Have you been thinking about eating less meat or animal products to lower your fat intake and reduce your cholesterol? Whether you want to become a vegetarian or just want to eat more vegetarian options, Ingles can make it easier for you. Here are some ideas:

Beans - Cooked, dried or canned canneloni or black beans added to pasta sauces add protein to pasta dishes. Top salads with kidney beans. Use several different types of beans in place of meat in chili.

Tofu - Firm tofu in place of some or all of the cheese when making lasagna. Substitute firm tofu for meat in chili. Marinate firm or extra firm tofu in soy sauce, fresh ginger and garlic and use in a stir fry. Soft or silken tofu in breakfast or snack smoothies adds protein.

Fortified Soy Milk - Use in place of milk in your cereal, coffee or to make a breakfast smoothie. Make puddings and custards with soy milk.

Frozen Vegetarian meals - From veggie burgers and corn dogs to breakfast burritos, check out the Ingles freezer section for vegetarian options for folks on the go.

Fresh and frozen vegetables - Eating plenty of vegetables is a must. Check out seasonal vegetables for the best buys or pick up bags of frozen veggies to keep on hand.

For more information on vegetarian eating, contact the Vegetarian Resource Group at 410-366-8343 or on their website: www.vrg.org.

This is general information only and should not replace advice or instructions given to you by your physician.

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