Nutrition

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Healthy Diet Basics: Understand the fundamentals of food and nutrition — the food pyramid, fiber, fat and cholesterol, calories, and the elements of a healthy diet.

Food pyramid and calories

Fiber and plant-based foods

Fat and cholesterol

Vitamins, minerals and supplements

Water, tea, alcohol and caffeine

Sugar and sweeteners

Salt and sodium

Healthy Cooking: Healthy cooking techniques, facts about nutrition, and grocery shopping tips.

Food labels and shopping

Healthy cooking techniques

Food safety

Healthy recipes

Meals and menus

Healthy Recipes:

     Appetizers, Dips, Salsas, Spreads, and Snacks
     Beverages
     Breads and Muffins
     Breakfast
     Salads
     Soups, Sandwiches, and Burgers
     Sauces, Marinades, and Salad Dressings
     Entrees
     Veggie Dishes and Sides
     Desserts
     Holiday Recipes

Helpful Resources and Links to Vegan Lifestyles:

    VEGCOOKING
    Vegetarian-Central
    Milksucks.com
    Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness
    The Vegetarian Resource Group
    KidsHealth.org
    HelpGuide.org
    A Healthy Me
    MyPyramid.gov