I'm a vegetarian and have been (for the most part) all my life. I used to eat seafood, and my mother made it seem as though that was ok for a vegetarian, but I've realized that I shouldn't refuse to eat a chicken or something then turn around and eat a fish. I've stopped eating seafood, though it took a year or two to get my family used to it. So anyway, I'd like to join the club.
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Vegetarian Club Anyone?
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Since the content of a (chicken) egg is a yolk, and a yolk is a cell which was once alive and beginning the multiplication stage, then I would say no. Besides, as I understand it, they are vegans anyway (with all the crazy stipulations on top)
Even if they could, though, I don't even think I've ever met anyone who has sucked an egg down raw.
I've eaten raw egg, in the form of eggnog.
My reasoning was that they don't eat plants because they are alive but they eat fruit. Fruit basically contains seeds and if they eat the seeds then it would be rather similar to eating eggs.
I used to do that when I was a kid.I read somewhere that sucking down an egg raw would make your voice better and all I wanted to be was a heavy metal singer/vocal.
I gave that up when I almost puked right after sucking the egg.Once a day for one week,thats my career as a metal singer.
good for you rs!definitely, cheese withdrawal sucks, definitely
Thanks. I am on day 2 and it is already starting to hit me. I understand that some people give up cheese with no issues, others will still salivate at the smell of a cheese pizza years after going vegan. I think I am in the later category...
Any clever suggestions on how to lessen the withdrawal symptoms?
RS
i'm in the latter category, too.... and i'm sorry, a "tomato pie" (pizza without cheese) is NOT the same as a full blown pizza topped with cheese. there are cheese subs out there, but some contain casein, derived from dairy, and the others just really don't taste that great or melt well. i use nutritional yeast with when making a "cheese" sauce, or sprinkled on in place of parmesan cheese.
try perusing this webiste for reasons not to ingest dairy:
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#28 , good luck! we'll all be pulling for you, keep us in the loop of how it goes
#29 welcome!
p.s. What's the general consensus about the conclusion of pescatarians? I would not like to kick them out (or stop accepting them) by any means but if people want, i can put next to the names whether or not they are vegan/vegetarian/pescatarian (if for nothing but information getting purposes)
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No offense to pescatarians, but I don't consider them vegetarians, and they aren't considered vegetarians by the Vegetarian Society either.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pescetarianism
it's certainly a valid lifestyle choice, but not one that fits into a vegetarian club, IMHO.
Fruitarians go by the rule of only eating plant matter that can be harvested without damaging the plant (nuts, fruits, some leafy vegetables) I suppose it's a bit wacky, but that's ok. More carrots for me, I suppose.
As for the veg/ vegan/ pescatarian/ pork-fried-riceatarian thing, it's all a matter of definition. The commonly-accepted definition (loosely) of vegetarian is "one who eats no meat", "meat" being the flesh of an animal. I've already kind of abdicated my vote on the matter, so disregard this if you want.
If you eat eggs and dairy, you are still a vegetarian (...while still supporting the factory farm industry. We don't have to open that can of worms, though.), but if you eat fish, you aren't. You're not automatically a bad person for eating shrimp scampi, its just a fact that your diet can't be defined as vegetarian.
As for the veg/ vegan/ pescatarian/ pork-fried-riceatarian thing, it's all a matter of definition. The commonly-accepted definition (loosely) of vegetarian is "one who eats no meat", "meat" being the flesh of an animal. I've already kind of abdicated my vote on the matter, so disregard this if you want.
If you eat eggs and dairy, you are still a vegetarian (...while still supporting the factory farm industry. We don't have to open that can of worms, though.), but if you eat fish, you aren't. You're not automatically a bad person for eating shrimp scampi, its just a fact that your diet can't be defined as vegetarian.
new vegan, it's taking some adjustments but I'm hoping to stick with it as much as I can.
I just need to find like a support group or something cause I feel like the only vegan in Iowa.
I just need to find like a support group or something cause I feel like the only vegan in Iowa.
I think a key point is sticking with it is to have a lot of vegan food on hand, and be willing to cook most of your own meals.
I bet if you look around myspace or other website you'll finds veg people somewhere near you.
I bet if you look around myspace or other website you'll finds veg people somewhere near you.
#30 , welcome.
one way to find people that are in the same situation as you is to find a vegan restaurant in your area (there is probably at least one that you're not aware of). You'll find that there are more vegetarians/vegans in your area than you think. You'll also find that carnivores enjoy the food at these places as well (and generally the ones who eat there will have nothing bad to say about your new diet)
One way we can stop this is to buy locally/organically. Sadly, eating bread products with eggs in them (which are majority,but not all), is most likely going to be funding a factory farm in the process.
By buying locally though, not only do you cut out the middle man (transportation/resale, etc.) but will establish yourself as a more informed customer, as it is easier to be informed as to what is actually happening to your food/ where it is coming from/ how it is being harvested.
Local food is generally healthier as they do not have to preserve things and put all loads of crap on them just to survive the transportation/handling. The lack of all of this including the traveling is also better for the environment. (just something i also thought people might want to think about, as many vegetarians/vegans/pescatarians are inherently environmentalists as well)
I hadn't thought of that, thank you for the idea.
the next step is telling my family lol.
But don't forget that wheat harvesting for bread causes the deaths of lots of little furry animals.
i am a fan of tofu when it's cooked right, my wife makes it all spicy and tasty, and the bean curd sticks we get from the oriental market are nice and yummy.
I doubt you are. If I remember right, theres a large Adventist academy in Ames. In fact my sister went there for a time. And that means a large Adventist presence in that area. A large portion of Adventists are Vegetarians, and quite a few are vegan. Get in touch with them, they are usually willing to help.
There are "cheese" substitutes, but honestly they are not as good. You can get the slices, block etc. Make sure to read the label and see if it has Casein in it. Casein is a milk protein so if you are trying to avoid animal products that is something to look out for. Its hard to find good cheese substitutes without casein but they are out there.
Personally, I havent eaten real cheese since 1996 and I dont miss it at all. In fact, it sorta grosses me out now. Its amazing how much your tastebuds adapt. I've been eating whole wheat pasta for about a year now and in the beginning I hated it, but now I barely notice it.
For those going vegan or trying to, keep at 'er. Its quite difficult dealing with other people and restaraunts but other than that I didn't find it that difficult in terms of actually making food choices. I was vegetarian for one month, then read about what happens to dairy cows and could not justify dairy after that point.
You are right. Everything we do is harmful to the earth and animals to some degree. I guess the notion is that we do as much as *we think is reasonable* to curtail the harm we cause.
Chances are the glue that is used in the flooring beneath your feet is partly made from animals (horses), but we still have to walk on floors.
Some people use this kind of reasoning to not bother going veg, but I dont think that really has any merit.
Even if we skip eating meat twice a week it makes a difference.
Every little bit helps.
