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By Lydia Patel
When you’re invited to go out to eat, it’s often hard to say no but it’s also difficult to know if a restuanurant has suitable vegetarian options for you. It’s hard enough to try to make healthy food choices on a regular day, but when you’re out socializing with a group of friends or dining out at restaurant when you’re a vegetarian, things can be a little tough. First, let’s define the different variations of vegetarianism:
• Classic Vegetarians do not eat any meat or meat products, but may consume fish.
• Vegans do not consume any animal by-products, dairy or eggs.
Now that we have that covered, let’s discuss what this all means. For someone like myself, who is vegetarian but consumes fish on rare occasions, it still can be an interesting event going out to eat. To further complicate the issue, some vegetable dishes may be cooked with ingredients vegetarians avoid including butter, chicken or meat stock, and gelatin.
I’ve noticed over the years that a lot of vegetarians slowly become ‘carbatarians,’ loading up on carbs and starch to substitute the meat. That’s a big no-no in my book! Eating pizza and fries just because it doesn’t contain meat doesn’t mean you’re following a vegetarian diet! Personally, I find it easier – and healthier – to try and avoid those options if you can while dining out. Don’t be afraid to make a special request! Many chefs will be happy to prepare a dish that is not on the menu, or modify a dish so it fits into your diet. Or, consider ordering vegetable appetizers or side dishes as your main course.
Fast Food
Fast food restaurants offer a lot of salad menus and sandwiches with vegetable or meat substitute fillings. Breakfast items are often vegetarian friendly, especially for those who do eat eggs.
Traveling
When traveling as a vegetarian, it’s all about planning. Most airlines and cruise ships offers great vegetarian options. Often you can find vegetarian meals, fruit plates and vegan options. When in doubt, pack vegetarian snacks such as trail mix, granola bars and dried fruit.
International Options
I personally love eating international foods. Asian, Italian, Greek, Lebanese and Indian food are all top options for me! Asian menus feature a variety of meatless options including rice and noodle dishes that contain vegetables and tofu. Indian cuisines are best known for meatless dishes using breads, lentils, beans, rice and curried vegetables. Mexican cuisine may include burritos, fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas and tamales made using rice, beans and cheese.
Living in a major cosmopolitan city such as New York definitely doesn’t leave you hungry for food options. Virtually every nationality’s food can be found here. So if you’re open to visiting and exploring our great city, your taste buds just may be in for a treat!
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By Lydia Patel
Old Man Winter came in with a bang, if you’re unfortunate enough to have to dig through mountains of snow, then you’ll probably want to gear up first – literally. On top of layering up properly to protect yourself from the elements, there is a RIGHT and WRONG way to shovel. In fact, shoveling is one of the leading causes of heart attacks during the winter season. So, keeping that in mind, here are some tips to help you pave the way and keep in shape!
1) Stretch! Like any other form of exercise you’re about to do, it’s important to stretch those muscles and get them ready for action.
2) Move the snow the shortest distance that you can. It works best moving it to the nearest edge, that way you don’t end up shoveling over twice.
3) Maintain a good posture to avoid injuries. Keep your back straight as you move from the squat position to the upright position. Don’t twist your upper body as you throw snow.
4) Don’t overdress. We want to stay warm but piling on too many layers can lead to a lot of sweat in a very little time.
5) Do it in small rounds. It’s easier to remove snow in smaller sets than wait until all the snow is down to have at it. If it looks like your area is going to get dumped on, try to get out there and shovel it and go back for a second round.
Share you snow removal tips with us too and let us know what works best for you!