Should I become a vegeterian...?

Question

I don't really eat meat...I hate steak and any red meat. I really only eat pork and chicken. And I have been thinking of becoming a vegeterian. I would never go vegan because I could never give up that much. But I really don't like the fact of eating animals...and ever since I dissected sheep lungs and a heart in Science I never really have looked at any meat the same...So I was thinking...maybe I would go vegeterian..Should I?

Well I already eat a lot of salads and well I hate beans...but I get protein other ways that don't involve meat...I eat and drink a lot of dairy....like milk cheese and yogurt...I eat pasta...and pizza...

And I eat a lot of fruit...

Thanks veggietart....I might not go vegan but I am considering vegeterian...

Answer 1

I think it's wonderful that you want to go veg. You should do it at a pace that feels right for you. I was a meat-eater one day (although the only meat I was eating at the time was chicken) and vegetarian the next. Some people gradually reduce the number of days they consume meat and work to full-time vegetarianism. Whatever way people become veg, for whatever reason, I think is fine.

But what are you worried about giving up if you go vegan? There are tons of plant milks around that are wonderful for baking, cooking, and putting on your cereal; several brands of vegan ice cream (both soy and rice ice creams), and even vegan cheeses. Sadly, the dairy and egg industries are among the cruelest (you expressed a concern for animals, which is why I mention this).

Check out www.cok.net for more information.

Answer 2

Perfect choice, 'cause our machine is not meant for meat.

I had this doubt when I started to be a vegetarian, but when I consulted many doctors, I found most of them were lack in nutritional information. Then I consulted with a dietitian, in fact the vegetarian / vegan food pyramid already exist, and it have numerous advantaged, without any doubt.

Initially your body/mind 10%/90% will show some withdrawal symptom, because clearing of all "rubbish" and replenish the body to the origin. For some people it take few weeks. But frankly to me, nothing happen.

Previously when I was a meat-eater, I used to train for physical fitness, because it's a requirement for my profession. I ever failed few times albeit I train. But for the passed 2 years I became a vegan, I attained "silver" without any training (in fact better than the "pass"). Many of them wonder this phenomena, but trust me, eventually you feel better than now after few days.

Just like filling gasoline into diesel car!! Even though you may modify the car, but the accessories will not compete perfectly !!

Answer 3

YES I would highly suggest it, I'm a vegetarian by choice, because well, I like to keep the animals around me alive thank you. But on a side note, I personally think that meat is disgusting, and full of hormones and who knows what, so yes, it's healthier, it saves animals, and you feel so much better.

Answer 4

Ultimately it's up to you. I like being a vegetarian, but really am vegan. Sometimes family members make it difficult either purposely or not. Protein is not something to be concerned about, Being vegan, it's more about B12, iron, calcium and vitamin D. Almost everything has some protein in it, probably not jellybeans.

Answer 5

Your body will love you for it. About 14 years ago I was getting sick and doctors couldnt figure out what was wrong with me. When I stopped eating cows I stopped going to the emergency room....problem solved. When I tried to sneak and eat a few Wendy's hamburgers a few years ago I almost went to the emergency room again. Im not vegetarian but Im really looking into making the change in a few years. My father looks 10 years younger than he did 10 years ago since he went veggie.

Answer 6

Drop the pork and phase out the chicken gradually. You might just want to call yourself "mostly vegetarian" so when you go home for the holidays you can pick at the Thanksgiving turkey or not. Lean toward it, but don't think you have to declare yourself. Eventually, you will get there.

Answer 7

YES!!! Go Veg!

It is so easy! If you give it some thought - do a tiny bit of research and then eat lots of fruits, veggies, beans and other natural foods you will be fine (and will NOT need to take a multi-vitamin!)

Order a free veg starter kit - there is nutrition info and recipes and other information that will make going veg a breeze!

http://www.goveg.com/order.asp

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

you say you don't like beans, but there are a lot of different types. You sould really try to eat some occasionally. But other than that, yeah! Go for it.

Answer 10

Try it for awhile and see how you do. Make sure you get plenty of protein from non-animal sources and take a good multivitamin to get your iron and B vitamins. Good Luck. I wish you every success.