advice for the new vegan? |
 May 21 2009, 09:06 AM
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i have been a practicing vegetarian for about three years now, and though i buy free range eggs and organic milk i realize these animals are still being exploited. i have recently made the decision to ease myself into veganism. i was wondering if their were any practicing vegans out there with advice or recipes for the newbie.
also, is it necessary to start purchasing and taking supplements [b12, calcium, iron, etc] or can i still get those nutrients from a carefully planned, nutritious diet? thanks :) |
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May 21 2009, 01:38 PM
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 /人◕‿‿◕人\ Group: Official Member Posts: 8,283 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 602,927 |
You wouldn't need to take suppliments, but I suggest that you do. Eat lots of nuts, bread, and other things rich in what you would miss out on.
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May 21 2009, 06:24 PM
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My friend's a vegan and she doesn't take any supplements. She just eats a lot of fruit and nut bars (I think they're Kashi?) and protein bars. I don't know if she's technically healthy or not, but she doesn't look emaciated or anything. I say just try a certain diet first and if it doesn't work out, take supplements.
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May 21 2009, 09:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 1,036 Joined: May 2009 Member No: 727,246 |
^^ i think that's what i'll do. i mean, i'm already halfway there; the next step shouldn't be too difficult at all.
bars probably aren't the healthiest. processed food is crap, so i no touchy. |
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May 21 2009, 09:37 PM
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 poison Group: Official Member Posts: 4,806 Joined: Mar 2008 Member No: 629,020 |
just one thing i want to say NOT to object with you...however if a cow goes un-milked it becomes painful for the cow and can die.
However i commemorate you for being a vegetarian. I dont think i could last too long |
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May 21 2009, 09:59 PM
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 Sex, Blood, & RocknRoll Group: People Staff Posts: 5,305 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 596,480 |
I would suggest taking calcium and protein supplements.
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May 21 2009, 10:04 PM
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 x_pinaystyle_x Group: Member Posts: 472 Joined: Jan 2006 Member No: 366,326 |
well i took nutrition class and my teacher specifically said that vegans would be short in many nutrients..
take those supplements that you mentioned and you would be just fine! |
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May 21 2009, 11:56 PM
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QUOTE(Tomates @ May 21 2009, 10:37 PM)  just one thing i want to say NOT to object with you...however if a cow goes un-milked it becomes painful for the cow and can die. However i commemorate you for being a vegetarian. I dont think i could last too long yes, but just like humans, cows don't have to be lactating their entire lives. it's only because of humans that these animals are put in such an unnatural state. |
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May 22 2009, 05:37 AM
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May 23 2009, 02:15 PM
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 DDR \\ I'm Dee :) Group: Mentor Posts: 8,662 Joined: Mar 2006 Member No: 384,020 |
^ Haha, that's mean!
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May 23 2009, 02:18 PM
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/人◕‿‿◕人\ Group: Official Member Posts: 8,283 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 602,927 |
QUOTE(fire @ May 22 2009, 05:37 AM) This koala is delicious! |
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May 23 2009, 02:23 PM
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BRB Eatin deer meat stew.
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May 28 2009, 06:50 PM
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advice?
don't eat meat. |
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May 28 2009, 06:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 6,349 Joined: Aug 2006 Member No: 455,274 |
Uh make sure to take some vitamins... don't end up lookin like one of those people from Schindler's List
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