Cardio and crunches aren't the only way to slim down your middle. Eating monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), like the kind found in avocado, is proven to diminish belly fat. Here are 12 lunch ideas featuring the belly-fat-fighting powers of the avocado. Source: Flickr user VegaTeam, Flickr user SweetOnVeg, and Flickr user SweetOnVeg Read more

In honor of Earth Day, we thought we would shake things up and provide you with five dinner ideas that are plant-based and full of flavor. If you want to give meatless eating a try, here's the proof that it's a delicious endeavor. Click through to plan your vegetarian meals for the week. Read more

Spring brings a bounty of colorful fruits and vegetables, rich in essential phytonutrients. Phytonutrients boost the immune system, help prevent disease and cancer, and are classified by their pigment or color. To load up on the full spectrum of phytonutrients, click through to see some of our favorite rainbow-bright salad recipes. Photos by: Camilla Salem Read more

If you want to help give your metabolism a little boost, there are many types of foods you can try. And the good news? These foods are also delicious and versatile to cook with. Read on for five recipes that will not only keep you feeling full, but will also increase your calorie burn. Read more

Spring is here and we couldn't be happier. The shift in seasons brings a whole new crop of festive holidays, and the better weather alone is reason to celebrate. If you'll be entertaining at any point this season, chances are you'll be putting out some yummy bites for everyone to enjoy. And if you've got any family or friends that stick to a vegan diet, they'll appreciate the time you take to put Read more

Protein-packed tofu makes for a great meal whether you're vegetarian or vegan or love the occasional steak. Here are 10 healthy tofu recipes that will fuel your day, taking you from breakfast to dinner. Read more

Just because you skip out on the meat, doesn't mean you have to skip out on the protein. Here are five filling and delicious meals that utilize different sources of vegetarian protein. Each one of them makes a perfect entrée for those days when you want to go meat-free! Read more

I'm usually a salad girl for lunch, but I hate when I choose the wrong toppings and end up starving just a few hours later. Plus, an everyday salad routine can get a little boring. The solution: colorful, fun, all-vegetarian salads with high protein contents to keep me full. Here are five protein-filled salads that do just that! Sources: Flickr Users norwichnuts and jules:stonesoup; FitSugar Read more

Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest day of eating after Thanksgiving. And if you had as good of a time as I did yesterday, chances are you're looking for a little reprieve from all that decadent (and amazing) party food. The perfect way to lighten up your night? Going for a meat-free meal. Have no fear — we've got you covered with 10 vegetarian recipes that are sure to fill and warm you up. Read more

Even though we're still in Winter mode, you deserve to do your body good with hearty recipes that won't break the calorie bank. It's time to give those buttons and shiitakes another chance. Learn more about the nutritional properties of mushrooms and try out these five savory, rich mushroom recipes that are sure to make you change your mind about them for good. Read more