I've just turned vegetarian ...Help!!?!
but don't know exactly what i can and can't eat!.I know i can't eat meat or fish but i don't know what i eat to replace meat and fish!.p!.s i am allergic to cheese and eggs!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Some meal ideas for you:
Breakfast-
Cereal with soymilk
Toast/bagel and half a grapefruit
Sauteed veggies and potatoes
Tofu scramble with toast
Fruit and yogurt
Fruit smoothie
Oatmeal with fruit
Easy to pack lunches:
Pasta salad
Potato salad
Hummus cucumber sandwich with veggies
Pesto and veggies sandwich
Fruit salad
Vegetables with dip (hummus, ranch, etc)
Thermos of soup
Salads
Meals:
Greek salad (feta, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olives)
Salad with sprouts and kidney beans
Pear, pecan, and dried cranberry salad with spinach
Indian curry dishes with rice
Vegetable stir fries with rice or Asian noodles
Spicy eggplant with tofu and rice
Vegetable soup (tomato, potato, broccoli cream, alphabet, etc!.)
Bean soup/stew
Lentil soups/stews
Baked potato with sour cream and green beans
Asparagus/seafood/mushroom risotto
Spinach ravioli with marinara
Spaghetti with tomato sauce and sauteed veggies
Vegetable pizza
Veggie calzone
Falafel sandwich and stuffed grape leaves (dolmas)
Vegetable sushi with miso soup
Udon noodle soup
Vegetable tempura
Hot and sour soup
Bean and rice burrito
Grilled vegetable/bean enchilada
Roast vegetable tostadas
Bean and rice plate with sauteed vegetables and tortillas
Tortilla soup
Good snacks:
Dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, etc!.)
Nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc)
Fruit
Veggies with dip
Bagels
Crackers
Things to look for at the grocery store:
Amy's Kitchen frozen meals, soups, and pasta sauces (all vegetarian, many are vegan)
Smart bacon, Smart dogs, and other meat substitutes
Gardenburgers (in the frozen section)
Lentils are easy to cook and rich in protein and minerals
Whole grains like brown rice and oats
Frozen veggies to add to stir-fries or rice dishes
Soymilk is great for eating cereal or substituting in recipes
Egg substitutes are available for using in recipes
There are honestly so many possibilities! Any cuisine you like, there's a vegetarian dish that you can enjoy!. (But some are trickier than others; if you go to a Mexican place ask if the beans are vegetarian and if anything is cooked in lard, and anyplace you're thinking about having soup ask what the stock is!.) I hope I've given you some ideas of the types of stuff you can eat!. Once you get the hang of it, you will have a better idea of the type of foods that are available and that you like; it's really just an adjustment!. Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Breakfast-
Cereal with soymilk
Toast/bagel and half a grapefruit
Sauteed veggies and potatoes
Tofu scramble with toast
Fruit and yogurt
Fruit smoothie
Oatmeal with fruit
Easy to pack lunches:
Pasta salad
Potato salad
Hummus cucumber sandwich with veggies
Pesto and veggies sandwich
Fruit salad
Vegetables with dip (hummus, ranch, etc)
Thermos of soup
Salads
Meals:
Greek salad (feta, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olives)
Salad with sprouts and kidney beans
Pear, pecan, and dried cranberry salad with spinach
Indian curry dishes with rice
Vegetable stir fries with rice or Asian noodles
Spicy eggplant with tofu and rice
Vegetable soup (tomato, potato, broccoli cream, alphabet, etc!.)
Bean soup/stew
Lentil soups/stews
Baked potato with sour cream and green beans
Asparagus/seafood/mushroom risotto
Spinach ravioli with marinara
Spaghetti with tomato sauce and sauteed veggies
Vegetable pizza
Veggie calzone
Falafel sandwich and stuffed grape leaves (dolmas)
Vegetable sushi with miso soup
Udon noodle soup
Vegetable tempura
Hot and sour soup
Bean and rice burrito
Grilled vegetable/bean enchilada
Roast vegetable tostadas
Bean and rice plate with sauteed vegetables and tortillas
Tortilla soup
Good snacks:
Dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, etc!.)
Nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc)
Fruit
Veggies with dip
Bagels
Crackers
Things to look for at the grocery store:
Amy's Kitchen frozen meals, soups, and pasta sauces (all vegetarian, many are vegan)
Smart bacon, Smart dogs, and other meat substitutes
Gardenburgers (in the frozen section)
Lentils are easy to cook and rich in protein and minerals
Whole grains like brown rice and oats
Frozen veggies to add to stir-fries or rice dishes
Soymilk is great for eating cereal or substituting in recipes
Egg substitutes are available for using in recipes
There are honestly so many possibilities! Any cuisine you like, there's a vegetarian dish that you can enjoy!. (But some are trickier than others; if you go to a Mexican place ask if the beans are vegetarian and if anything is cooked in lard, and anyplace you're thinking about having soup ask what the stock is!.) I hope I've given you some ideas of the types of stuff you can eat!. Once you get the hang of it, you will have a better idea of the type of foods that are available and that you like; it's really just an adjustment!. Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Being a vegan means that you don't eat or use any products that come from an animal!. That includes meats (including fish and seafood), eggs, dairy products (including casein and whey), honey, gelatin, and everything that has an animal derived product as an ingredient!. Vegans also don't use products that have been tested on animals or use animal ingredients!. They don't wear leather, fur, or wool!.
In my opinion, it's very difficult to become vegan at first because you could drive yourself crazy reading labels!. You'd be surprised, for instance, how many foods contain gelatin or whey or fish sauce!. If you have a co-op in your area, you will have more foods to choose from and you can get to know certain brands of food you can trust to be vegan!.
It's very important to read books on vegan nutrition to make sure you are getting all your nutients in your diet!. Vegetables and grains can provide things like calcium and protein so find out which ones you need to add to your diet!.
I applaud you wanting to try an animal-free diet!. Just make sure you're doing it for the right reasons!. It's not so much about what you "can and cannot" eat!. It's about making more humane choices in your lifestyle!.
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In my opinion, it's very difficult to become vegan at first because you could drive yourself crazy reading labels!. You'd be surprised, for instance, how many foods contain gelatin or whey or fish sauce!. If you have a co-op in your area, you will have more foods to choose from and you can get to know certain brands of food you can trust to be vegan!.
It's very important to read books on vegan nutrition to make sure you are getting all your nutients in your diet!. Vegetables and grains can provide things like calcium and protein so find out which ones you need to add to your diet!.
I applaud you wanting to try an animal-free diet!. Just make sure you're doing it for the right reasons!. It's not so much about what you "can and cannot" eat!. It's about making more humane choices in your lifestyle!.
Www@FoodAQ@Com
A vegan diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, beans and legumes, vegan meat alternatives and dairy substitutes is adequate!.
Breakfast suggestions:
Toast with peanut butter, vegan margarine, or hummus
Cereal with soy or rice milk
Scrambled tofu (recipe: http://www!.milkmyths!.org!.uk/htbdf/t_scra!.!.!. )
Fresh fruit salad
Vegan muffin or scone with jam
Lunch and Dinner suggestions:
Bean burritos with guacamole and salsa
Pasta with marinara sauce and sauteed veggies
Tofu with stir fried veggies and rice
Taco salad (Lettuce topped with salsa, vegetarian chili, olives, and guacamole)
Caprese Salad (Tomato slices, basil leaves, and marinated tofu or vegan mozzarella)
Veggie burger with egg-free mayo and mustard
Good Luck with everything! It's really simple once you get the hang of it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Breakfast suggestions:
Toast with peanut butter, vegan margarine, or hummus
Cereal with soy or rice milk
Scrambled tofu (recipe: http://www!.milkmyths!.org!.uk/htbdf/t_scra!.!.!. )
Fresh fruit salad
Vegan muffin or scone with jam
Lunch and Dinner suggestions:
Bean burritos with guacamole and salsa
Pasta with marinara sauce and sauteed veggies
Tofu with stir fried veggies and rice
Taco salad (Lettuce topped with salsa, vegetarian chili, olives, and guacamole)
Caprese Salad (Tomato slices, basil leaves, and marinated tofu or vegan mozzarella)
Veggie burger with egg-free mayo and mustard
Good Luck with everything! It's really simple once you get the hang of it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
you need to make emergency food
such as stuff you can grab and take with you that takes little or no prep to eat, fruits or yogurts is good, trail mix is best
there are lots of vegetarian sites, type vegetarian recipes in yahoo search, and look the pictures find the food you like and eat em
try to not eat at fast food resturants, some place have beef fat in their french fries, stay away from taco bell, i ate taco bell one time, had a vegg burrito, next day I had such a craving for meat, i ate meat
don't eat taco bell!!!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
such as stuff you can grab and take with you that takes little or no prep to eat, fruits or yogurts is good, trail mix is best
there are lots of vegetarian sites, type vegetarian recipes in yahoo search, and look the pictures find the food you like and eat em
try to not eat at fast food resturants, some place have beef fat in their french fries, stay away from taco bell, i ate taco bell one time, had a vegg burrito, next day I had such a craving for meat, i ate meat
don't eat taco bell!!!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
for pasta salad use like a yummy dressing, and for potato salad use vegansise [vegan mayo] if youre alergic to eggs!. just gunna throw that in there, no need to repeat what everyone else said lol!. good luck!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
You can eat good old fashioned, wholesome, carrots!. They will provide your body with everything you need!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Enjoy the wholesome goodness of some freshly grated carrots!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
if you turn vegetarian you cant eat meat and will be digusted by it
the filth of pigs,cowsWww@FoodAQ@Com
the filth of pigs,cowsWww@FoodAQ@Com
You can eat good old fashioned, wholesome, carrots!. They will provide your body with everything you need!.Www@FoodAQ@Com