I'm thinking about trying out veganism. What health-related things should I consider?

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Also, any kind of advice or websites on veganism would be appreciated. Thanks a lot! :)

traceilicious, if vegans are social outcasts, it's because other people think they have the right to make it their business what other people choose not to eat. It's not the vegan's fault. It's the pompousness of American society that is at fault. You are a perfect example of this. Here I am asking about veganism and you are here telling me to eat meat and fish. That would be like if you asked a question about quitting smoking and I answered by recommending different types of tobacco.

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I think you've made a wise choice on considering Veganism. [:
I'm a Vegetarian, But I am contemplating Veganism, myself. x]

Before you jump into your Veggie-Pants, take the time and ask yourself if you can do it.

You'll need, in your diet:

Iron - Found in Spinach and Laafy Green vegetables like Cabbage, Lettuce and Collard Greens

Vitamin B12 - Best source for me is a dietary supplement (I take a B12 one daily)

Protein - Found in Nuts, Seeds, Beans, And Soy bean products (Veggie burgers, Tofu, Etc)

If you want Omega 3 (Found in fish), You can get them by eating Flaxseed oil products (At my walmart, They sell a variety of Flaxseed oil products like Cookies, And crackers and such! Yum)

As long as you can get these things into your diet, You'll be JUST fine. [: !

Good luck, And healthy Eating!



Peace and Love <3

Answer 2

I can tell you about a great book that will give you lots of information, if you don't mind some salty language: "Skinny *****" by Kim Barnouin and Rory Freidman. It's also chock-a-block of great resources for budding vegans.

As long as you eat a balanced diet, lots of fruit and vegetables, you should be fine. Ignore the haters.

Remember that veganism is a lifestyle, and you will want to avoid animal fabrics, honey, beeswax, stuff tested on animals, circuses, zoos, and rodeos.

www.vegweb.com is a great all-around resource.

To find restaurants check out www.happycow.net and www.vegdining.com.

Good luck and congratulations.

Answer 3

IMO, the best places to go for information on this are to
Congratulations on your decision to try out veganism.

1. Michael Greger, MD's online talk Optimum Vegan Nutrition: http://www.drgreger.org/talks/#nutrition Fabulous, entertaining, and very well written. From there, I suggest branching out to his other talks and writings. He's a highly intelligent, well-read, knowledgeable guy who presents his information in a very humorous way.

2. The book, "Becoming Vegan" by Brenda Davis, RD. She has a wealth of information, answering your question. http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Vegan-Complete-Adopting-Plant-Based/dp/1570671036

All the answers you need are in those 2 resources. Basically, see that you eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, low in or devoid of junk food (plenty of vegan junk food out there), see that you get enough omega 3 fatty acids in your diet, and supplement vitamin B12.

You'll also want some cookbooks with easy-to-prepare tasty and healthy vegan recipes. I highly recommend any cookbook by Joanne Stepaniak. My favorites are Vegan Vittles, Saucy Vegetarian, and her Uncheeze Cookbook.

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While I don't know much about veganism I do know that people who go that way has to be careful with what they eat as they loose a lot of nutriments they'd usually get from eating meats.

I would suggest you read up on veganism on wikipedia (my source), it seems to be the best source, and it has links to other sites with similar topics.

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Nobody should undertake veganism unless they have a PhD in human nutrition. Eat a balanced diet and you can't go wrong. 2 oz of meat, fish or chicken will do, twice a week will usually give you all the nutrients you need. Plus you can actually live a life instead of stressing out about lack of this or that in your diets. And stress is a large factor in heart disease. Also most vegans are fanatical and social outcasts and social isolation is a big cause of stress related heart disease and stroke.

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Go to www.goveg.com to get started, that is where I went. I think you have made an excellent choice to become vegan! Congrats!

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do a lotta research. read "the food revolution" and "diet for a new america" by john robbins and "the china study" by t. colin campbell. they are great books jam packed with info about everything you need to know about health and nutrition.

for recipes, try out http://www.vegweb.com (be sure to try out the super moist chocolate cake-yum!).

sites to check out:
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/
http://www.vegsoc.com
http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/vegan.htm
http://www.vegan.org/going_vegan/eating_vegan/index.html

best wishes :)

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anything regarding food, clothing, furnishings and drapes that is not prepared from animals

Answer 9

You will completely cut out your supply of B12 and a lot of other vitamins. Make sure you supplement.

Answer 10

you should buy a book about it. that would clear everything up for you......but whatever you do, DONT juice the book! it doesn't work..trust me.