Greetings!

The holidays are upon us...

Well, not quite, but they are getting close and we're just in time to start thinking about how we're going to get through them with a smile on our face and no extra pounds or health challenges when we come out on the other side. It all gets down to information and choices. How do we choose the right things for our meals that are not only healthy but enjoyable and familiar?

This week marks the 3rd week of our "Shortcuts Series" where I'm laying the foundation for out of the box experiences in the kitchen. In this particular issue I dropped an all purpose garlic spread recipe that's got me excited!

Let me tell you... it's bailed me out of quite-a-many time crunches, meal challenges and many more binds while cheffing for my clients.

Take a gander at it and let me know how you expand on it. It has so many applications that I couldn't begin to list them all, but I'm sure you will.

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FAST FOOD FACTS:
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Did you know by adding a lot of colors [fruits, veggies, nuts & seeds, roots and sprouts] to your diet you will end up boosting your overall health?

It turns out that all of those colors mean something. They protect and nourish different parts of your system to keep you healthy. So the next time you're in the market, whether it be he farmers' market, an international market or your regular grocery store, pick out a new color to add to your meals. Your body will thank you for it.

Now let's catch up on this past week's happenings.

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RECAP
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- We took a trip out of town and saw the beauty of the land.
- No studio work.
- I've been putting more work in to the recipe book and cooking course. [I'm really enjoying that process!]
- I've checked out a slew of books to review and talk about in my review section.
- Forum discussions continue

and without further ado...

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UP THIS WEEK
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ARTICLES
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Here's the latest articles from the Vegetarian site at BellaOnline.com.

Troubleshooting Your Vegetarian Holidays From Now
Jason Hodge, BellaOnline's Vegetarian Editor
The holiday season is upon us and with it comes the anxieties of what we can do to get through them healthily and without destroying all of the progress we made. If you're vegetarian, vegan or just wanting to know how to get prepared for a healthy holiday season this article is for you.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art1191.asp

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Shortcuts : Garlic Spread & Bread Pre-Prep
Jason Hodge, BellaOnline's Vegetarian Editor
There's something about garlic that you've gotta love. From pastas, sauces, breads, spreads and everything in between an infusion of garlic can make an ordinary meal extraordinary. Here's a simple mouthwatering recipe for you garlic lovers that'll pick up almost every dish that calls for garlic.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art497.asp

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FORUM DISCUSSIONS & POLLS
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operation eat great cheap
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=445871#Post445871

Do you have any random questions?
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=451507#Post451507

Biggest Vegetarian Challenge
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=445856&page=all

Quinoa
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=449965&page=all

Food Files
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=448841#Post448841

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VISIT US
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For delicious & healthy vegetarian recipes, reviews, resources & more.

To participate in free, fun, really active online discussions, visit us at our

community forum and join a conversation.
It's located here:
http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=55

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CLOSING
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There are so many tools we can use to create better health through our diets. They're inexpensive and folks need to know about them. This newsletter is one of them. So join me in this campaign by sharing this newsletter, The Vegetarian Resource Newsletter with at least [I'm going to push the envelope here and raise it] 15 other people and ask them to do the same. Let's make a positive impact on people's lives and in their health!

By the way... If you have any questions or comments, please send them my way. I'd love to be of service to you and get you the answers that are most important to you.

As always... it's been a pleasure sharing with you. Until next time...

Jason Hodge
Vegetarian Editor
http://vegetarian.bellaonline.com

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