Comments on: I am strongly considering switching to a Vegetarian diet. Can anyone recommend some good resources?

By: Jean-Luc

Jean-Luc — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:31:40 +0000

Don’t listen ot that can’t stop thinking guy. He had no idea what he’s talking about. Most vegetarians and vegans take no pills or supplements and are perfectly healthy. Some–like me–even successfully practice sports. What you really need is to keep your protein intake sharp and your vitamin/[phyto]nutrient intake high and drinks lots of water.
More here:
http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/athletes.htm

Then as for alternatives… wow, there’s so many i dunno where to start. Boca, Gardenburger, MorningStar Farms, Worthington… I could keep going with the list of replacements that are great enjoyed in moderation. Here’s something I found: http://ezinearticles.com/?Meat,-Dairy-and-Egg-Substitutes-Reviewed&id=243619
Protein info: http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.htm

And as an added bonus, here’s this: http://www.vegsoc.org/info/vitmineral.html

Remember, water and exercise and eating right is what it’s all about!

By: Shaif Hirboush

Shaif Hirboush — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:31:40 +0000

You sound mainly concerned with your own health, you can be just as healthy eating meat as you can being vegetarian, or vegan. Being vegan or veg does not inherently make you healthier, there is just as much crap that is vegan and veg as what meat eaters have available.

By: Pyewacket

Pyewacket — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:31:40 +0000

As a veggie (occasional vegan) for 40+ years, I would disagree with the first two gentlemen.
Your best sites are the Vegetarian Society UK, and the Vegan Society; they both have excellent sites, and can advise veggie athletes – of which there are many!
If you decide not to be 100% veggie, that’s ok – by eating less meat you will be helping the environment and the animals. The real villain, in terms of cruelty and pollution, is intensive/factory farming. If everyone ate less meat, there’d be no excuse for it!
All the best!

By: bumblebee858

bumblebee858 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:31:40 +0000

http://www.vegsarasota.com/3steps.php
This is a site I found that offers a very smooth transition to becoming a vegetarian. I’ve been one for about 6 months, and I think it’s normal to still crave some meats. But if you just have some self control, you’ll have no problem getting over that hurdle. As for nutritional alternatives, I’ve also been looking for some, so I don’t really have much to offer there. Good luck on your new diet!! = ]

By: shank_grrl

shank_grrl — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:31:40 +0000

A good book to check out is Laurel’s Kitchen. It’s a veggie cookbook, but also contains a lot of nutritional information.

Also, if you want to keep eating meat, you could always choose to eat local meat from small farms. The animals generally have a better standard of living, and the environmental impact is much less as the meat doesn’t travel from far away.