
Aunt Betty also prepares vegetarian dishes and wants to share some of her best recipes here.
Her column is updated every day or thereabouts, so check back to see what Aunt Betty's stirring up.

Are You Getting Enough Protein?
Here is a formula for figuring out your daily protein requirement based on your weight.
For example: 125 pounds divided by 2.2 is about 57
kilograms.
Multiply 57 by 0.8 = 45.6 grams of protein per
day.
To know if you are getting enough protein you will need to keep a food diary for three to seven days.
Record how much you eat as well as what you eat at each meal, and don't forget snacks!
At the end of each day, figure out your protein intake for the day.
Most packages have protein listed on the labels these days or check out an Internet site that lists the nutritional content of foods.
Average your intake over several days since some days you may eat more protein and some days less.
Protein is important for many things including a strong immune system.
However, it isn't good to get too much protein.
Diets high it protein may contribute to calcium loss and osteoporosis.
Like many things in life, a happy medium is best!
LEMON RICE PILAF
Ganesh writes: "This rice pilaf is one heck of a treat, especially when served along with some stir-fried veggies."
1/2 cup chopped onionIn a large saucepan, saute the onions and garlic for about 2 minutes over medium heat.
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons orzo pasta
1 cup brown rice
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1-1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons olive oil
Do you have a recipe to share?
You can Write to Aunt Betty Jean!
Include your first initial and last name and put the word VEGGIE in the subject.
I'll try to use your contribution in a future column.
(Please note that these columns are written several weeks in advance so publishing it will be delayed accordingly.)

Now you just can't do better than this.
I also have some Traditional Recipes, or you can visit my sister Boggie's Cooking Suggestions and Tips page, or, her Baking Recipes, or my sweet daughter-in-law Leigh's Low Fat Recipes.
See you soon with another recipe.
Toodle-loo,
Aunt Betty Jean
