Vegetarian diets have hidden benefits

By: Julia Rauchfuss, COLUMNIST Vegetarians and vegans can vouch that if the most frequently asked question about their diet isn't, 'Why?' then it is most certainly, 'How do you get everything you need?' ... ;

Neal Rubin: Where's the beef? Not on Prince Fielder's plate

I can't be the only one thinking this: Prince Fielder is the biggest bloomin' vegetarian I've ever seen. Officially, at 5 feet 11 inches, the Detroit Tigers' new first baseman weighs 285 pounds. To the naked eye, that seems perhaps a trifle low.

UFC 144: Jake Shields Talks Vegetarian Diet in BR Exclusive

Before Jake Shields made his long-awaited UFC debut in the fall of 2010, he was already regarded by many as one of the top mixed martial artists in the sport. Prior to first stepping foot in the Octagon at UFC 121, Shields claimed notable victories over Yushin Okami, Carlos Condit, Jason Miller and Dan Henderson en route to winning championship belts in EliteXC, Shooto and Strikeforce. What is ...

Fiber-rich vegetarian diet leads to better gut microflora profile: Study

“This effect may have been amplified by germs that grow because of the large amount of fibers. These pH ranges do not support bacteria such as E. coli and Enterobacteriacea in their growth as they prefer pH ranges greater than 6.5.”

Delicious dishes from around the world

Some dishes from Simply Food, photographed yesterday, are examples of healthy and tasty vegetarian fare. Clockwise from front: Indian brown rice and curry, hot dog and salad, tofu shake and lasagna.