Help me, please!!!! ?

Question

Okay, so I'm sort of a vegetarian. I don't like eating meat because it just tastes bad to me. I do eat meat sometimes, but only beef. I want to know how I can stay healthy and get enough protein. What vitamins should I take? I live in a house with 9 other people who are NOT vegetarian or anywhere close to it. Please give me some advice.

Answer 1

Why would you post this in the vegan/vegetarian section? There is not such thing as a "sorta" vegetarian.

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Well you should have stated that you were trying to become one :/

Answer 2

There is A LOT of vegetarian sources wherein you can have all the protein you need. Also, sorta vegetarian? You need to be careful about identifying yourself with.  

Answer 3

You could substitute meat with beans they are a very good source of protein and also nuts.  There are a lot of multigrain pastas out now too that are a great source of protein and vitamins.  I don't know it you like fish or not, but you need to watch your iron intake also, and this would be a good source for that.  Also eggs, and tofu, or any soy product.  My sister is not a vegetarian by any means, although she is not fond of the taste of meat.  She makes all the wrong choices for food, french fries, onion rings - pretty much anything deep fried - ice cream.  At least you are concerned about your health.  Also it is okay to be "sort of a vegetarian"  Everyone is "sorta something".  Eat what you love, and love what you eat!  

Answer 4

I would suggest that you ask your parents to set up an appointment with your doctor and ask them questions.  Even if not living with your parents, seeing a doctor wouldn't be a bad thought.  IF the doctor isn't really sure about the answers or you need more information than they have - ask for a referral to a dietitian/nutritionist.

While addressing all your questions about protein, they can also address what a healthy diet is and give examples and actual eating plans and help with shopping lists for your parents/yourself to buy the foods that you need to have a healthy and safe diet.