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Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights

Marrah_G

(28,581 posts) Mon Jul 9, 2012, 02:43 PM Jul 2012

So I am considering changing to a vegetarian diet [View all]

Not because I don't adore meat, or for the animal rights aspect (I already try to stay with grassfed beef and local organically raised pork and poultry- twice the cost, so we cut the portions in half) but rather to try and improve my health and weight. I don't have HBP, high chol or type 2 diabetes, but I am obese so these things definitely could be in the cards for me.

I have access to a good farmers market and I am looking for a good website and cook books to get a newbie started.

I do still intend to eat some fish, but only what I catch myself.

Thank you in advance

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So I am considering changing to a vegetarian diet [View all] Marrah_G Jul 2012 OP

i'm a vegetarian samsingh Jul 2012 #1

I understand your reasoning, but... Rainngirl Jul 2012 #2

sir paul mccartney seems to be doing ok after 40 yrs vegetarian diet nt msongs Jul 2012 #7

Please be careful. Foolacious Jul 2012 #10

Please note what group you're posting in. LeftyMom Jul 2012 #11

No, it isn't as healthy -- it's healthier obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #20

Carbs, including grains and legumes, are HEALTHY obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #22

NO!! Don't do it! The Dark Side is EVIL!! lastlib Jul 2012 #3

I've been a veg since 1995. Peregrine Took Jul 2012 #4

Glad to hear your hubby is doing well! Marrah_G Jul 2012 #6

that is what I always say ginnyinWI Jul 2012 #19

Just wanted to wish you the best, Lindsay Jul 2012 #5

I'm hoping to make the food changes and up my walking Marrah_G Jul 2012 #8

weight issues? avoid loading up on starches (rice etc) that make you feel full but msongs Jul 2012 #9

Some good recipe blogs: beac Jul 2012 #12

Thank you for the links and the suggestions!! Marrah_G Jul 2012 #13

You're very welcome! beac Jul 2012 #15

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!! Marrah_G Jul 2012 #26

I was raised a vegetarian and my mom has been one for over 40 yrs nadine_mn Jul 2012 #14

Food inc is amazing Marrah_G Jul 2012 #16

If you are considering going veg for your health-- ginnyinWI Jul 2012 #17

I saw that mentioned in my searching. I am definitely going to pick it up. Marrah_G Jul 2012 #18

A tip: stay away from most "fake meat" products for a while obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #21

I have no interest in the fake meat Marrah_G Jul 2012 #23

Trader Joe's is perfect! obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #24

no way.... you can make an appt? Marrah_G Jul 2012 #25

Yeah -- call them and tell them what you want obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #32

That is awesome !!!!!!!!!!!! Marrah_G Jul 2012 #33

I have a vegan friend. aquart Jul 2012 #27

Do you have any evidence for your assertion there? Warren Stupidity Jul 2012 #29

Injuries can happen to the healthiest people Marrah_G Jul 2012 #30

That is ridiculous (DIAL-UP WARNING) obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #34

Wow Marrah_G Jul 2012 #40

"Meat nutrients"? yewberry Jul 2012 #35

I liked that, too obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #36

I'm vegan. I got hit by a car on my bike. LeftyMom Jul 2012 #37

Try not to become a breaditarian. Warren Stupidity Jul 2012 #28

I should be okay with that. Marrah_G Jul 2012 #31

Cold turkey (no pun intended) or gradually, both are good moves. We quit in '89. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #38

I figure every step is better then no steps Marrah_G Jul 2012 #39

Get four books (listed in body of message)... HopeHoops Jul 2012 #41