Is it true that vegetarians need to eat meat every once in a while?

Question

Ive never heard that until recently and want to know if its true or not..I always thought that if you ate a variety of different vegetarian proteins that your diet could be adequate..

Answer 1

Not true. I have been a vegetarian since last 20 years, am in my early thirties, have given birth, have completed higher studies with good grades, have a fairly decent job. I have a satisfying life, and never felt that not eating meat has brought any negatives in my life.

Answer 2

No, I assure you they don't. I've been a vegetarian nearly my whole life and studied food while under the care of a dietitian. People often say I look great and always seem healthy. My doctors have never objected either. Protein is protein, so don't worry about the form. People who get sickly as vegetarians most likely aren't eating the right balance. It's important to get enough Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and protein. The best way to get Vitamin D is from the sun. Ten minutes a day is enough. Fortified foods such as cereals, will provide you with Vitamin B12. If you get worried, you can always take a daily supplement. Make sure to eat a variety of whole foods like nuts, fruits, beans, vegetables, and grains. I chose to become vegetarian for my health, animal rights, the environment, and worker rights. If you want more information, you can check out www.peta.org.

Answer 3

Not in the slightest.

All nutrients can be found in vegetarian forms naturally (and all but one can be found naturally in vegan form* - and that odd one can be artificially produced).

The only problem is that some are less abundant or harder for the body to use (for example plant based iron is as good as animal based nutritionally but it's harder for your body to absorb). The solution to this is not to eat meat once in a while but to ensure that you eat enough of the right foods and create the right conditions for these to be utilised to their maximum capacity (i.e. the answer to the iron problem is to increase vitamin C intake as this increases absorption).

Answer 4

No. If one is a good vegetarian, they will have already done the proper research/talked to their physician and found out exactly what nutrients they need to get more of, and where to find them. IE: more of a certain family of vegetable, or in pills.

It is NOT necessary to eat meat in order to survive. It is, however, necessary to take the correct precautions to ensure one's health is sustained after cutting meat out of one's diet.

Answer 5

No way!I've been a vegetarian for 5 years and I never liked meat.I have a very healthy diet,I eat only organic vegetables and fruit,yogurt,different types of cheese and so on.I haven't had a cold in five years.I feel more stronger and more full of life,and I\m always in shape.

Answer 6

no its not true ive been a veratarian for 2 1/2 years now and i havent eat meat since, you can take things like iron pills to get the same protion and other viatams you need from meat.

Answer 7

nope, that's not true. i haven't eaten a single piece of meat since i was a child, and i have always managed to get enough protein. protein is in a lot more foods than people expect it to be.

Answer 8

No...
It is important for vegetarians to get protein...meat is one way that us omnivores get it....if you are looking into getting more protein..quinoa is a great choice.It is extremely high in protein and if you find a good recipe,you won't miss the meat at all...

Answer 9

No, thats not true at all. If you ate meat every once in a while you would not be a vegetarian. That makes no sense.

Answer 10

U DONT NEED MEZT TO BE HEALTHY...THHATS NOT THE ONLY FOOD WITH PROTEIN!

AND RLLY...THE ONLY REASON WHY MEAT MIGHT BE NEEDED IS 4 PROTEIN...WHICH U CAN ALSO GET FROM OTHER FOODS