I want to go Vegan but...??

Question

Hey everyone well im 15 but im a vegatarien but i want to go vegan because well because i want to be fully away from eating animals but my family there all meat eaters and i wouldnt know what to do when they go out like to ther outback steak house or anything like that and i wouldnt know what 2 by at food places for like deserts that arent dairy so any help?? also im afraid what my family would think if i go vegan because i dont want them to go all crazy over me might not getting all my needs and stuff so please any advice anything!!???

Answer 1

well you should check out allveggielinks.com

some vegan books:

Tofu mania : add tofu to 120 of your favorite dishes / Brita Housez.



The tofu for health cookbook : recipes with style and taste / Wendy Sweetser.

Tofu cookery / by Louise Hagler



Tofu / Martha Elena Yamasaki López.



The book of tofu. Volume I : protein source of the future- now! / William Shurtleff & Akiko Aoyagi ; illustrated by Akiko Aoyagi.



366 healthful ways to cook tofu and other meat alternatives / Robin Robertson.

125 best vegan recipes / Maxine Effenson Chuck & Beth Gurney.



  The complete vegan cookbook : over 200 tantalizing recipes, plus plenty of kitchen wisdom for beginners and experienced cooks / Susann Geiskopf-Hadler and Mindy Toomay



  Cooking with PETA : great vegan recipes for a compassionate kitchen / edited by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals



  How it all vegan! : irresistible recipes for an animal-free diet / Tanya Barnard & Sarah Kramer



  The Mediterranean vegan kitchen : meat-free, egg-free, dairy-free dishes from the healthiest place under the sun / Donna Klein



  The new vegan : fresh, fabulous, and fun / Janet Hudson



  The new vegan cookbook : innovative vegetarian recipes free of dairy, eggs, and cholesterol / by Lorna Sass ; photographs by Jonelle Weaver.



  Vegan & vegetarian FAQ : answers to your frequently asked questions / compiled by Davida Gypsy Breier ; nutrition section by Reed Mangels.



  Vegan express / written and illustrated by Nava Atlas.



  Vegan family favorites : tasty and satisfying recipes even your kids will love / Erin Pavlina.



  The vegan gourmet : full flavor & variety with over 120 delicious recipes / Susann Geiskopf-Hadler, Mindy Toomay

  Vegan planet : 400 irresistible recipes with fantastic flavors from home and around the world / Robin Robertson

  

The vegan sourcebook / by Joanne Stepaniak ; special nutrition section by Virginia Messina.



  Veganomicon : the ultimate vegan cookbook / Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero



  Vegan world fusion cuisine : healing recipes and timeless wisdom from our hearts to yours / [Mark Reinfeld, Bo Rinaldi and the chefs of the Blossoming Lotus, with a special foreword by Jane Goodall]

Answer 2

If your parents aren't totally supportive now it will be harder when you go vegan. It's the same with my family. We always go to steak house and stuff. I'm 15 too and thinking about going vegan or atleast lacto vegetarian when I move out lol!

If you do decide to go vegan you can get sides or a salad. Theren is Italian ice.

Answer 3

OK when you go vegan you don't get all your nutrients, god put animals on this earth to eat, and being vegan is ridiculous, my brother had a g/f who was supposedly vegan but yet she said she couldn't taste anything that tasted like meat so she changed her mind, if you want to be vegan don't go to outback with your family, b/c you might cry when they eat a cow!!!!

Answer 4

That's great you want to go vegan!

In terms of eating out, here are guides to vegan options at restaurant chains:

Sit-down restaurants: http://www.vegcooking.com/ChainRestauran...

Fast food: http://www.vegcooking.com/VegFastFood.as...

There are tons of delicious non-dairy products available these days... everything from vegan cream cheese to vegan mayo to soy ice cream. Here's a list of some popular vegan products: http://www.vegcooking.com/guide-favs.asp

Vegan dessert recipes:

http://www.chooseveg.com/vegan-dessert-r...

"So Delicious" is a good brand of dairy-free ice cream. You should be able to find it at major supermarkets like Wal-Mart, Kroger's, Safeway, etc. (Health food stores like Whole Foods should definitely have it.)

About your family, do your research about vegan nutrition in advance so you'll be prepared to discuss this with them. This site lists good vegan sources of protein, iron, and calcium: http://www.tryveg.com/cfi/toc/?v=08sourc...

Offer to help your parents with meal planning and cooking, and try to address their concerns in a calm way. (You could offer to meet with a nutritionist if they're really worried about nutrition.) Good luck!

Answer 5

Hello! I'm 15 and went vegan about 6 months ago, and was a vegetarian for 5 years. When i go out to a restaurant like Outback i usually check the menu online before i go. Make sure the there are side dishes you can eat in a worst case scenarios like baked potato's and salads. There are almost always veggie/black bean burgers in chain restaurants, and french fries with a side of veggies is okay once in awhile. Italian ice is great for dessert when you go out for dessert, or SO delicious "ice cream." Just check labels for hidden things like gelatin and honey. My parents freaked out when i went vegan, but if you know your facts when you explain it to them that will help. I take a powerfull multivitamin and flax seed oil daily which helps you get b vitamin, unsaturated fats, and other things you might be lacking. Also Whole Foods market is a great place to shop because it has a lot of meat-alternative soy based products, but regular health food stores are good too! Just be patient with your family and have great will power. Good luck!!

Answer 6

im 15 too and just went vegan some weeks ago, and i live with all meatheads, i know what you mean, my whole family assumes all i want to eat is salad now haha, your just gonna have to learn to cook for yourself, and be openminded to new foods so you make sure you get in all your nutrients, just ask for what vegan foods they have when you go out, or ask them to take out whats not vegan,

www.chooseveg.com

thats a really helpful site

ps. i wouldnt be worrying about dessert but the main dish