I want to be vegetarian.......?!

I want to be vegetarian.......?

Ok, so I have posted on here some questions about my 9 yr old daughter becoming vegetarian and now it's my turn. I have basically cut out all meat but chicken and fish for our whole family since my daughter voiced her decision to no longer eat meat and I have found that cooking for her is easy with all the Morning Star and other meatless products out there. My dilemma is that now I wish to be vegetarian. I have quit eating meat 2 days ago and actually feel so much better. I don't really like the veggie meats out there and get sick of beans. I do eat eggs on my salads or a sandwich.

Now, how do I ensure I'm getting the protein I need. My daughter was easy because she loves the meatless meats.

2 days ago
Actually it's not about the animals. It's about being healthier. I still cook meat for my husband and son who think they'll die without it. I am doing it for my own personal well being so to those saying they'll eat 3 for every 1 I don't eat.... Whatever!

protein, protein, protein,... it is all I ever hear, well almost.

But, I digress..., congratulations on your decision, I hope you continue to feel healthier, and I hope your daughter's enthusiasm continues to be contagious.

I do not have a problem with protein, I do not focus on anything special to get extra. Everything we eat has some amount of protein in it. Beans, legumes, nuts, cheese, eggs, and grains are loaded with proteins. Tofu is delicious and loaded with protein.

Eat leafy greens for iron, kale is delicious, spinach, lettuces, brocolli, eat these also.

Look for ideas and tips online, and we are out here also, for support or to answer those question you may be afraid to ask in person.

I apologize in advance for the idiots who come here just to be annoying. We must let them wallow in their own ignorance until something makes them wake up.