New Vegetarian....
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snlperdue93
Posts: 210 Member
Hi everyone. I just found out about this group via a post that I put on the forums ([url] http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/540042-developed-an-allergy-to-meat-protein-what-to-do[/url])
I have been forced to become a vegetarian due to a new allergy to meat protein. I have been fighting with several side effects to meats (almost all normal varieties) over the past few weeks and have some side effects that you just can't really life with (too embarrassing to talk about).
So, I am looking for ideas, support and any help I can get as I try to figure out how to become a non-meat eater.
My updated allergic to foods list....lol
I was already allergic to tomatoes, shell fish, mushrooms, peanuts, avocados, strawberries (if too many), and lactose intolerant.
Now can't eat any meat for at least 4-6 weeks, but probably for the rest of my life. Meats that I have shown allergic reactions to over the last few weeks include beef, turkey, chicken, pork, and lamb.
So, I can eat eggs, but only 2 or 3 a week, no more than 1/2 a glass of milk per day and that is only if I don't eat eggs or cheese, tomatoes only if cooked and in very small quantities, no shell fish, no mushrooms, peanuts I can tolerate in small quantities (like peanut butter) but have to have the benedryl handy and of course, have to watch the dairy intake.
Anyone else trying to lose weight with a diet that is so limited?
Also, any good cookbooks out there for new vegetarians that will also help me lose weight and not cost a fortune in food? I am a stay at home mom and full time college student, so I am on a very very limited budget.
I have been forced to become a vegetarian due to a new allergy to meat protein. I have been fighting with several side effects to meats (almost all normal varieties) over the past few weeks and have some side effects that you just can't really life with (too embarrassing to talk about).
So, I am looking for ideas, support and any help I can get as I try to figure out how to become a non-meat eater.
My updated allergic to foods list....lol
I was already allergic to tomatoes, shell fish, mushrooms, peanuts, avocados, strawberries (if too many), and lactose intolerant.
Now can't eat any meat for at least 4-6 weeks, but probably for the rest of my life. Meats that I have shown allergic reactions to over the last few weeks include beef, turkey, chicken, pork, and lamb.
So, I can eat eggs, but only 2 or 3 a week, no more than 1/2 a glass of milk per day and that is only if I don't eat eggs or cheese, tomatoes only if cooked and in very small quantities, no shell fish, no mushrooms, peanuts I can tolerate in small quantities (like peanut butter) but have to have the benedryl handy and of course, have to watch the dairy intake.
Anyone else trying to lose weight with a diet that is so limited?
Also, any good cookbooks out there for new vegetarians that will also help me lose weight and not cost a fortune in food? I am a stay at home mom and full time college student, so I am on a very very limited budget.
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Hey new buddy! I would suggest checking out some blogs instead of cookbooks (they're free!!). Here are some I keep an eye on. Many are vegan which might be good for you because of your egg and dairy restrictions as well. Happy reading!!!
http://ohsheglows.com/
http://peasandthankyou.com/
http://www.theppk.com/
http://www.thecleaneatingmama.com/
http://theveganzombie.com/
http://veganyumyum.com/archives/
http://goodthingsgrow.com/
http://www.sproutedkitchen.com/
http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/0 -
Hey new buddy! I would suggest checking out some blogs instead of cookbooks (they're free!!). Here are some I keep an eye on. Many are vegan which might be good for you because of your egg and dairy restrictions as well. Happy reading!!!
http://ohsheglows.com/
http://peasandthankyou.com/
http://www.theppk.com/
http://www.thecleaneatingmama.com/
http://theveganzombie.com/
http://veganyumyum.com/archives/
http://goodthingsgrow.com/
http://www.sproutedkitchen.com/
http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/
ohhh thanks for posting those! I am slowly transitioning to become a vegeterian I need recipe ideas because veggie patties , pbj is getting old quick!0 -
Have you thought of switching to soy milk? Its yummy! I just recently gave up skim milk for Silk Light Original!0
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It sounds like you may want to look into a vegan lifestyle. It will probably be a difficult change at first but it sounds like that would be best for you in the long run! There are plenty of yummy vegan recipes out there
Have you tried almond milk? I'm vegetarian, not vegan, but I love the stuff. I use it to make my protein shakes with and eat cereal with and even cook with! It's a little sweeter than regular milk so it won't work for all recipes, but it's soooo good.0 -
It sounds like you may want to look into a vegan lifestyle. It will probably be a difficult change at first but it sounds like that would be best for you in the long run! There are plenty of yummy vegan recipes out there
Have you tried almond milk? I'm vegetarian, not vegan, but I love the stuff. I use it to make my protein shakes with and eat cereal with and even cook with! It's a little sweeter than regular milk so it won't work for all recipes, but it's soooo good.
I have never tried it. Can I pick it up at any store, or do I have to go to a whole foods store?0 -
Going veg is easier than ever now. You can get almond milk in vanilla or plain at most major grocery store as well as soy or rice milk. There is even chocolate soy milk. You can get soy dream ice cream. Its better that cream cheese "cream cheese" there are substitute sour creams , fake mayo, fake cheese not to mention all the fake meats. Lean cuisine even has a veggi line out there now. Just ask around your grocery stores you will find plenty.0
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I have been a veggie my entire life..never even tasted meat and my diary is open..please feel free to add me for ideas and recipes :-)0