Vegetarian food options can sometimes be lacking in our meat-centric society. That’s why places like Veggie Heaven are so vital. Here you can get food that rivals in flavor that of its carnivorous counterparts. What’s great about Veggie Heaven are the little surprises. Vegetarian green tea cake has a unique flavor, while the scallion pancakes are a bit of fried, doughy paradise.

Veggie Heaven’s menu is a bit large, so, it can be intimidating to new diners. Rest assured that no matter what you choose, whether it’s yam fries, steamed spinach dumpling, or sautéed snow peas and water chestnuts, you will leave satisfied. There is also a great selection of tofu dishes, including a mixed vegetable and curry tofu combo, tofu with ginger and scallion sauce, as well as Szechuan style. There is even a vegetarian pepper ‘steak’ for veggie lovers that miss the sizzle!

Veggie Heaven
473 Cedar Lane
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 836-0887
www.veggieheaventeaneck.com
www.yelp.com/biz/veggie-heaven-teaneck

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Fiesta Hut is the place to go to find terrific homemade Mexican fare in East Rutherford. Located across from Railroad Avenue Park, Fiesta Hut looks like a diner from the outside, because that’s what it used to be! But this family business does not serve diner food. It advertises that only “real” Mexican food is served, and after eating here, it’s hard to argue. First of all, unlike many BYOB establishments in the area, there’s a full bar. And the margaritas are a special favorite with the regulars. Everything on the menu, from the chips and salsa to the tacos, burritos and other entrees are made from scratch.

Fiesta Hut
227 Park Ave
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 939-4338
www.yelp.com/biz/fiesta-hut-east-rutherford

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You might feel like you simply can’t function without your morning coffee, but that boost of caffeine may be doing you more harm than good. Caffeine addiction causes you to rely on drinking coffee, soda, and energy drinks throughout the day, and it is also proven to contribute to stress and anxiety. If you want to cut back on the amount of caffeine you consume per day, these simple tips will make it easier.

1. Examine your intake. Studies show that 200 milligrams of caffeine or less is a healthy amount for the average adult to consume per day. This translates to about two strong cups of coffee, so this is an easy way to decipher how much you need to limit yourself. If you can’t make it through the workday without that third cup in the afternoon, that’s a good place to start.
2. Gradually cut back. Quitting caffeine cold turkey is just as painful as quitting any other bad habit. To prevent headaches, grogginess, and other signs of caffeine withdrawal, mix your usual coffee with a bit more decaf every day, or work your way down to just two cups of coffee instead of your usual amount.
3. Be smart about caffeine. Once you know that you can only have two cups per day, you should choose when to drink them wisely. If you feel most tired early in the morning and around 2 p.m., plan on drinking your cup of joe about an hour before those times.

Easy Ways to Reduce Caffeine Intake [U.S. News]
How to Lower Your Caffeine Intake Without Headaches [Fitday]
10 Ways to Start Your Day Without Caffeine [Everyday Health]
Caffeine [McKinley Health Center]

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