In honor of October being Vegetarian Awareness Month, I figured I would "Go Green" with today's tasty treat post.
To better appreciate this month's celebration, its best to understand what vegetarianism actually is. Vegetarianism is defined as the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat - red meat, poultry, seafood and the flesh of any other animal.
This lifestyle is far from a new diet trend, considering some of its root principles were derived from the ancient Greeks. According to historians, Pythagoras encouraged individuals to avoid consuming meat because of its health benefits and because eating meat provoked human violence!
Regardless of why a modern day vegetarian has chosen such a lifestyle, he / she reaps many health benefits that meat eaters do not. Such perks include a lower blood pressure and a reduced chance of heart disease. Eating green also lowers a person's carbon footprint :)
If you are considering becoming a vegetarian, check out this step - by - step guide to make the transition more clear and easier for you!
If you just want to "party like a meat-less eater", why not whip up this tasty alternative to lasagna
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