I want to become a vegetarian? ?!
So, I'm 15 years old and I have researched this for months and I've given a lot of thought about it!. I want to become a vegetarian!. I told my parents and I gave them the whole report idea but they still said no!. It's mainly because my mom doesn't want to make 2 separate meals!. Is there anything else I can do to convince them!? Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Wow, they said no!? Good thing it is your body and you have the right what you want, and do not want to put in it!. Try going into spiritual beliefs, lots of religions don't eat meat!. Tell them you believe every life is created equally, and we don't decide which life is less valuable that we can eat!. Even tell them it has gotten to the point that the taste of meat makes you physically sick!.
also, you are 15, if your mother doesn't want to make separate meals tell her that you really want to do this and that you will make your own veggie dinner!. There are a lot of recipe sites that have quick and easy vegetarian meals to get you started!. Good Luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
also, you are 15, if your mother doesn't want to make separate meals tell her that you really want to do this and that you will make your own veggie dinner!. There are a lot of recipe sites that have quick and easy vegetarian meals to get you started!. Good Luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Parents often feel threatened by a child making a drastic dietary choice that they do not understand!.They can feel rejected and judged!. So you can understand that the response you have gotten is more often than not emotional rather than reasoned!.
However, on the practical side, you can definitely make the choices that you want to make in terms of what you put into your own body!. No need to turn it into a graveyard for the purification of flesh foods!. You may need to get a part time job after school and on weekends to pay for your own food and you may need to prepare it yourself also!.
Be sure to get the proteins you need!. Eat beans and whole grains!.
Chipotle and Baja Fresh are a good options for fairly inexpensive, healthy, fast foods!. !.
But you do need to prepare yourself for the disruption of the harmony in your family!. Don't argue!. Do not get emotionally involved with the discussions that will evolve!. But if you are eating a healthy balanced diet there is no reason to not go forward with your plan!.
In due course, your parents will see that your health is not suffering from your choices!. If you stay loving and appreciative of them and their many ways of showing you their love, they will have no ammunition to direct against your decisions!.
Good luck to you!. And to them!. The stretch is theirs more than yours so be patient with them!.
My Dad raised an eyebrow when I became vegetarian, but in due course he too made the choice to be vegetarian! -- on his own We used to laugh about it!. Good Luck to you all!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
However, on the practical side, you can definitely make the choices that you want to make in terms of what you put into your own body!. No need to turn it into a graveyard for the purification of flesh foods!. You may need to get a part time job after school and on weekends to pay for your own food and you may need to prepare it yourself also!.
Be sure to get the proteins you need!. Eat beans and whole grains!.
Chipotle and Baja Fresh are a good options for fairly inexpensive, healthy, fast foods!. !.
But you do need to prepare yourself for the disruption of the harmony in your family!. Don't argue!. Do not get emotionally involved with the discussions that will evolve!. But if you are eating a healthy balanced diet there is no reason to not go forward with your plan!.
In due course, your parents will see that your health is not suffering from your choices!. If you stay loving and appreciative of them and their many ways of showing you their love, they will have no ammunition to direct against your decisions!.
Good luck to you!. And to them!. The stretch is theirs more than yours so be patient with them!.
My Dad raised an eyebrow when I became vegetarian, but in due course he too made the choice to be vegetarian! -- on his own We used to laugh about it!. Good Luck to you all!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Show your parents how much you want this!. Start making your own dinner (thats what i do everynight) I am 16!. I am surpirsed my mom did not say anything about my switch!. In fact, i did not even tell her!. I just stoped eating meat, Like when they would have chicken for dinner, i went for a bowl of cereal, and told them that stuff is discusting, and would be like ewww look at that!. And reach for a bowl of cereal!. I actually did not even realize i was doing at first!. And then one day my mom mentioned that i am going vegetarain to my doctor, and my doctor gave me a little packet, on how to stay healthy!. Thats when i realized i was already vegetarian!. I did not even realize i was switching over at first!. My suggestion is when they re having there dinner, make tomato soup, or vegetable soup, or even a bowl of cereal instead, and show them how dedicated you are for it!. They probbally think your not going to get everything you need, look it up on the internet, and find out everything you need to stay healthy!. And prove to them that you want this!. My parents would never alow me to be vegan!. And i am realizeing i am slowly switchting over to it!. It will prob be on a year when i am vegan!. I know its coming!. That would be my senior year of high school!. So they will not say anything to me, they would tell me they don't like it, but they really can't help it at a certain age!. I will be almost 18 in a year, and i am almost 17 now!. If you really can't convince them, just eat less of it, until you can make your own choice!. I know it might be hard, cause i know if wanted to go vegetarian and my parents said no, i would not like that!. But just show them your old enough!. Hope i helped!. Good luck!. =)Www@FoodAQ@Com
I'm not teaching you to suck eggs but in my opinion eating meat is healthy and just part of the natural life cycle- after all animals eat meat too!.
But if you insist upon this then get a job to earn your own money, so you can buy vegetarian options and cook them yourself!.
your mum has a point, it isn't fair on her!.
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But if you insist upon this then get a job to earn your own money, so you can buy vegetarian options and cook them yourself!.
your mum has a point, it isn't fair on her!.
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Have to tried to tell your mom that you will help her make the meals!? Maybe she does not know where to begin and she may not have ideas on veg cooking!. Or she maybe afraid of the unknown ingredients that many recipes have!. In either case assure her that you will help!.
I usually get my recipes from www!.vegweb!.com and www!.recipezaar!.com!. What i also do is substitute fake meat when a recipe has real meat in it!. For example if your fave food is a burger then go out and buy Morningstar Garden Veggie Burgers (they have a whole range of flavors-- this is just 1 of 'em)!.
Supermarkets have a whole range of veggie products and your mom should support you no matter what your choice is!.
As for the other person who said all animals eat meat -- pls do some research!. They are many animals (apes, cows, giraffes, etc that don't consume meat)Www@FoodAQ@Com
I usually get my recipes from www!.vegweb!.com and www!.recipezaar!.com!. What i also do is substitute fake meat when a recipe has real meat in it!. For example if your fave food is a burger then go out and buy Morningstar Garden Veggie Burgers (they have a whole range of flavors-- this is just 1 of 'em)!.
Supermarkets have a whole range of veggie products and your mom should support you no matter what your choice is!.
As for the other person who said all animals eat meat -- pls do some research!. They are many animals (apes, cows, giraffes, etc that don't consume meat)Www@FoodAQ@Com
well i am a vegetarian :] my last day of meat was 9-1-08:] but since i am the only one in my family its kinda hard but wat i do is my mom goes too walmart and buys these vegetarian egg rolls they taste pretty good also pizza,,sandwiches,,tofu and my mom cooks black beans and i wrap them in tortilla wraps it taste pretty good ohh nd alot of salad :] they r also rlly cheap sooo go to walmart!.!.hope i helped! and yur doin a great thing for the enviroment!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
This is what you can eat!.!.!.
Beans
Fruits
Vegetables
pasta
Cereal
Pizza
and a lot more!.!.!.
I would just tell her that if you make a vegetable that night I can eat that, and bread rolls!. ( It's not like you have to eat the meat)
Hope I helped :-)
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Beans
Fruits
Vegetables
pasta
Cereal
Pizza
and a lot more!.!.!.
I would just tell her that if you make a vegetable that night I can eat that, and bread rolls!. ( It's not like you have to eat the meat)
Hope I helped :-)
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Tell your mom you'll cook your own foods, or just eat what dosent have meat in it, i've been a vegetarian for 4 years, since i was twelve, they'll get used to it!. you just have to do what you believe is rightWww@FoodAQ@Com
Start cooking for yourself!. If she won't let you use the kitchen, cook when she isn't home!.
Make sure that you clean up every bit of mess that you make and put leftovers in the right containers!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Make sure that you clean up every bit of mess that you make and put leftovers in the right containers!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You can offer to cook your own meal OR there are meals that are vegetarian that you all can eat!. Like pasta or soup or veggie lasana!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Well you can eat cereals when they will be eating Non Veg!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Tell your mum about meat-free products, such as Quorn!.
Alternatively,cook for yourself,thhen your mother has no excuse!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Alternatively,cook for yourself,thhen your mother has no excuse!.Www@FoodAQ@Com