new to group and new to the vegan life-needing advice!

[Guest guest]

Hello!

 

I have been a meat eater my entire life, and have been playing with

the idea of becoming vegan the last few years. I have gradually

more and more been cutting out meat, dairy and eggs.

 

recently I found out I am pregnant, and the idea of being vegan

appeals to me more then ever. My only concern is the amount of

protein consumed. I am already anemic and am afraid cutting red

meat out will affect me and the baby adversly.

 

So here are a few questions that would be great for anyone to answer

for me:

 

 

1. What is a good substitute for butter?

 

2. What are good sources of protein?

 

3. What are good substitute for milk? I realize there is rice and

soy, but it is expensive and there usually is not very much in a

container.

 

4. What is a good source for calcium? Is it true that broccoli is?

 

5. Is there any danger in becoming vegan and excercising while

pregnant, in anyones own experience? I have been exercising

regularly for years, but am wondering if being vegan will decrease

my energy level.

 

6. What might be a good replacement for cheese? or eggs?

 

 

I live in an area that is not vegan friendly. I do not have a

health food store near by, and people here have never heard of

organic anything, it seems. So, basic and simple would be great!

 

Thanks for your help, I appreciate any input anyone has! Also, any

reccommened recipes, sites, or books would be helpful as well!

 

Stelth