Becoming a vegetarian ?!
Becoming a vegetarian ?
Ok, I'm not much a meat lover. Find it somewhat gross!
I want to get into the lifestyle of being a vegetarian but I'm not sure how to start. I don't want to start cold turkey (no pun). I wanna figure out what my options, like are there different types of vegetarians and what I have to look out for in foods, where are good place to find organic health foods.
any suggestion would be great!!!
Answers:
Geez, how hard can it be? If it's meat, don't eat it. And there must be a million web sites out there with directions if you must have them. Now excuse me while I tuck into my prime rib.
Ok first of all , NO MEAT DIEAT. Eat only vegetables. You should check out this website for details on how to become one.
hope this helps!!!!!!!!!! : )
sincearly , madbet15
you cant eat meat or eggs or fish kk i am one its pretty easy
I was a vegetarian for 6 mos, gave it up cause i missed hot wings but my sister has been an avid vegetarian for years. If you're not much of a meat lover to begin with, it'll be easier. You need to make sure you get lots of protien, like in beans, protien shakes, hummus and the like. There are different types of vegetarians, like some who will still eat fish and seafood, or some that will eat eggs and some that will eat chicken. A lot of soups contain boullion which has animal products so be careful of canned soups, also you can't eat jell-o or marshmallows because it has some cow by-product in it, i think part of their hoof. There's also vegan options, which means you don't eat any dairy either, but that's even harder to get the nutrients you need, you'd need to stock up on soy products for that one. Hit me up if you have questions, good luck!
i've been a vegetaran by religion my whole life...
if you don't like meat anyways, it shouldn't be too hard to give it up. you will have to make the decision of fish though. some vegetarians eat fish simply for the protein. i don't, but it is a personal choice.
Tofu and soy are great substitutes for things you are used to eating with meat. upon becoming a vegetarian, you should make it a habit to read ingredient labels before you buy ANYTHING. The main things to look out for are, of course, any meat products, and also gelatin. Gelatin is what is in Jello, and it is actually made from meat products so if you are serious about being vegetarian you should avoid it. It is also found in marshmallows.
Two stores I would recommend for organic/vegetarian foods are Whole Foods and Trader Joes. I'm sure you can look them up and find a store near you.
I hope that helps, and also you're making a great choice that I promise you won't regret!!
vegan- eats no meat or animal by-products (including huney)
lacto vegetarian- eats no meat or eggs, does eat dairy
ovo vegetarian- eats no meat or dairy, does eat eggs
lacto-ovo vegetarian- eats no meat, does eat milk and eggs
pescatarian or semi vegetarian- does not eat red meat or puoltry, does eat fish, eggs and dairy
I suggest that first you become a semi vegetarian and then ease your way into lacto-ovo vegetarianism. I whent cold turkey and it worked fine for me. Good luck!
I have been one for almost two years, and still going. Here are 3 recipies for vegitarians.
Miso Soup:
You will need
1 cake medium-firm tofu
8 dried shiitake mushrooms
1 large carrot - stemmed, peeled and thinly sliced at an angle
3 1/2 c. vegetable broth
1 head bok choy - rinsed, thick stems removed and greens thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. white pepper
2 green onions - sliced thinly crosswise
4 tbsp. red or brown miso paste
1 tsp. roasted sesame oil
2 tbsp. toasted white sesame seeds
This is how you make it
1.Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch-thick slices and stack between two paper towels. Place the stack between two plates and weight the top plate with a heavy pot or cast-iron skillet.
2.Allow to drain for 30 minutes.
3.Bring a small pan with 2 c. water to a simmer and add the shiitakes to it.
4.Allow to simmer for 2 minutes and then remove from heat. Let the shiitakes soak in the water for 15 minutes.
5.Bring the carrots and broth to a boil in a large pot. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 9 minutes.
6.Meanwhile, remove the shiitakes from the soaking water. Strain the water into the carrots and broth.
7.Slice the shiitakes into thin strips and add to the pot.
8.Add the bok choy and pepper to the pot and cook for about 4 minutes.
9.Cut the tofu into small cubes.
10.Take 1/2 c. of the broth and mix it in a separate bowl with the miso, until smooth. Add this mixture back to the pot along with the tofu and reduce the heat to medium-low
11. Cook for another 3 minutes and then serve, garnished with the green onion, sesame oil and seeds.
Here is another one.
Veggie Burgers:
You will need
1 lb tofu
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
2 Tbsp. vegetable bouillon powder
pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 cup (or more) sesame seeds
1 small scrubbed potato
1/4 tsp. (or more) garlic powder
onion powder to taste, or one small onion
This is how you make it
1.Grind the tofu, potato and onion (if using) in a food processor. Don't let it get too fine.
2.Mix in remaining ingredients, shape into burgers and bake at around 350 degrees on a very lightly oiled cookie sheet for 15-20 minutes, turning once. They can also be fried.
3. Eat!
Lastly, this recipie
Pasta Salad:
You will need
1/2 head chopped red cabbage
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp curry powder
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lb blue lake green beans
1/2 lemon
1 package rainbow pasta
This is how you make it
1.Prepare the pasta al dente per package directions. Set aside.
2.Clean the green beans and trim off the ends. Place them in a saucepan of boiling water and cook until they're crisp and bright green, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
3.Place the cabbage in a saucepan of boiling water and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
4.Combine the lemon juice, curry powder, cumin and olive oil in a bowl and whisk together.
5.Combine the pasta, green beans, cabbage and olive oil mixture in a large bowl and toss.
I have tried all three of these recipies and you will love them! They are all vegitarian, so you do not need to worry about meat in your food.
Hope it Helps!
Try this web site :
http://www.veggie123.com/veggie/chapter1...
It is the greatest. When I was thinking about being a vegetarian I wanted to research it. I wasnt sure about what I should eat in order to stay healthy. This site has a free ebook on it that has a ton of info on everything vegetarian. From nutrition to different types of vegs...it was really helpful.
Good luck!!!
Read "Becoming Vegan: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-Based Diet" by Brenda Davis. Don't worry, although it is obviously aimed at people cutting out all animal products (dairy, meat, eggs, etc) it is truly informative concerning nutrition, especially in regards to the myth of protein as the end-all, be-all of health.
Also, "The Food Revolution" by John Robins details the multitude of ethical/health reasons for becoming vegetarian. After reading about exactly what the dairy and meat industries do to get animals on your table you will have to be a pretty hard person to NOT be vegetarian.
The above books are great to start off with and will have great references to other sources.
I started becoming a vegtetarian about 4 years ago, a strict vegetarian maybe about 3.5 years ago.
Like you, meat kind of just grossed me out.
First to go was the poultry, I just couldn;t eat it anymore, it made me gag everytime I tried to swallow it. Then a bad reaction to pork potstickers about a month later nixed pork. Beef came next because.. eh, I never ate it much anyway so I figured I might as well.
The final straw came when I got a pet fish about 6 months after stopping with the other meats. He'd watch me eat my salmon and it made me sick to my stomach. No more fish!
After that, I started checking labels and making sure things were not made with a meat stock (many soups have a chicken stock base) and things not made on the same grill as meat.
The more you research, the more you'll learn about what is and is not ok to eat. It's a choice. It's best to not think of it as "giving up" certain foods.
Best of luck!
Some points to consider
1. I am a vegetarian because I do not eat dead animals
2. I am a vegetarian because I do not kill animals.
3. There are over a billion vegetarians in the world
4. In India the majority of the people, over three times the entire population of the US are vegetarians. So go to Indian restaurants and eat veg. items.
5. Join the vegetarian society
6. There are veg. magazines. Subscribe to at least one of them
7. When you eat out, leave the meat out. order things like, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, garden salad, fruit salad, Ravioli with cheese, pizza with all the toppings except meat, Toasts, home fries, pan cakes, manicotti, cheese blintzes, etc.
8. Buy vegetarian cook books. Buy Indian cookbooks. Buy any cookbook and look for items with no meat.
9. Join local veg. support group
10. Good luck