I am thinking of becoming a vegetarian?

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I am thinking of becoming a vegetarian. Does anyone have any advice?

PeterCobra · Accepted Answer

i would have advice if your doing it for health reasons. you didn't provide much information so its hard to say. but it is not healthier because of the meat issue. its healthier because of the TYPE of meat non vegetarians usually consume. you can have greater health than a vegetarian and still eat meat. its just that most people don't. its either one extreem or the other with most people. look into traditional japanese diet. they live the longest and always have and it is not genetic but dietary and lifestyle and there are studies to prove it. their diet is A LOT of fish and rice and vegetables, and none of the junk most people eat for desserts and things. its simple, clean, and healthy.

vegetarians are healthy because they cut out the red meat and pork and processed meats and fried meats horrible things for your body. not because the cut out all meat all together. if you eat like the traditional japanese or mediterranean, you don't need to become vegetarian. cause as a vegetarian you can still destroy your body with using tons of salt and eating junk food and sweets and things like that. we tend to look at fads instead of looking at diets as a whole and from all aspects. certain animal proteins and BCAA profiles that our body needs are only found in these animal proteins. you can't get them from tofu, tofurkey, or any of these other engieered failures of replicating meat. fish is great for you. lets face it, sure there are exceptions we can find if you look really hard (jake shields, etc.) but most vegetarian and definitely vegan males look sickly and weak. and they don't look like this because they are so amazingly healthy either. their nourishment is missing something vital. there is a place in the middle of this dietary quest that is good. but its not vegetarian, and its not fast food, red meat, candy, fat typical American lifestyle either. we need to get away from extreemes and look at the cultures that do it right and look at real life evidence. that's my advice for what its worth.

WoIIie · Accepted Answer

Find good sources of protein. I recommend you become a lacto-vegan, which means you can consume dairy products. In my opinion, this is the most doable path without getting into all the BS like "eating only fish/chicken". Why be a vegetarian if you're gonna eat MEAT?

The only meat in my current diet is chicken and salmon and I can imagine substituting that with 100% Dairy WHEY. It's very doable, just learn to love beans and nuts. Tomatoes are also huge.

LittleMissGriff · Accepted Answer

Consult your doctor for good diet plans/books that keep your nutrition intake balanced. The honest fact is, eating vegetarian will keep you healthier than eating meat, not because there's anything wrong with meat, but because western diets have too much. There's healthy and then there's overkill. By focusing on what you're eating, your body will end up running far more efficiently. In fact, eating a primarily vegetarian diet doesn't mean you have to give up meat altogether, it just means cutting meat intake down to, say, once a week.

vishna · Accepted Answer

Me about to post a serious logical answer when I read the other answers and they all suck balls. You aren't even serious.

Yeah here's the advice don't post questions like this. Booooooo

>:C

Some answers were cool though.

Being a vegetarian is awesome!

Still BOOOOOOOOO

Anonymous · Answer

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Vendrix · Answer

Don't be annoyed at others who eat meat or when your at an event and there are few choices to eat.  Its not their fault you decided to be picky.

Ugliness · Answer

If animals weren't meant to be eaten, they wouldn't be made of meat.

Anonymous · Answer

There's nothing wrong with eating more or less of a type of food. But don't cut anything out completely.  If animals weren't meant to be eaten they wouldn't be made of food.

Kladdpapper · Answer

Begin with having "meat-free days"? :) like twice or so a week and then increase the days as you feel it work. Make sure to get proteins and other vitamins from other sources thou! Search for recipes on the internet for vegetarian dishes and try out new things. :D

lace1228 · Answer

Studies have proven that vegetarians are healthier and live longer. My boyfriend is vegetarian and there are tons of stuff you can eat that isn't meat, pretty much any meat you eat there is a vegetarian substitute. I was very surprised to see how much selection there actual is. A lot of it is actual pretty good and most of it has more protein then meat.

SwimmerGuy · Answer

Trololololo! I love it! Yeah, its silly to not eat animals. People have been doing it darn near forever, and so far its worked out pretty well. If animals were bad for you, why would animals eat animals?

WovenEclipse · Answer

I have no advice in particular, but just a bit of motivational advicey stuff :P My mate went from a meat eater to a vegetarian, and since she stopped eating meat she's just felt so happy, her mood is a lot more lively and happier :D so becoming a veggie can do some great things :P

myspacemybroke · Answer

As long as you don't become one of those self righteous prick vegetarians and get in everyone's face about it, you should be great.

xzinax2 · Answer

uhh don't eat meat? lol it's not that hard,and if you're worried about the whole proteins and vitamins thing-you won't miss anything,i've been a vegetarian for years and I'm healthy as a horse.

Anonymous · Answer

Focus on getting enough protein through things like beans, lentils, seeds, and nuts. Do your research before you make the switch. Getting enough protein is challenging when you are a vegetarian but can be done.

desidoll · Answer

I don't mean to stop you but it sucks because before this you were eating meats.Its not easy unless you really have the determination.Btw why you want to be a vegetarian?

Misty_04 · Answer

Advice? Well it's not really hard you just substitute what you get from meat for healthier alternatives. Are you doing it for the health benefits or what?

Maddygirl · Answer

Vegetarians are sexy! I'm one and I love male vegetarians! It's pretty easy too I've been one for three years and I never think about meat, I don't miss it at all. Also it can help you prevent obesity/ heart disease

martyfellow · Answer

I think it's a great idea.   Here in China ost people are near vegetarians...they don't eat a lot of meat...and man are the women pretty!

Anonymous · Answer

It's NOT gay, Really!  You should give it a try. There should be more guy vegetarians! It's hot, welll,  girls think it is. Also proven you live longer! :)

Whistling_Dixie · Answer

I am a proud vegetarian! I only eat animals that are already in vegetative state!

muzeasd · Answer

Why people become just vegetarian? I am just curious and asking.

gingey158 · Answer

start off by becoming a flexitarian that's what I am and it works... basically you eat meat when you feel like it but you don't over indulge in it

MrReal · Answer

Why not just lie on the highway and get it over with...gosh.

Anonymous · Answer

sorry for that comment down there I miss and put do I was trying to put DONT SAY

Ezmotts · Answer

Don't do it man, meat all the way!

lufthanza · Answer

dont dude!  ul regret it. GO MEAT! lol

cjwright79 · Answer

Lentils and hummus are your friend. Are you gonna eat seafood?

enlightenment · Answer

yeah...stop eating meat or eggs/fish.

Anonymous · Answer

I LOVE meat. Sorry!

idontgetit123 · Answer

<3 meat though

mrstinky · Answer

eat more chicken

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