I had always been a meat eater. I decided to become a vegetarian after my husband left for iraq. he's been back a few months and i'm wanting to slowly reintergrate meat back into my life. Has anyone done this and had ill effects from it?
2006-09-03 12:01:04 · 7 answers · asked by Nett 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
My family spent five years as vegetarians and did just fine. Didn’t notice any change in our health for good or ill.
She changed her mind first and I caved shortly thereafter. My first meal was a filet mignon that was so tender that you didn’t even need a fork to cut it. Had McD’s and pepperoni pizza the next day. I was afraid of the shock my system might have to endure but never had a problem, not even a little heartburn.
Since then, every time I have an especially tasty critter (sushi, yummy steak, etc.) all I can think to myself is “five wasted years.” I try to make up for it by making sure that there are at least two animals in a meal whenever possible.
2006-09-03 12:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by Irina C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The first time or two that you eat meat if you haven't eaten it for quite some time, you could get a small case of the runs, but it will go away within the day. If you continue eating meat, it won't happen anymore.
2006-09-03 12:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by Archangeleon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend throw up after eating meat. She wasn't a vegetarian for that long though. Of course, all that chain smoking probably got her nauseous as well.
2006-09-03 12:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by Sydney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - I was a vegan, and tried to incorporate fish and eggs, and dairy into my diet for health reasons - it took a long time, but I remembered a Mrs. Piggle Wiggle story - so I used VERY small portions at first, then gradually increased them. I did the same thing with my sons when they were alleergic to milk. It just takes time for your body to adjust.
2006-09-03 12:09:01 · answer #4 · answered by MARY L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did it for a few months and decided to get back into meat again...the worst I got was a case of the trots and gas.
2006-09-03 12:07:57 · answer #5 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people take a while to get their digestive systems accustomed; try taking small portions.
However, I had no trouble going back to meat.
2006-09-03 12:07:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no ill effects whatsoever.i prefer vegetarian @ home,but as a guest in someones house,not wishing to be pesky or demanding,i eat whatever theyre serving-steak,whatever.morally,i feel guilty,but it doesnt make me physically ill or anything.
2006-09-03 12:08:40 · answer #7 · answered by Lyn K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋