Barbecue time

If you're thinking of throwing out your barbecue gear, don't do it. Essential Vegetarian published a new post suggesting how to get more use out of this "non-vegetarian" piece of equipment. So if you have a party coming up, why don't make it a BBQ party?

Hardly beef jerky - the vegetarian variety

Here's a great vegetarian snack that's high in protein and low in carbs. It's not cheap to buy ready made, though you can. Why would you if you can easily prepare it in your own kitchen. Finally you can snack on the go with vegetarian jerky.

Have you heard of the protein myth?

There's a common misconception that meat is the only source of protein and therefore any vegetarian diet is unhealthy. The fact is most vegetarian and vegan foods contain protein. By eating a variety of foods it's very easy to ensure that you get not only enough protein but also vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Read about Top 15 sources of protein for vegans and vegetarians and see how much protein do you really need in your diet.

7 reasons not to kill your cat

You might be a vegan or vegetarian however cats are carnivorous. They survive only by eating meat. No matter what your intentions are you cannot go against nature and force feed your cat a vegetarian diet. Short term solution?

1. Don't get a cat. Get a dog. Just like humans dogs can get by on a vegetarian diet just fine.
2. Let your cat hunt for small animals and birds.
3. Buy meat for your cat.

Really want to know why you've got only 3 options? Read 7 reasons why your cat cannot be vegetarian.

Ultimate vegetarian cookbook

If you ever cook you might be interested to read a review for another vegetarian cookbook. In two words - Vegetarian Cooking Made Easy is a great book, contains over 800 pages of vegetarian and vegan recipes, lots of information on vegetarian diet and lifestyle. For a measly price of $24.97 and with 60 days money back, no questions asked satisfaction guarantee. The downside? You have to do the cooking yourself. Either get it here or check out the full review.

Fly totally vegetarian

India became home to the only airline in the world that serves only vegetarian food on board. The MDLR Airlines started operating in May this year offering flights between Delhi and regional cities in Northern India. Definitely good news if you're in India.

Prison famous for its vegetarian food

A prison in Bangalore bacame famous for the vegetarian food that is being served there by Hare Krishnas under contract from the prisons department. Criminals are trying to move in those who got in refuse to apply for bail. The prison houses as much as twice it's capacity. Is the food the real reason? I don't know. What I know is that all Indian prisons are overcrowded.

Science proves what we suspected

The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, compared US Department of Agriculture data from 1950 and 1999 for nutrients in crops. The researchers found that the content of minerals and vitamins have decreased due to intensive commercial agricultural practices. Time to set up your own veggie patch.