Going veg???!
Answers: So ya I want to be a vegetarian but I don’t know what my parents would think they think. They would probably be like you live under our roof you eat our food and what ever. I am 15 so I am going to live with them for a while so what can I do I really want to be a vegetarian
There are a couple of things you can do.
You can wait until you're out on your own and pursue the lifestyle you choose then. This is usually best if your parents are extremely closed-minded and hardcore about their meat-eating habits. I grew up in a family where my dad's side was ALL ranchers and dairy farm owners, and yet they STILL accepted me when I went vegetarian and then vegan. So, it's possible to break through stereotypes and make it even in the most unlikely, un-veg friendly families.
You can sit down and talk with your parents and kindly explain that they'd only have to add a little bit of extra stuff to their shopping list - sometimes nothing more than a tray or two of tofu per week, maybe ten dollars at most. You don't have to make it complicated, just about any meal with meat can be turned vegetarian (and even vegan!) by utilizing tofu, tempeh or beans. Usually meat isn't what makes the dish to begin with, but the preparation method, spices, cooking process, etc. Sweet and sour bean curd tastes just as good as sweet and sour chicken - I mean, raw, uncooked bland chicken breast tastes far worse than tofu straight from the tray in my opinion!
You can try to get a job and use your own earnings to buy vegetarian-friendly additions. That way you aren't putting pressure on your parents to cook or shop "separately" for you, even though in reality they should already be eating everything a vegetarian eats PLUS meat on top of it - after all, a vegetarian diet can be balanced while still being simple. You don't need all these fancy, processed, frozen meat subsititutes, mock chicken nuggets, etc.
Also, you can see if you can work with what your parents already have. There's plenty of protein in beans, whole grains and everyday veggies. Though things like tofu and tempeh are many vegetarian's staple foods, they're not necessary to have a balanced vegetarian diet. They're just convenient and can stand in for meat very easily.
Whatever decision you make, it's clear that you are compassionate and are interested in being vegetarian. Even if it's just not possible for you right now, just by having your intentions in the right place (and maybe substituting beans for meat in a few meals, even) you're contributing to animal cruelty far less than the general public. If you have to put off going completely vegetarian for another few years, don't guilt yourself and feel proud.
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just talk to your parents about it they should understand but dont go in blindly about it and make sure this is truly wat you wanna do my cousin used to be one and then when he wanted to come back to eating meat it made him sick for awhile so make sure this is the choice you wanna make
So what's the problem? It's not like you're coming out or something. Just stop eating meat and get on with it. Be sure to get your protein from other sources, however. Fish, almonds, etc... Do a little bit of homework on it. Good luck.
cook for yourself , or , if they wont buy you any vegetarian things to use to cook you could try buying enough stuff with your money and make one meal for them and show them how good it is and maybe they would support you.
you could also go on the web and find some vegetarian nutrition information , print it out and let them read it , then they'll realize that being a vegetarian is healthier.
Just try it out. Let them know that you are growing up and you are trying to "find yourself". Do a little research on the topic before anything else, then explain to them that you can still obtain the same vitamins and minerals from alot of vegetarian foods that you can from meats. If you want to be a vegetarian, let them know that you will still be eating fish, crustaceans, etc. and that you'll be getting your omega 5's and all the other nutrients. If you plan on being vegan however, make sure you're eating alot of veggies and fruits that have proteins and vitamins that are beneficial to your health. Good Luck!
have all your health facts and nutrition facts ready at the hand. - so if you ask you a question, you can tell them.
with the recent beef recall, you should find lots of evidence and tell them why you want to do this. and ask them for support.
don't go in there and say their food is all wrong, just say, you want to try something. and you would like their help it in.
go in with wanting help, if they do not help you, stop eating the meat! - they'll have to help you! - they can't force you to eat meat!
Tell them and see what they say. If they give you a hard time, ask your doctor to talk to them.
Go and do what you want.
Make sure to not eat fish, eggs, or chicken if you are going to be a vegetarian.
Its ok I had a similar problem. I too am the only vegitarian in my family. make sure you do your research first. Calmy explain to them why yout to be a vegitarian. Find easy cookable meals that are pre cooked.
I sugest Boca foods. They are found in the freezer section of a supermarket. They have many quick and easy foods. The fake chicken nuggets are my favorite.
Makesure to mention that you love animals and this is a good thing to learn about responsiblilty and taking vcare of yourself. Tell them you will cook your own foods and make the meals on your own. and be sure to get suppliments for the nutrients that are hard to get.
good luckk''
definitely be prepared when you bring it up to them. think about why you want to do this and think of what you can say to them to help them understand. it would probably help if you were willing to help prepare or alter meals to accommodate your needs. remember that you will need to find alternate sources of protein, and if they aren't willing to help pay for those, you may need to earn some money of your own to cover it. overall, it will definitely be worth it, and who knows? they may turn vegetarian too! good luck!
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