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Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights

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9. weight issues? avoid loading up on starches (rice etc) that make you feel full but

Reply to Marrah_G (Original post)

Mon Jul 9, 2012, 03:25 PM

Jul 2012

add many calories. use the starches like rice, bread, pasta, potatoes, as enhancer. It's too easy too fill up with that stuff because it makes you feel full faster. More veggies and fruits and water.

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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