I really want to become a vegetarian but i like the taste of meat and i hate lettuce. How can i do it?

Question

Please help me because this is important to me. Any websites, or any help or advice because it is really hard starting to become a vegitarian.

Answer 1

first of all, i totally support the vegetarian thing, but you arent a true vegetarian if you like the tast of meat! if you want to become a vegetarian because you like animals, then just think of something else like cutting back on meat or doing something else that will help animals, but vegetarians dont like the taste of meat at all because of the animal thing..

Answer 2

I've been a vegetarian for years, and the only meat I never liked the taste of was beef. But hey, they make fake chicken, bacon, and turkey for people that miss old favorites.

There are so many non-lettuce things to eat that are vegetarian. Among my favorites are Hormel's vegetarian chili, veggie and rice asian stir-fry (very cheap and easy), and a good ol' baked potato (also cheap).

http://www.goveg.com/order.asp

A free vegetarian starter kit, courtesy of PETA.

You say you can't cook, though. Is it because you don't have your parents' support or because you just don't know how?

EDIT:

If I were you, I'd get the starter kit, which has recipes and tips, and go through it with your parents. They'll see your dedication and might be able to work something out (like teaching you to cook, going partially/fully vegetarian with you, or just being supportive in general).

Answer 3

it's actually really easy...you don't have to eat lettuce..we're not rabbits..their tons of meatless meat like Boca Burgers (its a brand of veggie burgers) that taste exactly like meat..There's also Smart Veggie Meatballs that honestly when i ate it it tasted exactly like really meat that i spit it out lol!! GOOD LUCK!  Solution for your relapse; write out a bunch of reasons why you won't to eat meat and when you get the urge read it , to motivate you to stick with it!

Answer 4

WOW. this is such a broad question. i hate how everyone thinks the only thing vegetarians/vegans eat is salad! ugh. there are so many other options to have. for lunch yesterday, i had a black bean enchilada with iced tea! see, i'm vegan, so i order most of my groceries off http://www.amys.com which is fast, easy, and soooooo yummy! there are plenty of teen help sites that can kick start your new lifestyle, such as peta2.com. :]

Answer 5

Try fake meats.

And lettuce isn't the only thing vegetarians eat.

Tofu is amazing for protein. Other vegetables prepared in different ways taste good.

I hate certain vegetables but only when they are prepared a certain way.

I perfer roasted potatoes to boiled potatoes.

Answer 6

im not a vegitarian but eat noodles and different soups and fruits. eat like you normally would just without meat.

Answer 7

I liked meat when I became vegetarian but I could no longer contribute to the industry. If you have trouble sticking to it, watching Earthlings may help you stay motivated.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=...

If you slip up and eat some meat, it doesn't make all of that time without meat meaningless, get back on your feet and be stronger the next time around.

Eating lots of filling food such as pasta and sandwiches can help you keep hunger at bay and resist cravings

Bread, pasta, cereal, rice, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, seeds, fruits and veggies can easily offer everything that you need except B12.

http://www.veganhealth.org/sh

http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo

All vegetarians should take a B12 supplement regularly since most people eat meat, dairy AND fortified cereals yet still have a B12 status that is lower than recommended.

http://www.veganhealth.org/articles/b12

It may help you if you see proof that vegan people have the same potential as anyone else.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/sto...

http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/phpBB2/...

http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/phpBB2/...

http://www.macdanzig.net/bio.php

http://www.scottjurek.com/career.php

If you need meat or dairy during any stage of your life or to live any certain lifestyle, why does the American Dietetic Association say otherwise?

http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada...

Answer 8

Check out 'The Vegetarian Society'

I've been vegetarian for five years now and to begin with i was never that keen on vegetables.Maybe if you just replace the meat that you eat with Quorn products and try to eat more fruit.Overtime your taste will almost  certainly change and then you can introduce some vegetables.

For example,a typical day may consist of;

Breakfast ~ Cereal/Toast/Fruit/Juices/Bagels

Lunch ~ Sandwiches/Vegetable Wraps/Veggie Burgers/Salads

Dinner ~ Pasta/Rice/Lentils/Soups/'Mock Meats'/Beans/Potatoes

Snacks ~ Fruit/Vegetables/Humus/Dried Fruit/Seeds/Nuts/Yogurt

Answer 9

You don't need to eat lettuce to be a healthy vegetarian. You should be open to trying new foods and dishes though.

Here's a guide on slowly moving to a veg diet:

http://zenhabits.net/2007/08/how-to-beco...

You should probably pick up a good book on vegetarianism, like The New Becoming Vegetarian.

Check your local supermarkets for meat substitutes like veggie burgers, dogs, veggie lunch meats, and so on. Try picking up some tofu and learning to cook with it.

You can go to vegetarian restaurants to get ideas for meals; don't be afraid to try Indian or Chinese cuisine.

Answer 10

hahaha, I'm not laughing at you, I'm laughing good natured-ly, because you're exactly the sort of person that the vegetarian community can help most successfully.

You're suffering under a common misconception in the meat-eating world, that is that all vegetarians are rabbit-food-junkies. While I will admit, liking rabbit-food does make the lifestyle easier, it is not a necessity. The largest piece of advice I can give you is simply look for the same stuff that you always get, without meat.

First I simply say to you http://www.goveg.com/vegetarian101.asp

During the school year I goto UT, and there being a vegetarian is effortless, you simply pile the vegetarian stuff on you plate, it comes with every meal, and is a lot healthier. During the summer, or at least this summer, I live in Corpus Christi, which is half of a step above Hickland Texas. If you're eating at home simply get the meat substitute food, Hamburger Helper does great with Boca Crumbles in it, Pizza, one of my favorite meals, can be made with just plain cheese or with peppers onions and jalapeños on it. Virtually every form of meat has been substituted with some tofu or bean or vegetable facsimile, and most of them are great. Also, don't discount the power of simply removing the meat. My parents have confessed that Chile's Quesadilla Explosion is improved by removing the chicken, then again that is a salad. If you're doing fast food, try and divert from hot spots like McDonald's and try for more veg-friendly places like Subway, Taco Bell or Quiznos.

In the end, however, there may come a time when you must make sacrifices. I have for a few meals been forced to eat plain rice and salad for my meal, and my family's rather supportive (though not understanding). I have in a few instances been forced to skip a meal simply because of the food options there.

But, in the end, that is the substance of vegetarianism. You have to be willing to make a stand against what you see as wrong, and sometimes to make sacrifices for it. Sometimes you stumble, I only four months ago discovered that many Caesar salad dressings contain anchovies, including one from a place I'd been frequenting for a year. Sometimes you have to get people angry at you, one of my sisters favorite pronouns for me is 'jerk.' But being a vegetarian, or any type of purist, is pointless unless you are willing to make the commitment, and sometimes the sacrifice, that goes with your ideology.