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New Year's Vegolution! Five Things Every Newbie Teen Vegetarian Should Know

New Year's Vegolution! Five Things Every Newbie Teen Vegetarian Should Know

Resolving to eat less meat in 2015? You’re not alone. Loads of people make the decision to revamp their diets once the new calendar begins, with “lose weight,” “improve health,” and “eat healthier” all in the top ten New Year’s resolutions for 2015, and for many, cutting back on meat will play a major role in achieving one of those goals.

[#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.  

California Dreamin’ (SmartGirlVeg style): Part 1

California Dreamin’ (SmartGirlVeg style): Part 1

Let’s be honest: California VegHeads tend to have it easier than non meat-eaters in the rest of the country. The state leads the way in produce production—nearly half of the vegetables, fruits, and nuts grown in the US come from California.

As for the rest of us—the state is a fantastic place to visit.

[recipe!] The Smart Girl’s Take on McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

[recipe!] The Smart Girl’s Take on McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

It's March, which means it's Shamrock Shake season at McDonald's restaurants across the United States (Canada and Ireland too, we're told). Each year, the seasonal St. Patrick’s Day offering—a bright green minty whipped cream- topped shake—seems to develop more and more of a cult following. If you're not headed to the golden arches to get one this month, surely you know someone who is.