Vegetarian??

Question

I'm considering becoming a vegetarian. i want to do some research on it though (cause you know how you have to "balance out your diet" and everything) any helpful websites?

(Btw, i've been on www.chooseveg.com)= ).

Answer 1

Yes, of course!
Try www.goveg.com
Also, even though PETA may not interest you, they have GREAT advice on becoming vegetarian.
So try PETA.com/org

Answer 2

The links in my source are all pretty useful, as far as following nutrition is concerned. If you're looking for recipes and meal plans, the best idea is to stick around here or other veggie forums because we're constantly swapping recipes and food ideas, or just google for vegetarian recipes. You get millions of hits! :D General advice: make sure you get a lot of variety in your diet, and don't fall into the trap of eating lots of junk food or a couple of favorite foods.

Edit: miss kecoh, do you have a link to that study?

Answer 3

Here are a few sites:

American Dietetic Association's position on veg diets:
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/advocacy_933_ENU_HTML.htm

Vegetarian Starter Kit (health aspects):
http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/

Making the Transition:
http://vegcooking.com/makingthetransition.asp

Guide to Vegetarian Eating:
http://www.tryveg.com/cfi/toc/

GoVeg.com:
http://goveg.com/

Easy Veg Recipes:
http://www.cok.net/lit/recipes/

Vegetarian Cooking Info:
http://vegcooking.com/

A varied diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and beans provides all the nutrients we need. Good luck! :)

Answer 4

i don't know of any websites but i've been a vegetarian for 6 years now and i know people who have gone on vegetarian diets and they all have said it makes them feel better and have more energy - just drink lots of water and eat plenty

Answer 5

Good for you!

Some of the websites listed here (www.vrg.org and www.cok.net) are websites I typically recommend.

For recipes, go to www.vegweb.com.

Answer 6

hello...
i know some people who are vegetarian...like my grandfather in law and also my mother in law as well as my math teacher....
well i see that they are healthier than people who consume meat in their diet...but i still think that taking a small portion of meat in our diet ( once a month) is necessary .....


sorry...i found this in the book title prohibition of pork in islam....i could not provide the link
well in US they made a research over this and found out that vegetarian are more agressive in behaviour compared to those who eat meat....

Answer 7

i know some where on this website www.myjellybean.com i've seen some vegetarian tips, (my sister has been a vegitarian for 2 years now ?) and she looks up recopies and everything! :)

Answer 8

If you want to become a lacto-ovo vegetarian, the transition should be quite simple. Almost all meats have widely available commercial replacements. All that you have to do is replace any flesh in your diet (beef, pork, poultry, seafood) with meat analogs or just leave it out altogether.

You should keep in mind that a journey such as this can be quite short but should just be the beginning of a longer one to a plant-based diet with no animal products. This is because of the reality of factory farming in which animals that are kept alive to produce milk, eggs, etc suffer much more and longer than animals that are raised to a certain weight and then slaughtered.http://www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/
http://meat.org
Some people use the word "vegan" in reference to this idea, but be aware that applying that label to yourself should always come with the inclusion of wise activism and advocacy.http://www.veganoutreach.org/advocacy/index.html
Two extremely important examples of this are that you should never speak to someone about vegetarianism/veganism without their consent and genuine interest or as a comment on what they are eating AND your dietary beliefs should never be used as an introduction or explanation of who you are as a person. Veg*ism should be something that comes up AFTER people get to know you and they offer you a situation that makes it confusing to withhold the information/discussion. Also, if you are presented something that you choose not to eat or you are
ordering food/eating together somewhere/picking the best place to eat.

When you you hold off on the subject until it's necessary and then act like it isn't a big deal at all, people are usually surprised and WAY more interested and curious than if you were to bring it up when someone's eating or just using it as a conversation starter.

A responsible vegan ALWAYS studies the subject of their own health and how to keep their body completely provided for in every sense. http://www.veganhealth.org/sh
To neglect their body is to define a plant-based diet as unhealthy and is the opposite of helping the animals.

Just to clear things up, the vegetarian/vegan diet is not composed of salads, vegetables, fruit and fake meat. Fruits and vegetables are always important but they DO NOT make up the largest portion of any healthy diet.
A balanced plant-based diet includes grains(breads, pasta, rice,cereal), legumes(soy, beans, peas, lentils), fruit and vegetables.
http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/food_groups.html
http://www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan/
http://www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/eating.html
Being vegan can be an art, one whose challenge is to take things that involve the suffering of the innocent and change them into something free of cruelty.

There have been vegan Olympic gold medalists and a vegan woman can create an ENTIRELY NEW,HEALTHY HUMAN BEING INSIDE OF HER. Many of these children stay vegan and grow up to be perfectly healthy adults. So just keep yourself educated about what you eat and don't let anyone tell you that a veg diet is lacking anything essential.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Lewis
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/advocacy_933_ENU_HTML_(Draft).htm

Technically the term "vegetarian" does imply that you don't consume anything that comes from the body of an animal that requires killing it. Many ingredients such as gelatin and glycerin are found in many candies, Fig-Newtons, and many of other foods as well as rennet found in many cheeses.
http://www.happycow.net/health-animal-ingredients.html
The best thing to remember is to take your time so that for example: when you are comfortable not eating beef and pork you can then give up chicken when you are sure you can make the commitment permanently.
Depending on your age or reliance on parents or regional options, it may not be best to give yourself a label. The important thing is to do your best to make progress and be committed to your compassion towards animals. Never put your focus onto what you or other people use to describe yourself.

If you meet someone that talks down to people for eating meat, dairy, etc or to you because they think they are "more veg" than you, laugh in their face and tell them they are a disgrace to the entire philosophy. People like this only hurt the idea of veg*ism AND the animals. The point of all of this is to live compassionately and and as free from cruelty as you can, all the while maintaining your health and a positive attitude. People who don't maintain either, need not open their mouths and represent our beliefs.

If you actually choose to read all of this, I hope it helps. If not, feel free to e-mail me if you have questions.

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I'm vegan and these are some of my favorite things to eat:

Breakfast: bananas, cream of wheat with brown sugar and soy butter, cereal, pancakes or french toast with real maple syrup, vegan "sausage" patties, smoothies.

Snack: BRUSSEL SPROUTS =) no joke

Lunch: VEGAN "SAUSAGE" SANDWICHES, sandwiches with vegan deli slices(Tofurkey is the only one that's kinda funky), fruit, dinner leftovers, couscous salad, vegan sushi, potato or pasta salad.

Dinner: sloppy joes, "sausage" and gravy with homemade biscuits, Spaghetti and Trader Joe's "meatballs" or TVP, lasagna, Thai pad see ew, pad khi mao(drunkard's noodles), pad prig king, tofu+eggplant with basil sauce, yellow thai curry with tofu or vegan chikn and veggies and jasmine rice, Indian dal with homemade roti or dosai, channa masala, aloo gobi, vegetable or minestrone soup, pizza, STEAMED "PORK" BUNS with potstickers or spring rolls, sweet&sour/orange/lemon chikn, vegan pho or wonton soup, baked tofu, BBQ homemade seitan (tastes like meat from boiled+BBQ'd ribs)

I use these sites to find recipes:
http://www.foodnetwork.com
http://vegweb.com
http://www.recipezaar.com

Answer 9

meat is gross, its rubbery and chewy and disgusting. enjoy your new diet

Answer 10

Vegetarian is tough I did it for a year.
had to give it up
I am much healthier with a more balanced diet. chances are you will be too.
Make sure you get enough protein. it can be tough with no meat.
you may have to supplement protein.