vegetarianism Options

[wishforhelsinki]

i'm sure this has been mentioned a lot here. but i've recently decided to become a vegetarian & would really like to learn more about. the thing is that i can't find a good website that will give me the information i want (i have bad eyes -_-). does anyone mind giving me a url to one? & it would be great to get advice from others out there who're vegetarian too.

& also, when i say recently i mean like 2 days ago. nobody's taking me seriously or thinks i'll last >:l i didn't expect less anyway, i just wish they'd shove their faces down the drain cause the bashing is pissing me off.

[HakunaMatata]

Aw, hang in there. I'm not a vegetarian, but my friend recently told me that she is becoming one so, from what I've learned from her, here's what's up:

Try taking it slowly. Possibly giving up one or two kinds of meat every month while trying to cut back on the others. You have your pork, chicken, steak, etc. Sort out which ones will be easier to give up and give those up first, then, when you're ready, give up your favorites; by the time you do you'll be so used to not eating meat that it'll be much easier on you than it would be if you were to give it up now.

Mm, I don't really have any links but goveg.com looks okay. They have some recipes, but from the looks of it, it seems like they're main focus is animal cruelty, so I'd just Google "vegetarian" and see where that takes you. Good luck!

[multifaceted]

Goveg.com is a good site to start.

There are different types of vegetarian. Some vegetarians don't eat red meat and eat chicken and turkey. Others don't eat chicken, turkey, or any animal by product. Others don't eat chicken or turkey but eat animal by-products.

I became a vegetarian by accident. I was on a diet for so long that I don't crave for meats but that caused me to gain weight, and my doctor had to force me to eat meats. -_- That didn't work well.

The best thing is to take it slowly. If you can just eat meat for one meal everyday and then bring it to every two days and then every three and so on. Then every week and every two weeks and by the time you get there, you'll lose your craves for meat.

I hope it goes well! Best of luck!

[espressive]

That's cool.


But be sure to add protein in your veggie diet, because most proteins are found in meat or dairy products. I remember this from health, but I kind of forgot most of it so I'll suggest looking at this site for more information ---> http://www.vegsoc.org/health/

[multifaceted]

You are able to get the 8 amino acids out of the 20 your body cannot make on its own by eating both beans (legumes) and corn.

No need for eating meat.

[*My Cinderella.*]

Like the others said, you should take it slow. Start cutting down on eating meat first, give yourself little servings of it (less and less each passing day.) Don't forget to get a lot of proteins! Eat beans, fruits, vegetables and fish. Salmon is good.

[datass]

D:
Why do people wanna become vegitarians? There are lots of minerals in meat we need.

[HakunaMatata]

Well, protein is the big one from meat, but we can get that from other places; vegetables and vitamins alike. Unfortunately, meat comes with a whole lot of bad stuff like saturated fat with those vitamins we need, and vegetables, fruits, etc. lean a lot more toward the healthier side.

People also do it because they're against the killing or eating of animals. This could be religoiusly (i.e. Hindus do not eat steak) or ethically motivated, or both.

[*My Cinderella.*]

I've actually considered becoming one myself. After seeing that animal skinning video, I thought I was going to die. Meat is good, but if its the case of death for animals, I think I should cut down. There are other ways to get protein that we get from meat.

Even if it is tasty. Animals are friends.

[cori-catastrophe]

I have been a vegitarian for around three years now. It isn't as hard as you would think. Well, it wasn't for me at least but I've never been a big meat eater at all.
You can get the protien you normally get from meat from peanut butter & other products that have peanuts. Below are some vegitarian links.

http://www.vegsoc.org/

http://www.vegsoc.org/newveg/index.html

http://www.happycow.net/

http://www.yellins.com/veg/

[*jeanna*]

i wish i could but it's hard being surrounded by it. im lactose intolerant and feel sick after eating veggies so idk

[NYCin2009]

I tried about a year ago and was pretty much starving myself. So that obviously wouldn't work out too well. After two months and a loss of about twenty pounds, i ate a pepperoni pizza. I am trying again and started a week ago. If meat is a staple of your diet then it is best to take it slowly. I've just stocked up on faux meats to fulfill my meat cravings. Morningstar farms is quite amazing!

Meat isn't necessary for good health. If you read more about vegan diets you'll see why.

But yeah I wish my family would have raised me on a vegetarian diet. If I conquer this I think i would like to raise my kids on it.

[LoveToMySilas]

Well, I made a post here about a year ago, so I guess I'll let you know my progress. My parents didn't approve of me becoming a vegetarian, so I turned to the next best thing, pescetarianism! I've been keeping up with it for about a year now. It really isnt that hard and I feel better than ever.

[MissHygienic]

Meat isn't necessary for good health. If you read more about vegan diets you'll see why.

What are the merits of a strictly vegetarian/vegan diet? I don't understand why, all of a sudden, people are defying human nature that has lasted for over 250 thousand years of hunting and foraging meat. I doubt we would be in the same place if we had been vegetarians since the evolution of mankind. Do you see vegetables growing wildly? They have to be cultivated. And that cultivated land kills more animals than humans hunting them do.

[jaeman]

I think vegetarianism is cool. I dedicate days to being one, just for kicks.

[superstitious]

What are the merits of a strictly vegetarian/vegan diet? I don't understand why, all of a sudden, people are defying human nature that has lasted for over 250 thousand years of hunting and foraging meat. I doubt we would be in the same place if we had been vegetarians since the evolution of mankind. Do you see vegetables growing wildly? They have to be cultivated. And that cultivated land kills more animals than humans hunting them do.

Well, I don't eat meat anymore but my problem is that I have a very weak stomach and breaking down meat has become problematic. My reasoning is not at all for animal rights. I'm completely down with the circle of life.

I do remember (back in my early 20's) losing a lot of weight at one point and it was during a time when I wasn't eating meat. (I go back and forth). I cannot say for sure sure if the weight loss was exclusively due to my lack of meat eating as I was also exercising more.

For protein, nuts, green leafy vegetables and many diary products can help you out. My major concern would be iron deficiency though. Take supplements if you are serious about this.

[RealTalk]

What are the merits of a strictly vegetarian/vegan diet? I don't understand why, all of a sudden, people are defying human nature that has lasted for over 250 thousand years of hunting and foraging meat. I doubt we would be in the same place if we had been vegetarians since the evolution of mankind. Do you see vegetables growing wildly? They have to be cultivated. And that cultivated land kills more animals than humans hunting them do.

My friend is a vegetarian and she says that meat is not needed since we are not under the same circumstances as we were thousands of years ago. We used to hunt because we needed to survive, but now in our society there is no need for hunting and it's not essential for our survival anymore. There's no need to kill a cow when you have other food alternatives to live on.

[brooklyneast05]

there is need to kill a cow

[MissHygienic]

My friend is a vegetarian and she says that meat is not needed since we are not under the same circumstances as we were thousands of years ago. We used to hunt because we needed to survive, but now in our society there is no need for hunting and it's not essential for our survival anymore. There's no need to kill a cow when you have other food alternatives to live on.

Meat has protein, something that vegetables alone can't give you. I know there are vitamin supplements out there, but vegetarians who do it for simply moralistic reasons often don't think of that and they are, in result, very unhealthy even if they don't look it. Often, vegetarians stick by salads and a lot of carbs, and in the end, they just become fat. Also, like I said, how often do you see wild strawberries? Never. What vegetarians consume is more than often cultivated; therefore, killing animals anyway. I don't support it, and I'm just saying.

Plus, what sort of substitutes do they have? Sugar? Carbohydrates? Sodium? I can tell you that any nutritionist and serious athletes will not be vegetarians, as meat is essential to a diet. Meat does not make people fat; it's the crappy, instant junk food that people microwave when they can't cook.

[austinoutloud]

Meat has protein, something that vegetables alone can't give you. I know there are vitamin supplements out there, but vegetarians who do it for simply moralistic reasons often don't think of that and they are, in result, very unhealthy even if they don't look it. Often, vegetarians stick by salads and a lot of carbs, and in the end, they just become fat. Also, like I said, how often do you see wild strawberries? Never. What vegetarians consume is more than often cultivated; therefore, killing animals anyway. I don't support it, and I'm just saying.

Plus, what sort of substitutes do they have? Sugar? Carbohydrates? Sodium? I can tell you that any nutritionist and serious athletes will not be vegetarians, as meat is essential to a diet. Meat does not make people fat; it's the crappy, instant junk food that people microwave when they can't cook.

You're amazing. And I co-sign with everything you've said

I tried to be a veggie once in like 7th grade 'cus I thought it was cool and didn't know any better, but I quit like, three hours later when I ate dinner.

[Jeng]

I tried being a...I forgot what one, but the one who still eats eggs, and dairy, and fish, but I couldn't, I did reduce the amount of meat I eat though, I would give you some links, but I deleted them from my favorties a long time ago, it helped a lot..here's one
http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/how-to-become...n-the-easy-way/