Guest guest Posted June 8, 2004 Report Share Posted June 8, 2004 Hello everyone! I have been thinking alot about becoming a vegetarian. I don't eat much meat anyways but it will still be a hard change to make. I do have a couple questions though First and hopefully I don't sound too much like a moron lol, can you eat eggs? I know vegans do not eat anything from animals but vegetarians can still eat eggs right? And secondly, I don't really know of many sources of protein. I am a hugely picky eater. I don't like almost anything lol. I have had veggie burgers before and the ones I had which I can't remember what kind were aweful lol. I just want to make sure I am healthy. Any good websites or books suggestions would be great too! I am off to go explore the file section lol. Thanks ~Lil Storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 <lilstorm_love> wrote: > Hello everyone! I have been thinking alot about becoming a > vegetarian. I don't eat much meat anyways but it will still be a >hard change to make. Once you set your mind to it, you will find that it is much easier than you could ever imagine >I do have a couple questions though First and hopefully I don't >sound too much like a >moron lol, can you eat eggs? I know vegans >do not eat anything from animals but vegetarians can still eat eggs >right? Yes >And secondly, I don't really know of many sources of protein. I am >a hugely picky eater. I don't like almost anything lol. I have had >veggie burgers before and the ones I had which I can't remember >what kind were aweful lol. I just want to make sure I am healthy. You can get more than adequate amounts of protein without meat, eggs and milk. The best veggie burgers I have had are " Chik N Grill " from a company called " Garden Burger " . It's scary how much they taste like a chicken burger cooked on the grill. They also have a similar texture and they are juicy as well. > Any good websites or books suggestions would be great too! I am > off to go explore the file section lol. > Thanks ~Lil Storm I recommend the book, " Vegan Planet " by Robin Robertson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Although I have never been a picky eater, my wife sure is and always has been. We were both worried about what we would eat when we decided to go vegetarian, especially her. See, she doesn't like very many veggies! She was always the " meat and potatoes " type eater. The idea of eating nothing *but* veggies was a concept she wasn't sure she would be able to do well. But, we found that not only was it easy, but we were introduced to many new foods and tasty recipes than ever before. It opened up a whole new world of eating to us. We were lucky in that her mother has been vegetarian for years and was able to introduce us to many new tasty foods. We didn't have to try things that she had tried and didn't find tasty, which is good, especially since so many veggie meat substitutes are more expensive than real meat. But, the best thing we found out was that we really didn't have to change our eating habits as much as we thought we would. Like I saw someone else mention here, we made the same dishes, but simply substituted the meat with something else. One of our favorite substitutes we have found that we use a lot is this stuff called Not! Beef and Not! Chicken. We order it, though I have heard from some on another forum that some stores do sell it. This stuff is dehydrated, so you can buy it in bulk if you want and store it easily for a long time. It's cheap, too. If you order 5 lbs., it's only $3.19/lb., or 1 lb./$3.49. but, it rehydrates to almost 4 times. So, it ends up being cheaper than meat, and there is no waste (i.e. trimmings, bones). We use this in all kinds of stuff. It comes in strips, chunks, or ground. Here is their website, if you want to check it out: http://www.dixiediner.com/cgi-bin/WebShop.cgi? config=/usr/www/users/rstevens/dixie/config.txt & uid=166.102.162.140108 6790263 & command=link--meat_replacement_foods And, hey, for all you doing that low-carb thing, they have those options, too, including Not! sugar. And, all their soybeans are guaranteed to be GMO-free. Here is their home page to check out: http://www.dixiediner.com/cgi-bin/WebShop.cgi? config=/usr/www/users/rstevens/dixie/config.txt & uid=166.102.162.140108 6790263 & command=link--intro Anyway, I hope this help a bit. Basically you can still eat whatever you are used to eating, just without real meat. It's not near as hard as we thought it would be. As the demand continues to grow, so does the supply. Many more choices nowadays than there used to be. Virgil , " Raven " <lilstorm_love> wrote: > Hello everyone! I have been thinking alot about becoming a > vegetarian. I don't eat much meat anyways but it will still be a hard > change to make. I do have a couple questions though First and > hopefully I don't sound too much like a moron lol, can you eat eggs? > I know vegans do not eat anything from animals but vegetarians can > still eat eggs right? > And secondly, I don't really know of many sources of protein. I am a > hugely picky eater. I don't like almost anything lol. I have had > veggie burgers before and the ones I had which I can't remember what > kind were aweful lol. I just want to make sure I am healthy. > > Any good websites or books suggestions would be great too! I am > off to go explore the file section lol. > Thanks > > ~Lil Storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Here's what I know, Lil Storm, though it may be corrected by someone more knowledgeable: A lacto-vegetarian is one who includes dairy products in their diet, i.e., anything coming from the lactation of livestock. An ovo-vegetarian is one that includes egg products. A vegan is one who eats neither. Therefore, a lacto-ovo vegetarian includes both as well as the plethora of vegetables, grains, and nuts available. Beans are an excellent source of protein, and I've found that eating ample amounts of green vegetables with lots of roughage tends to reduce the fermentation of sugar that creates methane in the system. Beans and brown rice eating together actually create a " complete protein " , though I'm rusty on exactly what that means ... all I know is that it's as good as any protein you can get through meat. Dairy products also contain protein. My system doesn't deal well with milk and I've heard people ask about where I get my calcium, but as an extra tidbit about what's great in a vegetarian diet I'll tout the great benefits of broccoli. It's loaded with much more calcium than milk, plus I remember reading years ago that in order to process the lactic acid in milk, the body uses up calcium, so the benefits of milk are greatly reduced. Not so with broccoli, since it doesn't contain lactic acid. Anyway, all the legumes are great sources of protein, and when eaten in combination with other vegetables you get great benefits. Also, the protein in meat is a " dirty fuel, " meaning that your body has a much more difficult time processing it and there are byproducts created in that process that your body has to treat as waste. That's why these guys who do big barbeques and are big time meateaters also have big bellies and have big time health problems. I live in Texas, so I see a lot of the testosterone festival barbeques. I hope this provides you a little insight. I wish I could remember the name of the great book I read in 1987 that provided me with a sound foundation about nutrition, but I'll continue racking my brain about it. It was something like a complete book of natural food, but that's not the right title. So far I haven't been able to find anything that strikes a memory, either, but I'll keep thinking. It was so far the most well-written and accurate book I've seen and I'd like to find it. Ah, the drawbacks of using one's library ... Peace to everyone. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 > Beans and brown rice eating together actually create a " complete >protein " , though I'm rusty on exactly what that means ... a complete protein is one which contains all the necessary amino acids. it's actually not necessary to combine foods as long as you are eating a balanced diet-- your body will complete the protein for you. melody http://www.flawlessfitness.com http://www.melodysmusic.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Thank you for the website for DixieDiner. I see a few items already just at a glance that I'm interested in. I love ordering on the internet, I find so much that I wouldn't be able to get otherwise. Sue Virgil <cybergypsy1964 wrote: Although I have never been a picky eater, my wife sure is and always has been. We were both worried about what we would eat when we decided to go vegetarian, especially her. See, she doesn't like very many veggies! She was always the " meat and potatoes " type eater. The idea of eating nothing *but* veggies was a concept she wasn't sure she would be able to do well. But, we found that not only was it easy, but we were introduced to many new foods and tasty recipes than ever before. It opened up a whole new world of eating to us. We were lucky in that her mother has been vegetarian for years and was able to introduce us to many new tasty foods. We didn't have to try things that she had tried and didn't find tasty, which is good, especially since so many veggie meat substitutes are more expensive than real meat. But, the best thing we found out was that we really didn't have to change our eating habits as much as we thought we would. Like I saw someone else mention here, we made the same dishes, but simply substituted the meat with something else. One of our favorite substitutes we have found that we use a lot is this stuff called Not! Beef and Not! Chicken. We order it, though I have heard from some on another forum that some stores do sell it. This stuff is dehydrated, so you can buy it in bulk if you want and store it easily for a long time. It's cheap, too. If you order 5 lbs., it's only $3.19/lb., or 1 lb./$3.49. but, it rehydrates to almost 4 times. So, it ends up being cheaper than meat, and there is no waste (i.e. trimmings, bones). We use this in all kinds of stuff. It comes in strips, chunks, or ground. Here is their website, if you want to check it out: http://www.dixiediner.com/cgi-bin/WebShop.cgi? config=/usr/www/users/rstevens/dixie/config.txt & uid=166.102.162.140108 6790263 & command=link--meat_replacement_foods And, hey, for all you doing that low-carb thing, they have those options, too, including Not! sugar. And, all their soybeans are guaranteed to be GMO-free. Here is their home page to check out: http://www.dixiediner.com/cgi-bin/WebShop.cgi? config=/usr/www/users/rstevens/dixie/config.txt & uid=166.102.162.140108 6790263 & command=link--intro Anyway, I hope this help a bit. Basically you can still eat whatever you are used to eating, just without real meat. It's not near as hard as we thought it would be. As the demand continues to grow, so does the supply. Many more choices nowadays than there used to be. Virgil , " Raven " <lilstorm_love> wrote: > Hello everyone! I have been thinking alot about becoming a > vegetarian. I don't eat much meat anyways but it will still be a hard > change to make. I do have a couple questions though First and > hopefully I don't sound too much like a moron lol, can you eat eggs? > I know vegans do not eat anything from animals but vegetarians can > still eat eggs right? > And secondly, I don't really know of many sources of protein. I am a > hugely picky eater. I don't like almost anything lol. I have had > veggie burgers before and the ones I had which I can't remember what > kind were aweful lol. I just want to make sure I am healthy. > > Any good websites or books suggestions would be great too! I am > off to go explore the file section lol. > Thanks > > ~Lil Storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Thanks everyone! Last night I actually did a ton of exploring different websites and learned alot. There is alot I didn't know. I was worried as I am such a picky eater and all but there is still a ton I can eat. I really don't care for beans or rice at all and I just figured that was a big part of getting protein. I love pasta though and I can still eat lots of that Thanks Saedric I will definitly check that book out! and recommending the garden burgers! Thank Virgil I checked out that site dixiediner it looks interesting I will have to check it out. Thank you Mark that was a ton of info. I had never really heard of lacto-ovo vegetarians before. I guess I would be one of those as I will still eat cheese and eggs and milk. I would die without cheese, I can live without meat but my all time favorite food is macaroni and cheese lol. Thanks everyone you are very helpful. ~Lil Storm , " saedric " <saedric> wrote: > <lilstorm_love> wrote: > > Hello everyone! I have been thinking alot about becoming a > > vegetarian. I don't eat much meat anyways but it will still be a > >hard change to make. > > Once you set your mind to it, you will find that it is much easier > than you could ever imagine > > >I do have a couple questions though First and hopefully I don't > >sound too much like a >moron lol, can you eat eggs? I know vegans > >do not eat anything from animals but vegetarians can still eat eggs > >right? > > Yes > > >And secondly, I don't really know of many sources of protein. I am > >a hugely picky eater. I don't like almost anything lol. I have had > >veggie burgers before and the ones I had which I can't remember > >what kind were aweful lol. I just want to make sure I am healthy. > > You can get more than adequate amounts of protein without meat, eggs > and milk. The best veggie burgers I have had are " Chik N > Grill " from a company called " Garden Burger " . It's > scary how much they taste like a chicken burger cooked on the grill. > They also have a similar texture and they are juicy as well. > > > Any good websites or books suggestions would be great too! I am > > off to go explore the file section lol. > > Thanks ~Lil Storm > > I recommend the book, " Vegan Planet " by Robin Robertson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 Ah, yes, the power of cheese. I love those commercials, too. I love veggie pizza, but it's just not the same without cheese. We've tried cutting it out just because of the fat, but ... no, it's just something we're not willing to do without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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