Should i become vegitarian??

Question

I am a young teen and really don't eat a lot of meant but i do enjoy bacon and some chicken. I also really don't like the fact that the animals killed in very cruel way. I also heard that if it's done right it can be a very healthy lifestyle. If i become a lacto-ovo-vegitarian what if i miss the meats that i do enjoy? So should i become a vegitarian and if so do you have any tips or suggestions?

Answer 1

yes. if you want to be a vegetarian you have to not eat meat. you can make salads and add tomatoes or/and cheese. also, if you like pasta, most food stores sell raviolis that are filled with cheese instead of meat. hope that helps!

Answer 2

Don't let your decision be based on public opinion, vegetarianism is awesome, I love it, but it is not for everyone.  I can honestly say I do not miss meats, and there are meat subsitutes that you can get.  Morningstar makes fake steak and chicken strips that you can use for stir frys and I can't even tell the difference.  If you do decide to go veg, if you are not eating a lot of meat already, it won't be that hard, if you're eating it 4 times a week, cut it down to 2 times a week, phase it out slowly that way it's not such a big adjustment all at once.  Good luck with whatever you decide.

Answer 3

Yes of course, or better yet become vegan!

Awesome that you want  to go vegan! This blog is good: http://veganpeace.blogspot.com . It has links to guides, information, reasons to go veg, recipe sites, foods to eat, other vegan blogs, nutrition, tips and ideas, just go to toggle post. Good place to start there:

http://veganpeace.blogspot.com/2007/12/n...

Some other sites that will help:

http://www.veganoutreach.org/starterpack...

http://www.tryveg.com/cfi/toc/?v=07groce...

http://www.vegcooking.com/guide-favs.asp

http://www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan/

http://www.vivausa.org/activistresources...

http://www.bryannaclarkgrogan.com/page/p...

http://vegan-info.com/faq.html

Just remember check the ingredients and research on nutrition and what foods to eat (links above)!

Answer 4

Morning star farms makes the best faux meats. They are so realistic and the only thing different is the texture. It's packed with protein. How about you try it for a month? Eat a bowl of fruit in the morning with a glass of milk or silk brand soy milk, snack on some roasted almonds and dried fruit at snack time and at lunch have some faux buffalo wings and BBQ sauce from morning star. You should try it for a month!

www.goveg.com

Answer 5

I think you should since you could live a long and healthy life. Watch the clip that I had added and see why being a vegetarian could be a good thing.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_5hzkpAVpW...

Answer 6

Be comfortable with who you. You are kind to worry about animal cruelty.  All creatures deserve respect even if the are going to be supper.  

There is always a kosher option (Jewish people are regular consumers).. they only use humane practices when killing and they only use healthy animals never any that are sick.  They are also very strick about not mixing kosher or serving anything kosher with non kosher items, you can do a little research on the internet.

My cousin is a vegetatarian, but when she visits us for two weeks a year she eats meat.  We don't force her to do it or make fun of her, her choice not ours.  You don't have to be a solid vegetarian, you can have the best of both worlds.  Shoot for eating mostly veggies and fruits, but for your conscience and desire for some meat you can switch to eating kosher chicken and beef bacon. :)    

Answer 7

I do not think that you should.  You can be a very caring person and still eat meat.

Answer 8

Yes, you should become a vegetarian.

  To start, there is a video on meat.org, that will explain how the animals are treated. Second,being a vegetarian is very easy! There are plenty of faux meats out there for you to try.And for protein, be sure to eat some beans, nuts, and legumes.