March is Vegetarian Month, and here at Willowbrook Foods we are celebrating you! Did you know there are different types of vegetarians in the world such as lacto-vegetarian diets which exclude meat, fish, poultry, and eggs, as well as foods that contain them. Ovo vegetarian diets exclude meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy products, but allow eggs. Lacto-ovo vegetarian diets exclude meat, fish, and poultry, but allow dairy products and eggs. Vegan, Vegans do not consume any animal products or by-products and Flexitarian A plant-based diet with the occasional meat item on the menu.
Suitable for Veggies
Willowbrook Foods offer a wide range of options suitable for vegetarians and vegans alike such as salad bowls, mixed pepper stir fry, mushroom stir fry, butternut squash stir fry, fiery green stir fry, deli salads, cous-cous, rice, grains, carrot and swede mash, a range of vegetables that can be added to vegetarian dishes such as curry, salad and quiche, the list is endless!
Willowbrook Vegetarian Meal Inspo
There are so many amazing meals our vegetarian and vegan customers can create with our ingredients tailored especially for you. Let’s look at vegetables for example, there are so many varieties of tasty soups that can be created, beautiful salads to be prepared with our fiery greens, and healthy stir fry’s. If you are stuck for motivation on what vegetarian meal to prepare here is some inspiration.
- A veggie burger paired with our carrot and swede mash, parsnips with Italian cheese & bombay curried potato wedges.
- A veggie curry paired with our prepared vegetables, rice & why not add some of our spicy wedges on the side.
- Bao Bun paired with our pickled slaw, vegetables, sweet chili sauce and some mexican lime and coriander potato wedges.
- A stir-fry filled with vegetables, our tasty, sweet chili sauce, butternut squash, mushroom, mixed peppers paired with our wheat or egg noodles. Yum!
These are just a few meal suggestions that can be created with products from Willowbrook Foods!
Vegetarian On-The-Go
If you simply just need something on the go, we have you covered. Say hello to our on-the-go salads such as our garden salad bowl, filled with fresh lettuce, mixed peppers, and vegetables to keep your body filled with nutrients and happy.
There are so many amazing benefits that you might not know about when it comes to being vegetarian, here are just a few!
- Good for heart health
- Reduces cancer risk
- Prevents type 2 diabetes
- Lowers blood pressure
- Decreases asthma symptoms
- Promotes bone health
Willowbrook Foods’ Veggie Facts
There are so many amazing benefits that you might not know about when it comes to being vegetarian, here are just a few!
- Good for heart health
- Reduces cancer risk
- Prevents type 2 diabetes
- Lowers blood pressure
- Decreases asthma symptoms
- Promotes bone health
Here are two interesting facts about being vegetarian!
- It Used to Be Called “Pythagorean”
- Some vegetarians only eat Kangaroo meat
Vegetarianism can be approached in a variety of ways, and it is up to you to choose the foods that best suit your lifestyle. When deciding, think about your health and fitness goals or dietary requirements. Whether you are trying to become a vegetarian yourself or merely want to help your vegetarian friends and family.
Willowbrook Is Here For You!
Here at Willowbrook Foods, we want to support our customers with their food choice which is why we offer such a diverse and tasty range of foods that you can enjoy making in the comfort of your own home or simply grab a meal on the go. We want to make your journey of being vegetarian easy and straightforward. As it should be! We want our customers to eat the foods they enjoy and most importantly make them delicious!
Happy vegetarian month!
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