I'm a 15 year old female runner. 5 months ago I commited to a vegetarian lifestyle. My problem is my eating habits are terrible. I am not overweight, I just am concerned about the amount of nutrient dense foods (protein/especially IRON) I am consuming being way to low.
The major problems are these:
1. I have no time to eat breakfast.
2. Lunch lines in high school are pathetic.
3. I have to cook vegetarian dishes on my own, so I need some good recipes that are EASY and use common ingredients that I would find in a typical fridge/pantry.
4. I consume virtually NO vegetables because I hate them raw/plain. How do prepare yummy veggies?
I hope that you understand my problem: I'm a vegetarian teenager who needs more good food choices and especially vegetables (I have no problem consuming fruits). I need dishes I can cook on my own as well.
(PS: I've heard of a website where you can type in the ingredients you have and they give you a recipe. What is it called?)
2007-02-17 08:40:58 · 14 answers · asked by B 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
bieng a vegetarien can take years off ur life cause like u dont get teh protien n thats important for your body
EAT MEAT
being a vegatarian doesnt do nething for ur body
2007-02-17 08:45:31 · answer #1 · answered by PURE REPUBLICAN 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi there, Have you tried juicing? By combining needed veggies and adding a piece of fruit you like, often the flavor is pretty good. This will give you all missing nutrients. There are many good recipes for veggies, depending on what you like. If you like garlic...saute green beans, onions and garlic and it tastes wonderful. You need protein which you can get from eggs or cheese if you are not eating meat. what about fish? Can you drink V8?....there are a ton of recipes on the internet that will satisfy the needs of a vegetarian..good luck.
2007-02-17 16:48:56 · answer #2 · answered by blondie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prerequisites to vegetarianism
1. Understanding of vegetarian nutrition.
2. Means and opportunity to prepare what you need to eat.
3. Bountiful source of protein.
4. Commitment to the lifestyle that precludes excuses.
5. Priority setting that allows you to shop for the food you need.
6. And...uh...fondness for vegetables.
2007-02-25 12:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is your health important or not? It doesn't sound like it when you say you have no time for breakfast....make time...or make a protein drink you can consume on the way to school.....a shake with protein in it can taste good, and be good for you.
And you don't say why you are a vegetarian...when it doesn't seem to be your thing.....who decided you had to be one?
Saying you need more food choices, but refusing to eat them won't work. Have you tried dips for the fresh vegetables...that helps a lot.....
If I add this up right.....
Make time to eat more protein before school...somehow!
If you won't stand in lunch lines, then you need to prepare a lunch for your next day to take with you....the other proteins are beans, eggs, cheese (I think)..., and fish like tuna, salmon.
Most vegetables taste good with sauces on them...in casseroles, etc...use soups to make your sauces, cheese etc. on them.
Baked potatoes are good.
And when you say you have to cook them, my guess is your parents are not for this plan of yours....am I right? Maybe you should listen to what they think you should be doing....for your own health's sake....and let them help you.
2007-02-25 00:05:42 · answer #4 · answered by samantha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to ur doctor who can refer you to a nutritionist!!! As for problem one and two...get up earlier and the night b4 make ur self a lunch!!! there are plenty of ways you can get nutrition and from veg too...but you have to give veg a chance...come on you ain't five anymore...give it a chance and don't just eat it plain...do something exciting!!! Don't know ur website ur after but try typing it in to a search engine...DO NOT GO ON THE WAY YOU ARE...SEEK SOME HELP!!!
2007-02-17 16:45:57 · answer #5 · answered by secret_smile4u_only 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf
I am bad with veggies too, but if you get some Asperagus cook it with some butter, on the stove for a few min until it softens HOLY MOLY its so yummy.....
Im a stay at home mom and I know nothing about the kitchen so I google *recipes* and all sorts of websites help me out!
2007-02-17 16:45:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
same here...im scared i might be anemic (i have an ed and im a pescatarian)
grill some zucchini with barbacue sauce or some olive oil and sprinkle with salt nd pepper, bake eggplant with ur fav cheese and spaghetti sauce, pop frozen broccoli in the mic until its done and toss it together with some tomatoes, pasta, cheese, and spaghetti sauce........etc etc etc
there are LOADS of ways to enjoy your veggies, you just gotta be creative with it
2007-02-17 16:47:58 · answer #7 · answered by K e l l i 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need protein, so you better make sure to eat some beans etc.
Here are vegetarian recipes.
2007-02-17 16:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by FCabanski 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Might I suggest some multi vitamins right away until you get the eating thing under control?
2007-02-24 15:48:13 · answer #9 · answered by wcampanile 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they sell microwavable meat free patties and dishes. and the night before throw a whole bunch of raw friut in your backpack to snack on for breakfast ETC...
2007-02-17 16:44:36 · answer #10 · answered by Miss Casey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋