I'm thinking of becoming a vegetarian ??????????????!
Answers: well it sounds really pricy and i need food ideas any help would be great um and im only 13 so how could i tell my parrents the dicision also i need help to get protein when i do this any help would be great and some stories would help inspire me
Vegetarianism isn't expensive at all! I know a Mormon family of six, supported by their church, who are vegetarians. Since they believe they're taking their bodies with them after they die, they only get the highest-quality stuff they can find. Neither parent works. If they can afford it, you can.
A lot of what you already eat is vegetarian. Scrambled eggs, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, pizza, just about all candy, fries, chips, cookies, popcorn...the list goes on. Not the healthiest list right there, but the point is, vegetarianism really isn't very restrictive.
To get protein, eat lots of nuts, beans, cheese, and eggs. Have a hardboiled egg for breakfast, a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch, and lentil soup for dinner. There are plenty of vegetarian snacks, too. Energy bars are a great source of protein and are also helpful right before a test.
I think a good time to tell your parents you want to try being a vegetarian would be the day before you need to go to the supermarket. If they ask you why, don't go on about killing cute little defenseless animals; that's way too confrontational and you're basically calling your parents murderers. Getting your parents mad isn't a good policy. Say you'd rather not eat animals instead. You'll also feel better once you cut out meat, and you'll definitely be getting enough vegetables.
I made the switch a couple days ago, and I think I did it in a bit of a stupid way. I didn't have a last meat meal or anything...I just kind of said, "Okay, no more meat." Once I'd told my parents and friends I was cutting out meat, I felt that I couldn't then have my last meat without breaking down my mental barrier. I'd recommend starting to phase out, even if it's just over the course of a week. Find a lot of recipes and start making them so you're used to the new food. Then, for your last meat meal, pick your favorite meaty food. Mine would have been chives and pork dumplings or lamb kebabs, but I think it ended up being lamb chops. Not bad, but again, it was unintentional. If the last meat you had was your favorite, you won't keep thinking about burgers while you're trying to stay off meat.
The psychological barrier is the hard one to break; that's why it's important to formally end your carnivorous ways. You're going to have to get used to new tastes, textures, and smells, so don't have everything hit you all at once. Try some new recipes with an open mind, and keep trying them. Maybe you don't like lentils now, but if you eat lentils once or twice a week, you'll get used to it. The early days are the hardest; I was never much of a carnivore and right now I think I would give just about anything for a steak. Stick to your guns now, and success is virtually guaranteed.
Teenagers need to take supplements anyway, and either drink a lot of milk or take calcium supplements. Everything's growing now, and if you have problems now you're going to be really screwed later. Make taking a supplement every day a part of your routine, just like eating breakfast and brushing your teeth. It's a good idea for everyone, but especially teenagers.
Most people will leave you alone about being a vegetarian if you don't make a big deal out of it. If you act like a jerk, people will respond in kind. I'm not saying that you will, but just try to tread softly around the issue. If you're over at someone's house and they've made steak, potatoes and broccoli, just eat the potatoes and broccoli. If they ask why, just say, "I'm a vegetarian, but I appreciate that you made a steak for me." If someone tries to pick on you about it, either ignore them or say something like, "You must feel really bad about eating meat if you have to try to make me feel bad about eating vegetables." School can be like that sometimes.
I'm 15 years old and have been meat-free for three days.
hey it's a good idea..my wishes to u..
Its a good idea though I wont quit on the fried chicken.
YAY!!!! ANOTHER VEGETARIAN IN THe WORLD!!
im a vegetarian too!
for protein you should eat beans, peas, tofu, soy, wheat glutein, etc.
just tell your parents that you think its cruel that they kill poor defensless little animals
if they wont let you email me cuz i have more ideas
Try to vary what you eat and don't just substitute meat. For example, there is a lot of protein in beans, and if you're willing to go lacto-ovo-vegetarian (i.e., you still drink milk and eat eggs and cheese), you have more choices. Try sampling cuisines that are traditionally low in meat but high in protein, such as Indian food. Keep in mind that tofu is high in fat, so it's not a really good substitute and you'll get tired of it quickly.
Add variety to your diet so you don't get tired of the same old thing, and use spices creatively. You will enjoy it!
Good luck!
I'm a Vegetarian & I have been since I was eight years old so my word is good. It's not pricey at all, your parents get less meat & fish since you won't be eating that stuff & get you more meat & fish supplements. It's way healthier as well! Have your parents take a look at this article:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/diet...
Go vegetarian, it's way better! <3
IT's not expensive unless you want it to be. My fiance and I spend about $250 per month in groceries for both of us and we're both vegetarians. And we rarely eat out.
http://www.goveg.com
Read about the the vegetarian lifestyle and you can see it's pretty easy to be healthy, even healthier on a vegetarian diet. You can get protein from milk, eggs, beans, wheat, nuts, seeds, many veggies, rice, and of course soy products (such as tofu). If you plan on going vegan, disregard the milk and eggs. You can purchase Boca Burgers and Morningstar Farm products from the frozen food aisle of your grocery store. But those are a little expensive (I buy them maybe twice a month because I love how some of them taste).
Tell your parents your reasons and if they question, answer them. And if you don't know the answer, look it up online, or just ask here again. Vegetarian diets are very healthy and you'll feel good about yourself once you make the full transition and get used to it.
Good Luck!! since becoming a Vegetarian, I've felt a lot better and a lot healthier. It's good to see another newbie.
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