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  • runner475
    runner475 Posts: 1,236 Member
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    mccindy72 wrote: »
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    mccindy72 wrote: »

    So, your family is all vegetarians, but you have egg yolks sometimes at home?

    I think she was confusing it with vegan?

    Nope. Vegetarians don't eat eggs. Eggs aren't plants, now, are they? Unfertilized baby chickens.

    guess I am wrong then, I thought they did, and dairy and stuff

    OP said they are allowed to cook egg whites @ home though the family has stayed vegetarian. They have been saying the family is "strict vegetarian".

    I think OP isn't a vegetarian anymore. Pescetarianism maybe.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    mccindy72 wrote: »
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    mccindy72 wrote: »

    So, your family is all vegetarians, but you have egg yolks sometimes at home?

    I think she was confusing it with vegan?

    Nope. Vegetarians don't eat eggs. Eggs aren't plants, now, are they? Unfertilized baby chickens.

    guess I am wrong then, I thought they did, and dairy and stuff

    ETA: So whats the difference between a vegan and vegitarian then?

    Vegetarian is a diet, vegan is usually a lifestyle, people who don't wear clothing or use products that contain animal ingredients.
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    runner475 wrote: »
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    mccindy72 wrote: »
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    mccindy72 wrote: »

    So, your family is all vegetarians, but you have egg yolks sometimes at home?

    I think she was confusing it with vegan?

    Nope. Vegetarians don't eat eggs. Eggs aren't plants, now, are they? Unfertilized baby chickens.

    guess I am wrong then, I thought they did, and dairy and stuff

    OP said they are allowed to cook egg whites @ home though the family has stayed vegetarian. They have been saying the family is "strict vegetarian".

    I think OP isn't a vegetarian anymore. Pescetarianism maybe.

    not questioning the op, just definitions in general, since mine seem to be wrong.

  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    mccindy72 wrote: »
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    mccindy72 wrote: »
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    mccindy72 wrote: »

    So, your family is all vegetarians, but you have egg yolks sometimes at home?

    I think she was confusing it with vegan?

    Nope. Vegetarians don't eat eggs. Eggs aren't plants, now, are they? Unfertilized baby chickens.

    guess I am wrong then, I thought they did, and dairy and stuff

    ETA: So whats the difference between a vegan and vegitarian then?

    Vegetarian is a diet, vegan is usually a lifestyle, people who don't wear clothing or use products that contain animal ingredients.

    so what are people who don't eat meat, but eat animal products? give me a full dictionary here :)


  • MamaJ1974
    MamaJ1974 Posts: 443 Member
    I always thought vegetarians could eat eggs, milk, cheese. Ovo-lacto vegetarian.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    mccindy72 wrote: »
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    mccindy72 wrote: »
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    mccindy72 wrote: »

    So, your family is all vegetarians, but you have egg yolks sometimes at home?

    I think she was confusing it with vegan?

    Nope. Vegetarians don't eat eggs. Eggs aren't plants, now, are they? Unfertilized baby chickens.

    guess I am wrong then, I thought they did, and dairy and stuff

    ETA: So whats the difference between a vegan and vegitarian then?

    Vegetarian is a diet, vegan is usually a lifestyle, people who don't wear clothing or use products that contain animal ingredients.

    so what are people who don't eat meat, but eat animal products? give me a full dictionary here :)


    lacto-vegetarians /dairy products but no meat
    pescatarians - fish but no meat
    ovo-vegetarians/eggs but no meat
  • runner475
    runner475 Posts: 1,236 Member
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    runner475 wrote: »
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    mccindy72 wrote: »
    4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »
    mccindy72 wrote: »

    So, your family is all vegetarians, but you have egg yolks sometimes at home?

    I think she was confusing it with vegan?

    Nope. Vegetarians don't eat eggs. Eggs aren't plants, now, are they? Unfertilized baby chickens.

    guess I am wrong then, I thought they did, and dairy and stuff

    OP said they are allowed to cook egg whites @ home though the family has stayed vegetarian. They have been saying the family is "strict vegetarian".

    I think OP isn't a vegetarian anymore. Pescetarianism maybe.

    not questioning the op, just definitions in general, since mine seem to be wrong.

    YEAH!!! I know you are not questioning. We are having a conversation here. Actually I'm learning too. I had no idea Vegan was a "lifestyle. I thought it was diet.
    :)
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    interesting

    sorry to hijack your thread OP, that was rude of me
  • runner475
    runner475 Posts: 1,236 Member
    MamaJ1974 wrote: »
    I always thought vegetarians could eat eggs, milk, cheese. Ovo-lacto vegetarian.

    That's the word - Ovo-lacto vegetarian People who eat eggs but are otherwise vegetarian.

    I have a colleague who is ovo-lacto vegetarian and he told me that sometime back but I forgot what the word was.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    MamaJ1974 wrote: »
    I always thought vegetarians could eat eggs, milk, cheese. Ovo-lacto vegetarian.
    That wouldn't be a full vegetarian, since eggs, milk and cheese all come from animals. True vegetarians don't eat anything that comes from an animal.
  • satisatisati
    satisatisati Posts: 260 Member
    runner475 wrote: »
    satisatisati wrote: »
    runner475 wrote: »
    satisatisati wrote: »
    HeidiCooksSupper wrote: »
    sullus wrote: »
    satisatisati wrote: »
    TR0berts wrote: »
    Unless you were loading up on sauces and/or other foods, or just eating HYOOOOOOGE amounts of fish and chicken, that makes absolutely no sense. Virtually everyone that eats meat end up eating those two things and having great success.

    My family is all vegetarians so not allowed to cook at home. The chicken or fish that I get outside contains lot of oil and sausages. So i prefer to avoid them for now :)

    OK. This HAS to be a troll.

    No, no. Not necessarily. Lots of cultures are strictly vegetarian and the OP's family may fall into that category. OP, you might want to re-phrase your question to get informed answers from the vegans in MFP. Also, google 'vegan protein sources' and you will find lots of good sites with information for you.


    Thanks for understanding my point. Its all a cultural difference. Indians are mostly vegetarians.

    1) Toor, Moong, Chana Daal. Daals are high in protein.
    2) Tofu and or Paneer
    3) Beans
    4) Chick Peas or Chole
    5) Chia Seeds (add them to your cereals) ... They are extremely popular amongst Indians.

    That's a really good list. Thanks for suggestion. Only Chia seeds were missing. I have it at home. I will surely add them into my meals.

    Paneer will give you bang for a buck - fat plus protein.

    Yup Paneer is most commonly used food at home. You seem to have very good knowledge about Indian food.
  • satisatisati
    satisatisati Posts: 260 Member
    Thank you everyone for your suggestions. Its only 4 months since I started my fitness journey. Good to have so many knowledgeable people here who are offering free fitness tips.
  • waldo11690
    waldo11690 Posts: 51 Member
    PowerfulHunt wrote: »
    Avocado, Nut butters (peanut butter, almond butter, etc.), nuts (peanuts, almonds, etc.), oils (olive, coconut), egg yolks, salmon.

    Not sure why you would avoid fish and chicken?

  • kendalslimmer
    kendalslimmer Posts: 579 Member
    I love natural/plain yoghurt - if you pick one without added sugar, it's basically just fat + protein. :) And there's cheese... I love cheese! Hope this helps sweetie.

    RE Vegetarians - some do eat animal products (eggs, honey, milk) just not any product that comes from a dead animal. It's Vegans who refuse to consume animal products.
  • satisatisati
    satisatisati Posts: 260 Member
    kendalslimmer wrote: »
    I love natural/plain yoghurt - if you pick one without added sugar, it's basically just fat + protein. :) And there's cheese... I love cheese! Hope this helps sweetie.

    RE Vegetarians - some do eat animal products (eggs, honey, milk) just not any product that comes from a dead animal. It's Vegans who refuse to consume animal products.

    Yes you are right. We don't have yoghurt here in India. A different version similar to it is called Curd(dahi). I take most of my protein intake from that. It is full of protein and fat. I recently added that to my diet.
  • runner475
    runner475 Posts: 1,236 Member
    satisatisati wrote: »
    kendalslimmer wrote: »
    I love natural/plain yoghurt - if you pick one without added sugar, it's basically just fat + protein. :) And there's cheese... I love cheese! Hope this helps sweetie.

    RE Vegetarians - some do eat animal products (eggs, honey, milk) just not any product that comes from a dead animal. It's Vegans who refuse to consume animal products.

    Yes you are right. We don't have yoghurt here in India. A different version similar to it is called Curd(dahi). I take most of my protein intake from that. It is full of protein and fat. I recently added that to my diet.

    Whey Protein powder.....
    My favorite is Isopure Zero Carb Vanilla.
    I'm on low carb and this totally works for me.

    I get 50 grams of protein for 2 scoops.zero carbs.

    It mixes very well and I like taste too.

    I wanted to write on your status but comment button just won't work. Besides someone can use this information
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