About Vegetarian Food: Six Good-for-you Grains

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Vegetarian Food Vegetarian Food Getting Started Easy Vegetarian Recipes Vegetarian Holidays From Jolinda Hackett, your Guide to Vegetarian Food Whole grains have made a comeback! Once thought to be the food of the hippie vegetarians of the 70s, whole grains are the new hipster rabbit food. And who doesn't want to look cool and hip while scarfing down quinoa? Like this newsletter? Want more? Sign up for the NEW Vegetarian Recipe of the Week newsletter here. Six Healthy Whole grains Numerous studies show the benefits of eating a diet high in fiber, and what better place to get that fiber than with healthy whole grains? But the benefits of eating whole grains go well beyond fiber. They've been shown to be effective in lowering cholesterol, and they're perfect for eating on a budget, whether you're eating vegetarian, vegan or not. Several whole grains are gluten-free, and all are low-fat, depending, of course, on how they're prepared. Here's a quick introduction to six types of whole grains. See More About:  whole grains  vegetarian cooking  healthy recipes Grain salads Now that you know all about whole grains, here's one of the simplest ways to use them - in a grain salad. If you like quiona salad, tabbouleh or rice salad, you'll enjoy browsing through this collection of high-fiber low-fat meal ideas, such as wild rice salad with cherries and Mexican bulgur pilaf (pictured). Vegetable Stir-fries grains can be a meal unto themselves, or they can be paired, like rice and noodles, with a variety of curries, sauces or mock meats. One perfect pair for your healthy whole grains? Stir-fried veggies! Pictured: Broccoli and vegetarian "sausage" stir-fry Vegetarian Food Ads Vegetarian Food Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Recipes Healthy Food Vegetarian Dishes Featured Articles   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Jolinda Hackett Vegetarian Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Vegetarian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads All Vegetarian Recipes How to Go Vegetarian/Vegan The Vegetarian Pantry Vegetarian FAQs Easy Vegetarian Dinners Advertisement