Is it hard to become a vegitarian?!
Answers: i really want to improve my health and i kind of feel sorry for the cows and chickens and pigs for eating them plus i find meat disgusting but yesterday i was eating a chicken nugget after i said no more meat! any tips and are there any downsides to being a vegitarian?
First, it's awesome that you're trying to become a vegetarian. Some tips off the top of my mind are: 1. Become a vegetarian in incremints. Eliminate red meats first, then chicken, etc. This helps you both mentally and physically (it won't get your health out of wack) acclimate. 2. Think of what you're eating and the impact it makes on the animals. It should help you to not crave a hamburger if you think about the fact that it was once a living creature and went through gruesome situtations to become a meal. (I've heard from others that they actually looked at pictures on the internet of brutal conditions the animals were going through and that made them be disgusted, but I personally did not take such a harsh approach.) If you sincerely think through what meat is, you should--hopefully--be disgusted by meat soon enough and not be tempted. (I'm not trying to convert you or anyone else, just encouraging people to think logically) 3. Last, it helps some people to eat fake meats such as soy-based chicken. I don't mind the meals, some think they're a great substitute, but others think they're awful, so it just depends on the person.
As for downsides, I think the main one would be that it's harder to be at a restaurant or something of the sort when eating, especially around non-vegetarians. If you are in a predominately meat-based restaurant and everyone around you is ordering meat, you may feel slightly awkward. Also, at someone's house it is not uncommon to have to refuse a meal because it contains meat, and this puts everyone in an uncomfortable situation. However, it is my opinion that these are only slight downsides and the upsides definately outweigh them.
Good luck!
not many downsides.. BUT keep in mind that if you replace the meat you used to eat with junk food you won't be doing your health any major favors. I know.. I was vegetarian for 16 years before I realized that my weight had gotten ridiculous..
Explore different ethnic dishes. Many asian or Indian dishes are practically vegetarian (or easy to tweak) and are healthy and very tasty.
You may experience some "cravings" for or "miss" some of your favorite meats. But if you want to be a vegetarian just tell yoruself "This is a decision I made" and stick with it.
Eat a variety of whole grains, nuts, legumes, fruits and vegetables..
downside? sorry i have not experienced that.
it was easy. matter of fact i'm glad i became one. the problems i had when i ate processed foods and meats (along with fresh meats also) are now a thing of the past.
i'm glad i did it, i won't go back and hope never to be forced to either.
if you do your research you won't suffer those "so called" problems that some "vegetarians" have.
everyone can have a imbalanced diet and many vegetarians do also along with the meat eaters and those who balance the meat with the vegetable.
but you must eat right no matter what style of eating you choose.
get to know the fresh of it also, frozen and canned are not good ways to eat. you will find many processed foods are very inadequate and your best way to be healthy is fresh produce.
you will also find that cutting out much dairy will cease in many issues you may have physically at the present time.
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downside? no... too many positives for me i'm a free man now because i just eat fresh fruits and veggies.
just keep going! the first year (or three) of being a vegetarian, you probably will eat a hot pocket or two. don't freak out. pretty soon, you won't even think about it.
Do you know any vegans or vegetarians? well one downside is that if you go to a function, party or potluck that there may not be any foods for you to eat. plus many meals are good with in meat broths or animal products. becoming a vegan is hard and it takes a lot of research. you need to figure out what you like to eat or what you are willing to eat and not eat. there are many different types of vegetarians with different types of diets.
try it out for a week, then see what happens. I heard that you will be hungry often as well. Good Luck.
You may have to cook your own food a lot
Here's a link to a vegetarian starter kit - it's free:
http://goveg.com/order.asp
It's easier and easier to be vegeratarian, with more and more soy products (high in protein) available everywhere.
After becoming vegan, I lost all the weight and I was in the best health of my life - I always took a vitamin supplement to make sure I had enough B12 vitamin.
PS: Boca Burger chicken nuggets are delicious! you can find them at most grocery stores
good luck!
I just asked this same question yesterday! Looks like we are in this together.
I havne't actually started yet. All you can do is keep trying. There will be instances when you slip up, as with any habit. You just have to get back on the horse so to speak.
Good Luck!
it's not that hard i became one last year.
I didn't find it to be very difficult because I was so turned off by having to prepare meals from meat that I eventually just got grossed out. If you actually research the factory farming procedure too, that will make it much easier. There are also a good many "faux meat" products out there to help people who think that they are craving meat. Remember that it isn't the meat you are craving, just the flavor and texture which can easily be replicated or oftentimes outdone! Good luck.
It's not difficult at all. It just takes a bit of commitment, especially if your family is uncooperative. As long as you replace the meat with healthy food rather than junk food, you will be fine.
being a 'vegitarian' is very healthy
no.its not hard.trust me
In the larger supermarkets there are all sorts of products for vegetarians. You may want to call or visit health-food stores in your area. There is a publication called "Vegetarian Times" which will give you a whole world of information and connections. No doubt, there are other books/mags available. The main concern is that you get enough protein, so you should learn food combining. You need to get complete proteins, that is proteins with all the essential amino acids. In a vegetarian diet, no single food contains a complete protein. Richard Hittleman wrote a book years ago which was full of valuable information.