Everett Griner talks about eating healthy meals without meat in today’s Agri View.
Meals Without Meat
From: American Heart Association
Meals Without Meat
“Most of the cholesterol-raising saturated fat Americans eat comes from meat and full-fat dairy products such as whole milk cheese,” said Alice Lichtenstein, D.Sc., a professor of nutrition at the USDA Human Nutrition Center at Tufts University in Boston and a member of the American Heart Association’s Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health.
“If you decrease your daily intake of animal fat, you’re going to decrease your intake of saturated fat,” she said.
What’s in a meatless meal?
Many meatless meals are as simple as moving vegetables and fruits from a side dish to a starring role. You should also seek out high-fiber whole grains, beans and legumes, unsalted nuts and lower fat and fat-free dairy foods. These tend to be high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and other important phytonutrients, said Rachel Johnson, Ph.D., R.D., a nutrition professor at the University of Vermont and vice chair of the American Heart Association’s Nutrition Committee.
From: Everyday Health
10 High-Protein Dinner Recipes — No Meat Required
No Meat? No Problem.
Lentil and Almond Burger
No ground beef? No problem! You can still enjoy a burger (and pack in 11 grams of protein) by calling on lentils, nuts, and veggies. This vegetarian patty is full of flavor and cuts back on unhealthy saturated fats that typically creep up in the barbecue favorite. Enjoy it on a whole-wheat bun and tack on an additional 6 grams of protein.