I live in southern georgia and I don't exactly know myself yet but I know that meat is murder. My family doesn't understand and every time I try to vegetarian they pressure me to change. Some times even to a point of tricking me. I can't stand having to cook the meat or see it being cooked. How do I just say no to them?I want to be and stay vegetarian, but my family and friends pressure me to eat meat. How do I just say 'NO'?
dont make it a big deal. the bigger deal you make it the bigger deal it stays. just keep saying no. eventually it will be accepted or youll be on your own and can cook for yourself.
Go with your mom, or dad or whoever does the food shopping in your house, and buy fruits and vegetables and nuts and beans. Tell them that you are going to cook for yourself. And once a week offer to cook for them and make them something extra delicious so they can see how yummy vegetarian/vegan food can be. Print out websites and highlight and show them all of the benefits(environmental and health) of being vegetarian/vegan. Tell them that this is something you truly stand for and that you can't stand to look at yourself in the mirror if you eat meat. That's how I felt and that's what I did and now I'm a vegan and my parents are actually proud of everything I've done and how much will power I have. And my father cooks for me now.I want to be and stay vegetarian, but my family and friends pressure me to eat meat. How do I just say 'NO'?
I would definitely say rude comments often back to them...such as..."you people are sick for eating that..." and "that smells so gross when you cook that..." or "that used to breathe, you know... its making me nauseous." that would become so annoying and negative they might just stop being turds to you!
i have the same problem well the best you can do is say no and so they don't trick you in to eating meat their like tv dinners 4 vegetarian they have vegy burgers in them and beans ect and their vacum backed and sealed so if its open or tampered with you know not to eat itI want to be and stay vegetarian, but my family and friends pressure me to eat meat. How do I just say 'NO'?
Just say it.
NO!
And tell them it's your personal choice.
Then, you can list out the benefits of being vegetarian, such as red meat causes more anger, and vegetarian food is more healthy etc.
If they still pressurise you
then you can either refuse to eat, or get your own food.
Sooner or later they will accept our choice.
Show them "Meet Your Meat" video and tell them you don't like to kill animals for food.
http://www.goveg.com/factoryFarming.asp
I'm sorry that your family is not more supportive. Maybe you can explain to them the health benefits of vegetarianism, or come up with good intelligent responses to their arguments. If you don't trust them to cook for you maybe you can start cooking for yourself a bit more, or help them in the kitchen so you can keep an eye on them. Remember that if it's too difficult and you find yourself compromising, you can eat whatever you want when you move out, and they can't do a thing about it!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Will I lose weight if I become a part time vegetarian?
I still like meat. please no lectures. I just am trying to lose weight and I thought maybe if during the week i don't eat any meat and on the weekend i have a treat that has meat in it. but will i lose weight from being a vegetarian? please and thank youWill I lose weight if I become a part time vegetarian?
That would help a little but this should definately help and you still could eat some meat:
1) Eat several small meals a day (no large meals: don't eat 2-3 big meals). This helps your metabolism. When you only eat a couple times a day your body gets hungry and saves all the fats and sugars from what you eat opposed to eating several times. When you eat more often during a day your body knows it will get food soon so it doesn't bother keeping the unwanted materials in food.
2) Excercise 1 hour a day or more by doing curl-ups/sit-ups and use a treadmill or just run/jog for 5 minutes then walk for 10 and run/jog for 5 and keep doing this for about 30 minutes or so.
3) Don't eat chocolates and chips or anything with a lot of trans fat.
This should help to lose any unwanted weight. Good Luck and I hope this helped!Will I lose weight if I become a part time vegetarian?
yes , because meat is practically full fat product
as long as u dont fill up on cookies and chips instedWill I lose weight if I become a part time vegetarian?
It's very possible you will since vegetables do have lower calories and fat in them. But don't substitution the meat with bad carbs like pasta or it will not work. Also plan on taking vitamins since there are some things in meat that your body needs. Good luck!
It depends on what you are eating. There are lots of vegetarian, and even vegan, items that really aren't good for you. If you are eating lots of sugar, oil, pasta/rice/bread, then it isn't going to be helpful at all.
From a weight standpoint tofu/seitan=chicken/beef. It depends on how you cook it. Deep fried falafel is just as bad as fried chicken. In general, dairy is terrible for you in any way.
Some pointers: don't deep fry anything. Bake it instead. Limit amounts of oil. Some fats are better than others.
Fattening salad dressings negate the purpose of salad.
Limit all types of dairy. It is delicious, but fattening with many health risks.
Spinach=iron. Spinach salads are very good--especially with strawberries.
Mushrooms have vitamin D.
Beans can be an excellent source of protein. Eat them with or on the same day you eat a starch (pasta, rice, bread) so they are a complete proetin.
Source: I'm a vegetarian. Sometimes (like now) I'm fat.mymathlab login
That would help a little but this should definately help and you still could eat some meat:
1) Eat several small meals a day (no large meals: don't eat 2-3 big meals). This helps your metabolism. When you only eat a couple times a day your body gets hungry and saves all the fats and sugars from what you eat opposed to eating several times. When you eat more often during a day your body knows it will get food soon so it doesn't bother keeping the unwanted materials in food.
2) Excercise 1 hour a day or more by doing curl-ups/sit-ups and use a treadmill or just run/jog for 5 minutes then walk for 10 and run/jog for 5 and keep doing this for about 30 minutes or so.
3) Don't eat chocolates and chips or anything with a lot of trans fat.
This should help to lose any unwanted weight. Good Luck and I hope this helped!Will I lose weight if I become a part time vegetarian?
yes , because meat is practically full fat product
as long as u dont fill up on cookies and chips instedWill I lose weight if I become a part time vegetarian?
It's very possible you will since vegetables do have lower calories and fat in them. But don't substitution the meat with bad carbs like pasta or it will not work. Also plan on taking vitamins since there are some things in meat that your body needs. Good luck!
It depends on what you are eating. There are lots of vegetarian, and even vegan, items that really aren't good for you. If you are eating lots of sugar, oil, pasta/rice/bread, then it isn't going to be helpful at all.
From a weight standpoint tofu/seitan=chicken/beef. It depends on how you cook it. Deep fried falafel is just as bad as fried chicken. In general, dairy is terrible for you in any way.
Some pointers: don't deep fry anything. Bake it instead. Limit amounts of oil. Some fats are better than others.
Fattening salad dressings negate the purpose of salad.
Limit all types of dairy. It is delicious, but fattening with many health risks.
Spinach=iron. Spinach salads are very good--especially with strawberries.
Mushrooms have vitamin D.
Beans can be an excellent source of protein. Eat them with or on the same day you eat a starch (pasta, rice, bread) so they are a complete proetin.
Source: I'm a vegetarian. Sometimes (like now) I'm fat.
I'm a vegetarian ,what all foods can I eat?
I'm a vegetarian I feel great,lots energy %26amp; loosing weight,I just wondering what all foods I can eat,I eat tons of veggies,beans,salads,veggie burgers,tofu,pasta,egg beaters,I subscribed to vegetarian times so it helps alot,I'm a vegetarian ,what all foods can I eat?
Steak, turkey, fish, bacon, pork chops, eggs, tenderloin, burgers, chicken, lamb, pepperoni, shrimp, roast beef, roast beast, green eggs, stew, and lobster are all things you can eat as long as you see the words FAUX or TOFU in front of it.
I am a vegan, too and there are millions of things, delicious and not, that you can find online and in cookbooks. Start with sauteed fennel bulbs with feta.
yum
There are many foods that are made of tofu/vegetables and taste like the real thing. I know that Morningstar Farms has a lot of vegetarian "meats" such as veggie burgers, "chicken", "ribs", "meatballs", and much more! you can also have anything that doesn't have any hidden non-vegetarian ingredients such as:
Cochineal/Carmine - a coloring agent made from ground up beetles
Oleic acid - fat from sheep or cattle
Rennin/Rennet - enzymes from a calf's stomach
Calcium Stearate - a mineral usually derived from hogs and cattle
Gelatin - protein from animal bones, cartilage, tendons, and skin
Glycerides (mono/di/tri) - glycerol from animal fats
Stearic acid - animal fats and oils
Lecithin - phospholipids often from animal tissues and eggs
Pepsin - enzymes gathered from pigs stomachsI'm a vegetarian ,what all foods can I eat?
Just don't eat Jell-o. That's not vegetarian. Also don't eat things that contain gelatin. A lot of yogurt is not vegetarian because they contain gelatin. Organic yogurts usually don't though. Marshmallows have gelatin in them so they are not vegetarian.
Lard is not vegetarian and is contained in some chips and desserts.
Also McDonald's fries contain beef tallow. Those are the most common "mistake-foods" that veggies go for without realizing.
it depends, what kind ofvegitarian are you? lacto ( drinks milk but does not eat egges), Ova ( eats eggs but not milk), lacto-ova (eats both), or vegan ( eats noo animal products at all). There are a couple of other kinds too. but most likely if you are a lacto-ova like me then you should always check labels ! sometimes companys will use beef fat or gelatin in products and if you dont check the lables then you could be eatting meat products with out knowing itI'm a vegetarian ,what all foods can I eat?
Don't forget to eat fruit here and there. You can pretty much eat whatever you want that doesn't have gelatin, poultry, fish, meat, and rennet there is some other stuff but at this moment i'm at a blank to think of what.
Don't forget the fruit. Make sure you get enough vitamins and protein. Sounds like you are doing good.
rice, fruit, eggs also
Steak, turkey, fish, bacon, pork chops, eggs, tenderloin, burgers, chicken, lamb, pepperoni, shrimp, roast beef, roast beast, green eggs, stew, and lobster are all things you can eat as long as you see the words FAUX or TOFU in front of it.
I am a vegan, too and there are millions of things, delicious and not, that you can find online and in cookbooks. Start with sauteed fennel bulbs with feta.
yum
There are many foods that are made of tofu/vegetables and taste like the real thing. I know that Morningstar Farms has a lot of vegetarian "meats" such as veggie burgers, "chicken", "ribs", "meatballs", and much more! you can also have anything that doesn't have any hidden non-vegetarian ingredients such as:
Cochineal/Carmine - a coloring agent made from ground up beetles
Oleic acid - fat from sheep or cattle
Rennin/Rennet - enzymes from a calf's stomach
Calcium Stearate - a mineral usually derived from hogs and cattle
Gelatin - protein from animal bones, cartilage, tendons, and skin
Glycerides (mono/di/tri) - glycerol from animal fats
Stearic acid - animal fats and oils
Lecithin - phospholipids often from animal tissues and eggs
Pepsin - enzymes gathered from pigs stomachsI'm a vegetarian ,what all foods can I eat?
Just don't eat Jell-o. That's not vegetarian. Also don't eat things that contain gelatin. A lot of yogurt is not vegetarian because they contain gelatin. Organic yogurts usually don't though. Marshmallows have gelatin in them so they are not vegetarian.
Lard is not vegetarian and is contained in some chips and desserts.
Also McDonald's fries contain beef tallow. Those are the most common "mistake-foods" that veggies go for without realizing.
it depends, what kind ofvegitarian are you? lacto ( drinks milk but does not eat egges), Ova ( eats eggs but not milk), lacto-ova (eats both), or vegan ( eats noo animal products at all). There are a couple of other kinds too. but most likely if you are a lacto-ova like me then you should always check labels ! sometimes companys will use beef fat or gelatin in products and if you dont check the lables then you could be eatting meat products with out knowing itI'm a vegetarian ,what all foods can I eat?
Don't forget to eat fruit here and there. You can pretty much eat whatever you want that doesn't have gelatin, poultry, fish, meat, and rennet there is some other stuff but at this moment i'm at a blank to think of what.
Don't forget the fruit. Make sure you get enough vitamins and protein. Sounds like you are doing good.
rice, fruit, eggs also
What is your all time favorite vegetarian recipe?
Just curious... I need some new meal ideas. I don't eat meat or fish, and I only eat eggs when their in something, like bread or cookies.What is your all time favorite vegetarian recipe?
Cheese Enchiladas........that is if you eat cheese......
Bean Toatadas.......Piled high with everything!!!
Vegetable Noodle Soup
Nut and Cheese Loaf
Ratatouille
Oven Roasted Vegetables...
Baked Tofu with Teriyaki sauce
Baked Potato, topped with sauted veggies
Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Paninis
Those are a few, and I'm not even a vegetarian........ Enjoy!!
Christopher
Seitan O' Greatness: Buffalo "Chicken" Sammich
http://lunchboxcentral.blogspot.com/2008/01/update-my-sandwich-rocked.html
Egg Noodles and Gravy
http://jackbusch.blogspot.com/2007/01/my-current-kick-1.htmlWhat is your all time favorite vegetarian recipe?
Black bean soup
Black beans and rice
Vegetables and rice with cheese
My favourite is Falafel, its from the middle east and is kind of like a vegie patty, Ball shape, fried in oil, and is made mainly from crushed chick peas and parsley, Alot of vegetarians buy it ready from a lebanese restaurant or kebab shop, They mainly eat it in a sandwich (Pita Bread) with salad, or you can eat it on its own with a tahini sauce next to it
(sesame sauce). Here is a recipe for you:
this one is without a picture of Falafel
http://www.recipezaar.com/162691
OR
this is another recipe for Falafel with a picture for you to see:
http://mideastfood.about.com/od/maindish鈥?/a>
Hope you try it, You will get addicted to it.What is your all time favorite vegetarian recipe?
Ok, I absolutely love www.vegcooking.com because they have amazing recipies for just about any ocassion and they're very easy, too!
Here's one of my very favorites:
Creamy Chive Mashed Potatoes
Rich mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for most meals.
5 large potatoes, diced
1 cup liquid nondairy creamer (try Silk brand)
2 Tbsp. margarine
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
鈥?Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes.
鈥?Drain the potatoes, place in a bowl with the remaining ingredients, and mix until smooth.
鈥?Serve hot.
Makes 4 to 5 servings
And also these things are really delicious:
Buffalo Wing-Style 'Chicken'
If you want more heat from this dish, add cayenne pepper to the Shake-n-Bake mix. Serve it with vegan ranch dressing.
1 roll Chickettes, torn into chunky pieces
1 pkg. Shake-n-Bake Buffalo wing coating powder
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for low-fat version, use 1 or 2 Tbsp. of water or soy milk)
鈥?Put the Chickette pieces in the Shake-n-Bake plastic bag.
鈥?Pour in the oil and shake to coat. Add the coating powder and shake again.
鈥?Dump the nuggets onto a nonstick cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 350掳F.
鈥?Serve hot.
Makes 4 servings
You can find great tips and recipies, as well as watch informative videos and plan two weeks of veg*n meals.
:)
I like Spinach lasagna.
I also found a great recpie for meatless meatloaf on www.vegcooking.com. I HATED meatloaf when I still ate meat, but I love this recipe (go figure! lol). It's delish!
Any Chinese veggie stir fry that has lots of snow peas.
Cheese Enchiladas........that is if you eat cheese......
Bean Toatadas.......Piled high with everything!!!
Vegetable Noodle Soup
Nut and Cheese Loaf
Ratatouille
Oven Roasted Vegetables...
Baked Tofu with Teriyaki sauce
Baked Potato, topped with sauted veggies
Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Paninis
Those are a few, and I'm not even a vegetarian........ Enjoy!!
Christopher
Seitan O' Greatness: Buffalo "Chicken" Sammich
http://lunchboxcentral.blogspot.com/2008/01/update-my-sandwich-rocked.html
Egg Noodles and Gravy
http://jackbusch.blogspot.com/2007/01/my-current-kick-1.htmlWhat is your all time favorite vegetarian recipe?
Black bean soup
Black beans and rice
Vegetables and rice with cheese
My favourite is Falafel, its from the middle east and is kind of like a vegie patty, Ball shape, fried in oil, and is made mainly from crushed chick peas and parsley, Alot of vegetarians buy it ready from a lebanese restaurant or kebab shop, They mainly eat it in a sandwich (Pita Bread) with salad, or you can eat it on its own with a tahini sauce next to it
(sesame sauce). Here is a recipe for you:
this one is without a picture of Falafel
http://www.recipezaar.com/162691
OR
this is another recipe for Falafel with a picture for you to see:
http://mideastfood.about.com/od/maindish鈥?/a>
Hope you try it, You will get addicted to it.What is your all time favorite vegetarian recipe?
Ok, I absolutely love www.vegcooking.com because they have amazing recipies for just about any ocassion and they're very easy, too!
Here's one of my very favorites:
Creamy Chive Mashed Potatoes
Rich mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for most meals.
5 large potatoes, diced
1 cup liquid nondairy creamer (try Silk brand)
2 Tbsp. margarine
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
鈥?Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes.
鈥?Drain the potatoes, place in a bowl with the remaining ingredients, and mix until smooth.
鈥?Serve hot.
Makes 4 to 5 servings
And also these things are really delicious:
Buffalo Wing-Style 'Chicken'
If you want more heat from this dish, add cayenne pepper to the Shake-n-Bake mix. Serve it with vegan ranch dressing.
1 roll Chickettes, torn into chunky pieces
1 pkg. Shake-n-Bake Buffalo wing coating powder
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for low-fat version, use 1 or 2 Tbsp. of water or soy milk)
鈥?Put the Chickette pieces in the Shake-n-Bake plastic bag.
鈥?Pour in the oil and shake to coat. Add the coating powder and shake again.
鈥?Dump the nuggets onto a nonstick cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 350掳F.
鈥?Serve hot.
Makes 4 servings
You can find great tips and recipies, as well as watch informative videos and plan two weeks of veg*n meals.
:)
I like Spinach lasagna.
I also found a great recpie for meatless meatloaf on www.vegcooking.com. I HATED meatloaf when I still ate meat, but I love this recipe (go figure! lol). It's delish!
Any Chinese veggie stir fry that has lots of snow peas.
How do i become a full time vegetarian?
i have recently cut a lot of meat out of my diet for the last few months but now i want to become a fulltime vegetarian so how do i got about doing this. Do i need to take suppleaments and if so what ones would i need to take in order to keep my protein and iron levels up. can anyone give me good advice on this matter and more importatly what other foods can i eat in order to stay healthyHow do i become a full time vegetarian?
No, supplements are not necessary as long as you get enough protein, vitamin B12, iron,vitamin D,calcium and omega-3 fatty acids. You can get these nutrients from various foods.
Protein:
-soy protein(tofu, tempeh, soy milk/yogurt/ice cream and of course soy bean)
-legumes(beans)
-vegetable protein
Iron:
-black beans
-cashews
-hempseed
-kidney bean
-lentils
-oatmeal
-raisins
-black-eyed peas, chickpeas
-soybeans/tempeh
-some breakfast cereals(make sure the cereal doesn't contain gelatin)
-sunflower seeds
-tomato juice
-molasses
-thyme
-whole wheat bread
Vitamin B12:
-Soy products fortified with vitamin B12
Omega 3 fatty acids:
-soy
-walnuts
- pumpkin seeds
-canola oil
-kiwi
-hempseed
-flaxseed
Calcium:
-collard greens
-bok choy
-kale
-turnip greens
-foods fortified with calcium(almond milk, rice cheese ect.)
Vitamin D:
-Sunlight
-food fortified with Vitamin D such as soy milk and certain cereals
-mushrooms
Protein is not the hardest thing for vegetarians to get, that is a myth. Its actually easier to be a healthy vegetarian than a healthy meat eater. The main thing vegetarians need to focus on getting enough of is iron, and its really not hard. Just focus on eating healthy and getting enough of each food group. Its not as hard or unhealthy as many people believe. Good choice!! :)How do i become a full time vegetarian?
Just eat natural products, iron is in leafy green veggies, same with protein, protein is also in nuts, beans, legumes %26amp; pulses, seeds, etc.
As long as you eat a variety of natural foods no supplements are necessary, if you feel you need one choose one without gelatin, as that is made from animals, find one that says vegetarian capsules,
I just eat whatever I eat. I'm not a vegetarian but my husband is, and he is fussy too. It's the texture and flavour of meat he dislikes. Most of our food consists of cheese, bread, tomato, peppers, onions and potatoes and pasta. and salady.
Obviously mix it up a bit like chips and salad, or penne arribiatta or pizza, but essentially those are what we buy / grow. Salad stuff.
I have lost about 2 stone in the last 4 years because of being a vegetarian but I am overall healthier, like my fingernails are thicker and better condition, my skin is good. (Social carnivore though. Out for a meal? I'm looking for Steak)
Basically, shreddies or frosties for breakfast, sandiwiched, crisps, apple and a choccy bar for lunch and for dinner some pasta or pizza or something like that. My blood is good as I dontae blood regularly. So I guess no problems here then. I believe if you think about how much you're eating you don't enjoy the flavours as much.How do i become a full time vegetarian?
You do not need supplements to stay healthy I am 15, have been vegetarian for 8 years, just turned vegan, never had any supplements, and I am perfectly healthy. Just eat enough Fruit %26amp; Veg and have a varied diet and you will be fine.
To be honest, you don't need all this gobbledegook as it's just way too confusing. If you still like the taste of meat, substitute what you'd normally have with a a soya/Quorn product, make sure it doesn't contain gelatine and eats your greens :-)
you could take iron supplements just to be safe. At Henry's, Trader Joe's, or Whole Foods, there are vegetarian supplements that contain no gelatin. Your better off getting a: multi-vitamin, iron supplement, and magnesium caplets.
Go out and buy some vegetarian cookbooks and try the recipes Beans and nut should be you sort of protein I am struggling with this one myself It would be fun to experiment You might need Vitamin B supplements Have fun with different types of vegetables
Dont eat meat
You don't need to take supplements unless you feel you need them.
Iron is found in pretty much all fruits and vegetables. The trick is not to fry or cook your vegetables, this takes away a lot of the nutrients out of them. Instead, lightly steam them. This only takes out around 10-15% of the nutritious value. Or you could eat them raw.
Protein is in a lot of different things. Substituing brown rice for white rice will add protein to your diet. You get it in beans, nuts, pasta... You'd be surprised. Check the labels!
In order to be healthy you just have to maintain a balanced diet of fats, sugars, protein, irons, etc.
It's pretty easy if you think about it. Forget about focusing on 'oh, I'm vegetarian so I have to eat this...' you didn't think of it like that when you were omnivore, right? So once you've worked it out, then there you go. A diet. It's that simple.
If you ever get cravings for meat (trust me, no matter how repulsive you believe it to be, you can still get them...), buy fake meat, like Quorn. It tastes pretty much the same.
Welcome to the vegetarian community.
No matter which category of vegetarian you fall into, it is important to choose a variety of foods, including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds.
Calcium
Vegetarians should consume a variety of calcium sources in order to meet daily requirements. Studies have shown vegetarians absorb and retain more calcium from foods than do non-vegetarians.
Dairy products are a rich source of calcium. If dairy products are not included in your diet, adequate amounts of calcium can be obtained from plant foods. Lactovegetarians can get plenty of calcium from fortified soymilk, nonfat yogurt and lowfat cheeses. Here are some other vegetarian-friendly sources of calcium:
Cow's milk
Fortified soymilk or rice milk
Leafy green vegetables
Broccoli
Beans
Calcium-fortified juice
Calcium-set tofu
Almonds and almond butter
Sesame seeds and sesame butter (tahini)
Soy nuts
Blackstrap molasses
Figs
Iron
Vegetarians should consume a variety of iron sources to meet daily requirements. Consuming a good source of vitamin C (citrus fruits, orange juice, tomatoes) at each meal increases iron absorption. Good sources include dried beans, dark green vegetables like spinach and beet greens, dried fruits, prune juice, blackstrap molasses and fortified breads and cereals. Other good vegetarian-friendly sources of iron include:
Instant oatmeal
Nuts and nut butters
Potatoes (eaten with skin)
Enriched pasta
Protein
Protein is found in most plant foods as well as animal foods. Your body will make its own complete protein if a variety of foods and enough calories are eaten during the day. Good sources of protein include:
Beans
Whole grains
Soy products
Nuts and nut butters
Dairy products
Eggs
Vitamin B12
B12 is found in all foods of animal origin, including eggs and dairy products. An adequate intake of vitamin B12 is generally not a concern for vegetarians who eat some dairy products or eggs. Strict vegetarians or vegans, however, may need to supplement their diet by choosing a fortified breakfast cereal or by taking a vitamin B12 (cobalamin) supplement of no more than 100 percent of the Daily Value. Good sources of B12 include:
Vitamin B12-fortified foods (nutritional yeast, soymilk, meat analogs or ready-to-eat cereals. Be sure to check the label.)
Dairy products
Eggs
Vitamin D
Few foods are naturally high in vitamin D, but dairy products are fortified with vitamin D in the United States. People who choose not to eat dairy products and who do not receive exposure to sunlight on a regular basis may wish to consider taking a vitamin D supplement of no more than 100 percent of the Daily Value. Good sources of vitamin D include:
Eggs
Vitamin D-fortified foods (soymilk, cow's milk, orange juice, ready-to-eat cereals)
Vitamin D is also made in the skin from sunlight.
-If you know for sure you are eating a balanced vegetarian diet that provides you with all of your nutrients then you don't need supplements. If you know you're not doing this though then a supplement could fill in the gaps.
Just eat meat or you will die young.
We don't need Vegetarians to support America
No, supplements are not necessary as long as you get enough protein, vitamin B12, iron,vitamin D,calcium and omega-3 fatty acids. You can get these nutrients from various foods.
Protein:
-soy protein(tofu, tempeh, soy milk/yogurt/ice cream and of course soy bean)
-legumes(beans)
-vegetable protein
Iron:
-black beans
-cashews
-hempseed
-kidney bean
-lentils
-oatmeal
-raisins
-black-eyed peas, chickpeas
-soybeans/tempeh
-some breakfast cereals(make sure the cereal doesn't contain gelatin)
-sunflower seeds
-tomato juice
-molasses
-thyme
-whole wheat bread
Vitamin B12:
-Soy products fortified with vitamin B12
Omega 3 fatty acids:
-soy
-walnuts
- pumpkin seeds
-canola oil
-kiwi
-hempseed
-flaxseed
Calcium:
-collard greens
-bok choy
-kale
-turnip greens
-foods fortified with calcium(almond milk, rice cheese ect.)
Vitamin D:
-Sunlight
-food fortified with Vitamin D such as soy milk and certain cereals
-mushrooms
Protein is not the hardest thing for vegetarians to get, that is a myth. Its actually easier to be a healthy vegetarian than a healthy meat eater. The main thing vegetarians need to focus on getting enough of is iron, and its really not hard. Just focus on eating healthy and getting enough of each food group. Its not as hard or unhealthy as many people believe. Good choice!! :)How do i become a full time vegetarian?
Just eat natural products, iron is in leafy green veggies, same with protein, protein is also in nuts, beans, legumes %26amp; pulses, seeds, etc.
As long as you eat a variety of natural foods no supplements are necessary, if you feel you need one choose one without gelatin, as that is made from animals, find one that says vegetarian capsules,
I just eat whatever I eat. I'm not a vegetarian but my husband is, and he is fussy too. It's the texture and flavour of meat he dislikes. Most of our food consists of cheese, bread, tomato, peppers, onions and potatoes and pasta. and salady.
Obviously mix it up a bit like chips and salad, or penne arribiatta or pizza, but essentially those are what we buy / grow. Salad stuff.
I have lost about 2 stone in the last 4 years because of being a vegetarian but I am overall healthier, like my fingernails are thicker and better condition, my skin is good. (Social carnivore though. Out for a meal? I'm looking for Steak)
Basically, shreddies or frosties for breakfast, sandiwiched, crisps, apple and a choccy bar for lunch and for dinner some pasta or pizza or something like that. My blood is good as I dontae blood regularly. So I guess no problems here then. I believe if you think about how much you're eating you don't enjoy the flavours as much.How do i become a full time vegetarian?
You do not need supplements to stay healthy I am 15, have been vegetarian for 8 years, just turned vegan, never had any supplements, and I am perfectly healthy. Just eat enough Fruit %26amp; Veg and have a varied diet and you will be fine.
To be honest, you don't need all this gobbledegook as it's just way too confusing. If you still like the taste of meat, substitute what you'd normally have with a a soya/Quorn product, make sure it doesn't contain gelatine and eats your greens :-)
you could take iron supplements just to be safe. At Henry's, Trader Joe's, or Whole Foods, there are vegetarian supplements that contain no gelatin. Your better off getting a: multi-vitamin, iron supplement, and magnesium caplets.
Go out and buy some vegetarian cookbooks and try the recipes Beans and nut should be you sort of protein I am struggling with this one myself It would be fun to experiment You might need Vitamin B supplements Have fun with different types of vegetables
Dont eat meat
You don't need to take supplements unless you feel you need them.
Iron is found in pretty much all fruits and vegetables. The trick is not to fry or cook your vegetables, this takes away a lot of the nutrients out of them. Instead, lightly steam them. This only takes out around 10-15% of the nutritious value. Or you could eat them raw.
Protein is in a lot of different things. Substituing brown rice for white rice will add protein to your diet. You get it in beans, nuts, pasta... You'd be surprised. Check the labels!
In order to be healthy you just have to maintain a balanced diet of fats, sugars, protein, irons, etc.
It's pretty easy if you think about it. Forget about focusing on 'oh, I'm vegetarian so I have to eat this...' you didn't think of it like that when you were omnivore, right? So once you've worked it out, then there you go. A diet. It's that simple.
If you ever get cravings for meat (trust me, no matter how repulsive you believe it to be, you can still get them...), buy fake meat, like Quorn. It tastes pretty much the same.
Welcome to the vegetarian community.
No matter which category of vegetarian you fall into, it is important to choose a variety of foods, including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds.
Calcium
Vegetarians should consume a variety of calcium sources in order to meet daily requirements. Studies have shown vegetarians absorb and retain more calcium from foods than do non-vegetarians.
Dairy products are a rich source of calcium. If dairy products are not included in your diet, adequate amounts of calcium can be obtained from plant foods. Lactovegetarians can get plenty of calcium from fortified soymilk, nonfat yogurt and lowfat cheeses. Here are some other vegetarian-friendly sources of calcium:
Cow's milk
Fortified soymilk or rice milk
Leafy green vegetables
Broccoli
Beans
Calcium-fortified juice
Calcium-set tofu
Almonds and almond butter
Sesame seeds and sesame butter (tahini)
Soy nuts
Blackstrap molasses
Figs
Iron
Vegetarians should consume a variety of iron sources to meet daily requirements. Consuming a good source of vitamin C (citrus fruits, orange juice, tomatoes) at each meal increases iron absorption. Good sources include dried beans, dark green vegetables like spinach and beet greens, dried fruits, prune juice, blackstrap molasses and fortified breads and cereals. Other good vegetarian-friendly sources of iron include:
Instant oatmeal
Nuts and nut butters
Potatoes (eaten with skin)
Enriched pasta
Protein
Protein is found in most plant foods as well as animal foods. Your body will make its own complete protein if a variety of foods and enough calories are eaten during the day. Good sources of protein include:
Beans
Whole grains
Soy products
Nuts and nut butters
Dairy products
Eggs
Vitamin B12
B12 is found in all foods of animal origin, including eggs and dairy products. An adequate intake of vitamin B12 is generally not a concern for vegetarians who eat some dairy products or eggs. Strict vegetarians or vegans, however, may need to supplement their diet by choosing a fortified breakfast cereal or by taking a vitamin B12 (cobalamin) supplement of no more than 100 percent of the Daily Value. Good sources of B12 include:
Vitamin B12-fortified foods (nutritional yeast, soymilk, meat analogs or ready-to-eat cereals. Be sure to check the label.)
Dairy products
Eggs
Vitamin D
Few foods are naturally high in vitamin D, but dairy products are fortified with vitamin D in the United States. People who choose not to eat dairy products and who do not receive exposure to sunlight on a regular basis may wish to consider taking a vitamin D supplement of no more than 100 percent of the Daily Value. Good sources of vitamin D include:
Eggs
Vitamin D-fortified foods (soymilk, cow's milk, orange juice, ready-to-eat cereals)
Vitamin D is also made in the skin from sunlight.
-If you know for sure you are eating a balanced vegetarian diet that provides you with all of your nutrients then you don't need supplements. If you know you're not doing this though then a supplement could fill in the gaps.
Just eat meat or you will die young.
We don't need Vegetarians to support America
If one were to put ketchup on their hamburger would that make them a part time vegetarian?
........or would that make them a omni-tarian?If one were to put ketchup on their hamburger would that make them a part time vegetarian?
They could be called a flexitarian. Flexitarians think they are vegetarians, but they still eat meat. Anyone can be a flexitarian. Yeah flexitarianism!!!
I think that makes them an omnivore with vegicidal tendencies.If one were to put ketchup on their hamburger would that make them a part time vegetarian?
what? why would it
what a waste of points!
no, r u crazy
(lol at your about me - its not serious, right)If one were to put ketchup on their hamburger would that make them a part time vegetarian?
an omni-tarian. fo sho. niiiiice.
That would make them a carnitarian, a rare species in which puts ketchup on a carnivorian item of food. An omni-tarian eats both veggies and meat, but it's an all-time omnivourous thing, not a part-time thing. Actually, carnitarians usually have more succesful things in life because ketchup is a fruit.
It would make one tasty burger! Just make sure you add lettuce to it!
that just makes a better hamburger....
Nope, don't go changing to try and please me! LOL!
They could be called a flexitarian. Flexitarians think they are vegetarians, but they still eat meat. Anyone can be a flexitarian. Yeah flexitarianism!!!
I think that makes them an omnivore with vegicidal tendencies.If one were to put ketchup on their hamburger would that make them a part time vegetarian?
what? why would it
what a waste of points!
no, r u crazy
(lol at your about me - its not serious, right)If one were to put ketchup on their hamburger would that make them a part time vegetarian?
an omni-tarian. fo sho. niiiiice.
That would make them a carnitarian, a rare species in which puts ketchup on a carnivorian item of food. An omni-tarian eats both veggies and meat, but it's an all-time omnivourous thing, not a part-time thing. Actually, carnitarians usually have more succesful things in life because ketchup is a fruit.
It would make one tasty burger! Just make sure you add lettuce to it!
that just makes a better hamburger....
Nope, don't go changing to try and please me! LOL!
Part time vegan and vegetarian but I eat white meat, good sources of protein?
I'm a vegetarian but I do eat white meat probably twice a week (99% of the time it's chicken, the other 1% is turkey) and I'm afraid I'm not getting enough protein. I'm 80% lactose intolerant, but on occasion i can have cheese and icecream and whatnot. just not milk. what are good sources of healthy protein for vegans and vegetarians?Part time vegan and vegetarian but I eat white meat, good sources of protein?
Sorry, you are not a vegetarian. Vegetarians do not eat meat, no matter what color it is.
Vegetarians and vegans get protein from food- easy to do since protein deficiency (scientific term "kwashiorkor") is only seen in people who live in areas struck by famine and people who are hospitalized for a severe eating disorder.
It's really not protein that is the most important thing. The most important thing is that you get all of the essential amino acids that your body cannot produce. You can do this a variety of ways. Animal sources, by good menu planning - rice/bean combinations, supplements.
"as there is no complete protein in plants (at least that i'm aware of)"
-There are not, which is why the combination of rice/beans/nuts is so important. Granted, you're still getting incomplete amino acids - better than none at all.Part time vegan and vegetarian but I eat white meat, good sources of protein?
To the people being SO RUDE to this poster, you are completely false in saying that you are not a fellow vegetarian if they eat chicken. There is more than one category or variety for "vegetarians". Some of these are Ovo, lacto, ovo-lacto, veganism, raw veganism, fruitarianism, Buddhist vegetarianism. So do some research before jumping down his/her throat about it.
How about just answering the question? Good sources of protein are lupin, soy, hempseed, chia seed, amaranth, buckwheat, and quinoa. Eggs too as well as beans and brown rice and cheese.
Jen is quite correct, if you're eating enough vegetarian or vegan food you'd have to try pretty damn hard not to get enough protein, it's in everything.
Also, as all others have said, there's no such thing as a part time vegan or vegetarian, you either are or you aren't and you aren't.
The main problem with protein is getting too much, if you're not getting enough, chances are you're starving to death.Part time vegan and vegetarian but I eat white meat, good sources of protein?
you are a omnivore, not a vegetarian and certainly not a vegan. true vegetarians don't eat any real meat, vegans eat no animal products of any kind. find some soy or rice protein powder, you can mix it with water or soymilk, I'd say whey powder but you've got a lactose allergy, whey prolly had that in it... beans, whole grains, and quinoa have protein and are very healthy, they are plant based. occasionally organic egg whites, they have protein.
first thing to consider: veganism is a life philosophy, not simply a diet. there's really no such thing as a part-time vegan. i'm not trying to be a troll--i'm just trying to clear up a common misconception!
as a vegan, i obtain protein from a combination of beans, nuts, whole grains, and leafy greens. in order to obtain protein sufficiently, you have to consume it from a variety of sources, as there is no complete protein in plants (at least that i'm aware of).
if you follow a ovo-lacto vegetarian diet (granted you are lactose intolerant), keep in mind that milk and eggs are complete animal proteins, so consuming either should be sufficient.
but the absolute best bet would be to consult your doctor--it's a pretty foolproof plan. best of luck!
there is no such thing as a part time vegetarian/ vegan
You eat meat, you are an omnivore.
vegan/vegetarian protein sources are beans and nuts and foods made with them. Most vegetables have some protein.
This question is asked soooo many times on here. Apparently no one ever looks to see if their question was ever asked before.
Soy is a good source of protein. Tofu, faux meat products, etc.
Rice and beans eaten together make a complete protein - that's why so many third-world cultures have at least one rice-and-beans dish that is a staple in their cuisine.
Insects! really. They are all protein no fat and don't really have a brain so it's not like you're killing something cuddly. Oriental cultures eat them all the time.sonic electronix
Sorry, you are not a vegetarian. Vegetarians do not eat meat, no matter what color it is.
Vegetarians and vegans get protein from food- easy to do since protein deficiency (scientific term "kwashiorkor") is only seen in people who live in areas struck by famine and people who are hospitalized for a severe eating disorder.
It's really not protein that is the most important thing. The most important thing is that you get all of the essential amino acids that your body cannot produce. You can do this a variety of ways. Animal sources, by good menu planning - rice/bean combinations, supplements.
"as there is no complete protein in plants (at least that i'm aware of)"
-There are not, which is why the combination of rice/beans/nuts is so important. Granted, you're still getting incomplete amino acids - better than none at all.Part time vegan and vegetarian but I eat white meat, good sources of protein?
To the people being SO RUDE to this poster, you are completely false in saying that you are not a fellow vegetarian if they eat chicken. There is more than one category or variety for "vegetarians". Some of these are Ovo, lacto, ovo-lacto, veganism, raw veganism, fruitarianism, Buddhist vegetarianism. So do some research before jumping down his/her throat about it.
How about just answering the question? Good sources of protein are lupin, soy, hempseed, chia seed, amaranth, buckwheat, and quinoa. Eggs too as well as beans and brown rice and cheese.
Jen is quite correct, if you're eating enough vegetarian or vegan food you'd have to try pretty damn hard not to get enough protein, it's in everything.
Also, as all others have said, there's no such thing as a part time vegan or vegetarian, you either are or you aren't and you aren't.
The main problem with protein is getting too much, if you're not getting enough, chances are you're starving to death.Part time vegan and vegetarian but I eat white meat, good sources of protein?
you are a omnivore, not a vegetarian and certainly not a vegan. true vegetarians don't eat any real meat, vegans eat no animal products of any kind. find some soy or rice protein powder, you can mix it with water or soymilk, I'd say whey powder but you've got a lactose allergy, whey prolly had that in it... beans, whole grains, and quinoa have protein and are very healthy, they are plant based. occasionally organic egg whites, they have protein.
first thing to consider: veganism is a life philosophy, not simply a diet. there's really no such thing as a part-time vegan. i'm not trying to be a troll--i'm just trying to clear up a common misconception!
as a vegan, i obtain protein from a combination of beans, nuts, whole grains, and leafy greens. in order to obtain protein sufficiently, you have to consume it from a variety of sources, as there is no complete protein in plants (at least that i'm aware of).
if you follow a ovo-lacto vegetarian diet (granted you are lactose intolerant), keep in mind that milk and eggs are complete animal proteins, so consuming either should be sufficient.
but the absolute best bet would be to consult your doctor--it's a pretty foolproof plan. best of luck!
there is no such thing as a part time vegetarian/ vegan
You eat meat, you are an omnivore.
vegan/vegetarian protein sources are beans and nuts and foods made with them. Most vegetables have some protein.
This question is asked soooo many times on here. Apparently no one ever looks to see if their question was ever asked before.
Soy is a good source of protein. Tofu, faux meat products, etc.
Rice and beans eaten together make a complete protein - that's why so many third-world cultures have at least one rice-and-beans dish that is a staple in their cuisine.
Insects! really. They are all protein no fat and don't really have a brain so it's not like you're killing something cuddly. Oriental cultures eat them all the time.
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