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the Veggie Grill's Co Founder T.K. Pillan on Delicious Vegetarian Food

10/25/2011

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the Veggie Grill Vegetarian Restaurant Chain Co Founder T.K. Pillan
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When it comes to turning vegetarian into delicious, the Southern Californian Veggie Grill chain of vegetarian restaurants seems to have figured out the formula to keep them coming back for more.  Their menu offers a wide variety of foods that contain absolutely no meat products which includes no eggs or dairy.  Any item you choose from their menu promises to deliver NO cholesterol, transfat, or high frutose corn syrup.  A list of foods that your doctor would be thrilled to hear you are avoiding as these are the same food ingredients that are also some of the biggest contributors to our top killing chronic diseases and obesity which makes the risk even higher.  Trust me, when you eat this food you won't even miss it.


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Smart Health Talk hopes to encourage our listeners to try and substitute one meat meal for one vegetarian meal at least one time per week.  That may not sound like much, but for those that have an animal product at every meal, giving up one meat meal is a big accomplishment.  It also pushes us to look at our plate and think a little about what is there.  A big part of what Smart Health Talk Radio Show hopes to provide is information that helps us choose the best products for us.  We can only do that if we have more information and education on the differences in food products.  


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Some of us may discount organizations such as PETA because we don't see ourselves as a full on vegetarian, but the fact is they do have a point when it comes to the inhumane treatment of the animals that feed us.  We have to ask is that really necessary?  Obviously not, because we are smart enough to figure out how we can avoid treating animals in that way and still have food we can afford.  Unfortunately tax dollars go to support farm operations that use these practices, and therefore not everyone is on a level playing field when it comes to pricing.  That also means that the way things are set up makes it easier and cheaper for us to support the unethical farming of animals.  Treatment that would be upsetting to most of us if we really looked at the reality of it all.  


Reducing total meat consumption is a WIN-WIN for your health.  Overall health improves when saturated, transfat, and cholesterol is reduced.  Most cattle now fed GMO corn.

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Going with a little less meat and more vegetables will no doubt improve your health as most all studies on the subject show improvements and even a reversal of heart disease when meat is reduced and vegetables are increased.  

People probably know this, but don't want to think about it because their vision of a vegetarian meal is less than pleasing and satisfying.

What the Veggie Grill has done is made vegetarian food absolutely delicious.  Not only are the Veggie Grill chefs able to make foods like salads, soups, and desserts taste incredible without adding any animal products, but they make your favorite meat products into tasty vegetarian doubles using marinades and sauces to add flavor.


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Vegetarian has never tasted so good, and must be the reason for the enthusiastic following the Veggie Grill has built over the years, and why they keep adding new locations.


Hope you will consider giving up just one meat meal for a non meat meal one time per week.  Maybe you might discover you don't miss it after all.  Food is an adventure that is full of flavor when prepared right, stop by a Veggie Grill and you will learn how it's done.  Chances are you will not be disappointed.


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If you are looking for some help on how to shop and prepare vegetarian meals at home, please visit the The Vegetarian Resource Group website. It is full of helpful information and recipes to help you get started on preparing delicious vegetarian meals yourself.  They make it easy too.

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    Elaine McFadden, MPH, RD, is the host for "Smart Health Talk Radio Show, Thursdays, 4:00-5:00, on KCAA Radio 1050 AM in Southern California.  Elaine is a dietitian dedicated to bringing consumers information that can improve their life and save them money.

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