Is it ok to stop eating meat and junk immediately and start eating only vegetables?

Question

Is it ok to stop eating meat and junk immediately and start eating only vegetables? I was just wondering if I had to go through a transition or something..

Answer 1

You can't have a healthy diet on just vegetables. If you're thinking of turning vegetarian you need to eat wholegrains (bread, pasta, rice, cereals etc), fruit, beans, pulses, nuts and seeds.

I switched over from a diet which consisted mainly of meat and general junk in one day and I was fine. Now I feel a hundred times better... haven't got ill once and my allergies have completely cleared up after I gave up milk! good luck :o)

Answer 2

Assuming that you mean that you want to start a vegetarian/vegan diet (as opposed to just eating vegetables, which, as some of the other answers mentioned, would not be healthy long-term), go for it. I went from full-fledged meat/junk eater to vegan cold-turkey and, five years later, am still just fine. Be aware, though, that as you will likely be drastically increasing your intake of things like beans and high-fiber foods, you are likely to experience more gas/stomach weirdness, at least at first.

But it is not going to endanger your health or make you tired/weak, etc. because all you are essentially doing is changing the form of the foods from which you are getting the nutrients you need. Depending on what kind of "junk" you eat right now, you are likely to actually feel better pretty much immediately (again, as long as you are following a balanced vegetarian/vegan diet and not just eating cheese pizza or salads).

As an added bonus, you may also find that fruits and veggies actually increase in flavor after you aren't eating "meat and junk." For example, I was pleasantly surprised at how sweet carrots actually are. Yum!!

Good luck!

Answer 3

The best way to stop eating junk food is to stop BUYING junk food. It's hard sometimes, because you can get busy and not realize how many chips or twinkies or M&Ms you're eating, but if those options aren't even available to you, then you may end up at least gorging on something that is a bit healthier, like raisins; unroasted, unsalted nuts; whole grain crackers, or dried fruit. If you aren't the one doing the shopping, make a point to, or if you're a teen and your parents do it, ask them to get some healthier snacks that most or all of you like. That way, you won't have as many choices for unhealthy food. Furthermore, don't have food right within arm's reach of the places that you normally sit frequently, like near a computer or at a desk or what not. It's the same idea. If it isn't there, then you'll be less inclined to go after it unless you're truly hungry.

Answer 4

Do you mean go vegetarian, or start eating only vegetables? An all-vegetable diet doesn't sound very healthy to me. You'd want to include tofu and legumes and grains etc as well. In that case, you would be fine with making a sudden switch.

It you really do want to do a cleanse or something and just eat veggies for a few days, that you would want to prepare your body for first.

Answer 5

What you you mean by junk, there are a lot of veg*n food out there that is junk as well, deep fried chips, veg*n dounuts etc etc. But sure cut out the junk in your diet and go for a well rounded balance diet that can be either veg*n or with a little non processed meat in it.

Answer 6

I think it would be safer to gradually lay off the junk and meat instead of just going cold turkey. Take a longer time with the meat too.

Answer 7

It's OK. You need to find a source of vegetable protein, as meat is our chief source of protein. This is even more important for vegans, as they do not eat cheese or eggs or drink milk. The main sources of plant protein are nuts and quorn or tofu (from soya beans).

Answer 8

try n gt rid of jnk food gradually, so yr craving isn't too bad
make sure u still have a varied diet so that yr body doesn't miss out on important nutrients, try nuts, beans n fish aswell as veg

Answer 9

I honestly don't think so. You will be doing a lot of damage to your body, it needs more thatn just vegetables. You don't have to drop everything to be healthy.

Answer 10

Since when do vegetarians eat only vegetables??