I thinking about cutting all meat from my diet? Any advice out there?

Answer 1

You need some of the fatty acids and vitamins that are found solely in meat.

If you are going to do this, take a multivitamin and be sure to eat alot of whole grains and nuts (especially almonds not salted) and Soy for your protein.

Overall, removing meat from your diet is a bad idea, humans are omnivores, we were meant to eat meat.

Answer 2

Your main concerns when you go vegetarian are continuing to get enough B12, iron and protein. If you are cutting out dairy and eggs as well you need to watch your calcium and omega-3 intake too. Becoming an avid label reader will help. Taking supplements is a good idea, regardless of our diet. Flax oil is a good source of omega 3. Brocolli is good for calcium.

And whether you eat meat or not you should also take a look at your nutrition as a whole. Being vegetarian does not mean being healthier if you exist on things like corn chips and coke. You need a balanced diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

Good luck. I've been veggie for a while now and its been great.

Answer 3

I wouldn't cut out all meat. Fish is very good for you, especially salmon. I would just cut back on the red meat. My husband has several members of his family that are (or were) vegans and vegetarians and after years of this type of diet, none of them are in very good health. They pop pills to compensate for what they should be getting from a normal balanced diet. My advice would be to cut way down on the carbs.--anything with sugar or that turns to sugar like white flour, potatoes, white rice. Eat only whole grain breads (in moderate amounts.) Whole wheat is not the same. Still contains white or processed flour. I'm not a naturalist, but the closer you stick to most foods in their natural state the better off you are.

Answer 4

Cutting all meat from your diet is not a good idea, but it is a good idea to eat organic meats. There are many suppliers of organic beef, fowl, pork and lamb. They have websites. Just Google your question and you can find a supplier near you. I read a medical report that suggested that everyone should have one meatless day per week. It is also good discipline. I am not a vegetarian but I found a vegetarian product in the frozen food section of my local supermarket which is great. Flame-grilled Boca Burgers. Although strictly vegetarian, It tastes like grilled steak but is low in cholersterol and fat; it is 20 carbs and 90 calories per patty. Good luck!

Answer 5

red meat take like four hours to digest,where an apple takes like half an hour.red meat.is totally bad for a person.It doesn't digest well so what gets in the blood cant be used properly, and clogs up the system.very lean meat is OK as long as you eat it with a meal of vegetables and fruits to help it digest.& not to eat so much of even lean meat. but like 3 times a week.but leaveing it out of the diet is best..its not good to eat a lot of mammal meat.chicken is OK.and fish.dont fry . But what to really avoid is white flour products, that stuff is useless , it cant be used when it gets in the blood stream by the red corpusules.to feed the body since it is processed so much,all the nutriants or gone from it.so please leave of white flour products,and sweets.all things in moderation.and remember that pressure cooking foods slowly is best.Good luck with your diet.

Answer 6

Its a bad idea. The fat and protein in meat are very healthy and easily digestible. Its the processed meat thats not healthy. Stay away from bacon, pepperoni, chicken fingers, hot dogs, etc. Eating unprocessed meat is very healthy such as steak, hamburgers, fish, and wild game.

Answer 7

I am omnivorous myself, but if you are eliminating all meat you will need to make sure to include dark, leafy veggies (40+% protein) in your diet. Also, beans and rice are supposed to form perfect amino compunds. Be sure to include other colors besides green. You Will get a better balance and not inclined to become bored. I suggest a fruit and grain combo for breakfast, a salad with beans in it for lunch, and a variety of raw and steamed veggies and short grain brown rice for dinner. By all means, BE CREATIVE! Raisins, nuts, spices!! Entertain yourself with the eating experience. There are hundreds of books to help you find healthy meat-free ways to eat. Good Luck!

Answer 8

Protein Protein Protein. Cutting all meat will have a drastic effect on your body if you do not keep your protein intake at a healthy level. Beans, Greens, peas, eggs all contain protein as well as many of the over counter protein shakes. Protein is your muscle food.

Answer 9

I tryed that!!!...yeah you lose a few pounds at first but it's mostly water and muscle...not fat...plus your body needs some source of protein to function properly. but if you can get your protein from beans ,green veggies, and whole grain rice and things of that nature you should be completely fine!!...i could'nt stick to a meatless diet long because i love meat too much lol!!!

Answer 10

You should cut red meat, But eat chicken and turkey-- lean meat and is very healthy. Also fish--tuna, salmon, white fish-- all very healthy ang give Lots of Energy!!!