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8 Ways to Beat Your Meat Habit

Top Lists 1 Oct 2013 Mar Yvette

October is National Vegetarian Month, but adding meat-free options to your diet is a good idea any time of year. So why not do your body, the planet and all those adorable animals a favor by indulging in some meat-free nourishment? Even if you're the bloodiest of carnivores, you can beat your meat habit with these tasty vittles at some of my favorite LA area restaurants.

Gluten-Free Spots in LA & OC

Top Lists 22 Dec 2012 Mar Yvette

In case you hadn't noticed, gluten-free dining is on the rise. Hardly a food fad, a gluten-free diet is a lifestyle that, if not managed, can result in serious health consequences. That's because gluten is a substance present in many foods and cereal grains like wheat, and a growing number of people are realizing that they have an allergy to it. So what's a gluten-free gourmand to do? Surrender to a life of boring steamed vegetables and a few pieces of fruit? Not even close.

All Hail Kale: Where to Go Green

Top Lists 26 Feb 2012 Mar Yvette

Move over spinach, there’s a new green on the scene and its name is kale. Yes, it’s been around for practically ever, but with all the recent attention, kale really has become the latest superfood superstar. Not only is this leafy member of the cabbage family loaded with vitamins K, C and A and decreases the risk of many types of cancers. So if you want to get in on the action, check out these places (as well as a DIY version) for kale that will have you going back for more.