Comments on: What are the requirements for becoming a vegetarian.? http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html Vegetarian Resource with Free Vegetarian Recipes Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:15:33 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kim N http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html/comment-page-1#comment-996 Kim N Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html#comment-996 You don't need anything special to become a vegetarian just do a little research first. Get the Vegetarian Starter Kit from - Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/ Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/teennutrition.htm Vegetarian Teen - online Magazine http://www.vegetarianteen.com/ Get yourself a vegetarian cookbook. There are a few written just for teens like: The Teen's Vegetarian Cookbook - Judy Krizmanic A Teen's Guide to Going Vegetarian - Judy Krizmanic Student's Vegetarian Cookbook - Carole Raymond Vegetables Rock!: A Complete Guide for Teenage Vegetarians - Stephanie Pierson The Starving Students' Vegetarian Cookbook - Dede Hall The Vegetarian Kids' Cookbook - Roz Denny Better Than Peanut Butter & Jelly - Marty Mattare & Wendy Muldawer You don’t need anything special to become a vegetarian just do a little research first. Get the Vegetarian Starter Kit from –
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/

Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers
http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/teennutrition.htm

Vegetarian Teen – online Magazine
http://www.vegetarianteen.com/

Get yourself a vegetarian cookbook. There are a few written just for teens like:
The Teen’s Vegetarian Cookbook – Judy Krizmanic
A Teen’s Guide to Going Vegetarian – Judy Krizmanic
Student’s Vegetarian Cookbook – Carole Raymond
Vegetables Rock!: A Complete Guide for Teenage Vegetarians – Stephanie Pierson
The Starving Students’ Vegetarian Cookbook – Dede Hall
The Vegetarian Kids’ Cookbook – Roz Denny
Better Than Peanut Butter & Jelly – Marty Mattare & Wendy Muldawer

]]> By: Kittymommy http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html/comment-page-1#comment-997 Kittymommy Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html#comment-997 you have to register for a Vegetarian License. There's a fee I think maybe $100 a year? Not sure, its been a while. you have to register for a Vegetarian License. There’s a fee I think maybe $100 a year? Not sure, its been a while.

]]> By: Wilford brimley http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html/comment-page-1#comment-998 Wilford brimley Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html#comment-998 Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes meat (including game and slaughter by-products; fish, shellfish and other sea animals; and poultry).There are several variants of the diet, some of which also exclude eggs and/or some products produced from animal labour such as dairy products and honey. The vegan diet is a form of vegetarianism which excludes all animal products from the diet, such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs, and honey. Those who practice veganism for ethical reasons often exclude animal products from their diet as part of a larger practice of abstaining from the use of animals for any purpose (e.g. leather, fur, etc.), often out of support for animal rights. Most vegetarians consume dairy products, and many eat eggs. Lacto-vegetarianism includes dairy products but excludes eggs, ovo-vegetarianism includes eggs but not dairy, and lacto-ovo vegetarianism includes both eggs and dairy products. Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes meat (including game and slaughter by-products; fish, shellfish and other sea animals; and poultry).There are several variants of the diet, some of which also exclude eggs and/or some products produced from animal labour such as dairy products and honey.

The vegan diet is a form of vegetarianism which excludes all animal products from the diet, such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs, and honey. Those who practice veganism for ethical reasons often exclude animal products from their diet as part of a larger practice of abstaining from the use of animals for any purpose (e.g. leather, fur, etc.), often out of support for animal rights.

Most vegetarians consume dairy products, and many eat eggs. Lacto-vegetarianism includes dairy products but excludes eggs, ovo-vegetarianism includes eggs but not dairy, and lacto-ovo vegetarianism includes both eggs and dairy products.

]]> By: ConfusedGirl http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html/comment-page-1#comment-999 ConfusedGirl Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html#comment-999 Your question is odd. You need.. patience? Discipline? A health diet that still incorporates enough protein -- try beans, lentils, and a lot of green vegetables. Good luck. Your question is odd.

You need.. patience? Discipline?

A health diet that still incorporates enough protein — try beans, lentils, and a lot of green vegetables.

Good luck.

]]> By: cypres http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html/comment-page-1#comment-1000 cypres Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html#comment-1000 Just stop eating meat. There isn't a club or license you need to apply for. Just stop eating meat. There isn’t a club or license you need to apply for.

]]> By: Letitia L http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html/comment-page-1#comment-1001 Letitia L Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html#comment-1001 Nope, to be vegetarian is fine, you will get all the nutrition you need from what you are eating, with no meat. But if you chose to become vegan like me, you would need to take vitamin B12 supplements, and do a lot of research into nutrition. Nope, to be vegetarian is fine, you will get all the nutrition you need from what you are eating, with no meat. But if you chose to become vegan like me, you would need to take vitamin B12 supplements, and do a lot of research into nutrition.

]]> By: thegibbonator http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html/comment-page-1#comment-1002 thegibbonator Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html#comment-1002 Firstly, good on you for looking into becoming a veggie! For me, going vegetarian and subsequently vegan was the best life decision I've ever made, and I haven't looked back since. :) The only real requirement for a vegetarian is to exclude any animals from your diet; this includes chickens, cows, fish... you name any animal, and you shouldn't eat it in order to be a vegetarian. You may also want to be careful of certain animal products; the two main things to watch are rennet (an enzyme used primarily for cheese, extracted from the inside of a cow's fourth stomach chamber, which requires slaughter or intensive operation to obtain) and gelatin (used as a gelling agent in food and cosmetics among other things, found in "gummy" food such as marshmallows, some low-fat yoghurts and many varieties of sweets, sometimes referred to as E441). Essentially, to be a vegetarian you just need to keep an eye on your diet. Properly planned out veggie diets are fully sufficient in terms of nutrition, and believe me when I say vegetarian/vegan food is MUCH tastier when cooked properly. Good luck! :) Firstly, good on you for looking into becoming a veggie! For me, going vegetarian and subsequently vegan was the best life decision I’ve ever made, and I haven’t looked back since. :)

The only real requirement for a vegetarian is to exclude any animals from your diet; this includes chickens, cows, fish… you name any animal, and you shouldn’t eat it in order to be a vegetarian. You may also want to be careful of certain animal products; the two main things to watch are rennet (an enzyme used primarily for cheese, extracted from the inside of a cow’s fourth stomach chamber, which requires slaughter or intensive operation to obtain) and gelatin (used as a gelling agent in food and cosmetics among other things, found in "gummy" food such as marshmallows, some low-fat yoghurts and many varieties of sweets, sometimes referred to as E441).

Essentially, to be a vegetarian you just need to keep an eye on your diet. Properly planned out veggie diets are fully sufficient in terms of nutrition, and believe me when I say vegetarian/vegan food is MUCH tastier when cooked properly.

Good luck! :)

]]> By: Hannah M http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html/comment-page-1#comment-1003 Hannah M Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html#comment-1003 If it's animal cruelty you care about go to www.myspace.com/actionforanimals. It talks about why you should go vegan. But at your age it might be bad for your growth. See a dietician!! If it’s animal cruelty you care about go to http://www.myspace.com/actionforanimals. It talks about why you should go vegan. But at your age it might be bad for your growth. See a dietician!!

]]> By: skittles http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html/comment-page-1#comment-1004 skittles Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html#comment-1004 It doesn't require a lot of things. You need to be dedicated and be good with the diet and make sure you get the right nutrients and are eating the right things. Good luck on your vegetarianism! It doesn’t require a lot of things. You need to be dedicated and be good with the diet and make sure you get the right nutrients and are eating the right things. Good luck on your vegetarianism!

]]> By: Icecream http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html/comment-page-1#comment-1005 Icecream Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html#comment-1005 There are no special requirements. =) The human body can get everything it needs from a vegetarian diet. I suggest finding some healthy vegetarian recipes that you like and writing them down. There are imitation meats and other substitutes for meat and they are there to help you if you're new to being vegetarian. Veggie burgers are usually pretty good. You can almost always substitute black beans for ground meat, etc. The main thing that you have to keep in mind as far as nutrition is eating some iron every day. Sources of iron are: spinach, whole grains, beans, nuts, dried fruit, broccoli, etc. Really easy! There are no special requirements. =) The human body can get everything it needs from a vegetarian diet. I suggest finding some healthy vegetarian recipes that you like and writing them down. There are imitation meats and other substitutes for meat and they are there to help you if you’re new to being vegetarian. Veggie burgers are usually pretty good. You can almost always substitute black beans for ground meat, etc. The main thing that you have to keep in mind as far as nutrition is eating some iron every day. Sources of iron are: spinach, whole grains, beans, nuts, dried fruit, broccoli, etc. Really easy!

]]> By: VeggieTart (The Cranky Agnostic) http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html/comment-page-1#comment-1006 VeggieTart (The Cranky Agnostic) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html#comment-1006 Uh...you stop eating animals' flesh? That's the only requirement I know of for becoming a vegetarian. Google "vegetarian starter guide"; there are many organizations that offer tips on going veg, and most have a few simple recipes. Uh…you stop eating animals’ flesh? That’s the only requirement I know of for becoming a vegetarian. Google "vegetarian starter guide"; there are many organizations that offer tips on going veg, and most have a few simple recipes.

]]> By: Sandy Money http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html/comment-page-1#comment-1007 Sandy Money Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/what-are-the-requirements-for-becoming-a-vegetarian.html#comment-1007 You have to love Vegetarian Culinary http://vegetarianculinary.co.cc and do not love meat http://meat.com :) You have to love Vegetarian Culinary http://vegetarianculinary.co.cc and do not love meat http://meat.com :)

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