I'm really trying to cut meat out of my diet. Would someone please give me some tips!?

Question

I'm allergic to eggs! Not sure if that is considered a meat to a vegan! I have lots to learn! I'm starting a process here of slowing changing my diet and trying to do a little research and would love some ideas on some different things i can do to still have a protein rich diet without eating meat!

Answer 1

Eat more fruit and veggies, LOL

Answer 2

i'm in a similar position as you.  I'm contemplating becoming a vegetarian. I already eat a lot of veggies, some fruits, lots of nuts, etc.  I do eat smaller amounts of meat and will eventually ween it out altogether.

I think some people can just start whenever.  I think I'm just trying to slow down, learn vegetarian cooking, etc.   wish us both luck!

Answer 3

I made the switch to vegetarian all at once, and had crazy meat cravings. For a while I was pretty dependent on Morningstar veggie chicken nuggets in my favorite sauce, which is an okay substitute at first. If you cook, I find adding cumin to dishes gives it a meatier flavor. Dairy is a good source of protein, and pasta gives bulk to food. Sauteeing veggies has endless possibilities, and you can experiment with sauces. best of luck.

Answer 4

No, eggs are not meat to a vegan. An egg is an unfertilized embryo.

Good for you for deciding to become vegetarian! It's very easy to get enough protein as a vegetarian. I'm vegan and it's still easy to get protein, so it will be even more effortless for you. Good sources of protein include: green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccolli, soybeans, beans, tofu, nuts, peanut butter, and if you eat cheese then protein is in there too.

Here's a massive list on vegetarian foods that are high in protein.

http://smarterfitter.com/blog/2007/10/28...

Hope that helped!

Answer 5

peanut butter for your protein and your fat- beans are freat as well

Answer 6

There are lots of different kinds of vegetarians. Those who eat nothing but plant products (vegans), those who will eat any combination of fish, dairy, and eggs. It's honestly really hard to go vegan and still get all of your nutrients. I was a lacto-ovo vegetarian for a year and a half (meaning I ate dairy and eggs, but not fish) and during that time I became anemic because it's hard to get enough iron without meat in your diet, and that was including eggs. It's really important to talk to your doctor before you start on a diet like this. S/he would be able to tell you which foods would be best so you still get all the vitamins and minerals you need and s/he might even be able to recommend a good supplement or multivitamin to make sure you stay healthy. In my experience, you really have to read labels on certain foods to make sure they don't contain meat. Some vegetable soups use a beef broth, for example, and even refried beans have beef fat in them unless you buy the vegetarian kind. Definitely talk to your doctor, and best of luck!

Answer 7

If you want to be a vegan, you can't eat anything that has anything to do with an animal.  That is eggs, dairy, honey...  Soy products, nuts, lentils, legumes, and whole grains are all excellent sources of protein.  Spirulina is another.  It is no longer necessary to combine sources like rice and beans.  Just have plenty of variety in your diet.  There are also lots of vegan recipe books out there.

Answer 8

Tofu is a good staple. nuts have alot of protein. cheese. milk.

Answer 9

Becoming a vegetarian/vegan should be a careful process.  When you cut meats, make sure you add other protein.  Beans, quinoa and some greens are a great place to start.  In any baking, you can replace eggs with applesauce and soy/rice milk.  One great magazine is Vegetarian Times.  They even have recipes on their website, which is a great way to start.  Be careful, because when a lot of people cut meat, they replace it with soy products.  Soy is great, but I find myself eating it in five different forms in one day, and realizing at the end of the day that I essentially ate the same bean all day long.  So, as with most things, soy is great in moderation.

Also, you may let your general practioner know, so that she or he can make sure to check your iron levels.

Good luck!  And make sure you eat  your greens!

Answer 10

Eat morning star products. They look and taste exactly like meat, you can't even tell the difference. Morning star products are so much better for you though and have way more protien that meat actually. There in the frozen or vegetarian aisle of a grocery store in like a little green box.

Answer 11

There's a great article in the source link called "5 ways to begin a vegetarian diet." Good luck!

Answer 12

I'm not trying to be funny but just go to the PETA websites and see how inhumane animals are treated and slaughtered and you will forever be off meat.  

Soy is a good substitute.

Answer 13

Okay so some people it's easy for them, to quit cold turkey...others need to take it slowly...so decide what's best for you. Also you might have a hard time letting go of your favorite food which had meat, but there are pleanty alternitives to them.

All the veggieburgers I've tasted are rather gross...try one for yourself to see if you like it but I don't.

Your family could try and sway you back to eating meat...and they will tease you.

I also read ina book my mom gave me called "Eating in the Light" which has to do with vegetarianism...and it's says one of the myths is that we won't get enough protein in your diet...when we actually might be getting to much...but still make sure your going to get enough protein....I believe peanuts are good source.

There are also vegetarian food pyramids out there, just google search one and you can find them.

You might also want to google search vegetarian websites.

I also have a nice food list for vegetarians... http://michaelbluejay.com/veg/eat.html#n...

Um, I think that's it.