I am 13 and i would like to become a vegetarian and.......?

Question

CAN U GIVE ME SUM REASON ........can a vegetarian eat chocolate???????

Answer 1

Vegetarians do not eat chicken beef, fish, pork or meat by-products. psuedo-vegetarians do not eat these either except for fish and very ocasionally chicken once every 1-2 weeks. Vegans not only do not eat meat they also do not eat anything that comes from animals this would include milk, eggs, butter, cheese, etc... On top of not eating anyof those things they also do not use or wear anything that comes from animals this would include leather seats, jackets, boots, certain types of makeup that contain ground up horse and cow hooves (most brands), etc...
Good luck on your new lifestyle change I hope you like beans you need to eat a fair amount weekly to get your protien intake!

Answer 2

The first thing I have to ask you is have you discussed wanting to be a vegetarian with your mother or father? If you are really serious about this and want to do this right, have one of your parents make an appointment with a nutritionist. And both of you go together so she/he can understand that this life style choice can be done right and done in a very healthy way. You are only 13 years old and there is a lot to know about this type of lifestyle change. And with your parents there helping you make the right food choices so you get all the food groups in your diet. You do not want to deprive your body from nutrients and vitamins that the meat group provides for cell growth and health.

Now to your question, chocolate is fine to eat as long as it is not part of any type of exotic meat dish. Some chocolates have gelatin in it, you can ask your mother/father why, I think it is best if they tell you.

When a person becomes a vegetarian it is a very personal decision. Most people become vegetarians to remove meat products completely or certain meat groups from their diets. Other choose to because of the chemicals and additives added to our meat products that makes the meats more tender, last longer in the store and/or making the cuts of meat healthier. And the last reason is for health reasons preventing them from being able to eat meat product or a detoxification period to purify the body of toxins. Also part of the meat group is eggs, fish, and some exotic dishes have types of meats you may not of thought of as a meat dish.

And when you go to resturants the server can guide you to which dishes are vegaterian dishes. Also there are some people who will not understand your decision and will give you a hard time about it.

So you and your parents need to way all the pro's and con's of this decision. And good luck with what ever you decide.

Answer 3

Yes, a vegetarian can eat chocolate (as long as there is no gelatin in it). But, becoming a vegetarian is a serious decision. Most people do it because they don't want animals to suffer, or for their health. You should do some research on it before you decide. I still eat fish, but no other animals. My daughter is a strict vegetarian, and doesn't eat anything "with a face."

Answer 4

At the young age of 13, you need to make sure you are still eating a balanced and nutritious diet since you are still growing. If you choose to become vegetarian, you can't just stop eating meat. You need to replace those proteins and vitamins in other ways. Talk to your doctor or a nutritionist if you are serious.

Another thing to ask yourself is "why do I want to be vegetarian?" A lot of people are vegetarian for religious reasons, others for environmental reasons, some for "animal rights."

There are different "levels" of vegetarians:
- pescatarian: abstaine from eating all meat and animal flesh with the exception of fish
- Flexitarian: eat a mostly vegetarian diet, but occasionally eat meat
- lacto-ovo-vegetarians: do not eat beef, pork, poultry, fish, shellfish or animal flesh of any kind, but do eat eggs and dairy products
- Ovo-vegetarian: do not eat meat or dairy products but do eat eggs
- Vegans: do not eat meat of any kind and also do not eat eggs, dairy products, or processed foods containing these or other animal-derived ingredients such as gelatin
- raw vegan: diet consists of unprocessed vegan foods that have not been heated above 115 degrees Fahrenheit
- macrobiotic: includes unprocessed vegan foods, such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and allows the occasional consumption of fish. Sugar and refined oils are avoided.

Personally my opinion is: I am a part of the food chain just like every other animal on this planet. I am a omnivore. That doesn't mean I need to eat meat with every meal, or even every day for that matter. But it also doesn't mean I should feel guilty for eating meat!

From an environmental standpoint, it is better to reduce your meat consumption, or to buy locally grown meats. :)

Answer 5

I don't know if it is wise for you to adopt vegetarianism before adulthood.

It is a lifestyle choice, as humans are omnivores and have great difficulty finding enough nutrients in a vegetarian diet.

Also, you are in or about to hit puberty, and your overall growth, as well as all your eggs will form within the next few years, meaning that you will need all the animal protein, calcium, and other nutrients that come from a diet with a wide variety of foods, including meats.

Why don't you wait until you are 18 to do this? You can take the time in between to gather recipes and prepare for a life without meat protein, which is going to be a challenge to get enough energy foods into your system.

Good luck!

Answer 6

of course a vegetarian can eat chocolate! the only thing a vegetarian can't eat is meat. fish, hamburgers, etc. my only reason would be to say i'm a vegetarian if someone is serving disgusting weird meat.

Answer 7

VEGATARIANS ARE HOMOS