Thread: Any vegetarians out there?

Hey all,

So almost 8 months ago my girlfriend and I decided to take the challenge and try to eat only vegetarian foods (i.e. no meat). Well I've been at it every since. Haven't had any meat (that includes chicken and fish for those who don't consider it to be meat) for almost 8 months, and I'm proud of it.

I don't care if you are or aren't a vegatarian, I seriously don't like to judge or impose my views. I just wondered if there were any other members here who are veggies.

Does that include Jello and marshmallows?

Watch out for those hidden foods. Gelatin is an animal by product.

Are you going hardcore. Switiching to a Miller Veggy Strop?

I was a veg head for 10 years. Loved it. Went away from it when we had kids and the costs were to great to keep up with.

Seitan and Tofu are the best. I love me some fried Tofu in cornstarch.

I've done it off and on. Mostly off. I went 3 years once. No eggs, dairy, chicken or fish. Stone veggie. My staple was brown rice mixed with soy beans. It is hard to be a vegetarian. Requires a lot of work. Now I eat a lot of brown rice, chicken and fish. I can't remember the last time I had beef, fast food or anything like that. Years ago.

I just seem to naturally eat less and less meat these days, but every now and again I just got to have a thick tender steak or a big juicy hamburger! I think I'll go eat lunch now.

Originally Posted by singlewedge

Does that include Jello and marshmallows?

Watch out for those hidden foods. Gelatin is an animal by product.

Are you going hardcore. Switiching to a Miller Veggy Strop?

I was a veg head for 10 years. Loved it. Went away from it when we had kids and the costs were to great to keep up with.

Seitan and Tofu are the best. I love me some fried Tofu in cornstarch.

I do try and watch out for those hidden animal products. A killer one that is cesar salad, it has fish oil in it! I didn't know that until I switched to a veggie.

And I am looking into getting a vegan strop. I can't buy one now anyways, seeing Tony Miller is on vacation...

I have ruyn the gammut from hard-core carnivore to strict vegan. Right now, I am at the "I don't eat mammals" phase. Been there about 5 years or so.
Going vegan was really tough. It was an amazing experience, and shows just how deeply imbedded animal products are in our modern comforts.

Originally Posted by smokelaw1

I have ruyn the gammut from hard-core carnivore to strict vegan. Right now, I am at the "I don't eat mammals" phase. Been there about 5 years or so.
Going vegan was really tough. It was an amazing experience, and shows just how deeply imbedded animal products are in our modern comforts.

You're right, animal products are EVERYWHERE. Just think about the clothes we wear, our footwear, etc.

I'm not a vegetarian by no means, but I seem to have reduced my consuption of red meat these days. I eat chicken and fish and eggs and sometimes pork. I seldom eat veal though I love it... but nowadays I seem to have these days when I look at meat and feel a bit sick...
Seitan and tofu is great, as is soy. These things can be cooked into anything! It is all in the way you do it and can be very nutritious and tasty foods. But it is a lot of work to be a vegetarian, I'm sure.
I've often considered the change... but there are things that I just cannot part with. If you are acquainted with portuguese food, you'll know what I mean! If you don't know portuguese food, I suggest you investigate on it and delight with some of the sturdiest foods there are! But sometimes I think about vegetarianism...
But there is something that has to be considered quite carefully: humans are omnivores, therefore we must ingest a bit of everything. Of course, being vegetarian doesn't mean you are an herbivore, but I sometimes wonder if vegetarianism is as healthy as announced, especially when compared with a balanced healthy diet with meat and eggs and vegetables and dairy products and cereals... What do you think?

I was strict veg for 8 years. Now I draw the line at lungs and describe myself a sushi-tarian.
Good for you!

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I have been almost vegan for about 6 months. I say almost because i am also a chef and have to try the sauces i make. But at home 100% vegan! I have been vegetarian for over 3 years and finally made the switch. Giving up cheese and processed sugar is not an easy task.