Please complete my questionnaire?!
I you could answer my questionnaire it would be a huge help with my DT coursework
Which type of vegetarian would you say you are:
Total vegetarian- only eat plant food no egg honey dairy etc
Vegan -like total vegetarian but also does not use things like leather or silk
Pollo vegetarian- eats poultry but other than that a total vegetarian
ovo vegetarian- eats eggsLacto vegetarian -eats dairy products but other than that a total vegetarian
Lacto ovo vegetarian- eats egg and dairy but other than that a total vegetarian
Pesco vegetarian -eats fish but other than that a total vegetarian
Other please specify
2!. Which do you prefer
Quorn
soya
None
Other substitute please state
3!.How do you feel about existing vegetarian ready meals!?
4!.What are your favourite vegetables!?
5!. Vegetarianism is a lot more common now with people like Linda Mcartney who brought the limelight onto vegetarians for the first time but would you say you still get catered for in restaraunts!?
They dont cater for us
They hardly ever
they sometimes do
They always cater for us
6!. What is your favourite food accompaniment
rice
potatoe
pasta
other
7!.Do you feel that ready meals are clearly labelled as to whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians/vegan!?
Always
mostly
50-50
hardly
never
8!.In shops which would you like to see more of!?
Multi cultural foods
Meat substitutes
dairy substitutes
snacks
more choice
other
9!.Why did you decide to become a vegetarian
Care for the health of animals
didnt like the taste
religion
health
other
Id rather not say
10!. How long have you been one
less than 3 years
6-9 years
10-15 years
16-30 years
31+ years
all your life
11!. what is your favourite meal at the moment!?
If you could answer these for me id be very grateful thanks a lotWww@FoodAQ@Com
Which type of vegetarian would you say you are:
Total vegetarian- only eat plant food no egg honey dairy etc
Vegan -like total vegetarian but also does not use things like leather or silk
Pollo vegetarian- eats poultry but other than that a total vegetarian
ovo vegetarian- eats eggsLacto vegetarian -eats dairy products but other than that a total vegetarian
Lacto ovo vegetarian- eats egg and dairy but other than that a total vegetarian
Pesco vegetarian -eats fish but other than that a total vegetarian
Other please specify
2!. Which do you prefer
Quorn
soya
None
Other substitute please state
3!.How do you feel about existing vegetarian ready meals!?
4!.What are your favourite vegetables!?
5!. Vegetarianism is a lot more common now with people like Linda Mcartney who brought the limelight onto vegetarians for the first time but would you say you still get catered for in restaraunts!?
They dont cater for us
They hardly ever
they sometimes do
They always cater for us
6!. What is your favourite food accompaniment
rice
potatoe
pasta
other
7!.Do you feel that ready meals are clearly labelled as to whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians/vegan!?
Always
mostly
50-50
hardly
never
8!.In shops which would you like to see more of!?
Multi cultural foods
Meat substitutes
dairy substitutes
snacks
more choice
other
9!.Why did you decide to become a vegetarian
Care for the health of animals
didnt like the taste
religion
health
other
Id rather not say
10!. How long have you been one
less than 3 years
6-9 years
10-15 years
16-30 years
31+ years
all your life
11!. what is your favourite meal at the moment!?
If you could answer these for me id be very grateful thanks a lotWww@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
i am a lacto ovo vegetarian!.
prefer quorn (yummy!!!!)
ready meals are completely unimaginative (pasta and tomatoe sauce etc)- so boring!!!!
fave veg is broccolli and potatoes
restaraunts sometimes cater for us, but most places just do pasta/veg lasagne, or something to do with mushrooms!.
potatoes!.
50/50!.
more choice
care for the health of animals
3-6 years!. (i know thats not one of the options but its the category i fall into!!)
favourite meal is fajitas made with quorn, or possibly a stir fry!.
hope I've helped ya!!!!! good luck with the rest of the coursework!!!!! :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
prefer quorn (yummy!!!!)
ready meals are completely unimaginative (pasta and tomatoe sauce etc)- so boring!!!!
fave veg is broccolli and potatoes
restaraunts sometimes cater for us, but most places just do pasta/veg lasagne, or something to do with mushrooms!.
potatoes!.
50/50!.
more choice
care for the health of animals
3-6 years!. (i know thats not one of the options but its the category i fall into!!)
favourite meal is fajitas made with quorn, or possibly a stir fry!.
hope I've helped ya!!!!! good luck with the rest of the coursework!!!!! :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
1!. Lacto-vegetarian!. Eats dairy but no eggs
2!. soy
3!. they are ok, but don't taste incredible
4!. broccoli, carrots, kale, mushrooms, squash
5!. In my experience, restaurants in general sometimes cater to us!. But I have been to plenty of vegetarian and vegan resaurants that strictly cater to us!.
6!. brown rice or potatoes
7!. hardly
8!. dairy substitutes
9!. animal welfare and health reasons
10!. 16-30 years
11!. vegan pizzaWww@FoodAQ@Com
2!. soy
3!. they are ok, but don't taste incredible
4!. broccoli, carrots, kale, mushrooms, squash
5!. In my experience, restaurants in general sometimes cater to us!. But I have been to plenty of vegetarian and vegan resaurants that strictly cater to us!.
6!. brown rice or potatoes
7!. hardly
8!. dairy substitutes
9!. animal welfare and health reasons
10!. 16-30 years
11!. vegan pizzaWww@FoodAQ@Com
1!. Vegan
2!. Soy
3!. I think the limited amount of vegan ready-meals is very good in terms of taste and I like that there aren't too many of them because it helps me to get creative in the kitchen and cook everyday!. When I DO have them I enjoy them a lot!. Today I brought a microwaveable Indian Samosa meal to work!.
4!. Onions, Potatoes, Garlic, Zucchini, Carrots, Broccoli, Spinach, etc!.
5!. They sometimes do!.
6!. Potato
7!. Mostly!. Most meals that are vegan usually strive to be meat and dairy-free so they likely will list vegan on the package!.
8!. Multicultural foods, definitely!.
9!. Care for the health of animals
10!. Less than 3 years!.
11!. Eggless Egg Salad stuffed in pita bread!. I believe in the UK you would call that Eggless Egg-Mayonnaise Sandwich!.
Cheers and good luckWww@FoodAQ@Com
2!. Soy
3!. I think the limited amount of vegan ready-meals is very good in terms of taste and I like that there aren't too many of them because it helps me to get creative in the kitchen and cook everyday!. When I DO have them I enjoy them a lot!. Today I brought a microwaveable Indian Samosa meal to work!.
4!. Onions, Potatoes, Garlic, Zucchini, Carrots, Broccoli, Spinach, etc!.
5!. They sometimes do!.
6!. Potato
7!. Mostly!. Most meals that are vegan usually strive to be meat and dairy-free so they likely will list vegan on the package!.
8!. Multicultural foods, definitely!.
9!. Care for the health of animals
10!. Less than 3 years!.
11!. Eggless Egg Salad stuffed in pita bread!. I believe in the UK you would call that Eggless Egg-Mayonnaise Sandwich!.
Cheers and good luckWww@FoodAQ@Com
First of all, you've got to get your terminology straight!. Vegetarians, by definition, do not consume fish, flesh, or fowl!. There's no such thing as a pollo vegetarian!. If someone eats chicken, they are NOT vegetarian!. Same with fish!. There are pescatarians, but vegetarians who eat fish are not vegetarians!.
Now to answer your questions:
1!. Which type of vegetarian would you say you are:
Lacto ovo vegetarian- eats egg and dairy but other than that a total vegetarian
2!. Which do you prefer!? None
3!.How do you feel about existing vegetarian-ready meals!?
The variety is great these days! Even at regular grocery stores!
4!.What are your favourite vegetables!?
Bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, collards, sweet potatoes, corn, string beans, beets,!.!.!. I could go on!.
5!. Vegetarianism is a lot more common now with people like Linda Mcartney who brought the limelight onto vegetarians for the first time, but would you say you still get catered for in restaurants!?
They always cater for us
Absolutely! There aren't too many restaurants that don't cater to vegetarians on some level!. Even steakhouses offer salads and a variety of vegetarian (if not vegan) side dishes!. I never want for choices!.
6!. What is your favourite food accompaniment!? Pasta
7!.Do you feel that ready meals are clearly labeled as to whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians/vegan!?
50-50
8!.In shops which would you like to see more of!?
Multi cultural foods
9!.Why did you decide to become a vegetarian!?
Health
10!. How long have you been one!?
6-9 years (Seven years today!)
11!. What is your favourite meal at the moment!?
Anything with tofu!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Now to answer your questions:
1!. Which type of vegetarian would you say you are:
Lacto ovo vegetarian- eats egg and dairy but other than that a total vegetarian
2!. Which do you prefer!? None
3!.How do you feel about existing vegetarian-ready meals!?
The variety is great these days! Even at regular grocery stores!
4!.What are your favourite vegetables!?
Bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, collards, sweet potatoes, corn, string beans, beets,!.!.!. I could go on!.
5!. Vegetarianism is a lot more common now with people like Linda Mcartney who brought the limelight onto vegetarians for the first time, but would you say you still get catered for in restaurants!?
They always cater for us
Absolutely! There aren't too many restaurants that don't cater to vegetarians on some level!. Even steakhouses offer salads and a variety of vegetarian (if not vegan) side dishes!. I never want for choices!.
6!. What is your favourite food accompaniment!? Pasta
7!.Do you feel that ready meals are clearly labeled as to whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians/vegan!?
50-50
8!.In shops which would you like to see more of!?
Multi cultural foods
9!.Why did you decide to become a vegetarian!?
Health
10!. How long have you been one!?
6-9 years (Seven years today!)
11!. What is your favourite meal at the moment!?
Anything with tofu!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Which type of vegetarian would you say you are:
Lacto vegetarian, but I also don't use leather, silk or any products (make-up and such) that have been tested on animals!.
2!. Which do you prefer
soya
3!.How do you feel about existing vegetarian ready meals!?
I often feel like I am always eating the same thing! (pastas and veggie burgers)
4!.What are your favourite vegetables!?
Corn, potaoes and green beans!.
5!. Vegetarianism is a lot more common now with people like Linda Mcartney who brought the limelight onto vegetarians for the first time but would you say you still get catered for in restaraunts!?
They hardly ever cater to us, and I personally know many waiters who believe that veggies should "just stay home!."
6!. What is your favourite food accompaniment
potatoe
7!.Do you feel that ready meals are clearly labelled as to whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians/vegan!?
50-50, and it's mainly the meals that are made by the specific companies that produce the fake meats!.
8!.In shops which would you like to see more of!?
Multi cultural foods (chinese!)
9!.Why did you decide to become a vegetarian
Care for the health of animals
10!. How long have you been one
just over one year (but I'm only 16!!!)
11!. what is your favourite meal at the moment!?
my fav meal is eating cheese and broccli over rice with some strawberries on the side!. =]Www@FoodAQ@Com
Lacto vegetarian, but I also don't use leather, silk or any products (make-up and such) that have been tested on animals!.
2!. Which do you prefer
soya
3!.How do you feel about existing vegetarian ready meals!?
I often feel like I am always eating the same thing! (pastas and veggie burgers)
4!.What are your favourite vegetables!?
Corn, potaoes and green beans!.
5!. Vegetarianism is a lot more common now with people like Linda Mcartney who brought the limelight onto vegetarians for the first time but would you say you still get catered for in restaraunts!?
They hardly ever cater to us, and I personally know many waiters who believe that veggies should "just stay home!."
6!. What is your favourite food accompaniment
potatoe
7!.Do you feel that ready meals are clearly labelled as to whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians/vegan!?
50-50, and it's mainly the meals that are made by the specific companies that produce the fake meats!.
8!.In shops which would you like to see more of!?
Multi cultural foods (chinese!)
9!.Why did you decide to become a vegetarian
Care for the health of animals
10!. How long have you been one
just over one year (but I'm only 16!!!)
11!. what is your favourite meal at the moment!?
my fav meal is eating cheese and broccli over rice with some strawberries on the side!. =]Www@FoodAQ@Com
Which type of vegetarian would you say you are:
Vegan
2!. Which do you prefer
soya
3!.How do you feel about existing vegetarian ready meals!?
I don't like to cook, so I really love the fake meat products
4!.What are your favourite vegetables!?
Tomatoes, red peppers, yellow peppers
5!. Would you say you still get catered for in restaraunts!?
they sometimes do
6!. What is your favourite food accompaniment
rice
7!.Do you feel that ready meals are clearly labelled as to whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians/vegan!?
50-50
8!.In shops which would you like to see more of!?
Meat substitutes
dairy substitutes
9!.Why did you decide to become a vegetarian
Care for the health of animals
10!. How long have you been one
10-15 years
11!. what is your favourite meal at the moment!?
Quesadillas with Teese soy cheese and veggiesWww@FoodAQ@Com
Vegan
2!. Which do you prefer
soya
3!.How do you feel about existing vegetarian ready meals!?
I don't like to cook, so I really love the fake meat products
4!.What are your favourite vegetables!?
Tomatoes, red peppers, yellow peppers
5!. Would you say you still get catered for in restaraunts!?
they sometimes do
6!. What is your favourite food accompaniment
rice
7!.Do you feel that ready meals are clearly labelled as to whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians/vegan!?
50-50
8!.In shops which would you like to see more of!?
Meat substitutes
dairy substitutes
9!.Why did you decide to become a vegetarian
Care for the health of animals
10!. How long have you been one
10-15 years
11!. what is your favourite meal at the moment!?
Quesadillas with Teese soy cheese and veggiesWww@FoodAQ@Com
1!. I'm a cross between a Lacto ovo vegetarian and a Pesco vegetarian, I eat eggs, dairy products, and fish but other than that I'm a total vegetarian!. I don't eat fish that much anyway!.
2!. I prefer tofu, if that counts
3!. They're good I guess
4!. Carrots and broccoli
5!. They sometimes cater for us!. There's usually a vegetarian section somewhere on most menus but it doesn't include much I think!.
6!. Rice
7!. 50-50
8!. Meat substitutes
9!. Um most of those!.!.!.Care for animals, I hate the taste of pork, my health, and I was disgusted by the thought of eating a corpse!.
10!. Less than 3 years but I'm planning to stay one all my life!.
11!. Kung Pao tofu
Awesome survey, xoxoWww@FoodAQ@Com
2!. I prefer tofu, if that counts
3!. They're good I guess
4!. Carrots and broccoli
5!. They sometimes cater for us!. There's usually a vegetarian section somewhere on most menus but it doesn't include much I think!.
6!. Rice
7!. 50-50
8!. Meat substitutes
9!. Um most of those!.!.!.Care for animals, I hate the taste of pork, my health, and I was disgusted by the thought of eating a corpse!.
10!. Less than 3 years but I'm planning to stay one all my life!.
11!. Kung Pao tofu
Awesome survey, xoxoWww@FoodAQ@Com
Good questions! :)
Which type of vegetarian would you say you are:
Vegan -like total vegetarian but also does not use things like leather or silk
2!. Which do you prefer
soya
Other substitute please state
3!.How do you feel about existing vegetarian ready meals!?
I used to enjoy them when i was a vegetarian, although the choice was a bit selective then!.
4!.What are your favourite vegetables!?
Sweet potatoes, mushrooms, peppers!. swede celariac, asparagus, beetroot!.
5!. Vegetarianism is a lot more common now with people like Linda Mcartney who brought the limelight onto vegetarians for the first time but would you say you still get catered for in restaraunts!?
they sometimes do, more recently I think it has got more popular!. although finding vegan choices on the menu are still hard to find in a general restaurant!.
6!. What is your favourite food accompaniment
rice(wild or brown)
7!.Do you feel that ready meals are clearly labelled as to whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians/vegan!?
mostly
8!.In shops which would you like to see more of!?
more choice of vegan food in supermarkets!.
9!.Why did you decide to become a vegetarian
Care for the health of animals
10!. How long have you been one
10-15 years
11!. what is your favourite meal at the moment!?
Roasted vegetable lasagna(vegan recipe)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Which type of vegetarian would you say you are:
Vegan -like total vegetarian but also does not use things like leather or silk
2!. Which do you prefer
soya
Other substitute please state
3!.How do you feel about existing vegetarian ready meals!?
I used to enjoy them when i was a vegetarian, although the choice was a bit selective then!.
4!.What are your favourite vegetables!?
Sweet potatoes, mushrooms, peppers!. swede celariac, asparagus, beetroot!.
5!. Vegetarianism is a lot more common now with people like Linda Mcartney who brought the limelight onto vegetarians for the first time but would you say you still get catered for in restaraunts!?
they sometimes do, more recently I think it has got more popular!. although finding vegan choices on the menu are still hard to find in a general restaurant!.
6!. What is your favourite food accompaniment
rice(wild or brown)
7!.Do you feel that ready meals are clearly labelled as to whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians/vegan!?
mostly
8!.In shops which would you like to see more of!?
more choice of vegan food in supermarkets!.
9!.Why did you decide to become a vegetarian
Care for the health of animals
10!. How long have you been one
10-15 years
11!. what is your favourite meal at the moment!?
Roasted vegetable lasagna(vegan recipe)Www@FoodAQ@Com
1!. Vegan
2!. Soya
3!. Most of the [refrigerated/frozen ready-made] meals I've had were okay!. For the price and serving size, I could have easily made something just as good if not better at home!.
4!. Onions, broccoli, baby corn, sweet potatoes!.
5!. I've never been to a restaurant that caters to veg*ns!.
6!. Brown rice!.
7!. Hardly ever!.!.!.I am getting pretty good at quickly reading the ingredient list!.
8!. Dairy substitutes - I would like to try some vegan "cream cheese", yogurt, sour cream, etc!. I would also like more multi-cultural food!.
9!. Care for animals and health reasons!.
10!. 6-9 years!.
11!. Sweet and sour tofu!. Yum!Www@FoodAQ@Com
2!. Soya
3!. Most of the [refrigerated/frozen ready-made] meals I've had were okay!. For the price and serving size, I could have easily made something just as good if not better at home!.
4!. Onions, broccoli, baby corn, sweet potatoes!.
5!. I've never been to a restaurant that caters to veg*ns!.
6!. Brown rice!.
7!. Hardly ever!.!.!.I am getting pretty good at quickly reading the ingredient list!.
8!. Dairy substitutes - I would like to try some vegan "cream cheese", yogurt, sour cream, etc!. I would also like more multi-cultural food!.
9!. Care for animals and health reasons!.
10!. 6-9 years!.
11!. Sweet and sour tofu!. Yum!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Which type of vegetarian would you say you are:
I don't eat any meat, or eggs on its own!. Meaning, i eat cakes but not omulettes, boiled egg and stuff!. I also don't eat fish!.
Which do you prefer
I prefer!.!.!.!.!. None!.
How do you feel about existing vegetarian ready meals!?
I'm not too sure because some of them are not sitable for all vegetarians but is it is a good idea!.
What are your favourite vegetables!?
I think it's probably sweetcorn!.
Vegetarianism is a lot more common now with people like Linda Mcartney who brought the limelight onto vegetarians for the first time but would you say you still get catered for in restaraunts!?
They always cater for us
What is your favourite food accompaniment
pasta
Do you feel that ready meals are clearly labelled as to whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians/vegan!?
50-50
In shops which would you like to see more of!?
Multi cultural foods
Why did you decide to become a vegetarian
Care for the health of animals and religion/cast!.
!. How long have you been one
For three and a half years!.
My favourite meal at the moment is spicy pasta with a herb and tomato paste!.!.!.!.!. Yum!
Hope this helped! :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
I don't eat any meat, or eggs on its own!. Meaning, i eat cakes but not omulettes, boiled egg and stuff!. I also don't eat fish!.
Which do you prefer
I prefer!.!.!.!.!. None!.
How do you feel about existing vegetarian ready meals!?
I'm not too sure because some of them are not sitable for all vegetarians but is it is a good idea!.
What are your favourite vegetables!?
I think it's probably sweetcorn!.
Vegetarianism is a lot more common now with people like Linda Mcartney who brought the limelight onto vegetarians for the first time but would you say you still get catered for in restaraunts!?
They always cater for us
What is your favourite food accompaniment
pasta
Do you feel that ready meals are clearly labelled as to whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians/vegan!?
50-50
In shops which would you like to see more of!?
Multi cultural foods
Why did you decide to become a vegetarian
Care for the health of animals and religion/cast!.
!. How long have you been one
For three and a half years!.
My favourite meal at the moment is spicy pasta with a herb and tomato paste!.!.!.!.!. Yum!
Hope this helped! :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Lacto ovo vegetarian here!.
I try to eat natural foods, so I use little substitutions!. When I do substitute I use boca veg burgers, or sometimes veg crumbles!. But those are usually for meals I make when my son's friends are over, or other meat eating guests!.
I try to use as little pre-packaged food as possible!. Good for convenience but not for everyday consumption!.
My favorite veggies!? Artichokes! MMmmmm!.!.!. Avocados (!?fruit/ veggie!? I am unsure) Sweet potato, eggplant!.
Restaurants sometimes cater!. Sometimes I get pointed to the seafood menu though :(
Fav food helper would be pasta or whole wheat wraps!.
I don't eat enough pre-packaged to answer that question!.
Multi-cultural
I started leaning towards a veg lifestyle for health purposes!. But stayed due to what I discovered about the treatment of animals for human consumption!.
6-9 year/ if you want a more accurate answer, I have been a vegetarian for 7 yrs!.
Favorite meal of the moment: Brushetta on whole wheat toast, 1/2 and avocado, scrambled tofu w/ some hot coffee to wash it down with!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I try to eat natural foods, so I use little substitutions!. When I do substitute I use boca veg burgers, or sometimes veg crumbles!. But those are usually for meals I make when my son's friends are over, or other meat eating guests!.
I try to use as little pre-packaged food as possible!. Good for convenience but not for everyday consumption!.
My favorite veggies!? Artichokes! MMmmmm!.!.!. Avocados (!?fruit/ veggie!? I am unsure) Sweet potato, eggplant!.
Restaurants sometimes cater!. Sometimes I get pointed to the seafood menu though :(
Fav food helper would be pasta or whole wheat wraps!.
I don't eat enough pre-packaged to answer that question!.
Multi-cultural
I started leaning towards a veg lifestyle for health purposes!. But stayed due to what I discovered about the treatment of animals for human consumption!.
6-9 year/ if you want a more accurate answer, I have been a vegetarian for 7 yrs!.
Favorite meal of the moment: Brushetta on whole wheat toast, 1/2 and avocado, scrambled tofu w/ some hot coffee to wash it down with!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
1!. Vegan
2!. Soy - tofu and tempeh; other - beans, very high protein whole grains, seitan (made from wheat flour)
3!.How do you feel about existing vegetarian ready meals!?
Some are O!.K!., but I feel that a lot of quality and nutrition is sacrificed for convenience!. They're high in salt, fat, etc!. sometimes!.
4!.What are your favourite vegetables!?
Spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, eggplant, celery, carrot
5!. Vegetarianism is a lot more common now with people like Linda Mcartney who brought the limelight onto vegetarians for the first time but would you say you still get catered for in restaraunts!?
They sometimes do - but allow me to add in, I haven't had much trouble in restaurants, I don't make extravagant demands, usually they have steamed vegetables, baked potatoes, french fries, tomato soup, plain rice, etc!. I might go a bit hungry but I don't expect anyone to completely change their recipe/menu for me!. I do prefer restaurants that offer many vegetarian options to begin with like Indian and Chinese food places!.
6!. What is your favourite food accompaniment
I always have half my plate full of steamed veggies or fresh veggies, regardless of other sides, because otherwise it's easy to fill up on white rice or pasta and then be hungry 1 hour later!.
7!.Do you feel that ready meals are clearly labelled as to whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians/vegan!?
50/50 - many companies don't use cage free or even remotely ethical eggs for instance, but say they are veg friendly!.
8!.In shops which would you like to see more of!?
Multi-cultural foods and more choices would be great!.
9!.Why did you decide to become a vegetarian
Cared for animals, religious reasons (which came later as I found myself and found a faith I felt comfortable with), health reasons (I am probably the first generation of my family in the past 100 years that isn't overweight, diabetic, and struggling or dead because of heart disease); and OTHER - environmental reasons, animal agriculture is destroying the environment!.
10!. 6-9 years, to be fair, since partially in my teens I thought I was vegetarian but I had meat a few times a year (holiday dinners, etc), though I ate 98% vegetarian even then!.!.!. so totally vegetarian, period, for 6-9 years for sure!.
11!. what is your favourite meal at the moment!?
Peanut Pad Thai with rice noodles and tofu :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
2!. Soy - tofu and tempeh; other - beans, very high protein whole grains, seitan (made from wheat flour)
3!.How do you feel about existing vegetarian ready meals!?
Some are O!.K!., but I feel that a lot of quality and nutrition is sacrificed for convenience!. They're high in salt, fat, etc!. sometimes!.
4!.What are your favourite vegetables!?
Spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, eggplant, celery, carrot
5!. Vegetarianism is a lot more common now with people like Linda Mcartney who brought the limelight onto vegetarians for the first time but would you say you still get catered for in restaraunts!?
They sometimes do - but allow me to add in, I haven't had much trouble in restaurants, I don't make extravagant demands, usually they have steamed vegetables, baked potatoes, french fries, tomato soup, plain rice, etc!. I might go a bit hungry but I don't expect anyone to completely change their recipe/menu for me!. I do prefer restaurants that offer many vegetarian options to begin with like Indian and Chinese food places!.
6!. What is your favourite food accompaniment
I always have half my plate full of steamed veggies or fresh veggies, regardless of other sides, because otherwise it's easy to fill up on white rice or pasta and then be hungry 1 hour later!.
7!.Do you feel that ready meals are clearly labelled as to whether or not they are suitable for vegetarians/vegan!?
50/50 - many companies don't use cage free or even remotely ethical eggs for instance, but say they are veg friendly!.
8!.In shops which would you like to see more of!?
Multi-cultural foods and more choices would be great!.
9!.Why did you decide to become a vegetarian
Cared for animals, religious reasons (which came later as I found myself and found a faith I felt comfortable with), health reasons (I am probably the first generation of my family in the past 100 years that isn't overweight, diabetic, and struggling or dead because of heart disease); and OTHER - environmental reasons, animal agriculture is destroying the environment!.
10!. 6-9 years, to be fair, since partially in my teens I thought I was vegetarian but I had meat a few times a year (holiday dinners, etc), though I ate 98% vegetarian even then!.!.!. so totally vegetarian, period, for 6-9 years for sure!.
11!. what is your favourite meal at the moment!?
Peanut Pad Thai with rice noodles and tofu :)Www@FoodAQ@Com