Guest guest Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Hi~ Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start as I transition into being a vegan? My diet is (sadly) very heavy on animal proteins, and I don't even know where to begin. I know that I am supposed to try and go slowly, a friend said that I could get sick if I don't do the transition correctly. I would appreciate any information that anyone could provide, especially any tips on substitutes for things I might miss! Thank you! Noreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Dear Noreen,Congratulations:-)These guys have been great resources for me.I am not sure if all the contact information is up to date, but it should be.Anyway I'm sure they can be very HEALTHFUL;-)Peace,sam1) Esselstyn, Caldwell MD The Cleveland Clinic Foundation work (216) 444-6662 home page: www.heartattackproof.com 9500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland Ohio 441952) Fuhrman, Joel MD work (908) 237-0200 work fax (908) 237-0210 home page www.drfuhrman.com Foran Park 4 Walter E. Foran Blvd, Suite 409 Flemington, NJ 088223) McDougall John M.D Work (800) 941-7111 Email drmcdougall Email mcdougall home page www.drmcdougall.com PO Box 14039 Santa Rosa, CA 954024) Heidrich Ruth Ph.D Email ruthheidrich home page http://www.ruthheidrich.com/ Hawaii5) William Hariris MD home page http://www.vegsource.com/harris/index.htm Hawaii6) Brenda Davis RD home page http://www.brendadavisrd.com Canada On Oct 24, 2007, at 5:25 PM, noreen wrote:Hi~Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start as I transitioninto being a vegan? My diet is (sadly) very heavy on animal proteins,and I don't even know where to begin. I know that I am supposed totry and go slowly, a friend said that I could get sick if I don't dothe transition correctly. I would appreciate any information thatanyone could provide, especially any tips on substitutes for things Imight miss! Thank you!Noreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Hi Noreen, I don't see any reason why you would get sick, unless you are not getting what your body needs. Proteins from beans, nuts, seeds, legumes, and complementing proteins, putting together grains with beans for added protein. But if you're concerned that you still won't get all you need, you could take a supplement that gives you all the amino acids you need. I picked up a formula today at my chiropractor's office, Total Amino Solution by Genesa which is recommended for nutritional psychology, chronic physical and emotional pain, lots of other stuff too, but specifically says on the jar "Low protein consumption: vegans, vegetarians, children or others who will not eat protein." It comes in vegi-capsules, and I got 180 caps for $35, which should last 2 months. (they recommend 3 to 6 a day) I think it's a good investment at about $.50 a day, and she told me I'd feel the difference right away. You can buy it at Whole Foods. Good luck and good health, Margi On Behalf Of noreenWednesday, October 24, 2007 5:26 PM Subject: beginner... Hi~Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start as I transitioninto being a vegan? My diet is (sadly) very heavy on animal proteins,and I don't even know where to begin. I know that I am supposed totry and go slowly, a friend said that I could get sick if I don't dothe transition correctly. I would appreciate any information thatanyone could provide, especially any tips on substitutes for things Imight miss! Thank you!Noreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 For someone so heavily dependent on animal protein, there is a possibility of feeling sick, not getting sick, while transitioning to plant foods as the body is detoxifying itself and the digestive system is getting accustomed to different foods. It's probably a good idea to take a daily multi-vitamin, try to eat a diversity of foods (something even " omnivores " often don't do, to buy meat substitutes if that suits your interests, to drink a lot of water, to learn as much as you can, and to not focus so much on your fears but instead to be proud of yourself for the positive path you have now chosen. You're making a huge difference for your personal health, animal compassion, and eco-sustainability. Feel free to visit my Eco-Eating page at www.brook.com/veg for loads of info and lots of links. There's even a section on " Making the Switch " . Best of luck and stay connected! Peace, Dan Brook On Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:09:15 -0700 " Margi Days " <madmargi wrote: > Hi Noreen, > > I don't see any reason why you would get sick, unless you > are not getting > what your body needs. Proteins from beans, nuts, seeds, > legumes, and > complementing proteins, putting together grains with > beans for added > protein. But if you're concerned that you still won't > get all you need, you > could take a supplement that gives you all the amino > acids you need. I > picked up a formula today at my chiropractor's office, > Total Amino Solution > by Genesa which is recommended for nutritional > psychology, chronic physical > and emotional pain, lots of other stuff too, but > specifically says on the > jar " Low protein consumption: vegans, vegetarians, > children or others who > will not eat protein. " It comes in vegi-capsules, and I > got 180 caps for > $35, which should last 2 months. (they recommend 3 to 6 a > day) I think it's > a good investment at about $.50 a day, and she told me > I'd feel the > difference right away. You can buy it at Whole Foods. > > Good luck and good health, > > Margi > > > On Behalf Of > noreen > Wednesday, October 24, 2007 5:26 PM > > beginner... > > > Hi~ > > Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start as I > transition > into being a vegan? My diet is (sadly) very heavy on > animal proteins, > and I don't even know where to begin. I know that I am > supposed to > try and go slowly, a friend said that I could get sick > if I don't do > the transition correctly. I would appreciate any > information that > anyone could provide, especially any tips on > substitutes for things I might miss! > > Thank you! > Noreen > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Just as a FYI, I went to wholefoods to get a vegan multi-vitamin. When I was speaking to an employee (who was vegan), we found the brand she currently used was no longer vegan. They only stated they were vegetarian on the label. But when she initially did her research, they had vegan ingredients. They changed the ingredients adding eggs - which still made them vegetarian as stated on their label. So, we researched a lot of different brands to find a truly vegan vitamin. We found a lot of companies had egg or dairy in products. Those that truly stated vegan we good. I do not know about the Total Amino Solution whether it is vegan or not. But it is always good to check again if it only states vegetarian. If it states vegan on it, please disregard. But I thought some of you may want to check your own vitamins. take care, Mari , " Margi Days " <madmargi wrote: > > Hi Noreen, > > I don't see any reason why you would get sick, unless you are not getting > what your body needs. Proteins from beans, nuts, seeds, legumes, and > complementing proteins, putting together grains with beans for added > protein. But if you're concerned that you still won't get all you need, you > could take a supplement that gives you all the amino acids you need. I > picked up a formula today at my chiropractor's office, Total Amino Solution > by Genesa which is recommended for nutritional psychology, chronic physical > and emotional pain, lots of other stuff too, but specifically says on the > jar " Low protein consumption: vegans, vegetarians, children or others who > will not eat protein. " It comes in vegi-capsules, and I got 180 caps for > $35, which should last 2 months. (they recommend 3 to 6 a day) I think it's > a good investment at about $.50 a day, and she told me I'd feel the > difference right away. You can buy it at Whole Foods. > > Good luck and good health, > > Margi > > On Behalf Of > noreen > Wednesday, October 24, 2007 5:26 PM > > beginner... > > > Hi~ > > Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start as I transition > into being a vegan? My diet is (sadly) very heavy on animal proteins, > and I don't even know where to begin. I know that I am supposed to > try and go slowly, a friend said that I could get sick if I don't do > the transition correctly. I would appreciate any information that > anyone could provide, especially any tips on substitutes for things I > might miss! > > Thank you! > Noreen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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