Vegetarian Awareness Month

October
vegetarian meal in a bowl

Vegetarian options in the Protein Foods Group include beans, peas, and lentils, nuts, seeds, and soy products. Plant-based protein can be less expensive and packed with flavor compared to animal sources of protein.

collage of seasonal food

Food Calendar

A monthly calendar that provides resources for selected national food-themed days, weeks, and months.

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