry was about vegan bodybuilder Robert Cheeke and featured a highlight reel from AR2008. Well, the fabulous Hilary Wright just posted the entire interview with Robert and me. Thanks, Hilary! addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetravelingvegetarian.tv%2Finterview-with-robert-cheeke%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Interview+with+Robert+Cheeke’; addthis_pub = ”;

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But wait, aren’t vegans emaciated weaklings?

Posted on 24. Aug, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Well, the short answer to that is a big fat NO! The still-short-but-slightly-longer answer is this: Americans eat WAY too much animal protein and it’s really hurting our health, the planet and the animals. Don’t believe me? Read The China Study. We humans can get all the amino acids we need from plant sources, just [...]

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Vegan A Go-Go

Posted on 21. Aug, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Sarah Kramer’s new book Vegan A Go-Go sounds like it’s right up this Traveling Vegetarian’s alley. The pocket-sized book is described on the cover as “A Cookbook and Survival Manual for Vegans on the Road.” How perfect! Check out this fun video and pre-order your copy today! addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetravelingvegetarian.tv%2Fvegan-a-go-go%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Vegan+A+Go-Go’; addthis_pub = [...]

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Vegan Pizza!

Posted on 20. Aug, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Think you have to give up pizza when you go vegan? Well, that’s just silly. Why would you have to do such a thing? Check out this great list of the top ten vegan-friendly pizzerias in the US. And if none of these places is near you, remember that you can always order pizza without [...]

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Green Bags, Green Mags

Posted on 12. Aug, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Be sure to buy at least one copy of the brand new magazine, Positively Green. Why? Well, because it’s a great mag and Kelly Magill, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, is a fellow green Nashvillian and an all around cool gal. But also, if you turn to page 71, you’ll know the other reason I think you [...]