vegetarian teenagers

How to Go Veg AND Save $$$

How to Go Veg AND Save $$$

What would you do with an extra $15 a week? Get a manicure? Save up for some concert tickets? If you’re already eating meat free, you might want to go ahead and splurge—you’re saving money, it seems, by preferring plants. Do you find going veg has made you spend more at the grocery store? Then click here for our one rule for eating vegetarian and not breaking the bank. 

[recipe!] Silky Chocolate Chia Pudding

[recipe!] Silky Chocolate Chia Pudding

Try this foolproof (not to mention vegan) dessert recipe. Five simple plant-based ingredients, no refined sugar, hardly any work to make, and a familiar, delicious flavor that may help warm even the pickiest eater up to ch-ch-ch-choosing ch-ch-ch-chia.

Most vegetarians go back to eating meat—so should you even bother?

Most vegetarians go back to eating meat—so should you even bother?

Are you a vegetarian, former vegetarian, or VIP (Vegetarian-In-Progress)? And does it really matter? Check out our thoughts on a new study that finds most vegetarians eventually go back to eating meat. 

[#LinkLove!] Don't stuff yourself on stuffing! Eight veg-friendly, protein-rich Thanksgiving dishes

[#LinkLove!] Don't stuff yourself on stuffing! Eight veg-friendly, protein-rich Thanksgiving dishes

So. Thanksgiving is coming. You’re not eating turkey. But what are you going to have? Sure, you can build a meat-free meal of stuffing, yams, and string beans. But there’s something about overloading on sides that can make you feel kind of empty. We've compiled a round up of protein-rich dishes that will keep you satisfied and be a welcome addition at any holiday table. 

Nutrient to Know: Vitamin B12

 Nutrient to Know: Vitamin B12

So important for vegetarian teens...so little time in the spotlight! As we like to say here at The Smart Girl’s Guide to Going Vegetarian, protein is like the most popular girl in school—it gets a whole lot of attention it probably doesn’t deserve. Vitamin B12, however, is that under-the-radar student who's much more interesting and important than she'll ever let on. Read on to find out why this vitamin is so crucial for vegetarian teenagers.  

[#LinkLove!] This Week in Veggies

[#LinkLove!] This Week in Veggies

We were so busy with work (deadlines!), fun (National Kale Day!), and interviews (we chatted about vegetarian teenagers, secret smoothie ingredients, hemp seeds showing up on drug tests with Samantha Heller on her awesome Sirius XM Doctor Radio Nutrition and Fitness show!) that we totally forgot to post this on Friday. Without any further ado, all the vegetarian-related news, recipes, and tips you’ve been craving.

Eight Great Brown Bag Ideas for Veggie Teens

Eight Great Brown Bag Ideas for Veggie Teens

The school year is in full swing, and by now you’ve probably remembered that school lunches aren't always so good to the vegetarian teenagers out there. Here are eight toss-in-your-bag meals that will hold up through your morning classes and keep you going until the final bell sounds.  

[#LinkLove!] This week in veggies

[#LinkLove!] This week in veggies

Maybe it was the back-to-school rush, or the fact that it was a short week thanks to the Labor Day holiday. Whatever the reason, this week flew by! But it was not without some great veg news and recipes for you to digest this Friday. Click here for a roundup of this week's top posts.