I am cutting out meat in my diet. No more beef, pork, or poultry.?!
The reason is I just don't like meat very much, and it seems to contain a lot of calories.
My mother and sister have been doing this for years. My friends are all worried that I will lose some nutrients. I am just cutting out meat, pork, and poultry; I am not going on a hunger strike.
What do I need to worry about? I have been on this diet for 3 weeks and already trimmed pounds as well as acid reflux is gone.
Answers: I will eat fish, dairy, eggs, vegtables, bread, fruit, and nuts/grains.
The reason is I just don't like meat very much, and it seems to contain a lot of calories.
My mother and sister have been doing this for years. My friends are all worried that I will lose some nutrients. I am just cutting out meat, pork, and poultry; I am not going on a hunger strike.
What do I need to worry about? I have been on this diet for 3 weeks and already trimmed pounds as well as acid reflux is gone.
I think if it's working for you then go for it so long as you make sure that your body is getting the nutrients that it needs to function properly. Many many people eat vegetables only, and they seem to do okay. I don't see a problem with what you have described. You might want to consider making sure that the dairy products that you eat are low or no fat items though. Some dairy products can still have the bad fats in them. Fish is very beneficial to your health, so long as you don't deep fry it.
Sounds reasonable and healthy to me. :) As long as you make sure you're getting enough protein in your diet, you'll reap the health benefits, definitely.
Meat contains protein, and by giving it up you need to try to make sure you get enough protein in your diet. You can get protein from nuts, beans and lots of other foods. Depending on your age you might want to consult with a doctor for the best way to eat vegetarian.
ummm... it's not really good to cut all meat, you know. you still need protein. you can limit meat on your diet but not totally stop eating it.
Well meat,pork and poultry do give you nutrients you have been consuming your entire life, so your body may react to not getting them as they usually do. I doubt anything negative will occur though, but if your body does react, start looking to eat more protein ( as cutting out poultry will cause a need for protein).
You will not lose any nutrients as long as find sources for things like b12 and omega 3. Many vegan foods (especially dairy substitutes) are fortified with b12. For nutritional help try the sites below.
http://www.veganhealth.org/
www.vegweb.com
www.veggieboards.com
meats are where lots of your protein are and protein keeps you from getting hungry faster but as long as you are getting your nutrients from other sources and it seems to work for you keep it up it seems to be working
Plan your meals. - for good health
1) Breakfast: cereal, toast, bagel, fruit etcs.. - this covers your daily carbs, better to have carbs in the morning versus at night.
2) Mid morning: yogurt, apple, protein bar. this will give you energy
3) Lunch: veggie sandwich, grilled veggies, veggie soup with lots of beans - you'll get your proteins and with the veggies, get your "a,b,c,d,e" vitamins.
4) Dinner: big spinach salad, or a leafy green salad, with a main course veggie dish. the salad covers your iron and more protein, with great vitamins. - b12
The main course veggie dish, - you can basically have what you want as along as it not to heavey in crabs. like don't eat loads and loads of paste or bread. but a little is good!
For ideas for recipes go on-line and there are loads of healthy free veggie recipes!
You don't have to worry about anything as long as you get the nutrition you need in the proper amounts regardless of source. Your semi annual physical should tell you whatever you may be lacking and just adjust accordingly. A consultation with a nutritionist is also a good idea if you can get it.
If you eat fish, you are not cutting all meat out of your diet, but that's a great start!
Why are you asking this in the V&V section? None of us eat fish.
If you're eating a varied diet rich in fresh produce you don't have anything to worry about.