Guest guest Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Why is it that people get worried about our children if they find out that they also have a vegetarian diet too? I have had a argument with my brother today who told me that the children would miss out of vital proteins (!) I told him that we more than make up for it with vegetables and nuts apparently that's not the right type. They NEED protein from red meat! I have never heard anything so stupid! I tried explaining that since we cut out meat in our diets my daughters eczema has almost disappeared to be told that I have turned into a hippy freak! I give up on him, I'm not asking him to join my 'hippy way of life' not even to support it but to accept that this is what we are doing and not question my parenting in front of my children. P.S Rhianna did tell him off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Grrr some people have no idea do they! Let me think India is mainly Vegetarian and they have no real problems (ok overcrowding doesn't help but that is a different problem!) The Dragon (aka High Priestess Enchanting Evenweave) WIPs/UFOs = The Castle, The Green Man, Celtic Summer, exchange 6/10ths done, Computer Whizz, Perfect Pets, Zodiac Cats, Element Dragons http://dragonsteel.multiply.com/ http://tempewytch.diaryland.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 In fact, a number of cultures and religions are vegetarian and actually have a longer lifespan . . . We have been lucky not to get a lot of pushback from family and friends. MIL has eventually gotten used to the idea, she has lots of other things to complain that we are doing wrong. Her husband (not my hubby's father) is a cattle rancher, so he wants to know " what's wrong with meat? " They've both had cancer . . . Most of our friends are okay with it. Most will ask why the first time, and then leave it alone. Sometimes we get asked about " what if DS want to try meat when he's older? " Our religion does not have a vegetarian tradition, and people there seem to think sometimes that we are heretics or something . . . We had one couple who found out recently who immediately wanted to know what we thought of the vegan Chinese restaurant here in town and wanted to know if we would go with them there. They are not veg, but had found it and wanted to take her mom, who is veg, there. But she wouldn't go. They went on their own and loved it. Pam On Jan 10, 2008 10:50 AM, The Dragon <dragonsteeluk wrote: Grrr some people have no idea do they! Let me think India is mainly > Vegetarian and they have no real problems (ok overcrowding doesn't help but > that is a different problem!) > > The Dragon (aka High Priestess Enchanting Evenweave) > WIPs/UFOs = The Castle, The Green Man, Celtic Summer, exchange 6/10ths > done, Computer Whizz, Perfect Pets, Zodiac Cats, Element Dragons > http://dragonsteel.multiply.com/ > http://tempewytch.diaryland.com/ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 One of my nephews is a " natural " vegetarian. Meaning from birth he has not liked meat. Didn't even want the baby meats. But my brother makes him eat it. Hopefully when he is older he will follow his own instincts. Sam In fact, a number of cultures and religions are vegetarian and actually have a longer lifespan . . . Confidentiality Notice This email message, including any and all attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain individually identifiable patient health information. The use and disclosure of any personal health information contained in this email by the recipient is restricted by Federal regulations governing Confidentiality and Drug Abuse Patient Records, 42 C.F.R. Part 2, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 & 164, and must be deleted appropriately when its use is no longer required. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution of this email is prohibited and may violate Federal laws, including the Privacy Act. A general authorization for the release of medical or other information is NOT sufficient for this purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact Samantha Lea or Adapt at (541) 672-2691, and destroy all copies of the original message. 10/1/2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hi, I am a relatively new member and haven't posted much, but this subject is one that I am very familiar with. I get this from my family too...they were not generally supportive of me going vegetarian and my 4 year old daughter is now pretty close to being vegetarian too. But the first thing they always ask is " how will you get protein? " Um, duh...there IS protein in lots of things, not just meat. I got questioned pretty much at every meal when we were home for the holidays, got told that I " looked pale " , was offered sausage at every breakfast, etc, etc, etc. I don't make a big deal about what I eat and I don't try to sway anyone into joining me. But you'd think that I told them the only thing I was going to eat was figs or cookies or something equally silly. I have tried really hard to learn as much about nutrition as I can and I do a pretty good job about making sure our diet is varied and balanced, but to hear them tell it you'd think I skipped off into the sunset with a dunce-cap on. For the record, I'm the only one in my family that isn't weight-challenged or have a host of other health problems, so I don't feel the need to justify my choice too much...I think that it should be obvious! I'll just go on being a tree-hugger and try to be good-natured about answering their questions. Burns me up sometimes though! Maureen , " Samantha Lea " <saml wrote: > > One of my nephews is a " natural " vegetarian. Meaning from birth he has not > liked meat. Didn't even want the baby meats. But my brother makes him eat > it. Hopefully when he is older he will follow his own instincts. > > Sam > > > > In fact, a number of cultures and religions are vegetarian and > actually have a longer lifespan . . . > > > > > > Confidentiality Notice > This email message, including any and all attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain individually identifiable patient health information. The use and disclosure of any personal health information contained in this email by the recipient is restricted by Federal regulations governing Confidentiality and Drug Abuse Patient Records, 42 C.F.R. Part 2, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 & 164, and must be deleted appropriately when its use is no longer required. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution of this email is prohibited and may violate Federal laws, including the Privacy Act. A general authorization for the release of medical or other information is NOT sufficient for this purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact Samantha Lea or Adapt at (541) 672-2691, and destroy all copies of the original message. 10/1/2008 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Maureen, you¹re not alone with that reaction. I got nothing but that for a while when I first went vegan. But now I¹m actually meeting others who think the same way, so that¹s pretty cool and I don¹t feel so different. And I always remind them if there is enough protein/calcium/etc. in vegetables to grow elephants and giraffes, why not enough for people? I still have them occasionally asking things like Œdon¹t you even eat fish?¹ when I¹ve explained what vegan is numerous times. It¹s frustrating but now I just keep saying Œno thanks¹ rather than explaining anything anymore. They¹ll catch on eventually. LOL Anna -- http://eatbreathemove.blogspot.com/ On 14/1/08 2:58 PM, " maureen_mcdonald " <maureen_mcdonald wrote: > > > Hi, > > I am a relatively new member and haven't posted much, but this > subject is one that I am very familiar with. I get this from my > family too...they were not generally supportive of me going > vegetarian and my 4 year old daughter is now pretty close to being > vegetarian too. But the first thing they always ask is " how will you > get protein? " Um, duh...there IS protein in lots of things, not just > meat. > > I got questioned pretty much at every meal when we were home for the > holidays, got told that I " looked pale " , was offered sausage at every > breakfast, etc, etc, etc. I don't make a big deal about what I eat > and I don't try to sway anyone into joining me. But you'd think that > I told them the only thing I was going to eat was figs or cookies or > something equally silly. I have tried really hard to learn as much > about nutrition as I can and I do a pretty good job about making sure > our diet is varied and balanced, but to hear them tell it you'd think > I skipped off into the sunset with a dunce-cap on. For the record, > I'm the only one in my family that isn't weight-challenged or have a > host of other health problems, so I don't feel the need to justify my > choice too much...I think that it should be obvious! > > I'll just go on being a tree-hugger and try to be good-natured about > answering their questions. Burns me up sometimes though! > > Maureen > > > <%40> , " Samantha Lea " <saml > wrote: >> > >> > One of my nephews is a " natural " vegetarian. Meaning from birth he has not >> > liked meat. Didn't even want the baby meats. But my brother makes him eat >> it. >> > Hopefully when he is older he will follow his own instincts. >> > >> > Sam >> > >> > >> > >> > In fact, a number of cultures and religions are vegetarian and actually >> have a >> > longer lifespan . . . >> > >> > >> > >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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