Guest guest Report post Posted April 26, 2002 Hi, Sandy! Welcome to the group! I myself am fairly new here as well. *smile* I don't know much about vegetarian cooking for diabetic needs, and I'm not a nutritionist, but as a lacto vegetarian of 9 years I've seen personally that a vegetarian diet with a variety of whole grains and legumes has enough protein for me. Here on there's a group specifically for vegetarian diabetics simply called diabetic_vegetarian. And here's an informative link from the Vegetarian Society UK about healthy diabetic vegetarians -- with a few recipes included: whttp://www.vegsoc.org/cordonvert/recipes/diabetic.html I myself have two health conditions that according to medical specialists are not amenable to a vegetarian diet, but I have found creative ways to cook and have seen both of my conditions actually improve since being diagnosed. Take care -- I look forward to sharing recipes! Shawna , " bneathmiwngs " <bneathmiwngs> wrote: > Hi, > I am new to your group. I am also new to vegetarian cooking. My > partner has been slowly going vegetarian. Since I do all the cooking > I have been trying to make two different meals for supper. I plan on > trying to make one for both of us. I am a diabetic so I am not sure > how this will work for my diabetic program. As I am suppose to get > protien daily. > So now I am in the process of checking all this out. > Thanks for any help you can give me. > Sandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 3, 2004 So glad you joined us. Do you like to be called daisy? I am PT aka feral..... some might call me other things as well from time to time. hehehe This is a great bunch of vegetarians, and some of us, myself included, dwell among omnivore family members, so we can relate to your plight. Warm welcome. I look forward to reading your posts. ~ feral ~ Brighid of the mantle, encompass us; Lady of the Lambs, protect us; Keeper of the hearth, kindle us; Beneath your mantle, gather us, And restore us to memory ~ Caitlin Mathews, " A Blessing for Hearth Keeper " ~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~~~~> , daisy18614 <daisy18614> wrote: > Hi there... > Thanks for the invitation to join. I have been a vegetarian for over 10 years... amongst a family of carnivores. I look forward shared knowledge and experiences, as well as new recipes and friends. Thanks again : ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 2, 2004 , " Tempest " <tempestuoustrollop> wrote: > I need to look through the archives for some tips, but I was hoping > someone could give me a few quick suggestions now. The first thing I do when my iron counts start to drop (I used to be prone to it) is switch from lettuce salads to baby spinach salads. I eat a lot of salads, and I prefer spinach anyway, so this is always an easy shift for me to make. I also start adding spinach to any vegetable sautees I make, to pasta dishes, etc. The first few times I stopped eating meat, my iron levels dropped really quickly. The doctors would put me on iron supplements, but I hated how they made me feel. This time (almost 3 yrs now, I think) I’ve been eating a LOT more spinach and made a point to do some reading about dietary iron sources. Vitamin C helps your body absorb non-heme iron (vegetable sources don’t absorb as well as animal products, unfortunately). Eggs (especially the yolks) are a good source as well. Include whole grains such as brown rice in your diet, and a variety of dried beans. Almonds are a reasonable source of iron, as are prunes and raisins. The dark green leafy veggies are also fairly rich in iron - spinach, broccoli, kale, asparagus. If you eat cereal, many of them are fortified with iron as well. Black/pekoe tea has tannins that bind to iron so that it’s not available for your body to use. There are other foods that do this as well, but I can never remember them, since this is the big one for me (I LOVE my morning tea when I get to work). Listen to your body – fatigue and lack of energy are early symptoms of low iron levels. Increase the iron in your diet if you find yourself feeling tired a lot. Most adult women should be getting about 15 mg of iron/day. Here’s some basic info and dietary suggestions: HYPERLINK " http://www.vegsoc.org/info/iron.html " http://www.vegsoc.org/info/iron.ht ml _____ -- Sherri " Living in a vacuum sucks. " - Adrienne Gusoff _____ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.714 / Virus Database: 470 - Release 7/2/2004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 2, 2004 Spinach is my favorite iron-rich vegetable Still, as a long-term vegetarian, I suggest you take an iron supplement. I find that the chelated ones do not upset my stomach. Tempest <tempestuoustrollop wrote:Hi group, I recently discovered that I'm anemic, so does anyone have any suggestions for iron-rich foods? I've been an ovo-lacto vegetarian for almost two years, and this is the first time I've tested anemic. I need to look through the archives for some tips, but I was hoping someone could give me a few quick suggestions now. Thanks in advance, Sarah Mail is new and improved - Check it out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 16, 2004 Hi I have unsubbed from this group several times. Owner or moderator please unsub me..... Kathy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 16, 2004 Hi I am sorry this IS the group I wanted to be on.With similar names it is a little confusing. Kathy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 18, 2004 It is much easier to unsub yourself, and faster too. Go to the group you want to leave, look in the upper right hand corner. Click (EDIT MY MEMBERSHIP), then scroll down to the bottom of the page that comes up and click LEAVE GROUP. rawfood , " The Mitcheners " <spiritfire@t...> wrote: > > Hi > I am sorry this IS the group I wanted to be on.With similar names it is a > little confusing. > Kathy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 29, 2004 Welcome Shelley! One thing on the meat substitutes - I really don't like them - so what I do is substitute other things instead - usually mushrooms or beans. But also, try to discern what it is about the smells that you are attracted to - it could be as simple as the seasoning... Debra Debra Lee Thompson Analyst - Mortgage I First Horizon Home Loans Corporation debrathompson <debrathompson 214.492.7402 curlypurrs2000 [eflowers] Monday, November 29, 2004 8:50 AM newbie here Hi everyone, I'm Shelley and I'm new to the list :-) I always have not been a huge meat eater, I have always prefered vegetables to flesh and even more so now. Road kill sends me into tears and living in a farming community is also tough. I'm from Alberta Canada and recently we have had the BES problems and all around me it seems to be a beef feast. All the business's in my small town have beef on a bun, burgers and the likes of that to promote how good the beef is now. The smell turns me off. I come from a family of huge eaters, and here at work going for lunch is a problem with my co- workers. I have been asked what was wrong with me that I don't eat meat, told that I should eat beef for the protein and that basically I'm just weird. I decided about 4 months ago that I was done with meat and have been trying the beef fake burgers and fake ground beef for cooking. I have tried to adapt my present recipes for use of these products and so far have failed on some of them. My partner of 26 years is Buddist and doesn't touch meat at all so at home it's much easier. I would love to be able to find some new recipes that would help me on my journey to reach my goal of never craving meat again for I admit every now and then I do crave it and the smell of chicken or roast turkey will send my mouth watering. Well that's enough about me. Thanks for allowing me to join the group. Shelley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 29, 2004 I also welcome you Shelly and I wanted to say that I agree with Debra said about not liking the taste of meat substitutes. While the expensive entrees in the vegetarian and vegan departments can taste pretty good, the expense of them is not something you want to burden your budget with. I also try to substitute other plant items and beans is a great way to ingest protein and not have it costly. Sobeit " Thompson, Debra lee " <Debrathompson wrote: Welcome Shelley! One thing on the meat substitutes - I really don't like them - so what I do is substitute other things instead - usually mushrooms or beans. But also, try to discern what it is about the smells that you are attracted to - it could be as simple as the seasoning... Debra Debra Lee Thompson Analyst - Mortgage I First Horizon Home Loans Corporation debrathompson <debrathompson 214.492.7402 curlypurrs2000 [eflowers] Monday, November 29, 2004 8:50 AM newbie here Hi everyone, I'm Shelley and I'm new to the list :-) I always have not been a huge meat eater, I have always prefered vegetables to flesh and even more so now. Road kill sends me into tears and living in a farming community is also tough. I'm from Alberta Canada and recently we have had the BES problems and all around me it seems to be a beef feast. All the business's in my small town have beef on a bun, burgers and the likes of that to promote how good the beef is now. The smell turns me off. I come from a family of huge eaters, and here at work going for lunch is a problem with my co- workers. I have been asked what was wrong with me that I don't eat meat, told that I should eat beef for the protein and that basically I'm just weird. I decided about 4 months ago that I was done with meat and have been trying the beef fake burgers and fake ground beef for cooking. I have tried to adapt my present recipes for use of these products and so far have failed on some of them. My partner of 26 years is Buddist and doesn't touch meat at all so at home it's much easier. I would love to be able to find some new recipes that would help me on my journey to reach my goal of never craving meat again for I admit every now and then I do crave it and the smell of chicken or roast turkey will send my mouth watering. Well that's enough about me. Thanks for allowing me to join the group. Shelley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 9, 2005 Clint, You can do it. All the best, Stevie --- Clint Perl <cperl1987 wrote: I feel like if I join > a good support group like this one it should make the whole transition > to herbavore a lot easier. > > ~Clint _______________ Free antivirus software at http://www.grisoft.com Free firewall software at http://www.zonealarm.com Free anti spy software at http://download.com.com/1200-2001-998542.html Free pop up ad blocker at http://toolbar.google.com/ Free PC security test at http://grc.com/default.htm _________ Messenger - want a free and easy way to contact your friends online? http://uk.messenger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 9, 2005 Hi Stevie It's good to see you here :-) Jo > Clint, > > You can do it. > > All the best, > Stevie > > > --- Clint Perl <cperl1987 wrote: > I feel like if I join > > a good support group like this one it should make the whole transition > > to herbavore a lot easier. > > > > ~Clint > > _______________ > > Free antivirus software at http://www.grisoft.com > Free firewall software at http://www.zonealarm.com > Free anti spy software at > http://download.com.com/1200-2001-998542.html > Free pop up ad blocker at http://toolbar.google.com/ > Free PC security test at http://grc.com/default.htm > > > > > > _________ > Messenger - want a free and easy way to contact your friends online? http://uk.messenger. > > > > > > To send an email to - > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 9, 2005 Hi Clint Good luck. It can take quite a while to get used to all the ins and outs of being vegan. If you have any questions do ask - there should be someone here who can help. It is a shame that there is not more vegan food in restaurants. The amount of vegetarian food is increasing, so maybe there will be more vegan choices in the future. Jo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 9, 2005 Heya Clint, welcome (tho I'm a newbie myself). I found it helpful when I was going vegan to not be too hard on myself when I didn't meet my own expectations... you will get there eventually. Zach On 5/9/05, Clint Perl <cperl1987 wrote: > Just wanted to introduce myself to the group... > > I'm not truly vegan yet, but working toward that goal. I am hoping for > better health while being more ethical for animals. Started last week > looking at restaurant menus and went grocery shopping for all non- > animal products the other day. This is a start to a promising road for > me I think. Also I'm taking a good vitamin to counter B-12 deficiency > and just trying to research and learn more for now. Most restaurants > in my area have very little on the menu for vegetarians/vegans - if > ever I was to have a cause I think that would be it - to get more vegan > selections in public restaurants. In the past week I only had one meal > a day that contained any meat, and yesterday was a totally meatless day > and I'm looking forward to a lot more of those. I feel like if I join > a good support group like this one it should make the whole transition > to herbavore a lot easier. > > ~Clint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 9, 2005 Thanks Jo, Stevie --- Jo Cwazy <heartwork wrote: > Hi Stevie > > It's good to see you here :-) > > Jo > > > Clint, > > > > You can do it. > > > > All the best, > > Stevie > > > > > > --- Clint Perl <cperl1987 wrote: > > I feel like if I join > > > a good support group like this one it should make the whole transition > > > to herbavore a lot easier. > > > > > > ~Clint > > > > _______________ > > > > Free antivirus software at http://www.grisoft.com > > Free firewall software at http://www.zonealarm.com > > Free anti spy software at > > http://download.com.com/1200-2001-998542.html > > Free pop up ad blocker at http://toolbar.google.com/ > > Free PC security test at http://grc.com/default.htm > > > > > > > > > > > > _________ > > Messenger - want a free and easy way to contact your friends > online? http://uk.messenger. > > > > > > > > > > > > To send an email to - > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 9, 2005 Clint, Just a thought; which part of the world do you live in? One of the online vegetarian restuarant guides may help you any time you are looking to eat out such as http://www.happycow.net/ Keep well, Stevie --- Jo Cwazy <heartwork wrote: > Hi Clint > > Good luck. It can take quite a while to get used to all the ins and outs of > being vegan. If you have any questions do ask - there should be someone > here who can help. > > It is a shame that there is not more vegan food in restaurants. The amount > of vegetarian food is increasing, so maybe there will be more vegan choices > in the future. > > Jo _______________ Free antivirus software at http://www.grisoft.com Free firewall software at http://www.zonealarm.com Free anti spy software at http://download.com.com/1200-2001-998542.html Free pop up ad blocker at http://toolbar.google.com/ Free PC security test at http://grc.com/default.htm _________ Messenger - want a free and easy way to contact your friends online? http://uk.messenger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 9, 2005 Hi Zach Have I welcomed you to the list yet. If not - welcome. Jo > Hi, my name's Zach, and I've been a vegan for three years. I like > Asian food, and frying things I've never fried before when I run out > of real recipes. > > I am starting a veg*n and AR wiki, if any of you are into wikis. > > Zach > > > > > > To send an email to - > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2005 Welcome to the group newbies one and all, any questions fire away. There have been a few contraversial ( and I cant spell) subjects lately, so it would be nice to get back to the mundane nuts and bolts of being a vegan from day to day. Anything we can do , just ask......... The Valley Vegan.......Clint Perl <cperl1987 wrote: Just wanted to introduce myself to the group...I'm not truly vegan yet, but working toward that goal. I am hoping for better health while being more ethical for animals. Started last week looking at restaurant menus and went grocery shopping for all non-animal products the other day. This is a start to a promising road for me I think. Also I'm taking a good vitamin to counter B-12 deficiency and just trying to research and learn more for now. Most restaurants in my area have very little on the menu for vegetarians/vegans - if ever I was to have a cause I think that would be it - to get more vegan selections in public restaurants. In the past week I only had one meal a day that contained any meat, and yesterday was a totally meatless day and I'm looking forward to a lot more of those. I feel like if I join a good support group like this one it should make the whole transition to herbavore a lot easier. ~Clint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2005 Hi Peter (VV) :-) I hope these nuts and bolts are vegan. Jo - peter hurd Tuesday, May 10, 2005 5:29 PM Re: Newbie here Welcome to the group newbies one and all, any questions fire away. There have been a few contraversial ( and I cant spell) subjects lately, so it would be nice to get back to the mundane nuts and bolts of being a vegan from day to day. Anything we can do , just ask......... The Valley Vegan.......Clint Perl <cperl1987 wrote: Just wanted to introduce myself to the group...I'm not truly vegan yet, but working toward that goal. I am hoping for better health while being more ethical for animals. Started last week looking at restaurant menus and went grocery shopping for all non-animal products the other day. This is a start to a promising road for me I think. Also I'm taking a good vitamin to counter B-12 deficiency and just trying to research and learn more for now. Most restaurants in my area have very little on the menu for vegetarians/vegans - if ever I was to have a cause I think that would be it - to get more vegan selections in public restaurants. In the past week I only had one meal a day that contained any meat, and yesterday was a totally meatless day and I'm looking forward to a lot more of those. I feel like if I join a good support group like this one it should make the whole transition to herbavore a lot easier. ~Clint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 27, 2005 I used to live in Santa Cruz and miss it much. So much wonderful activities and sunshine. Samantha Hi! New to the group, not to vegetarian. I live in Watsonville, which is between Santa Cruz and Monterey, CA. 58 years young. I go in and out of being vegetarian, but quite frankly, feel much better when I'm watching what I eat. Trying to mix in the veggie eats more often. My daughter is vegetarian. When I stray from good foods, it's usually for the comfort foods. Santa Cruz is big on health food, and has some wonderful groceries, where I love to shop. Looking forward to being a contributing member of this group! Happy day!! Lynn in CA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 20, 2006 Why abstain from olive oil? ~Rachell " So shines a good deed in a weary world. " <http://en.thinkexist.com/quotes/william_shakespeare/> William Shakespeare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 20, 2006 Hi Rachell! It's part of the nearly 2000 year old church canons. Olive Oil is the " oil of gladness. " We abstain from it during fasting periods as these are periods of repentance. Some strict observers use absolutely no oil whatsoever. We, sadly, are not strong enough to observe strictly. So I usually substitute a little canola or peanut oil or safflower oil or sunflower oil. And we don't eat terribly oily foods (heavy fried, oily salad dressings). My definition of " heavy oil " is more than 3 Tbsp for the whole recipe. Remember, we are dealing with religious observance here. May or may not have anything to do with " logic! " :-) Cheerio! Elizabeth > " Rachell Skerlec " <panacea > > >RE: Newbie here >Mon, 20 Feb 2006 10:55:29 -0500 > >Why abstain from olive oil? > > > > ~Rachell > > > " So shines a good deed in a weary world. " ><http://en.thinkexist.com/quotes/william_shakespeare/> William Shakespeare > > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 20, 2006 LOL! thanks for the info. Elizabeth. Just when you thought you knew all the evil things to avoid, lol ~Rachell " So shines a good deed in a weary world. " <http://en.thinkexist.com/quotes/william_shakespeare/> William Shakespeare _____ On Behalf Of Dr. Elizabeth Riggs Monday, February 20, 2006 12:42 PM RE: Newbie here Hi Rachell! It's part of the nearly 2000 year old church canons. Olive Oil is the " oil of gladness. " We abstain from it during fasting periods as these are periods of repentance. Some strict observers use absolutely no oil whatsoever. We, sadly, are not strong enough to observe strictly. So I usually substitute a little canola or peanut oil or safflower oil or sunflower oil. And we don't eat terribly oily foods (heavy fried, oily salad dressings). My definition of " heavy oil " is more than 3 Tbsp for the whole recipe. Remember, we are dealing with religious observance here. May or may not have anything to do with " logic! " :-) Cheerio! Elizabeth > " Rachell Skerlec " <panacea > > >RE: Newbie here >Mon, 20 Feb 2006 10:55:29 -0500 > >Why abstain from olive oil? > > > > ~Rachell > > > " So shines a good deed in a weary world. " ><http://en.thinkexist.com/quotes/william_shakespeare/> William Shakespeare > > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 1, 2006 welcome to the group!! I love the name of your granddaughter. I lobbied hard for Fiona with my 1st, who ended up named Sanna Klaire. By the time I had my 2nd a niece had Fiona as a middle name. You'll get lots of good recipes here! AmyF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 1, 2006 Wow You lost 40 lbs since Jan.1 That is great. I bet you are feeling tons better. Judy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Don't feel shy with us, if you lurk we are fine with that too. Please browse our recipe files and if you have any questions or recipes to share feel free. Nice to have you with us, Donna dria_dria82 <dria_dria82 wrote: I'm mainly interested in getting to know incredible people. I must caution that I am a shy person. So don't feel it an insult if I don't consistently post. I just need to find my niche here. If you would like to learn more, please view my blog and leave a message for me. I hope to " meet " people who are thoughtful, conscious, and kind. The address is http://360./dria_dria82 " Lions and tigers who wait in the shadows. They're fast but they're lazy, and sleep in green meadows. Let's bungle in the jungle. " Source: Jethro Tull - Bungle in the Jungle Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites