Vegan . XD

mayday_parade-97 · February 2010

My sister inspired me to save animals . XD So on New Years I became a vegitarian . I finally told my sister at dinner today , and she told me I should be a vegan . Any ideas on any nummy foods ? ^^ And yes I am aware of the movie Food Inc and those heartless people who ... well you know . Google it . O_O

Kiarei · February 2010

It's tough to switch from omnivore to vegan just like that. Gradually add more fruits and vegetables to your diet as well as whole grains. I see you've been vegetarian since new year's -- good on ya. Don't let your sister be your sole persuasion to become vegan though. It's a tough decision and you should make it because you want to. Personally I love steel-cut oats (rather than instant oatmeal.) You cook them on the stovetop, add a splash of vanilla soymilk and maple syrup or brown sugar. Mm delish. Steamed broccoli or asparagus are tasty vegetables. My favorite is sauteed zucchini or yellow squash, with a bit of clarified butter (ghee) -- normal butter or vegetable oil work well also -- and some crushed red pepper (cayenne) if you like spicy things. The dish is as warming as chicken noodle soup and with way more flavor. I don't eat anything except fruit for breakfast. The fructose is a good way to "wake up" the body from your overnight fast. I try to avoid heavy breakfasts even if they are technically vegetarian or vegan, and go for the fresh or raw foods in the morning. Sauteed vegetables over rice with a spicy orange sauce (prepared, can be bought from the grocery store) make a delicious dinner meal. I'd say your best bet is to go to Google and type in "easy vegan meals" or "easy vegetarian meals." I'd encourage you to try being vegetarian for a bit longer before you go all vegan. Some people get discouraged by what they can't eat (for example, you couldn't eat the clarified butter I mentioned above even though it does not have the milk solids that normal butter contains.) To be vegan is to be very disciplined and you also must have the resources to buy the foods you need. More power to you if you make it!

Try: <a href="http://vegweb.com/"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://vegweb.com/</a> Mmm mm good.

RoyalRaccoon · February 2010

My personal suggestion is to stay on a vegetarian diet for at least a year before even considering a vegan diet, and then talk to your doctor to see if your body is at a point where you would be ok to take on veganism. If you switch too fast you are going to put too much stress on your body, risk getting deficiencies, and lowering your immune system. And, don't be afraid to say you can't handle a vegan diet after trying it out; a lot of people can't do it.

Pepper97 · February 2010

I decided one night that I was going to be vegitarian and I have been for 4-5 years now. It's easy quitting cold turkey. For me it was anyways. If you have a hard time, I'd try mixing more and more veggies in and go gradual. But if you don't then don't worry about it. And I wouldn't go vegan. o_o*guards cheeze* But if you do then vanilla soy milk is an awesome substitute!(lactose intolerant, too. xD)

mayday_parade-97 · February 2010

lol It was actually my choice , it just seemed easier with my sister's help . And she actually jumped into being a vegan with no problems , so I'm not sure if being gradual is needed for my bloodlines . XD Thanks to all XD -vegan cookies to helpers ^^-

Hibachi · February 2010

I would deff not consider veganism. I have been a vegetarian since I was 11, almost 7 years. Make sure you eat plenty of protein filled products (nuts, etc.) And I buy morning star st00fs. Nummy. XD Don't just eat fruit, eat veggies as well. I never went to the doctor or anything, I even remember the last day I ate meat...it was a McDonald's happy meal. XD I quit cold turkey...easiest thing in my life. My boyfriend has been one for almost a year, he had trouble at the beginning because all his parents cooked was meat, and he had cravings like a pregnant woman.....at first I did it for saving animals, now I am just doing it out of habit. 8D Oh, and you can eat tacos and stuff that includes meat, just don't add the meat (duh). My family has pretty much gone vegetarian, because my mom only buys vegi stuff because I don't eat me. /rambling.

mayday_parade-97 · February 2010

Thank you . ^^

RoyalRaccoon · February 2010

Avla wrote:

I would deff not consider veganism. I have been a vegetarian since I was 11, almost 7 years. Make sure you eat plenty of protein filled products (nuts, etc.) And I buy morning star st00fs. Nummy. XD Don't just eat fruit, eat veggies as well. I never went to the doctor or anything, I even remember the last day I ate meat...it was a McDonald's happy meal. XD I quit cold turkey...easiest thing in my life. My boyfriend has been one for almost a year, he had trouble at the beginning because all his parents cooked was meat, and he had cravings like a pregnant woman.....at first I did it for saving animals, now I am just doing it out of habit. 8D Oh, and you can eat tacos and stuff that includes meat, just don't add the meat (duh). My family has pretty much gone vegetarian, because my mom only buys vegi stuff because I don't eat me. /rambling.

I'm not a vegetarian or vegan, but I loooooove soy meat tacos. Have you ever tried them?

mayday_parade-97 · February 2010

No , I haven't . But I may , considering the views . ^^ lol

RoyalRaccoon · February 2010

IMO they actually don't taste like any kind of meat in particular, but it's still a meaty taste(if that makes any sense). It's quite unique.

mayday_parade-97 · February 2010

Goodie . My sister has eaten a lot of things : Meatless meatballs , meatless chicken , meatless patty . XD Thanks !

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