Cutting out the extra calories @ Veggie Grill...

As many of you know, I enjoy Veggie Grill when I'm craving a meaty-substitutey meal. However, the calories can really add up when eating there. So here are my suggestions when eating at VG:

1. Instead of the Crispy Chik'in offerings, opt for Grilled or Blackened Chik'in (saves you about 220 kcals).

2. When ordering a sandwich, ask for it to be KALE STYLE, which delivers the sub meat on a bed of steamed kale instead. Still meaty, still yummy, but cuts you back about 200 kcals!

3. Ask for dressings/sauces/gravy on the side or without it completely. Those suckers can add up to 100 kcals for just ONE OUNCE!

Here's a pic of my lunch today. The Santa Fe Crispy Chickin’ (Blackened, non-fried) w/lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado and a side of Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes (sans gravy). All of this added up to just 340 kcals and was delicious and oh-so-filling!

Bon appétit!

Love hearing about progress in the Veg World!

Hi there.....
So, I'm doing some research and finalizing my Dietetic Internship application, and I stumbled upon this vegetarian food service distribution company: http://www.vegadvantage.com/

I got so excited, I had to post it on here! If you or anyone you know is interested in adding vegetarian options at their food facility, have them contact Veg Advantage.  Or, if you yourself would like to see more vegetarian options at your work or school, mention Veg Advantage to your food service dept! They use products from Follow Your Heart, Gardein, and Turtle Island's Tofurky. Not only are these options better for your health, but they are DELISH!

Ever heard of the Dirty Dozen?

This is an updated list of the fruits/veggies that you should try to buy organic (Dirty Dozen) when possible due to large amounts of pesticide use in their harvesting.  The Clean Fifteen lists fruits/veggies that don't require much pesticide use in their harvesting.

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