Stax said:

Doesn't have to be 100% to be a good thing.

Stax said:

That's what I used to say.

tackam said:

exactly!

CarrieMpls said:

TheVoid said:

Perv.

Off & on for about 10 years. I'm currently one now, mainly for health reasons. I've noticed as I've grown older, I don't crave meat as much, so I see this as a natural progression. I'm trying to limit myself to dairy as well. One of the benefits you'll notice with a Vegetarian/Vegan diet coupled with exercise, is that you lose a lot of weight. I've lost about 25lbs since after Christmas.
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Stax said:

My former boss (who was a vegetarian) once told me, "Bacon is the only vegetarian meat. "

MrsMdiver said:

I have tried free range and organic and it has happened with both. But I don't go weird everytime I eat it, so I think it probably has got something to do with whats been added to it or maybe what the chicken has been fed.

I suppose I should get an allergy test, but avoiding it is working out ok at the moment.

florescent said:

Here's another thought - what part of the chicken do you eat? White meat or dark?

The reason I ask is that white meat - unless it's accompanied by some fat in what you're eating with it - could cause a hypoglycemic episode.

Yes, yes - I know chicken breast is protein heavy, rather than carb heavy. But in some people, too much protein - without fat to moderate its uptake by the body - can cause the same kind of reaction as too much carbohydrate.

Just something to consider...

Genesia said:

For me, the only vegetarian meats are pig, chicken, beef and fish. But, I am trending veg. I eat way more vegies and fruits than meat and often eat entirely vegetarian meals. Still, I would never call myself a vegetarian ... yet.
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Genesia said:

Gosh, you learn something new every day.
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tackam said:

Same. I've been vegetarian for 4 years and vegan for 6 months.....my health has improved tenfold and I feel happy that I'm not supporting the cruel practices of the meat and dairy industries.

ZombieKitten said:

No idea. It was mystery Mos meat.

No, but I would like to be. I recently saw a documentary about the meat-packing business and it really disturbed me to see how the cattle and chickens are treated before and during the slaughtering process. It broke my heart to watch. However, it would be difficult for me to go strictly vegan because I love dairy products. I'll drink milk before I drink water!

Back in the 70's I had a friend who was a strict vegetarian. It was a pain to have her over for dinner because she would demand that all food be vegetarian. I ignored her ass and cooked a few veggie dishes for her, but the main course was a meat dish. And once while she was staying with me because she was as poor as a church mouse, I had cooked some fresh cabbage and used a little bacon grease. She smelled that cabbage and dug in like she was eatin pussy! I didn't say a word...but it didn't kill 'er.

Once I had this veggie sandwich from some ritzy ditzy gourmet shop made with a grain bread, bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, tomato and some kind of dressing. OMG, I haven't been able to duplicate the taste of that sandwich. I think it must have been the bread. When I went to buy the bread from a shop called Au Pain or something, they wanted $25 for a small loaf. I walked out the shop breadless and cussing!

i was thinking about trying a vegen diet because of the benefits but i just dont know when to start i love eating meat

Do you know what pisses me off about the vegetarian diet? I don't eat red meat and from time to time, I've been for a meal where I have had no option but the vegetarian er... option.

Which would be fine and dandy, but it always comes served on a massive plate, with the tiniest vegetarian tart or whatever in the middle and a bit of grass on the side. That wouldn't fill a fricking elf! Last time this happened, I was at a friends wedding, and I proceeded to cadge potatoes and other stuff off everyone else on my table in the attempt to fill me up!

PurpleDiamond2009 said:

That's a bad start

PANDURITO said:

LOL

Genesia said:

But wouldn't that be making me feel woozy or tired?
I get like a prickly heat.

TheVoid said:

I only come to these threads to wait for you to come and make this post.

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Fauxie said:

It was bound to happen

TheVoid said:

Yes! I only own plants and they only eat sunshine and water.

I do wear leather shoes though.

No. I don't meat daily though,there are actually times where I just am not interested in any kind of meat,but I do eat it occasionally.

No....but i did try once!
I lasted 2 months
Chicken should be on the Vegetarian Menu!

I once arrange to meet a friend at a local pub after work for some food and a couple of beers. I was a bit late, so by the time I got there, they had ordered the food already. Seeing the look of horror on my face, he said "Don't worry Erik, I know you're a vegetarian, so I ordered you a chicken kiev."



He knew I didn't eat red meat, but to him that was being a vegetarian..!

I thought about this question yesterday...anyway, what section in the grocery store is tofu located? How does it taste

erik319 said:

I used to be, but I'm not anymore. Haven't been for about 8 years now.

peacenlovealways said:

1. Near the world foods/oriental foods in most supermarkets in the UK

2. Like crap.

^ that is bullshit

it basically adapts the taste of what you cook/fry it with

for example ;you can marinate it in soy sauce and then stir fry it and it tastes nice