What do vegetarians eat?
As plenty of people know, almost every meal contains some type of meat. And it makes it even harder for vegetarians to eat out at restaraunts and fast food places,etc. What do they eat to stay healthy? And besides peanut butter, and nuts, what is their source of protein? I am considering becoming a vegetarian and I would like to know (preferably from a vegan) what their diet consists of? I'm 14 and I'm looking for a HEALTHY vegan diet. Thank You (: [B.M.I is 15.68 - It's normal because of my metabolic rate and how active I am. I'm 5'5 93-95 pounds, 14 yrs old]
Am I still a vegetarian even it I eat Gelatin?
First of all, gelatin doesn't contain an animal product in it, it IS an animal product. Gelatin is meat. It is derived from collagen found in the bones, cartilage, connective tissue, and skin of animals, traditionally cows. Most commercially produced gelatin nowadays is produced from pig skin. So to be frank, gelatin is not vegetarian. But if it is necessary for your health, then you should have it. Like Riley said, if you have to have it, then don't beat yourself up over it. And I suppose you can still call yourself a vegetarian, since the only meat you do eat is gelatin. It's kind of like people who eat only fish that call themselves vegetarians. Technically they're not, but hey, whatever floats your boat. Hope I helped :) PS. Yes you are right I have eaten gelatin before when vegetarian. I ate gummy worms and skittles. But remember it's all about progression, not perfection. You don't need to be a 100% perfect vegetarian just try your best!
Can a vegetarian eat food cooked with meat but not the meat?
Unlike veganism, there is no strict, fixed definition of what does and does not constitute “vegetarian”. It is up to each person who applies that label to themselves to decide what they mean by it — whether it means eating absolutely no animal products (which might be vegan if they also refrain from using any animal products, not just eating them), to picking the pepperoni off their pizza to make it vegetarian for them.I find it perfectly acceptable for people to live up to their ideals as best as they can, making reasonable compromises along the way. If picking pepperoni off your pizza is the compromise you are willing to make to be vegetarian, I’m fine with that.Personally, I won’t pick the pepperoni off, but I’ll ignore what goes on in a shared kitchen as long as it isn’t pointed out to me (when going to a Japanese Steakhouse, I don’t want to watch the show of my food being cooked immediately after the grill was used for my girlfriends beef). Do I eat chicken-contaminated fry oil? Probably. But that’s my compromise.So the question is: when your family cooks with meat and you don’t eat it, does doing so live up to your ideals as best as you can?I can’t answer that for you. But somethings I would consider: Is the meat going to waste, for instance, is the meat going from the cook-pot, to your plate, to the trash? Or, by not eating the meat, you are actually reducing the demand for it?
Can i eat meat flavored ramen if im a vegetarian?
My friend and i both want to become vegetarians because of the animals. We feel really bad for them. So we were wondering if it was wrong to eat the meat flavored ramen like beef and chicken or do we switch to the orientale. We are not doing this to become healthier or anything just for the animals so is t wrong to eat them or is it not being a true vegetarian.
If you're a vegetarian, can you eat a soup (only) made from meat and vegetables?
Being a vegetarian for the last 45 years, I do not eat meat or other animal products that you get from killing the animal. This would include beef stock, chicken stock, and fish stock as a basis for soup. My body does not handle animal products very well, so if I go to a restaurant and order bean soup and it was made with beef stock—I pay for it dearly within an hour or so. I get sharp cramps, nauseated, either I throw-up or have severe diarrhea. Now, I always ask what is in the soup.Yes, I do eat eggs, cheese, real butter, half & half, cottage cheese, yoghurt and ice cream. I am what you call me a “lacto-ovo” vegetarian.I do not miss eating meat and I get grossed out with the smell of the product cooking. If the odor is too overwhelming, I will leave the restaurant. I also hate it when the cooked meat smell and grease lingers in your hair and clothes—pure yuck factor!If you are a meat eater, I do not preach to you about the killing or torture of the animals. I just wish you would look into their innocent eyes as they are stating down the assembly line process of being killed and stand by them as they die.
Vegetarians/Vegans: Do you ever miss meat?
No, never. In fact, the mere visualizing of the places you mentioned are enough to make one feel nauseous. Fast food establishments are the dregs of society and not only do you say you crave it, you even go so far as to come to the vegan and vegetarian section to say so. If you have, in fact, been vegetarian for 6 months and 'crave' junk food from these places, you have not been doing it properly. Avoid processed foods and focus on nutrient dense whole foods so your taste buds have a chance to eat real food, devoid of excess sodium, unhealthy fats, sugars, chemicals and preservatives. After you stop eating improperly, you will start enjoying healthy, nutritious foods.
Can vegetarians eat gravy?
Eating gravy with meat is not vegetarian because an animal had to be killed to make the gravy. Many vegetarians consume dairy and eggs, but really, cows and chickens are ALL killed in those industries, so in my opinion, vegan is the only way to go. Are you saying that I can't have gravy because I am vegan??? Really??? Well, I have news for you....... I love making a hot veggie burger with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots and peas. I understand that as most of us were meat eaters, it is difficult to imagine NOT using animals in our meals and our life.... but the transition is ONLY thinking another way; you just need a little imagination and the courage to try cooking a little differently. Here's my yummy gravy recipe... and it just happens to be vegan :) 1/2 cup vegetable oil - (I use less oil... maybe 1/4 cup and make up the liquid with more broth) 1/3 cup chopped onion 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons nutritional yeast 4 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 cups vegetable broth - (I use veggie oxo cubes if I don't have broth on hand) 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, nutritional yeast, and soy sauce to form a smooth paste. Gradually whisk in the broth. Season with sage, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until thickened. There you go...... gravy without death.
Why do people in cold places eat a lot of non vegetarian food?
Because there are not enough vegetables and fruits to eat. And these plants cannot grow well in cold places. What's more, vegetarian food cannot provide enough energy to resist the cold weather, but meat and other high-energy and high-protein food can.
What happens when a vegetarian eats meat for the first time?
I think I can answer this: It’s somewhat life-changing.My mother became a lacto-ovo vegetarian in her teens, and so I was conceived and raised without meat. I subconsciously skip meat on menus and at the store. It’s just never been a part of my natural life. In fact, I can immediately tell if there’s meat in a dish due to the very unfamiliar flavors and textures.I was in my teens when I worked in fast food. I took maybe ten nibbles of meat and didn’t understand the appeal. (I mean, I had to cook chicken so I never ate that. It literally looks like a hairless, headless bird when you cook it! Then it gets chopped up and you feel the bones and sinew rip apart— but, I digress.)My first ‘authentic’ taste of meat occurred in my mid-twenties. It was filet Mignon at a fancy fondue place, and I ate a few solid bites. Here’s what went down:Blood. It tastes like blood, end of story.Flatulence. Embarrassing, never-before-experienced eruptions of mostly odorless gas from a place in my bowels I did not realize existed until that very moment.Energy. Not the kind I get from soda or coffee, but a tranquil sort of energy that sustained throughout the evening.That’s it. Over the next several years, I’ve had a few more bites of steak and fish. This morning, I ate a bite of my roommate’s steak. I feel that silent strength right now, and so here I am. I say it’s ‘life-changing’ because it alters the way I feel when I eat it, like a drug I never knew I needed.I’ve suffered from weight loss, depression, anxiety, and fatigue for 33 years, and today I just feel better.(This is my first post/reply, so please let me know how I’m doing.)Update: Thanks for being so welcoming, Quora! I never expected to get this kind of feedback!
How to tell my dad I'm a vegetarian!?
well ive been a vegetarian for about 4 months, ever since i checked out the peta website.. anyways my mom was ok with it when she found out.. so i didnt have to say anything to her. but my dad is different. He would FREAK OUT! and i just dont know what to say or how to bring it up or what to do if he freaks out. im only 12.