Becoming Vegan?!**read details please***!?
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This is something that you shouldn't do all at once. I have been a vegetarian for 50 years so I know people can mess their health up doing it wrong. You need to know which foods make a complete protein when combined: beans and cornbread, peanut butter and bread, etc. If you don't drink milk, soymilk is o.k. Take a multivitamin that has B12 in it. Don't just start dropping foods from your diet, replace them with nutritious whole foods. Don't make this hard on your mom or whoever does the cooking in your house. Get some good recipies and learn to make them.  http://www.notmilk.com/veganrecipes.html
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For a start, let’s get one thing clear; despite their claims to contrary the vast, vast majority of people who call themselves ‘vegetarians’ are no such thing. They are ‘non-meat eaters’, and it is not the same. Eggs, milk, honey, yoghurt and cheese are not vegetables; they are animal products and if you eat them you are not a vegetarian. Don’t bother with the moral snob’s holier-than-thou argument – “You’re confusing ‘vegan’ with ‘vegetarian’!” -  I reject it as completely as I reject any notion that meat eating is wrong. \n\nSimply, a ‘vegan’ doesn’t use any animal products at all; a ‘vegetarian’ doesn’t eat any at all. That’s it. I am not interested in any other definition of the words, and these self-serving ovo- or lacto- rationalisations are good for a laugh but little else. If you use milk, eggs, honey, yoghurt or cheese in your diet you are not a vegetarian. All you are doing is transferring the moral burden of slaughtering animals to those of us who do eat their carcasses (and by and large don’t care about what happens to them in the process of becoming carcasses, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall notwithstanding) by pretending that you don’t. \n\nIt always amuses me to read the pretentious gibberish from well-meaning prigs in the BBC, Minority Inclusion Twits in local government or other overpaid, interfering busybodies to the effect that vegetarians can lead a healthy lifestyle as long as they take into account that: \n\n“Foods such as eggs, nuts, seeds, beans, pulses, vegetable protein foods and soya products all contain protein. There are also small amounts in grains and dairy products.” 1  \n\nGet that? Eggs lead the way, folks. If you can’t get all the nutrition you need from a real vegetarian diet (and you can’t) then try using a fake vegetarian diet and telling everyone you’re a morally superior person because you don’t eat animals! Except you do. But hey, as long as you can convince yourself that chickens lay tofu, bees are actually a species of strawberry and milk comes from some kind of mutated juniper berry, you’ll be fine. \n\nIn the same vein – while I am concerned about dignifying their existence by even mentioning them - let me point out that “pollo-vegetarians”, “pesco-vegetarians” etc. etc. are no more vegetarians than I am. It’s like my claiming that I am a “bovo-vegetarian” or a “porci-vegetarian” because I eat beef and pork. Poultry and fish carcasses are meat, and people who eat them are meat eaters. End of argument. \n\nThe only kind of farming that supports an exterior, non-primary economy is intensive, inorganic farming, and if you find that ‘cruel’, then start eating rocks. Every cheese omelette you knock together supports that ‘cruelty’, and you’re stuck with that whether you like it or not. If you chose to doubt any of this, ask any dairy farmer what they do with their bull calves now that we are no longer allowed to eat veal. (I lived on the stuff when during a visit to Austria, by the way.) Choose the greenest, most tree-huggingest ‘organic’ farmer you can find, one with a t-shirt made of woven hemp and nettle flax with a self-righteous slogan ending with ‘No Thanks’ on it, and ask him a straightforward question – “What do you do when your milking cows give birth to bull calves?” Ooo, look, he’s staring at his toes and shuffling his feet in embarrassment. Here’s the skinny, folks – they shoot them and burn the bodies, because nobody is allowed to eat them so nobody will buy them, and they are worth nothing.  I mean, let’s not be too obvious about it but the modern dairy cow has been bred for milk production, not meat. Male calves of the pure dairy breed are seen by many farmers as a pest, vermin, a nuisance to be disposed of by any means possible.  Prior to the opprobrium heaped upon veal production and its virtual disappearance from the UK market, half a million calves about 2 week
369579
Of course it is okay.  Just take it one step at a time.  Become a dietary vegan first.  Then, when you can afford your new shoes, belts, hats, whatever, buy animal friendly products.  Every little bit makes a difference.
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go vegatarian, its not salads forever, ppl dont realize how many foods u can still eat, after a few weeks u'll notice ur getting skinnier, and soon u'll be as skinny as my friend Natalie, trust me, she's skinny. but not like in an unhealthy bulemic way, in a healthy vegatarian way, but keep in mind that u still have alot of food possibilities, i but this drink, its like nothing but different fruit juices, it's called Naked, its so0o0o0o0o good
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Im a vegetarian and a chemist, and your absolutely right you are killing in both cases. Its not that I am entirely against eating animals, its that I am against our farming system. Its a really deep issue, if you want more information message me but for now I think this cartoon (link below) will give you the basics into understanding the lies behind how we get our meat. There are many angles to this issue. As far as health goes it has been shown that 90% of heart problems are related to over meat consumption. Its been my conclusions that meat eating can be done right by ethical private farming but this is not the case. Animals are tortured, and worse for you... they are injected with not so good things and grown in their own feces - increasing chances of illness for you. Ever since I became vegetarian I have felt energetic, and I have never been sick! \n\nIts also been hypothosized by some vegetarians that meat eating is destroying the world and actually contributing to food shortages. Its a complex issue, but suffice it to say that raising a cow takes much more energy, money, land, and other resources than growing equal levels of nutrition in plant life. The waste generated by animals is large.\n\n    So to summarize,\n \n     - some feel that it is unethical to eat animals, granted. \n\n     - But just because you dont agree with that doesnt mean that there is not good reason to be vegetarian for the sake of the enviornment, economy, your health, the torture of animals, .... I can go on forever.\n\nI hope this helps, and I only wrote this to educate you. My father almost died from his over meat consumption. And its an atrocity what this is doing to the world. You should check out the PETA website - very educational and reason based nowadays.\n\nhttp://www.themeatrix.com/
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I'm a vegetarian. Lentils are full of protein.  I've posted a link that is awesome and full of tons of great info.
947445
you could become vegetarian. It isn't hard, i turned vege when i was 10 and am now vegan 7 years later. it has been proven to be healthier for your body, your heart, the animals and the environment and economy. You can snack all day on nuts and fresh fruit and veggies and stuff, also, a citrus friut first thing in the morning has been proven to kickstart your metabolism. Cardiac workouts are best, try going for a jog for 30mins 3X a week, or a bike ride for 45mins. Good luck.
679393
There are no health reasons which has kept me vegetarian. Earlier it used to be the insistence of my parents to be vegan, since in our religion it is necessary. Also, I feel that "If I do not have the power to give life to a animal whenever I desire, I do not have the right to kill the same for my existence". This belief has kept me vegan ever since I have come to my proper senses (i.e., after I was 16 and partially independant to make my decisions on certain issues). I do not regret any moment, niether do I intend to change the people around to switch to being veggie, because its their choice anyway. So thats my reason of being a veggie, and by the way, I AM LOVING IT !!!!
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Eat more veggies,  If you eat less meat they will slaughter less cows, keep smaller heards, and have less methane as a result  ;)
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A vegan diet can be both healty and easy. The problem some people face is that most of us grow up eating the Standard American Diet and when we transition to a vegan diet, we're not sure how to compose a healthy meal. Sometimes people take away meat and dairy and replace those with a salad--or nothing at all. You won't be a healthy vegan eating nothing but french fries and white bread! Even if you have a salad every once in a while. Eating a balanced diet is important--including various foods, like grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits.\n\nLike any other diet, you need to make sure that all of your nutritional requirements are met. Once you learn how to do this on a vegan diet, it's really easy and you don't think about it any more.\n\nI highly recommend reading the PDF document under "sources." There is an entire section about being a healthy veagn, written by a registered dietian.\n\nHope this helps,\n\nSuzanne (a healthy vegan for over 2 years)
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I agree with you 100% . When I shop, I always try to buy organic. There is so much crap in food and people have no idea. I don't eat beef or pork anymore.  I buy cage free organic eggs and hormone free organic chicken. I am sure It will be better for me in the long run.
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Have you thought about Arbonne International? It's an excellent opportunity, but it's NOT a get-rich-quick scheme! It DOES take work. It's a European Health & Wellness company that's been around for 26 years, but is just now starting to take off. It's taking the country by storm!  The products are phenomenal...herbally and botanically based, never tested on animals or contain animal products or by-products (vegan approved), no mineral oil, and MANY more unique characteristics.  My team's marketing strategy does NOT include giving home parties (who has time?). It's worth your time to check it out. Check out the link and e-mail me if you’d like more information.  Good luck with whatever you choose!
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Absolutely. I was a lacto vegetarian for three years. It got pretty lonely as even my family would avoid me and not invite me to family dinners because they thought I was just being too weird. It would have been nice to talk to someone more like me. That would be a pretty silly reason not to date someone, though. I don't care what others do or don't eat as long as they are not cannibals!
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people should become vegetarian
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hi ! i am so happy to know you ! i want to start doing it my self would you like us to start together ! we will be wight loss pals !!?\nok , first of all as soon as you wake up you drink 6 glasses of water , if it is too much , drink 4 than wait for a few mn and drink the last 2 .... do not eat drink or take any thing else for one hour , than you can take your cofee tea or breakfast than you follow the coming recepy belive me i did it several times in my life and the least i lost was 4 kilos but in 7 days not 6 !\nbut courage you can loose more , and do not worry it is a very healty diet , you will feel too energatic exept the last day this is the most diffecult but belive me it works like magic ! the first time i los 6 kilos ..ok enough bla bla bla ..., and lets start ...1 day all kiend of fruits all day as much as you like and can eat ... exept for mangoes and figes and grapes 2 and day all kiend of vegtabels except avocado and potatoes and peas all day cooked steamed or with ognion and garlic and tomato sauce but without butter or margerine or oil, you can eat carrots and cucumbers for breakfast and cooked hot meal of your favoriet vegtabels and for dinner god be with you .. i know this dinner stinks !!! but you can tell your self tomorow is another day ! 3ed day , fruits and vegteballs combiend , much better ! 4th day ... breakfast 2 eggs half an orange or greap fruit , lunch and dinner all you can eat from meat chiken and eggs all day ... grilled or boiled , 5th day breakfast same as the day before , lunch and dinner fish and sea food and canned tuna as much as you want the 6th and 7th day are the real chalange and marathon !!! you can choose just one kiend of fruits and eat it as much as you want when ever you want for 2 days !!! you can add salt and pepper and musterd and lemon and vinegar and spices  as much as you want eggs must be well boiled and you must remove the oil from it completly .. you can drink club soda , sparceld water , all kien of tea or cofee baboong whatever you like without adding sugar nor milk but you can use artefecial sweatner or i do not know what they call it , i haet them so i do not know the brands .. good luck and if you can do some gemnastics even by walking 10 mn . or use the staires instead of the elevator it is good , the more water you drink the more you feel good and not hungry and energetic , and it washes your body from the poisons you have and acceleraet your metabolism , the more you shower the more you remove poisenes from your body , the more you rub your self with NATURAL SPONGE  without soap you are making your blood run and burn more fat + it helps your skin stay tought and firm and spotless so shower alot treat your self with aroma therapy buth salts or oils and rub your self energetecly with it conciderat it is time of devotion to your self to love your body and apreciat the effort it is doing to loose waight , change the sheets of your bed daily puting them in the sun to allow energy to be renewd .. try to be very active and visit alot of people and go out (no alchool) ! so you do not have much time to think about food ... or work alot , tell your self it is only a weeak to go ....\nif you have to skeep one day to make them 6 remove the only vegtebales day ... if you do not start a more moderat diet after this week you will start gaining waight again soon so i recomand you to try to start a nice diet not that sever after you finish .. good luck .. and pls e mail me how did it go ?
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1.  Next year, initiate a totally vegetarian 'Thanks For Letting The Turkey Live' day.  Teach by example.\n\n2.  You don't have to mention that there will not be meat.  You only need to ask others invited if they have any food allergies.\n\n3.  See the website below for ideas.\n\nGood Luck and Warm Wishes.
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Im vegetarian too, and I eat lots of vegetables like 6 servings a day and 4 servings of fruits. Then I eat 1-1 1/4 servings of nuts. It helps you lose weight, regulate your metabolism, won't get any disease except you need to buy vitamin b12 supplements (found in meat products especially in beef and chicken breasts). Eat peanut butter good source of protein so you won't lose hair or slower skin development.