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Q: Vegetarian?
My boyfriend wants to become a vegetarian and I would like to do it with him, only I eat alot of meat. Are there any transition foods or recipes that would lessen my want for meat that are very tasty yet not bland like most veggies seem to be? Suggestions???????
A: What I did was stopped eating red meat (which is the least healthly meat for you). Then gradually I stopped eating white meat. It makes the transaction a lot easier!
Q: Can a vegetarian still be considered a vegetarian and wear ballet slippers?
I've been a vegetarian for more than a year and I just realized (dumb, I know) that my ballet slippers (their not pointe shoes) are made with leather. Can I still be considered a vegetarian if I keep wearing them? I'm quite serious about being a ballerina and a vegetarian. So there's my dilema. Thanks.
EDIT: I think I wrote the question wrong. I meant to ask what you would do, your opinions. Sorry.
Also, canvas shoes wouldn't work because I do competitions and ballet exams, so canvas shoes would be unnacceptable.
A: You can still be a vegetarian as long as you don't eat your ballet slippers.
Q: How often do children raised in a vegetarian home become meat-eaters?
My mom raised my brothers and I vegetarian (almost totally vegan) because of her beliefs regarding the killing of animals. However, neither my brothers nor I remained vegetarian.
One of my daughter's friends (age 10) is being raised vegetarian and my daughter wonders if she will eat meat someday. When I asked her what she thought, she told me that since everyone she knew who was raised vegetarian did not stay that way, that her friend won't either. I explained that everyone makes different decisions and her friend may be a vegetarian for life.
So now I'm curious if there has been a study of vegetarian families, and how often children of vegetarians choose to eat meat as adults. Were my brothers and I the rule, or the exception?
Reply to J.R.
I started eating meat because I smelled it and it seems much more appetizing than the diet I grew up on. I still appreciate fresh vegetables (my dad is into gardening, I rarely tasted vegetables that weren't ultra-fresh) but I simply prefer the flavor of meats when given the choice.
A: Everyone I know who was raised vegetarian has had meat at some point in their lives.
Most of them will at least sneak a taste at about 10...
One of my veg friends has 5 kids, 2 became meat eaters from age 10, 1 remained veg till 16 (when he decided to go to cooking school, I'm not sure if he remained veg), the remaining 2 are under 10 and too young really to decide for themselves.
Q: Can a vegetarian eat something cooked in the same oil as meat?
I found this website that helps vegetarians with fast-food, and it warns that some restaurants cook vegetarian dishes in the same oil as the rest of their food. Is that a warning to all vegetarians or just some, like vegans?
A: it really just depends on what kind of vegetarian you are. some just dont eat meat directly, but may have soups and such with chicken broth, or they pick the pepperoni off the pizza type of people. others eat nothing that come in contact with meat. at all. they ask workers to change their glovers between orders and cannot consume meat in any way at all. then the vegan eat nothing that comes from animals. from what ive learned, most really strict vegetarians, not vegans, have been that veges since birth, so meat consumption would have actual negative affects on the body. the others just prefer to not eat meat and care a little less about indirect consumption. but it really just depends on the persons beliefs
Q: Where do vegetarian eggs come from? How can you tell the difference between the two?
What is in a vegetarian egg? I thought that vegetarians do not eat anything that once was living. Why cant vegetarian eat regular eggs?
A: I am not for sure what a vegetarian egg is. But there are different "levels" of being a vegetarian & some do eat eggs & milk products.
Q: What are some changes a vegetarian woman would notice in her menstrual cycle?
It will be almost 2 years that I am a vegetarian. I know that the lack of meat in my diet probably has an effect in my blood, which probably means there will be a change in my menstrual cycle. I've seen some changes, but I rather not describe them on here. But if other vegetarian women out there are willing to share the changes that they've noticed, I'd really like to know and be able to compare.
A: Mine goes from being really super light a few months in a row (like to the point where I took a few pregnancy tests, because I was confused), to being really dark, and heavy and clumpy. It's rarely in the middle. Super light or super dark.
Q: What are some of the best vegetarian recipes?
I am 14 years old and planning to cook something. But I am also vegetarian. So does anyone know some great vegetarian recipes that are easy and can feed a family of 4?
A: this is like he best!!!! you have to try this!!!!!
~~~~vegetarian Manicotti~~~~
8 ounces manicotti noodles, uncooked (u can find them at wal amrt)
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (vegetarian)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Rinse in cool water.
Take Sauce and HALF of the basil and oregano.
Cook 3 minutes.
Makes 6-8 servings
Spread 1/2 cup of sauce mixture into 13x9 baking dish.
In bowl, stir together 1 CUP of the mozzarella, ricotta, egg, Parmesan, nutmeg and remaining basil and oregano.
Fill pasta tubes with ricotta mixture; place in dish.
Pour remaining sauce over pasta.
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 350º for 25-30 minutes
Q: For Vegetarians: What makes you want to be a vegan or vegetarian, what do you do for nutrients?
I'm not judging, but I'm not a vegetarian. I do love animals, but I think its natural to eat meat (animals do too, after all)
I just want to know other reasons, and the effects it has on your bodies, what kind of supplements do you use, and how do your decisions effect your life? (is it hard to go out to eat with friends or family, etc.)
what other stands do you take for animal rights and the enviornment, and why?
What drives your passion?
A: Several factors influenced my decision to stop eating meat. Environmentally it is better to eat plants than meats. The majority of grain grown in the US is grown for animal feed. It takes somewhere around 1000lbs of feed to make one pound of meat. That thousand pounds of feed could go towards feeding people. Also, grain would require less transportation if it went straight to market as opposed to feeding animals which are then shipped to the slaughterhouse then shipped to market. Large feed lots contaminate soil and water. It is no different than very crowded cities without proper sanitation and sewage systems.
Health reasons also influenced my decision. By eating a diet based on whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits with no animal fats or proteins my body will be more resistant to cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease and type II diabetes. By not eating meat I'm less likely to contract e coli and other meat borne bacteria. I've suffered from far less colds and fevers since becoming veggie and rarely have GI issues.
The only supplements I take are vitamin C, B, and iron. These supplements are recommended for most women veggie or not.
It is not hard to eat out with family and friends, they respect my dietary choices just as I respect their choice to continue eating meat. Most restaurants have veggie choices of some type and you can often have various dishes made without meat upon request. I prefer to eat in ethnic restaurants where it is even easier to have veggie choices. I also enjoy cooking and make it a point to cook delicious food for my family so they realize I'm not missing out by not eating meat and to open their eyes to healthy meat free food.
What drives my passion? The thought that I can have less impact on the environment and lead a healthy long life through a simple dietary choice.
Q: To vegetarians: What could be the reason of weekness I feel due to being a vegetarian?
I am a vegetarian since 7 months. I feel very week. What kind of food can give me full energy? My blood is checked and there is no deficiency of iron. What could be the reason of weekness?
A: When I first became a vegetarian I felt really weak, solely due to the lack of protein I was consuming. Try to eat more foods like legumes (nuts), tofu, and meat substitutes. I eat a lot of soy which is my main source of protein.
Q: What is an unforgettable vegetarian Recipe which is relatively good for you?
I'm looking for a vegetarian recipe that is generally low in fat or calories. Some recipes taste fantastic but aren't too great for the waist line, please help!
websites are appreciated aswell.
A: I have two vegan recipes that are so good! Both are very low in fat (the chili virtually has no fat), simple and easy to make but taste really great.
Vegan Chili
1 small onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
¾ cup chopped celery
¾ cup water
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
carrots
1 can recipe-ready diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 cup water
1 small can tomato paste
2 bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
2 cans pinto bean, rinsed and drained
Directions:
Combine onion, bell pepper, celery, water, and garlic in large saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add tomatoes and juice, water, tomato paste, boullion, chili powder and cumin; stir well. Stir in beans. Bring to a boil; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
Garbanzos a' la King
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
1/2 yellow pepper chopped
1 lb fresh mushrooms chopped
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup unbleached white flour
3 cups soy or rice milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp pepper
2 15 oz cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 4 oz jar diced pimientos
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed in 1/3 cup cold water
Place onion, peppers and mushrooms in large pot with the water. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in the flour and continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually add the soy or rice milk while stirring. Add the seasonings, garbanzos and pimientos. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add the cornstarch mixture and cook and stir until the sauce thickens. Serve over bisquick biscuits or brown rice.
Q: What is an easy vegetarian meal to grill for a large number of people?
I'm going to be cooking for an event this summer and would like to offer some kind of vegetarian equivalent to the hot dog/hamburger meals. There are going to be lots of people at this event so any quick, easy to make suggestions would be helpful.
A: I know it sounds trite, but really do listen to the suggestion to use veggie burgers and hot dogs. Lightlife makes vegan burgers and hot dogs. Also try to provide some vegan breads and vegan mayo substitutes like Nasoya. This advantage to using the vegan products is that you'll have foods available for any vegetarian and also include folks that are allergic to dairy and egg! If you aren't familiar with vegan requirements feel free to email me or edit your question and I'll go into more detail. You should also consider having a separate grill for those foods since cross-contamination is a major issue for us and folks with allergies!!
I may be making this sound like a bigger pain in the A__ than you want to deal with but it's worth it to see people happily eating foods that allow them to fit in! I've done this kind of thing before at company picnics and it's interesting to see how many non-veggie people come over to the veggie side to get lower fat healthy foods.
Q: Whats the difference between vegetarian and carnivore vampires in the Twilight Series?
whats the difference between nonhuman eating vampires and human eating vampires in Twilight? like wut things do they do different? i know vegetarian dont eat human, live in a house and hang around human. but carnivore eat human and live in the wild! please tell me. thanxs! :)
A: Normal vampires that eat humans have red eyes, they don't necessarily live in the wild. Since they don't have to sleep though, they don't require a house. The nomad vampires roam around and eat whenever they feel like it. Some normal vampires (such as the Volturi) actually do live in a house, and have their food brought to them.
Vegetarian vampires eat animals have golden/topaz eyes. They tend to be more civilized and live in houses and interact with humans more (though the only two covens we know of that are like this are the Cullens and the Denalis). Vegetarian vampires also have a much better self-control. They tend to keep relationships better, and they are more compassionate.
Also, some normal vampires live in the streets and basements, and do have a permanent location. In the South, vampires have 'territories' and fight other covens for them. The territories are their feeding grounds.
When the Volturi want someone to join them, they will have Chelsea break any bonds they have with anyone else and form a bond with them. It was proven that the bond manipulations are less effective on vegetarian vampires, since Eleazar was able to leave the Volturi with Carmen.
Q: Where to bring a vegetarian friend to eat in Kuala Lumpur?
It's Chinese New Year here, and my Swedish friend wants to come and experience Malaysia. Does anyone know where are the good places around KL to bring a vegetarian with a good variety of things she can eat? She is not a strict vegetarian and can eat eat, onions and garlic I guess, just not meat. Any names and address' to the restaurants or coffee shops known for Vegetarian food would be very much appreciated! Thank you!
A: There is a list here:
http://www.happycow.net/asia/malaysia/kuala_lumpur/
Q: Why do some people call themselves vegetarian and eat meat?
It's not a huge problem for me, but I just wonder sometimes.
I have been basically lacto-vegetarian since 1984, I try to avoid eggs. No beef, pork, chicken, fish, shrimp, oysters, meat broth, meat fat, etc., or at least not willingly. I don't always know what's in the food in some situations, but I try my best to be polite and not be too much of a pain around non-vegetarians.
I have heard people say they vegetarians, but some of them eat fish, chicken and even red meat. Why? Do they think it sounds good to say they are vegetarians or don't they know what the word means? Or, maybe it's like some people who say "I'm not racist" and then make some obviously racist remark. Any thoughts?
To Siany: Yes I agree, the "I'm not racist" comment doesn't fit and I shouldn't have put it--I don't take that much time editing on Yahoo Answers so I missed it.
"Pesco-pollo-vegetarian", I have trouble saying that without spitting on myself. It seems like someone could just say "I don't like red meat" if they are asked. I don't see why they need a name for "what they are." Eggs are kind of ambiguous unless they are fertile, but I don't see how anyone can classify chickens and fish as anything but animals.
I wonder if maybe it started with the Catholic Church declaring fish as not meat.
A: Sometimes I wonder if it's just people trying to get some attention. Or maybe they truly do try to avoid meat but sometimes have to give in. I wouldn't exactly know because I've been vegetarian my whole life my religion, but I do understand what you mean. People are hypocritical sometimes, but it's all a part of human nature, I suppose.
Q: What cookbooks are good beginners guides for Vegetarians inexperienced in preparing vegetarian meals?
My cooking skills are very limited, most of which are for non-vegetarian meals. What cookbooks are good beginners guides for vegetarians inexperienced in making vegetarian meals?
A: This is an older book, but has some good, simple recipes: Quick Vegetarian Pleasures: More than 175 Fast, Delicious, and Healthy Meatless Recipes by Jeanne Lemlin
This is another good one for easy recipes with some good variety also: Student's Vegetarian Cookbook, Revised: Quick, Easy, Cheap, and Tasty Vegetarian Recipes by Carole Raymond
Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World is one of my favorites. Amazing variety and well worth the price! Some of the recipes have less common ingredients and a few are complicated, but a great many of them are easy enough for a beginner and are very tasty!
Good luck :)