Comments on: How do I become a vegetarian without harming my health?

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By: Janet

Janet — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:15:19 +0000

The only way to lead a beneficial vegetarian lifestyle and avoid harming your health in the process is educating yourself about the vegetarian lifestyle and diet. Do your research read books, join newsletters or watch videos.

I learnt how to become a vegetarian when i joined a website called Vegetarian Newbie http://www.vegetariannewbie.com it just for beginners which is great. Here are a list of free newsletters

Good luck on your new journey !

By: jonathan st.thomas

jonathan st.thomas — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:58:25 +0000

try to cut down on junk foods,pastas made with white flour,potatoes,white rice and everything made with white flour and sugar.

for information on the vegetarian restaurants,vegan restaurants and health food stores in and around the area where you live go to “happy cow” on the internet.

try the internet,one phrase a search,with phrases such as “low carb vegetarian recipes”,”vegetarian low carb recipes”,”simple vegetarian recipes”,”simple vegan recipes”,and “vegetarian times”.good luck.

By: Stranger Than You Dreamt It

Stranger Than You Dreamt It — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:59:59 +0000

Ok, so there are two types of vegetarians:
cheese-and-junk vegetarians
and healthy vegetarians
Too many people replace the meat with dairy and processed foods.
You should replace them with fruits/veggies/lentils/nuts.
The only vitamins that van be issues are Vitamin B12 and iron (especially if you’re female and have your period). You can buy fortified bread/cereal at the store, or just a multivitamin will do it. Protein is not an issue as long as you eat a balanced diet- balanced=many different amino acids=complete proteins.
Here is the vegetarian food pyramid, as a rough guide:
http://ale1980italy.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/vegetarian-food-pyramid.jpg
Congrats on your choice and good luck!

To everyone who said we are meant to digest meat (I’m sure there are some), we are not. They may have pointed out we have canines. Horses have canines. Canines are not meant exclusovely for flesh. We have long intestinal tracts (carnivores have short ones so decaying meat can get through asap). Our culture, our hedonistic lifestyle, and the ease of factory farming, have led us to consume excessive amounts of meat.
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By: Frou Frou

Frou Frou — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:13:59 +0000

as long as you keep an eye on YOUR own health and body, you wil learn the things it needs
if your female, iron is soemthing you may need to keep an eye on as you loose it every month
other than that a multi vitamin and some flaxseed oils and you shoudl be ok
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By: Kim N

Kim N — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:46:59 +0000

This website, run by the Mayo Clinic and has a copy of the vegetarian food pyramid on it. Use it when planing your meals.
Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vegetarian-diet/HQ01596
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By: Flipdog4

Flipdog4 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:05:59 +0000

I am not a vegetarian, but i am a pescetarian, which means that i avoid meat with the exception of fish. I am only 15 so I eat fish because my parents eat all types of meat and think i need protein. Im waiting for college to switch to being vegetarian or vegan. I eat a lot of morning star veggie burgers and chicken which have protein and just eat a lot of green vegetables. taking vitamins with iron is probably a good idea escpcially if you are a girl. If your worried about protein though i suggest eating fish at first as a transistion to vegetarianism. Dont call yourself a vegetarain if you do this because it makes vegetarians mad. I have to explain to people that i am not a vegetarian all the time. I have actually gained weight since becoming a pescetarian, though i am still skinny i think. ( 5 ft 8 and 115 pounds. Hope I helped!
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By: Chelsea is a ZOMBIE!!!

Chelsea is a ZOMBIE!!! — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:57:59 +0000

For the full low down, go to a doctor or registered dietitian. I'm assuming you have some sort of condition that requires you to follow a strict diet? I mean, how else could going veg be a threat to your health?
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By: Rodent ❤ Control

Rodent ❤ Control — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:42:59 +0000

Be a vegan.
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By: Ilana G

Ilana G — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:03:59 +0000

I have been veg for my whole life and im plenty healthy. being veg is more healthy than eating meat
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