Guest guest Posted April 10, 2001 Report Share Posted April 10, 2001 I agree with you that true vegetarianism is a diet completely free of animal products, but we all have different paths to vegetarianism. I believe that those who choose to still eat fish and chicken are on the right path and are in need of our non-judgmental support to continue onward towards a healthy diet and lifestyle. Thank you. Tonya Hammond <thammond wrote: Dear Paula, According to the Vegetarian Society of the UK, the oldest veg organization in the world, a vegetarian is " someone living on a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits with or without the use of dairy products and eggs (preferably free-range). A vegetarian does not eat any meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea, or slaughter by-products such as gelatine or animal fats. " I just had a very heated conversation with a coworker recently about what it means to be a vegetarian. She argued that fish is okay. I say that just because a living creature swims instead of walking, crawling or flying doesn't make it ok to kill and eat it in the spirit of vegetarianism. It's also frustrating for me to explain my eating habits to people who have been misinformed by people who eat fish, and sometimes chicken, and call themselves vegetarians. That's my take on it. To your health, Tonya Alameda, California, USA - " P R Bredden " <pbredden " (AT) (DOT) " Friday, April 06, 2001 4:58 PM one more > oh and one more question ) > in regards to types of vegetarians - at this stage I feel quite happy to continue eating eggs (were are going to get our own hens soon) > I am planning to cut out all meats (including chicken) but I wasn't sure about seafood - I really don't like eating meat, but have always eaten it because 'that is just what we always did' My reasons for feelings this way are mostly ethical, It feels wrong that a life is taken to satisfy my needs, well not even a need actually, really a desire. But I wasn't sure about how I felt about seafood. I have always loved seafood, and am not sure about giving it up - maybe slowly I will be OK about it. But can you still say you are vegetarian if you eat some seafood? > > Paula > SAHM to Allison (8) ~ Kristina (almost 6) ~ Scott (1) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 In a message dated 4/11/2001 5:24:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, CrenHov writes: > It is very frustrating > for me to go to a restaurant, ask for a dish to be meatless explaining > that I am a " vegetarian " , and find fish in it... > > I am with you on that one, or going to a party and having to explain to someone that vegetarians don't eat chicken. Sara Colin's Ap Mama A baby will only spoil if you leave it on the shelf. Come see us at <A HREF= " http://www.sos.state.mi.us/election/elecadmin/2000web/index.html " > </A>h<A HREF= " http://members.tripod.com/colinsapmama/ " >ttp://members.tripod.com/colinsap\ mama/</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 I agree but think that those who continue to be on that path should say just that, and not call themselves vegetarians. Those of us who are vegetarians are then judged by their standards. It is very frustrating for me to go to a restaurant, ask for a dish to be meatless explaining that I am a " vegetarian " , and find fish in it... Carmen in Norway > I agree with you that true vegetarianism is a diet completely free of >animal products, but we all have different paths to vegetarianism. I >believe that those who choose to still eat fish and chicken are on the >right path and are in need of our non-judgmental support to continue >onward towards a healthy diet and lifestyle. >Thank you. > Tonya Hammond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 i was told that when someone was trying to eliminate meat but still had occasional fish or chicken they were a transitional vegetarian. http://community.webtv.net/bbrtz/BarbiesPage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 It really is frustrating that so many people don't know what the word vegetarian means. I asked for vegetarian sushi at a mall food court today and was offered ones with crab meat. A little while ago, a man selling frozen meats door to door wasn't discouraged when I said I wasn't interested because we are vegetarians. He asked if I ate chicken or fish. Chicken and fish are not vegetables. Also, I'm curious where eating insects fits into this discussion. I wouldn't do it, but I know that in some cultures, eating grasshoppers or certain types of worms is considered ok. I know vegans don't use products made from silk, but could someone who eats insects, but no meat, chicken or fish be considered a vegetarian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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