I am considering becoming a vegetarian, does anyone have advice on how to begin the transition?

Answer 1

start by deciding which type of vegan u wanna become:

There are 3 main types of vegetarian lifestyles. You should consider each of your options before becoming a vegetarian.


Laco-ovo-vegetarians:
Omit red meat, fish and poultry, but will eat eggs and dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese.

Lacto-vegetarians:
Omit red meat, fish, poultry and eggs, but will eat dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese.

Vegans:
Eliminate all food from animal sources. Vegans only eat plant based foods.


research on these 3 categories first before u decide to become a vegan.

good luck

Answer 2

I have a hard time with all these questions about how to "transition" to vegetarianism. I guess I don't see the necessity of easing into it. Granted, we ate at least a few meatless meals each week because my mom was on a tight budget, but when my sister and I decided to become vegetarian, it was a done deal right then and there. I read a series of essays on the major arguments in favor of it, it clicked and I never ate the flesh of a dead animal again.

If you must view it as a transition, though, I guess I'd say be clear on your reasons, decide where you draw your line (lacto-ovo veg, vegan, etc...) and then go from eating meatless one or two days a week to three or four until you've cut it out entirely.

Answer 3

Start by becomin a lacto(milk) - ovo(eggs) vegetarian. Keep something to remind you of why you are becoming a vegetarian, so when you get tempted to eat meat ( and everyone does) You will not break your decision. You will stay a vegetarian. Think of it like a new beginning that you want to start as soon as possible. When you are a vegetarian, make sure you look on any labels, I still can't believe how much stuff has animal products, even some rices do.
Good Luck!

Answer 4

that's so easy. you can actually find soy based products that taste just like meat. just go to the health food grocery store and ask where those products are. i'm not lying, this store where i live has a product called Fakin' Bacon. It tastes and looks just like bacon, but it's made out of soy. You will find, chicken and turkey flavored products too. And there is even a soy based mayonaise called Nayonaise (that's if you want to go vegan), Nayonaise doesn't even have egg in it and it tastes BETTER than Mayonaise and so much healthier. And eat a lot of rice and beans, that makes a complete protein. If you just eat beans, the protein in it won't do you any good because you need the rice to make it a complete protein. If you go vegetarian you have to make sure you eat enough protein, you can also make protein shake and eat lots of tofu.

Answer 5

Several of my friends have turned vegetarian and quit within a month. Their major error, and the error of most who attempt vegetarianism, is that they jumped into it without planning ahead.

Before you stop eating meat, find vegetarian foods you like. Don't limit yourself to vegetables: fruit and grains will be part of your diet as well.

Start eating them as soon as possible. The sooner you get used to what you'll be eating, the easier it will be to give up the rest.

Second, how are you going to get the protein you need? Supplements are difficult for the body to absorb. If you're not going vegan, milk and eggs are a huge asset. If you are, find some nuts and legumes you're fond of. Flax seeds are high in protein (as well as fiber and antioxidants.) Sprinkle them on cereal and you won't notice the difference.

And protein isn't the only thing you'll be giving up. Lack of iron can quickly lead to anemia (I have this, but I'm on a seafood diet and most vegetarians don't have this option). Good sources of iron include lentils, egg noodles, enriched wheat (check the label: most enriched wheat contains reduced iron), apricots, pumpkin seeds, leafy greens, watermelon, raisins, and grapefruit. Some, like chckpeas and lima beans, are also good sources of protein.

For optimal iron absorption, consume iron with Vitamin C. Do not consume it with calcium.

Good luck!

Answer 6

Don't expect the vegetarian versions of food to taste like the meat versions. Soy hot dogs and burgers and chicken patties taste good but taste different than the meat versions. Many people get put off by this because they're expecting the taste and texture.

Don't fear the tofu, it is a fun thing.

Mashed potatoes made with rice milk are excellent!

Just open your mind to the experience of trying new foods. You'll discover new favorites.

Answer 7

get rid of all of the meat in your house. check the things that you don't think contain meat because a lot of things that you don't expect will contain it. things like sweets will contain gelatine. if you want to do this then you have to look on the side of what can i eat rather than what can't i eat. the average vegetarian saves 95 animals a year so think of what you are doing to help them. go to a search engine find out what meals you can eat, if you need inspiration on why you want to do this then just type in cruelty to animals or there is a company called V.I.V.A. it's vegetarians international voice for animals. i'm sure that this will make your mind up for you. good luck x

Answer 8

except you've a group of clinical issues, i do not see why you'll imagine you want to search for advice from along with your well being care service. certain, sluggish is extra constructive. It also helps grant you with time to target with new foodstuff ideas and recipes. in case you bounce precise in, youll finally end up eating an excellent type of pizza and stuff like that because you havent had time to study new ingredients. commence with being vegetarian 2 days a week. improve that through a million or 2 days each 2 weeks, till you've all seven days. good for you for making this replace. i imagine you'll locate that finally you wont extremely actually have a choose for that cheeseburger anymore.

Answer 9

I only eat fish and I still have a hard time doing that but health reasons dissallow me to be a proper vegetarian.That is after a great deal of time without any form of meat and I feel better for it. But if your going the other way and don't want any meat in your diet at all make sure you drink loads of water and eat loads of beans and wheat and tofu, soy ....it is endless the alternatives. You just have to change your routine aswell, you have been eating meat as part of your life and your going to find hard to change a lifestyle, it will change your life though, good luck! ; )

Answer 10

yayyyy! good decision. i've been a vegetarian almost my whole life because i strongly disagree with animal cruelty. but anyways i'd start with doing some research on the way animals waiting to be slaughtered are treated, on the health benefits of vegetarianism, and of course the foods you can eat that will give you the right nutrition. a lot of people have found this website helpful: http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vegetarian_foods.html.
good luck and don't give up!!!

Answer 11

Well,It was easy for me. First I stopped eating meats. I was eating chicken and seafoods(for about 6yrs.).Then I started getting sick,from eating the chicken(hence,the easy part),I believe because they started injecting all kinds of stuff in them,to make them,so unnaturally large. Then,I tried the vegan thing. That lasted a year,too expensive back then(job at that time,wasn't sufficient).
Some people have to slowly eliminate meats from their diet,so their body doesn't go into shock. I didn't,but you have to see what works for you. Be safe,stay health! Y.