Guest guest Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hi! My name is Stacie, and I am a newbie/transitioning vegetarian. I joined this group a long time ago, and then forgot. (blush) So I am back and ready to jump in. I am a professional lurker, so I don't know how much I will post, but I will do my best. =) We recently moved to Oregon, after living in California for the last 30 years. What a change! I have a husband, three daughters (ages 12, 10, and 1), three cats, and a dog. My older daughter has decided as of this week, that she wants to be veg too (eventually vegan), and my middle daughter wants to cut back on eating flesh, although she is hesitant to take the full plunge. The hubby will have no part of this, he is a full fledged carnivore, with some salad for garnish. However, since I am the one who cooks, he will be eating a lot healthier as well, or he can pick up some McDonalds on the way home. =) One question I have, is that I am still breastfeeding my baby (just had her birthday last week, I am so sad to see her growing up). Are there any tips you have for me, as far as making sure I have the right intake of certain nutrients? I am planning on being lacto-ovo, but I don't drink milk. (I'll cook with it, though) Ok, I think that's enough jabber from me for now. Off to check the files and start cooking! ~Stacie~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Nice to meet you here, Stacie - welcome to our group. It's good that you are becoming vegetarian - and I really wouldn't worry too much about nutrients as long as you're getting a wide assortment of vegetables and fruits (think different colours) plus beans and whole grains. Vegans often take a B12 supplement. It's not so tricky eating a plant-based diet - just keep everything in moderation (except for fresh green leaves - you can eat those to your heart's content LOL for all sorts of good reasons) and leave the junk food alone. Why not have a look at some of our recipes? That should give you an idea or two or more 'Professional lurker' as you say, or not, it'd be nice to hear from you again. Best, Pat (Co-owner with Piers and Marie) --- http://www.vegandonelight.com/spice http://beanvegan.blogspot.com http://river-rambles.blogspot.com " As long as you derive inner help and comfort from anything, keep it. " Mahatma Gandhi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hi Stacie, I like your attitude! I mean, that those who won't eat what you cook can go find their own food rather than asking you to compromise your own ethics and/or choices. You're my kinda gal. If I'm not going to eat something, I'm not going to prepare it either, or buy it. (Never fed my kids formula or commercial baby food, which otherwise might have been exceptions.) Kate http://stubblejumperscafe.pnn.com/6853-the-front-page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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