vegetarian, need to take pills? protein?

Question

I am pretty much a vegetarian (the only meat i eat is the freshly cut turkey slices, every once in a great while) and other that meat i eat pretty much EVERYTHING . my dad says if i become an complete vegetarian i will have to take pills. is this true? it sounds kinda dumb., because i get plenty of protien.

i'm 14 , i have been vegetarian for about 2 or 3 years.

ok. i know i am not a VEGETARIAN, but pretty close to it!!

Answer 1

First of all... you're not a vegetarian. You can't be sort of one or eat ANY meat of any kind. Secondly, yout dad is misinformed, but it's a common misconception. There are plenty of foods with protein in them. Beans are a very good source. And you already know you get plenty of protein, so you've answered your own question. There are many prepared veretarian dishes loaded with protein as well.

Answer 2

1) You're not a vegetarian by any means, whatsoever. Some "fresh turkey slices every once in a great while" doesn't make you a vegetarian. If you don't have to take any "pills" now (They are called vitamins!) than you wouldn't need them when you stop those "turkey slices"
2) If you're worried about not getting the proper protein do some research online about it, and you will find there are so many sources of protein you get without the aid of meat. Soy is a wonderful source, tofu is, there are just SO many sources of protein.
3) You're only 14.You should really consider it in all aspects whether or not you would like to be a vegetarian.

Answer 3

I do take a multi-vitamin just for overall health. I took one before I became a veggie, so that is nothing new to my routine. If you eat a very diverse group of fruit, veggies, beans and legumes...if you have a good source of fibre in your diet, you should be just fine.
The one thing that is missing from a veggie diet that only comes from meat is B12. That is actually included in my multi-vitamin, so I'm covered there.
You're right and your dad is wrong. You DO get plenty of protein on a vegetarian diet and you don't need pills...actually many Americans eat too much protein b/c of all the meat and animal products (milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.) that are consumed. You are probably getting the correct amount by being a veggie.
Good for you for having the conviction and confidence to make such a wise choice at a young age!
BTW- I won't hold the turkey against you.
:-}

Answer 4

Praise God. That is one of the best decisions that anyone can possibly make for their overall health and prosperity. Regardless what man may say, flesh foods take much longer to digest, putting a heavier burden on the body, thus taxing much more energy and applying toxins to the body. Flesh foods also increase acidity in the blood, greatly, which paves way for cancer to take over and other illnesses as well. A non-flesh diet is what our Creator had in store for us to begin with (read Gen 1 and 2), only did meats come when the flood did, for you cannot have a garden in a flood (read Gen 9). Flesh foods are very diseased now, including fish and chicken, and is the diet that will best suit anyone who is conscientious about maintaining and taking the best care of the bodies that God has given to them. If you eat plenty of legumes and nuts, maybe adding some molasses, you should not really have to take much supplements at all. The only places that have protein deficiencies are the places that have food deficiences. B-complex and iron may be the only things that you have to be concerned about but that is what the legumes, nuts and molasses are for. Every body is different and may require a little adjustment, because of the depletion of the earth's resources through sin. Everything you need can be gained from no supplements but a correct plant based diet.

Answer 5

You won't have to take pills if you don't eat meat at all because there are other sources of protein. Such as, tofu, beans, and milk products (yogurt, cheese, etc.). A lot of non-meat foods have a high source of protein, just look at the nutrition facts on the product or ask your doctor.

Answer 6

Who in the international gave you the concept you'll not be getting the protein you want? And why gained't this fantasy DIE? Beans, nuts, legumes, and some grains may help you get protein, yet I really have examine that you only favor 0.3 to 0.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. and also you do not favor to "combine" your proteins both; as long as you devour a balanced weight-help plan, you have to be positive. yet once you're fairly fearful, Clif Bar makes a product suggested as Builder's Bar that has 20 grams of protein. they are thoroughly vegan, and also you ought to be able to get them at your community diet keep or health nutrition keep.

Answer 7

i use to be a vegetarian and then i took a look at how Buddhist monks in some countries have to go on begging rounds. eat what you're served.i'm vegetarian on my own but if someone feeds me i eat what i'm served. don't get too self righteous and holier than thou(as i'm sure some of your answerers will be)/ eat whatever you feel like eating and its a good idea to take a vitamin mineral supplement just to be sure. vegetarians can have a B-12 deficiency

Answer 8

Eat a variety of "whole foods," with plenty of beans, nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Avoid unhealthy foods like trans fats, which are usually listed as partially hydrogenated oils. Deep-fried foods often contain trans fats. Choose margarines that use nonhydrogenated oil, like Earth Balance or Smart Balance. Although a diet consisting of Coke and French fries is technically vegan, you can't be healthy if you eat nothing but junk food. Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 is produced by bacteria, and some experts believe that vegetarians used to get plenty of this vitamin from bacteria in drinking water. Since drinking water is now treated with chemicals that kill the bacteria, it's important to make sure that you get enough vitamin B12 from fortified foods (like most brands of soy or rice milks, some breakfast cereals, and many brands of nutritional yeast,also eggs and milk) on a daily basis or by taking a sublingual B12 tablet of 10 mcg per day


Iron-beans, dark green leafy vegetables (like spinach),whole grain breads, Also eat something with vitamin c when you eat something with iron, it increases absorption

Calcium-dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, broccoli, soymilk)

Protein-Isn't really hard to get, just eat a variety of foods, good sources are beans, brown rice, nuts, whole grain breads, soy foods

Omega-3 fatty acids-flax seeds/oil,walnuts,canola oil

Zinc-pumpkin seeds (best source), beans and lentils, yeast, nuts, seeds and whole grain cereals

Selenium-Brazil nuts are a particularly good source of selenium, so try to eat a couple every day. Eating a small bag of mixed unsalted nuts can be a convenient way to get your daily selenium intake, but make sure it contains Brazils. Bread and eggs also provide some selenium.

Vitamin D- Vitamin D, often called the sunshine vitamin, is another common deficiency in those not drinking vitamin D fortified milk. Synthetic vitamin D is added to both cow’s milk and most brands of soy milk today.

Vitamins A (beta carotene),C, K, E and Folate-variety of fruits and veggies

Iodine-Iodine is a trace mineral that's important for healthy thyroid function. Table salt is the most common and reliable source of iodine in Americans' diets. (However, sodium in processed foods usually does not contain iodine.) If you don't consume table salt, you can get iodine from a multivitamin or from kelp tablets.

Source(s):

See the new four food groups at:
http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/f...

Answer 9

You do not need meat for protein, a lot of vegetables are high in protein, certain beans for instance.

Answer 10

no. not if you eat a lot of veggies. try adding some soy /tofu into your diet. faux meat is delicious and tastes grate.. burgers, ribs, chicken,bacon, sausage, corn dogs, hot dogs, eggs, cheese, milk, crumbles, and deli meat all come in fake . they all taste wonderfully the same too. they have a lot of protein in them... try MorningStar Farms or BOCA