i went on websites and i made up my mind i want to become a vegetarian
i dont want to hurt animals anymorw
wat vitamins an proteins and stuff do i have to worry about?
2007-08-12 12:27:39 · 12 answers · asked by Puppiegirl 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Isnt fish a animal?
my cusin told me that fish are animals and she s a vegetarian
wat am i sopposed to eat then if i dont eat animals or vegtables?
i want to becom a vegetarian noones going to chage my mind
so ether help me or dont answer
2007-08-12 12:43:15 · update #1
maybe check www.vegsoc.org and see thier pages for new veggies & young people.
You don't need to worry about vitamins nor protien of you get a balance.
veggies don't eat meat, fish nor chicken. also watch out for the slaughter by-products that are in 70% of food....you'll need to cut that out as well.
best of luck with it, its easy after a few weeks
2007-08-13 02:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How cool that your cousin's vegetarian, she can help you a lot with questions & moral support ;-)
You'll get plenty of protein as long as you simply get enough food to eat every day. Beans, whole grains & tofu have a good amount, all veggies & fruits have & least some protein & it adds up during the course of the day.
If you decide to be vegan, or if you just don't eat much dairy, you should take a Vitamin B-12 supplement (they have vegan or vegetarian formulas). For the most part, as long as you eat a variety of fruits, vegetables & whole grains on a regular basis you shouldn't have any trouble getting enough vitamins & minerals.
Don't worry about the ppl who try to tell you you "need" meat or otherwise try to mess with you. Being vegetarian is perfectly healthy, healthier than being a meat-eater, as long as you're fairly smart about your food choices. Good luck, and if you have more questions this is a good place to ask them--- just listen to the *real* vegetarians.
2007-08-13 01:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by Catkin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course fish is an animal, and a very big misconception from people claiming that you can still be a vegetarian and eat fish, those who eat fish aren't vegetarians. Your choice in food you can eat though is endless! Pretty much anything you used to eat now has a [cruelty free] substitute, such as veggie burgers that taste pretty damn similiar to the real deal. Alot of people think vegetarians lack nutrients such as iron and B12, be sure to eat plenty of dark green leafy veggies and mushrooms as well as they contain iron and B12. It may seem difficult at first but having a guilt free conscious make your efforts worth it.
2007-08-12 22:15:20 · answer #3 · answered by jasmine.danger 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on making the choice to go veg!
As long as you eat a varied diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and beans, you'll get all the necessary nutrients. Here are a few good sources of protein and iron:
http://www.tryveg.com/cfi/toc/?v=08sources
Also, here's a food pyramid for vegetarians: http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/food_groups.html
The sites http://www.tryveg.com/cfi/toc/ and http://vegcooking.com/makingthetransition.asp have lots of transition tips, menu ideas, and other resouces.
Good luck!!
2007-08-12 22:17:29 · answer #4 · answered by Julie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ive been a vegetarian for 3 years now. Best thing i ever did. Congradulations! All i have to say is to make sure you get your protein. Bocca Products taste just like meat but theyre soy. Theyre sooooo good.
Good luck!!!
2007-08-12 19:52:30 · answer #5 · answered by Just Muah <3 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Copy-paste the following question into the Search box at the top of the page.
What should a vegitarian eat (carbs, calories, sugar) a day???
My answer there was chosen Best Answer.
2007-08-12 20:04:16 · answer #6 · answered by sunny112358 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think you should stop reading the lies that the animal rights activists keep feeding the world. Become a vegan because you want to, not because you feel sorry for the animal population of the world.
2007-08-12 19:43:14 · answer #7 · answered by ellen d 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Consider this about vegetarianism: If you think you're not hurting animals by not EATING them, think again. Have you ever watched a giant harvester moving through a wheat field? Think about the ground dwelling animals and birds that are getting minced up by those spinning blades.
Think about the automated harvesters that move through ANY vegetable field, with guys standing on it. You think they care about field mice that get caught in the pickers?
Stick to being an omnivore. You won't be a hypocrite.
2007-08-12 19:37:00 · answer #8 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Beans have protein in them......Take a vitamin supplement. Oh just a little note here, I don't think you are hurting animals, someone else does that.
2007-08-12 19:40:13 · answer #9 · answered by rob lou 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
try to eat some protein like maybe fish so you don't get sick
2007-08-12 19:35:02 · answer #10 · answered by greenfrogs 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋