Vegetarian Diet: High Protein Plans & Weight Loss Tips

Vegetarians often need protein substitutes like paneer or quinoa to support intense activities like running. Learn why some gain weight on a meatless diet and how to ensure you're getting enough B12 for energy and muscle health.

Vegetarian Meal Plan for Lowering Cholesterol

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jeffrey Traister

High total cholesterol levels in your blood increase your risk for heart disease. You produce cholesterol in your liver and obtain it from eating meat, poultry, eggs, dairy and other foods.

Jeffrey Traister is a writer and filmmaker. For more than 25 years, he has covered nutrition and medicine for health-care companies and publishers, also producing digital video for websites, DVDs and commercials. Trained in digital filmmaking at The New School, Traister also holds a Master of Science in human nutrition and medicine from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.