Mjolnir Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 My gf and I are thinking about becoming vegetarians/vegans. She wants to be a vegan, I want to be a lacto-vegetarian. I've tried to become a vegetarian on several occasions but have failed. Does anyone have any tips or words of advice for this life change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblindblad Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Don't eat meat and mix your proteins. Always have three different types of proteins mixed in a meal the proteins being from milk products, nuts, grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes I've been a vegetarian since 1980 when the pizza stores refused to make a vegetarian pizza and the very few that let me order it charged me an extra three dollars for not putting the pepperoni on the pizza I was a vegan for two years butt missed the cheese so I went back to vegetarian butt their wasn't a difference in how I felt or in energy level between the two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolnir Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Don't eat meat and mix your proteins. Always have three different types of proteins mixed in a meal the proteins being from milk products, nuts, grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes I've been a vegetarian since 1980 when the pizza stores refused to make a vegetarian pizza and the very few that let me order it charged me an extra three dollars for not putting the pepperoni on the pizza I was a vegan for two years butt missed the cheese so I went back to vegetarian butt their wasn't a difference in how I felt or in energy level between the two Thanks, man! I don't think I could go without cheese either, so that's whay I plan to be a lacto-vegetarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiegirl Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Don't eat meat and mix your proteins. Always have three different types of proteins mixed in a meal the proteins being from milk products, nuts, grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes I've been a vegetarian since 1980 when the pizza stores refused to make a vegetarian pizza and the very few that let me order it charged me an extra three dollars for not putting the pepperoni on the pizza I was a vegan for two years butt missed the cheese so I went back to vegetarian butt their wasn't a difference in how I felt or in energy level between the two This is very good advice. I also would like to be a vegan, I prefer legumes, grains,veggies, and nuts, over meat. But I must admit about every 6 months I crave a good steak, or bacon cheeseburger. So I don't know which way I will eventually go. But I do know that you have to get your protein, to keep strong, and to prevent your hair from falling out. You can get protein from milk products, as well as combining rice and beans, or legumes. And also nuts have protein as well. I do think this is a healthy way to eat, so good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 This is very good advice. I also would like to be a vegan, I prefer legumes, grains,veggies, and nuts, over meat. But I must admit about every 6 months I crave a good steak, or bacon cheeseburger. So I don't know which way I will eventually go. But I do know that you have to get your protein, to keep strong, and to prevent your hair from falling out. You can get protein from milk products, as well as combining rice and beans, or legumes. And also nuts have protein as well. I do think this is a healthy way to eat, so good luck. You can also get protein from Soy. It's an excellent source of it and comes in many forms - tofu, tempeh, edamame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolnir Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks for all the info. Do any of you know of any good books about veganism/vegetarianism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiegirl Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 You can also get protein from Soy. It's an excellent source of it and comes in many forms - tofu, tempeh, edamame. You are so right, I guess I forgot about soy, because I dont like it, except maybe for soy milk, that is chocolate or vanilla. Oh yea, and I really like roasted soy beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Good luck in you quest to be a vegan. Be prepared to spend every Thanksgiving alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audacity Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I love it when people forego meat. That means more for me! Good luck! Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiegirl Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 You are so right, I guess I forgot about soy, because I dont like it, except maybe for soy milk, that is chocolate or vanilla. Oh yea, and I really like roasted soy beans. I guess I should rephrase this. I do like soy, just not in the form of tofu. Soy in any form is extremely healthy, and packed with protein. It is an excellent replacement for meat. As far as books, I am sure you can find plenty of them at your local book store or library, and you really should educate yourself on the subject,so you can do it the right way and be healthy. I also love to make a good stir fry with noodles and veggies, and lots of soy sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I guess I should rephrase this. I do like soy, just not in the form of tofu. Soy in any form is extremely healthy, and packed with protein. It is an excellent replacement for meat. As far as books, I am sure you can find plenty of them at your local book store or library, and you really should educate yourself on the subject,so you can do it the right way and be healthy. I also love to make a good stir fry with noodles and veggies, and lots of soy sauce. I love tofu and have received many strange remarks over the years when I tell people so. Whole Foods has several variations of it at their salad bar. I'm also an edamame freak. Organic dried banannas!! There was a health food store in NJ that sold them. They look like discarded cigars. Wish I could find a store in MD that sold them. Careful with the soy sauce, it is very high in sodium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Photo of organic dried bananas. They are moist, not hard like most of the ones you see. These suckers are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolnir Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Photo of organic dried bananas. They are moist, not hard like most of the ones you see. These suckers are good. Those do look pretty good! There aren't many good stores around here that carry organic or vegan friendly foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audacity Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Photo of organic dried bananas. They are moist, not hard like most of the ones you see. These suckers are good. Those look like snakes or some other kind of scaley reptile. Ringo, have a banana! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolutentonic Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Those look like snakes or some other kind of scaley reptile. Ringo, have a banana! Maybe its a pic of Obama's feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanna be drummer Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Tips? I got one: Don't do it It's healthier not to be vegetarian anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audacity Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Maybe its a pic of Obama's feet? These would be the toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolnir Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Tips? I got one: Don't do it It's healthier not to be vegetarian anyways I have heard that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audacity Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Tips? I got one: Don't do it It's healthier not to be vegetarian anyways There are essential elements in meat, found ONLY in meat. I've witnessed the meatless diet causing sickness, that resumed consumption cured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolnir Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 There are essential elements in meat, found ONLY in meat. I've witnessed the meatless diet causing sickness, that resumed consumption cured. According to South Park, if you don't eat meat, you turn into a giant pussy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audacity Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 According to South Park, if you don't eat meat, you turn into a giant pussy. I knew that show had it's merits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiegirl Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I love tofu and have received many strange remarks over the years when I tell people so. Whole Foods has several variations of it at their salad bar. I'm also an edamame freak. Organic dried banannas!! There was a health food store in NJ that sold them. They look like discarded cigars. Wish I could find a store in MD that sold them. Careful with the soy sauce, it is very high in sodium. I realized after I posted, that I should of added to use low sodium or lite soy sauce. I used to use regular soy sauce, but since I like it so much, I am not a pretty sight the next morning, you know all bloated and puffy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolnir Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 I realized after I posted, that I should of added to use low sodium or lite soy sauce. I used to use regular soy sauce, but since I like it so much, I am not a pretty sight the next morning, you know all bloated and puffy! Nice tip. I love soy sauce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audacity Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 According to South Park, if you don't eat meat, you turn into a giant pussy. Did they also mention if you use meat tenderizer and pound it into the meat really hard, you'll turn into a giant ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 There are essential elements in meat, found ONLY in meat. I've witnessed the meatless diet causing sickness, that resumed consumption cured. You can get most of the nutrients found in meat in many other forms. B complex and Omega 3s are things they recommend taking supplements for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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