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Report post · January 16, 2005

If you decide to check on a B-12 supplement rather than working to ensure that

you get the B-12 in your diet, make sure it's from a veg*n source. There are

many sources for B-12 in a veg*n diet, including commercially prepared milk

alternatives (i.e. soy, rice, almond, etc...), fortified cereals, meat

analogues, and tofu. You can also get it by adding Vegetarian Support Formula

Nutritional Yeast (not Brewers Yeast) to things that you eat. It has a cheesy

flavor. I incorporate it into almost everything I prepare as it is also high in

protein and has many other nutrients as well. Below I have copied the

nutritional information for Red Star Nutritional Yeast. I would think that as

long as it is a vegetarian support formula, other brands would be comparable.

FWIW.

God's Peace,

Gayle

Red Star® Vegetarian Support FormulaT Nutritional Yeast T6635+ is a reliable

source of B-complex vitamins and Cyanocobalamin (B12).

Suggested Serving Size 16 grams Large Flakes: 2 heaping tablespoons

Calories per Serving 60 Fat Calories 7

Nutrient Amount Per Serving (16g) % Daily Value

Total fat 0.83 g

1%

Saturated fat 0.21 g

1%

Cholesterol 0 mg

0%

Sodium 5.12 mg

0%

Potassium 320 mg

9%

Total Carbohydrate 7.2 g

2%

Dietary fiber 3.9 g

16%

Protein 8.34 g

17%

Vitamin A 0 IU

0%

Vitamin C 0 mg 0% 0 mg

0%

Calcium 11.2 mg

1%

Iron 0.77 mg

4%

Vitamin D 0 IU

0%

Vitamin E 0 IU

0%

Vitamin K 0 mcg

0%

Thiamin (B1) 9.6 mg

640%

Riboflavin (B2) 9.6 mg

565%

Niacin 56 mg

280%

Vitamin B6 9.6 mg

480%

Folic Acid 240 mcg

60%

Vitamin B12 8 mcg

133%

Biotin 20.8 mcg

7%

Pantothenic Acid 1.04 mg

10%

Phosphorus 174.4 mg

17%

Iodine 0 mcg

0%

Magnesium 20.8 mg

5%

Zinc 3.2 mg

21%

Selenium 22.4 mcg

32%

Copper 0.128 mg

6%

Manganese 0.094 mg

5%

Chromium < 0.5 mcg

0%

Molybdenum 6.4 mcg

9%

Ingredient Statement: Inactive dry yeast, niacin (B3), thiamin hydrochloride

(B1), riboflavin (B2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (B6), Vitamin B12

Report post · January 16, 2005

HUH? No kidding. That isn't what I was asking about. I don't hide foods. I

was wondering how old your daughter is relative to how old my daughter is & what

she will/won't eat, likes/dislikes. I don't think my daughter knows what

vegetarianism is. She doesn't refuse foods but isn't usually very interested in

meat. I know how to make sure my kids get all their nutrients.

Carousel Cheesecakes <cc1 wrote:

They can get all of their protein requirements from other foods. Meat is

not essential to a human diet. Check with a nutritionist and if they try to

tell you ways to hide the meats in other foods forget it. You child will

know. They should give you healthy alternatives like beans, dairy, eggs,

and believe it or not there is protein in veggies. You may wish to talk to

your doctor about a vitamin B-12 suplement.

Kirsten

Report post · January 22, 2005

Hi Susanna and Welcome from another comparative newbie

My name's Laura, I'm 32 and live in Scotland with Sammy-cat (currently

asleep and forcing me to perch on the edge of my seat as he's curled up

behind me!)

I wouldn't call myself a vegetarian *yet*. But I'm getting there ...

Laura

Currently Reading: Number Ten by Sue Townsend

http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/1998333

>

Report post · January 22, 2005

What is IBS?

Kirsten

Jonathan Cummings [cummingsinmexico]

Saturday, January 22, 2005 12:18 PM

new member

Hi everyone - I just wanted to write a quick note to let you know I'm new to

this group - I'm strongly considering going Vegan due to chronic health

problems - I have IBS (with C) - sorry to be graphic! - and all the various

and strange problems that come along with that - inablitity to lose weight,

of course horrible bloating & pain, strong constant muscle cramps,

etc.etc...and have been suffering and feeling sick & miserable everyday for

as long as I can remember. Anyway, I've been speaking to a lot of vegans

and rawfood eaters recently - who've only gotten relief from switching to

that type of diet...and I'm strongly cosidering going that route. I've tried

everything else! So, there's a little background on me - if anyone has any

advice, suggestions, success stories, etc...please let me know! I'm so new

to even vegetarianism...

~Susanna

cummingsinmexico

http://cummingsinmexico.blogspot.com

" Levantate, resplandece; porque ha venido tu luz, y la gloria de Jehova ha

nacido sobre ti. "

" Arise, shine; for your light has come! and the glory of the Lord is risen

upon you. "

ISAIAH 60:1-3

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Report post · January 22, 2005

IBS = Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Report post · January 22, 2005

--- Carousel Cheesecakes <cc1 wrote:

> What is IBS?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Pat

Meet the all-new My - Try it today!

Report post · January 22, 2005

Ah. Thanks. I do hope this lifestyle helps you.

Kirsten

veggie hound [veggiehound]

Saturday, January 22, 2005 1:57 PM

RE: new member

--- Carousel Cheesecakes <cc1 wrote:

> What is IBS?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Pat

Meet the all-new My - Try it today!

_____

Report post · April 17, 2005

would you be doing eggs and dairy too, or strictly veggie as in just veggie?

)

Chanda

-

Josie

Tuesday, April 12, 2005 10:30 AM

New member

Hello,

My name is Josie and for years have been yo yo-ing trying to go

strictly veggie. I saw your group and it had a friendly feeling so

here I am. I think most of the time the trouble I have is that I don't

know what to eat and end up thinking all there is is lettuce to eat.

I', in my 60s and diabetic (on pills). I haven't been doing too well

there either. However, it's time I stop trying and start 'doing'.

Any suggestions are welcome. For example: what's for breakfast..,etc

Thanks and have a great day.

Josie

Report post · June 3, 2005

Welcome Irene:)

It sounds like you have a difficult situation dealing with an

unsupportive family. My only advice is to arm yourself with solid

information about nutrition (an excellent book is " Becoming Vegan " by

Vesanto Melina). I find myself in regular conflict with my own family

over eating, however I have the support of my husband and I also have a

penchant for debate which tends to make others less likely to bring up

contraversial subjects with me. I usually find that their arguments

are based on their feelings and fears rather than on evidence. At

first, having grown up in a non-veg family, I was worried about

" experimenting " with vegetarianism on my children. But I realized that

the Vegetarian " experiment " is actually quite ancient (look at India for

example) and our modern culture is doing a far more risky experiement on

ourselves with the introduction of genetically modified foods and

ultra-processed foods which are depleted in nutrients. I've gained more

confidence as my two children are getting older (aged 2 and 4) and have

developed so well both intellectually, and physically.

Anyway, good luck and I hope this list will give you some helpful

support and advice:)

Melanie.

B.C. Canada

Irene Lopez wrote:

>Hi, my name is Irene, I'm new to this group. I don't exactly know what's up

with this e-mail...i was told to send it to join. In case other members get

this:

>I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! I am 26, a single mom, and a

vegetarian about to go vegan. I only believe in eating organic dairy products.

My son, Adrian, is 6 years old and is a vegetarian by his own choice. My family

detests our vegetarian/vegan beliefs, and they even make my son feel ashamed

sometimes. That's why I wanted to join this group..to get advice on how to deal

with my family, and how to talk to my son about all this. Also, I'm concerned

about his health because my own eating habits are terrible. I DO NOT eat right,

or I should say, ENOUGH.

>I hope to chat with you all soon!

>

>---Irene, 26, Tampa, FL

>

Report post · June 4, 2005

Welcome to the group!

Im Sarah 25, mommy to 2 wonderful mostly vegetarian kids, with a meat eating

hubby.

My family doesnt exactly approve or disapprove. They ask questions or make funny

faces at some things, and Im glad they leave it at that.

*Sarah* momma to Alexin 3 and Cameron 18m. (hbac)

-

Irene Lopez

Thursday, June 02, 2005 6:42 AM

new member

Hi, my name is Irene, I'm new to this group. I don't exactly know what's up

with this e-mail...i was told to send it to join. In case other members get

this:

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! I am 26, a single mom, and a

vegetarian about to go vegan. I only believe in eating organic dairy products.

My son, Adrian, is 6 years old and is a vegetarian by his own choice. My family

detests our vegetarian/vegan beliefs, and they even make my son feel ashamed

sometimes. That's why I wanted to join this group..to get advice on how to deal

with my family, and how to talk to my son about all this. Also, I'm concerned

about his health because my own eating habits are terrible. I DO NOT eat right,

or I should say, ENOUGH.

I hope to chat with you all soon!

---Irene, 26, Tampa, FL

Report post · June 6, 2005

, Joyloulin@a... wrote:

>

> Hello and welcome to VegetarianSlimming,

>

> The following questionnaire contains a few questions to help us to

get to

> know you a little better. To fill it in, hit Reply, fill in below

or beside each

> question, and re-address the questionnaire to the group at

> vegetarianslimming

>

> (My answers are in parenthesis)

> (I tried the reply thing - it didn't work - so I copied and pasted

it)

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

> The Questionnaire (all questions are optional):

>

> 1) What is your name or what would you like to be called?

> (Louise Lin) brunda

>

> 2) How old are you (roughly)? 21

> (65 - it can be rough at times)

>

> 3) Where do you live (what country - what town, city or region)?

> (SE Wisconsin - between Milwaukee and Chicago0). india,bangalore

>

> 4) How long have you been a vegetarian/vegan?

> (I was for 5 years kind of sloppy - then did the South Beach thing

and lost ) since birth

> 55 pounds and kept it off for about 2 years - then it camed

creeping back as I

> deviated. I never like all that meat - aboutr 25 pounds. Then

since March of

> this year I saw a film from Farm Santuary and remembered why I was

a

> vegetarian in the first place and have been eating that way

since. I have gained

> another 15 and don't like that part at all.)

>

> 5) What is your favourite (vegetarian) food or meal?

> (tofu - anyway - raspberries) sweets

>

> 6) How did you find this group?

> (I went to and put in " vegetarian weight loss " in the

search) good

>

> 7) Is there anything specific you want to get out of the group?

> (support in loosing weight while staying vegetarian and perhaps

sharing some

> recipes and a few laughs) recipes

>

> 8) Tell us a few of your favourite things.

> (flying - dancing - music - grandkids - laughing - movies

especially with

> grandkids - concerts ... I went to a rap/rock concert with

friend's child because

> the parents couldn't go and it was fun) playin chess

>

> NOW *re-address* this message to vegetarianslimming

> Many thanks - enjoy the list!

>

Report post · June 6, 2005

Irene,

It sounds to me like your son would benefit from meeting other children who had

similar beliefs about meat. Check out www.vegfamily.com, you can do a search

for local playgroups. That might be helpful.

You might find it helpful to find a local vegetarian society. Our local one has

potlucks and other events. Its a nice opportunity to find like minded people.

Your local natural food store would probably be a good place to find out whats

available in your area.

Just some thoughts, hope they are helpful. Over time, it does get easier.

Katie

http://frugalveggiemama.blogspot.com

--

Melanie Mobbs <mmobbs

Fri, 03 Jun 2005 07:48:12 -0700

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>Welcome Irene:)

>

>It sounds like you have a difficult situation dealing with an

>unsupportive family. My only advice is to arm yourself with solid

>information about nutrition (an excellent book is " Becoming Vegan " by

>Vesanto Melina). I find myself in regular conflict with my own family

>over eating, however I have the support of my husband and I also have a

>penchant for debate which tends to make others less likely to bring up

>contraversial subjects with me. I usually find that their arguments

>are based on their feelings and fears rather than on evidence. At

>first, having grown up in a non-veg family, I was worried about

> " experimenting " with vegetarianism on my children. But I realized that

>the Vegetarian " experiment " is actually quite ancient (look at India for

>example) and our modern culture is doing a far more risky experiement on

>ourselves with the introduction of genetically modified foods and

>ultra-processed foods which are depleted in nutrients. I've gained more

>confidence as my two children are getting older (aged 2 and 4) and have

>developed so well both intellectually, and physically.

>

>Anyway, good luck and I hope this list will give you some helpful

>support and advice:)

>

>Melanie.

>B.C. Canada

>

>Irene Lopez wrote:

>

>>Hi, my name is Irene, I'm new to this group. I don't exactly know what's up

with this e-mail...i was told to send it to join. In case other members get

this:

>>I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! I am 26, a single mom, and a

vegetarian about to go vegan. I only believe in eating organic dairy products.

My son, Adrian, is 6 years old and is a vegetarian by his own choice. My family

detests our vegetarian/vegan beliefs, and they even make my son feel ashamed

sometimes. That's why I wanted to join this group..to get advice on how to deal

with my family, and how to talk to my son about all this. Also, I'm concerned

about his health because my own eating habits are terrible. I DO NOT eat right,

or I should say, ENOUGH.

>>I hope to chat with you all soon!

>>

>>---Irene, 26, Tampa, FL

>>

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Report post · June 6, 2005

My mother is very unsupportive of our lifestyle, although she tries to

understand. For example, today, she said, " I am making wraps you would like.

They have no meat. " But they did have cream cheese and monzerella cheese in

them. I told her I'd have to find suitable substitutes for the cheese, but it

sounded good. Then my mom got on her soap box that I could not be health, or

raise my daughter healthy without any animal products. She is stuck on,

" nothing but meat and dairy have protein or iron. " I point out to her, while I

ate meat and dairy, I suffered horribly from anemia, since I have stopped

consuming meat and dairy, I no longer have that problem. Of course when I ate

meat and dairy, I was single and ate out a lot, but if meat and dairy were the

only sources, I would still suffer from anemia.

Melanie Mobbs <mmobbs wrote:Welcome Irene:)