Vegetarianism and Vegan

xTyraLove

Hi Everyone!!

I recently transitioned to vegetarianism and I was wondering if I could get any advice about foods items rich in protein or any advice in general. I really want to stick with this lifestyle change and I just want to go about doing it in a healthy way. Im really trying to stay away from junk food and sweets and its very hard lol. My main goal is to become a vegan in the near future

Thanks so much

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jaz050465

I'm a veggie was tend to still eat like a meat eater. In other words I eat a lot of meat substitutes like soya sausages or quirn burgers. I'd be interested in the replies as I know I could get mired variety if I are more nuts and beans.

xTyraLove

Thanks my going to have to try out those burgers and sausages. Tried veggie burgers but i guess I have to get use to the taste of veggie burgers initially i didn't like them.

eileenchristine

I don't like the taste of most meat. Tend to eat beans, eggs, cheese for my protein. Not much of a cooker so dunno if looking at my diary would be much help. There are some great recipe sites on line. Clean Living has a lot of recipes and Vegetarian times( not sure bout the second one).

There are a lot of vegetarians on MFP. A search might help you with recipe ideas.

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sugarbomb83

Vegetarian here :=)
I love being a vegetarian. I never feel deprived of anything. I recommend taking a multivitamin. Some of my favorite things:
Eggs with avocado and salsa
Tofu Chili
Spaghetti squash with olive oil and feta cheese
Tofu chicken nuggets (easy dinner)
Quorn brand "chicken" with gruyere cheese
Spaghetti with meatless meatballs
Salmon is my typical choice when eating out. I absolutely love salmon!
Peanut butter - unsalted

kaypat09

My staples:

Eggs.
Greek yogurt.
Cottage cheese.
Peanut butter.
Chocolate almond milk.
Black beans.

cindycrn40

I am a vegetarian also! Just be careful of too much soy, they can sometimes have alot of pesticides in them. Also, experiment with many different veggies. I love butternut squash, portabello mushrooms, spinach, asparagus with whole grain pasta with melted mozeralla!!! Yum! I could never be a vegan....too hard and I love dairy. You need at least 45 grams of protein a day and adding a multivitamin is a great idea. Other sources of protein- legumes, yogurt, low fat cheese, nuts, eggs, and I use a pita bread with up to 6 grams of protein.

sushant023

try indian food

jaz050465

Vegetarian here :=)
I love being a vegetarian. I never feel deprived of anything. I recommend taking a multivitamin. Some of my favorite things:
Eggs with avocado and salsa
Tofu Chili
Spaghetti squash with olive oil and feta cheese
Tofu chicken nuggets (easy dinner)
Quorn brand "chicken" with gruyere cheese
Spaghetti with meatless meatballs
Salmon is my typical choice when eating out. I absolutely love salmon!
Peanut butter - unsalted

Hate to be picky but you're not a vegetarian if you eat fish. It drives me nuts when I say I'm a veggie and people ask if I eat fish!!!!! VEGETARIANS DO NOT EAT FISH!!!! if you do, you are NOT. A vegetarian!!!!

jaz050465

From the North American vegetarian society website :


Vegetarians are people who abstain from eating all animal flesh including meat, poultry, fish and other sea animals. An ovo-vegetarian includes eggs, a lacto-vegetarian includes dairy products, and an ovo-lacto vegetarian includes both eggs and dairy products. A total vegetarian (vegan) consumes no animal products at all.

ToniTime2012

I'm not a vegetarian but I do not eat any sort of meat - only a few types of fish.
Tacos with Veggie Crumbles
Vegan Boca Burgers
Seitan - I get this from a health food store. It's in a package and already cut. I made a marsala dish with this and it was great.
Vegetarian Broth
Tofu - Stir fry and instead of rice I use a package of Slaw and leave it uncooked.
Whole Wheat Pasta
Amy's canned soups. The lentil soup is a good source of protein.
Quinoa
Brown Rice
CousCous
Taboule

Easywider

This thread makes me so sad.

SueGremlin

Why does this thread make you sad?

Lentils are a vegetarian's best friend. When you sprout them, they apparently contain all essential amino acids, but I have not verified that.
Also make sure you take vit B12 every day!