With consumers' increasing interest in "heart healthy" fare, it's no surprise that a National Restaurant Association poll found that one in five diners looks for vegetarian meals when eating out, and one in three orders a vegetarian entrée if it is on the menu. Customers cutting the fat and cholesterol as well as the more than 12 million American vegetarians know that vegetarian meals are a powerful way to achieve good health while enjoying a wide variety of delicious, satisfying foods. Whether your customers are trimming their waistlines, watching their blood pressures, or just in the mood for something new, vegetarian foods are in demand. What Vegetarian Meals Do Diners Look For? Step 1: Adapt the Recipes You Already Use Step 2: Offer Vegetarian Favorites Step 3: Try These Can't-Go-Wrong Recipes Step 4: Make It Easy Cutting the Fat Meat Substitutes See our list of foodservice companies offering vegetarian food items. Other resources: www.VegAdvantage.com helps restaurants implement vegetarian options. | 
