Need opinions of becoming vegetairian.?!
Need opinions of becoming vegetairian.?
Im not vegetarian, but i don't like eating meat...i love all animals but i don't like eating them and im sure they don't like being eaten. But i don't really know much about not eating meat, and what are the effects of having a lack of protein that you usually get from meat. Help me!
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To become a vegetarian by choice, you need to start from the right level of motivation; you seem to have the right motivation and so, that is a very good beginning.
I have been a vegetarian for over 40 years and I can say this with conviction that I have not in any way compromised on the protein intake.
Vegetarians easily meet their protein needs by eating a varied diet, as long as they consume enough calories to maintain their weight.
It is not necessary to plan combinations of foods. A mixture of proteins throughout the day will provide enough "essential amino acids." (See "Position of the American Dietetic Association: Vegetarian Diets," JADA, June 2003; Simply Vegan, 2006; and nutrition information on VRG's website, www.vrg.org.)
Good protein sources are: beans, lentils, tofu, nuts, seeds, tempeh, chickpeas, peas... Many common foods, such as whole grain bread, greens, potatoes, and corn, quickly add to protein intake.
Tofu and Cottage cheese (can be made from milk at home) are good ingredients in your daily diet. Take at least 2 glasses of milk everyday.
Most cereals have small quantities of protein in them; i think it is at leat 3% in rice and wheat; and if you supplement these with good amounts of pulses and soy products, you will never need any meat or meat products
I dont eat eggs too; that is another source of good protein if you are considering to continue eating eggs.
There is a useful article here : http://www.recipesforvegans.co.uk/vegann...
Beans and rice =a complete protein no need for meat, pb&j also complete protein. See November 2005 issue of National Geographic for reasons to become vegitarian.
http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0...
I'm a vegetarian. & Extremely proud, alone I save up to 100 animals a year. People do a lot of cruel/unecessary things to animals that most people don't know about. It's a very good decision. I drink a protein shake for breakfast every morning, with soy milk,.. and it's delicious!
There are so many substitutes in place of meat. Tofu being one of the best. Go to the PETA website,.. type it in google for the link. They will send you free stuff, and information about becoming a vegetarian. It easier than most people think. & helping out a lot to the abuse brought to animals.
Please go vegetarian, you won't regret it!
Hope this helps.
you have to control your self to eat n.v.
you are supposed to eat more number of vegetarian food items
You don't need meat to get enough protein. Milk, eggs, beans, lentils, and many other things have plenty of protein.
Do some homework on a balanced vegetarian diet from a reputable source, such as the USDA or the the American Dietetics Association. Do not rely on propaganda sites like PETA. They may "love animals" but their grasp of human nutrition is shaky at best.
There are so many vegetarian meat substitutes, you may not even notice its absence.
I went vegetarian after a heart attack this last June 1st. I have found that I feel healthier, and have lost a lot of weight, and am not feeling left out or missing anything.
There are vegetarian chicken patties and strips, garden burgers, BBQ pork sandwiches, steak strips, hot dogs, corn dogs, ground "beef", and tofu that you can substitute for eggs.
Avoid the vegetarian bacon though, unless you like cardboard.
All the others are very good, in some cases indistinguishable from their meaty counterparts.
My weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure have all gone back to safe levels. I feel good about my diet, and feel good in general.
I found some of these products in the freezer case at walmart near the breakfast items like eggos and sausages. More can be found in the produce section. Go check out your local health food store, they are great places to find new stuff, and the people who work there are always excited to do carnivore conversions.
Go for it! The veg community is great, and the benefits are wonderful.
www.tryveg.com
www.goveg.com
www.peta.com
I was a vegetarian for 7 years. You can get protein from beans, rice, tofu, and other healthy foods. You may want to pick up a copy of Vegetarian Magazine or even subscribe to it. They have all kinds of wonderful recipies to follow that taste great!
You won't "lack" the protien as long as you eat the right foods. If you're worried about it try substituing a snack or even your morning breakfast with a protein shake. And no it does not promote weight gain. They make them for women as well as men, check out your nearest GNC or Vitamin World store or even a health food store like Bj's Health Food. As for the taste, it's not bad, I use the Whey Protein in the Vanilla Ice Cream flavor from GNC and add fresh or frozen fruit with half a cup of vanilla low fat yogurt, blend it, and it taste yummy. (my suggestion is if you don't have fruit, at least put it in a blender with ice, otherwise it's not that great.) If you're still worried, can't go wrong with asking your docotor, picking up books at barnes and noble and sit and read them....... or if you have a library what would work too. If you go to the gym I'm sure they have a nutrisionist that could help.
The only draw back to being a vegetarian is when you go to a party and no one knows you don't eat meat. Overall, most places nowadays have at least one or two vegetarian meals to choose from. Also check out the frozen section of where you shop, they now make plenty of great tasting quick meals as well.
Hope this helps, if you need any recipies feel free to contact me, I have a vegetarian book that has loads of cool stuff that I use to make. I could scan recipies for you if you'd like.
I hope I've been of help, good luck.
Protein is in everything and it's nearly impossible not to get enough. Really good ways to get it is nuts and seeds, whole grains, soy and other beans.
You can get protein just as easily from beans,nuts,and soy products.
As a matter of fact,2 chik patties from Boca contain the exact same amount of protein that a boneless,skinless 4oz chicken breast contains. 22 grams of protein for both.
I hate eating meat..Its gross, disgusting and horrible to the poor poor animals...you can adapt your diet to vegan..buy books with recipies..and visitn websites to help you...You can always get the nutrients you need in other ways..like vitamins etc..
Personally, I stopped eating meat because I just could not do it anymore. I too am an animal lover and I cringed at the thought of taking another bite out of meat. So one day out of the blue I told myself this was it, no more and I kept my word for 6 years now. It's cruel and unnatural (my opinion). But I respect those who do eat it and never argued about it. I suggest to the carnivores out there to give it a try. Honestly, I felt so much better about myself the day I stopped eating another living thing (animals).
You can live a much much more healthier life too by switching over to the 'light' side! Do your research, there are tons of sites that suggest what to eat and become healthy on a non-meat diet.
There are protien pills. :] Also, eat a lot of yummy healthy foods. Not lots of carbs and starches.
totally go veg! soy, peanut butter, nuts, and tofu all contain protien.
you'll be absolutely fine! i've been a veggie for over 10 years and i'm a really picky eater as well but i have always been able to find enough protein. there are many sites that can help you, such as www.peta.com and www.goveg.com. if you do not get enough protein, you will probably feel a little tired and/or weak. if you're still going to eat dairy, that has a lot of protein in it and so do a lot of vegetables. my main source of protein is bagels with peanut butter or cream cheese. don't worry! there are way more health risks associated to eating meat than to being a vegetarian.
MYTH: "Vegetarians get little protein."
FACT: Plant foods offer abundant protein. Vegetables are around 23% protein on average, beans 28%, grains 13%, and even fruit has 5.5%. For comparison, human breast milk is only 5% (designed for the time in our lives when our protein needs are as high as they'll ever be). The US Recommended Daily Allowance is 8%, and the World Health Organization recommends 4.5%.
MYTH: "Beans are a good source of protein."
FACT: There is no such thing as a special "source of protein" because all foods -- even plants -- have plentiful protein. You might as well say "Food is a good source of protein". In any event, beans (28%) don't average much more protein per calorie than common vegetables (23%).