In my household we do not eat any sausage or beef. We love paella, though. Can you recommend a substitute for chorizo in the recipe for Wehani Rice Seafood Paella (January 2009)?
-Cindy Neill, via email
Substitute traditional pork sausage with soy-rizo, or simply omit it altogether.
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Although I have always tried to eat healthfully, I have recently become vegetarian. In “Everyday Detox” (January 2009), you advise eating “a mostly vegetarian diet that is rich in protein but low in fat and carbohydrates.” How is it possible to do this and still get all the nutrients needed for a healthy body
-Stephany Wade, via email
Variety is key: A diet rich in dairy, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and plenty of colorful fruits and vegetables offers enough essential nutrients, amino acids, and protein without overdoing it on fat and carbs. For vegetarian meal ideas, go to deliciouslivingmag.com/food/recipes/vegetarian.
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