Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 LOTS of veggies and fruits. Do not replace the missing meat with carbs. Have you read any pro-veg books? They can really help you know what to eat and how much. Also, someone posted a vegetarian food pyramid that was a bit helpful. Congrats on the switch. I really am glad I made it (6 months and 15 pounds gone) Cassie notthemamaus <chickenboss wrote: --- In , pdw <pdworkman wrote: > > What is the first thing you need help on? > > Pam > > On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 12:42 PM, Linda <chickenboss wrote: > > I am also new to vegetarian eating. I'm going to need help as I know nothing > > about it. thanks Lindq > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 You'll find recipes here prepared all kinds of ways. You'll love it. Check out our recipe files on our home page. It is all catorized. Welcome. Judy - Melanie Friedman Friday, June 20, 2008 3:28 PM newbie Hi everyone - I enjoy eating veggies... Unfortunately I mainly just boil, steam, grill or stir fry. Would love to learn how to be more creative with my cooking. Hoping this group might spark some creativity into my cooking. My husband will thank you! ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Welcome to the group, Norm. ~ PT ~ , " Norm " <giftbox101 wrote: > > Morning All, > > Thank you for the invitation to the group. My name is Norm and we live > in Northern NH. I have generallly been able to make Vegetable Pudding > in our crockpot so this will help my wife Cress and me as we try to cut > back. We have been looking for different ways to have meals (other > than leftovers) during the week. I leave between 1:30 and 3:30 AM and > Cress gets home around 5:30 PM. So, there isn't any time for " What's > for dinner? " I usually have the pleasure of the evening's creations. I > like it that way. Thanks again. Norm > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 'm also a newbie who had " dietary needs " daughters (not to mention myself!), but nothing near as drastic as your situation, Amanda. I wish you the best with your new food discovery journey! My situation is somewhat mundane. My daughter was diagnosed with high cholestorol at 2 yrs old, proving that it can be hereditary! We followed the doctor-recommended " lean meats, low fat milk, etc etc " , yet she was recently found at her 7 yr check up to have a cholesterol rating of 215. I've been taking cholesterol lowering meds for years, since they realized that my numbers were not getting better with dietary change. About 4 wks before her last blood test, we had become (lacto-ovo) vegetarians, so her results prompted the need to eliminate any food of animal origin. We are now a total vegetarian household, figuring that if me and DD#2 have high cholesterol, then DD#1 probably has, too. I don't know why I haven't had her tested, I will do at her 9 yr check up in October, though. The transition was not easy for my picky daughter! She doesn't like soy milk or almond milk, the only milk she will drink/eat with her cereal is vanilla rice milk. Not a problem there, it's easily available. She loves pasta but, up until yesterday, would NOT eat the wholegrain variety. She also loves soba noodles, so I guess that's a bonus! The girls are both still eating regular school lunches, as I haven't yet found anything they like that I can pack in a lunch, and the feel self-conscious if they are not eating " what the other kids eat " . I'm looking into changing that soon, but I figure that as we are eating healthy at home, that's a huge start! I'm reading Eat to Live, then will read Dr Fuhrman's book on raising disease-free children - hoping that will give me some pointers! My biggest problem is that, being a single Mom, I'm on a very tight budget, and the girls love to shop at the local health food shop. While I love being able to buy from the bulk bins, I really have a problem with paying $6 for a box of organic cornflakes! I am lucky that our local Meijer store has a great selection of vegan items. I grow a lot of our veggies, all three of us have our own (square foot) veggie gardens, plus we have a couple of plots at the local community garden, and it's great for the girls to see that whole " seed to table " process, as well as reap the health benefits of organically grown veggies. I'm also enjoying the Eat To Live group, there are some great discussions there! OK, I'm ranting ... thanks for listening, and I know I'll get some great information from this group! Vikki in Central IL , " godardam " <godardam wrote: > > Hi all, > > I am the mother of two beautiful children (2 yrs and 1 month) but both > have a rare and possibly life-threatening metabollic disease called > citrullinemia. They have the amino-acid citrulline elevated in their > bodies which indicates they may not make enough of one enzyme to > eliminate ammonia from the body following the breakdown of protein. > > So, we are becoming a mostly vegetarian family who on occasion will > consume a meat like lamb but we are quitting that and dairy/cheeses. I > am also blessed that I am raising a " Spirited " toddler who's picky and > with a newborn my time is mostly dedicated to nursing. Any suggestions > from you seasoned moms/dads is SO appreciated! > > It's nice to meet you all, and thanks for allowing me to join your > group. > > Amanda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Is there a Trader Joes near you? They have a few organic cereals at much lower prices than health food stores (which tend to be even higher than whole foods, though I like supporting independent businesses). You may be able to find a food-buying coop in your area; this can also cut down on costs. --- On Tue, 8/26/08, Vikki <snootyvixen wrote: Vikki <snootyvixen Re: Newbie Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 8:45 AM 'm also a newbie who had " dietary needs " daughters (not to mention myself!), but nothing near as drastic as your situation, Amanda. I wish you the best with your new food discovery journey! My situation is somewhat mundane. My daughter was diagnosed with high cholestorol at 2 yrs old, proving that it can be hereditary! We followed the doctor-recommended " lean meats, low fat milk, etc etc " , yet she was recently found at her 7 yr check up to have a cholesterol rating of 215. I've been taking cholesterol lowering meds for years, since they realized that my numbers were not getting better with dietary change. About 4 wks before her last blood test, we had become (lacto-ovo) vegetarians, so her results prompted the need to eliminate any food of animal origin. We are now a total vegetarian household, figuring that if me and DD#2 have high cholesterol, then DD#1 probably has, too. I don't know why I haven't had her tested, I will do at her 9 yr check up in October, though. The transition was not easy for my picky daughter! She doesn't like soy milk or almond milk, the only milk she will drink/eat with her cereal is vanilla rice milk. Not a problem there, it's easily available. She loves pasta but, up until yesterday, would NOT eat the wholegrain variety. She also loves soba noodles, so I guess that's a bonus! The girls are both still eating regular school lunches, as I haven't yet found anything they like that I can pack in a lunch, and the feel self-conscious if they are not eating " what the other kids eat " . I'm looking into changing that soon, but I figure that as we are eating healthy at home, that's a huge start! I'm reading Eat to Live, then will read Dr Fuhrman's book on raising disease-free children - hoping that will give me some pointers! My biggest problem is that, being a single Mom, I'm on a very tight budget, and the girls love to shop at the local health food shop. While I love being able to buy from the bulk bins, I really have a problem with paying $6 for a box of organic cornflakes! I am lucky that our local Meijer store has a great selection of vegan items. I grow a lot of our veggies, all three of us have our own (square foot) veggie gardens, plus we have a couple of plots at the local community garden, and it's great for the girls to see that whole " seed to table " process, as well as reap the health benefits of organically grown veggies. I'm also enjoying the Eat To Live group, there are some great discussions there! OK, I'm ranting ... thanks for listening, and I know I'll get some great information from this group! Vikki in Central IL @gro ups.com, " godardam " <godardam@.. .> wrote: > > Hi all, > > I am the mother of two beautiful children (2 yrs and 1 month) but both > have a rare and possibly life-threatening metabollic disease called > citrullinemia. They have the amino-acid citrulline elevated in their > bodies which indicates they may not make enough of one enzyme to > eliminate ammonia from the body following the breakdown of protein. > > So, we are becoming a mostly vegetarian family who on occasion will > consume a meat like lamb but we are quitting that and dairy/cheeses. I > am also blessed that I am raising a " Spirited " toddler who's picky and > with a newborn my time is mostly dedicated to nursing. Any suggestions > from you seasoned moms/dads is SO appreciated! > > It's nice to meet you all, and thanks for allowing me to join your > group. > > Amanda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I've been campaigning for a TJ's in our town for the past 10 years. We have the perfect demographic, but apparently we're too far from Chicago! We just had a new health food shop open up, and the prices are fairly comparable with the original (smaller) store we have - so no help there. They do, however, have a greater range in the bulk bins. And these are a little less expensive. I try to get to TJ's every 6 months or so - I'd like to go more, it's only a 2 hour trip to our closest store, and maybe when the cost of gas is less of an issue, we'll go more Vikki , robin koloms <rkoloms wrote: > > Is there a Trader Joes near you?� They have a few organic cereals at much lower prices than health food stores (which tend to be even higher than whole foods, though I like supporting independent businesses).� You may be able to find a food-buying coop in your area; this can also cut down on costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 , " Vikki " <snootyvixen wrote: > >The only Trader Joes close to me is about an hour away. It cost too much in gas to see the reasoning in going. I went to one on vacation last year and LOVED it. I wish there was one closer. We are fortunate to have a full range health food store close by (frozen, produce,refrigerated). There is the farmer`s market all summer until October. Then there is a winter farmers market that is inside. We also are going to have a coop (fiddleheads) opening soon..hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Hi I am new too...also 60+years...looking for the same thing....Lorene --- On Wed, 9/3/08, ~Abba~ <lady.express wrote: ~Abba~ <lady.express Newbie Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 8:20 PM Hello ladies & gents. I recently joined your group because I want to change my eating habits to include healthy no-meat meals. Even at my age of 60+, I figure it's never too late to change my ways! Anyway, that's where this group comes into the picture for me. I don't know enough about which foods to eat to have a nutritionally balanced vegetarian meal. So, I'm looking forward to reading recipes and helpful hints here. And in turn, I'll share anything I learn if I think it will be helpful to the group. Thanks for having me. ~Abba~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hi Deb, glad you're here! I love the term " veggie-lite. " That is so clever, lol!. Do you still sing? What do you like singing best? I croak but love opera. (Visualizing 99% of the list going ewwwww.) Jeanne in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hi Deb, glad you're here! I love the term " veggie-lite. " That is so clever, lol!. Do you still sing? What do you like singing best? I croak but love opera. (Visualizing 99% of the list going ewwwww.) Jeanne in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 > I croak but love opera. (Visualizing 99% of the list going ewwwww.) I guess I'm one of the lonely one percent of the list who also loves opera. No ewwwwww out of me! :-) (I also love contemporary classical music, which would probably put me into a small fraction of a percentile....) Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 I also love opera. A friend of mine turned me on to it a few years ago. I've only seen a few but I love the music. Opera singers fascinate me. The way they use their voice as an instrument is so beautiful. Pam Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. Alfred, Lord Tennyson ________________________________ Alexandra Soltow <pamra Saturday, January 24, 2009 12:27:24 PM Re: Newbie > I croak but love opera. (Visualizing 99% of the list going ewwwww.) I guess I'm one of the lonely one percent of the list who also loves opera. No ewwwwww out of me! :-) (I also love contemporary classical music, which would probably put me into a small fraction of a percentile.. ..) Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hi, Courtney/Kortnee -- Some serious recipes here, lots of them vegan, so you've come to the right place. Be sure to check out the Files for the Recipes folder <%2ARecipes/> Glad to have you with us, and I hope you'll share some of your favorite vegan recipes with the list. ~ irene > Hey guys my ane is Kortnee and im a newbie to this group and just > thought that i would introduce myself and stuff, ahh well im 17 > turning > 18 in oct and im a Vegan, just looking to meet some cool people, get > some yummy reciepes and find out about new products and such > Thanks > Kortnee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hi VegDeb, glad you are here. Even moreso, I am glad someone who approves a vegetarian diet is working toward a Diet and Health degree. You would not believe the number of nutritionists and even doctors in the US who have tried convincing me that a vegetarian diet wasn't healthy for my diabetic husband and me. ARGH! (Rant over for now.) Anyway, glad you and all the other new members are here. Jeanne in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Congratulation......... --- On Wed, 3/4/09, veg_deb <veg_deb wrote: veg_deb <veg_deb Newbie Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:12 PM Hi all, I've been on a plant-based diet for around 6 years now. I'm also doing a degree in Diet and Health, and am keen to find out more about veggie diets, and to share and find out about new and diverse food options available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hi Jeanne, Glad you brought this up. My dissertation is actually on dietary choices and the knock-on affects this can have in other areas of our lives (i.e. discrimination due to misunderstanding, social exclusion, etc.) I'm actually just writing a post, which contains a short descriptor of my research, along with a link to my questionnaire-it would be great if you could fill it out for me! Deb , Jeanne B <treazured wrote: > > Hi VegDeb, glad you are here. Even moreso, I am glad someone who approves a vegetarian diet is working toward a Diet and Health degree. You would not believe the number of nutritionists and even doctors in the US who have tried convincing me that a vegetarian diet wasn't healthy for my diabetic husband and me. ARGH! (Rant over for now.) > > Anyway, glad you and all the other new members are here. Jeanne in GA > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hi, that's really cool that you are getting a Ph.D. What's your exact discipline? I just finished my Ph.D. in history. Mad , " veg_deb " <veg_deb wrote: > > Hi Jeanne, > > Glad you brought this up. My dissertation is actually on dietary choices and the knock-on affects this can have in other areas of our lives (i.e. discrimination due to misunderstanding, social exclusion, etc.) > > I'm actually just writing a post, which contains a short descriptor of my research, along with a link to my questionnaire-it would be great if you could fill it out for me! > > Deb > , Jeanne B <treazured@> wrote: > > > > Hi VegDeb, glad you are here. Even moreso, I am glad someone who approves a vegetarian diet is working toward a Diet and Health degree. You would not believe the number of nutritionists and even doctors in the US who have tried convincing me that a vegetarian diet wasn't healthy for my diabetic husband and me. ARGH! (Rant over for now.) > > > > Anyway, glad you and all the other new members are here. Jeanne in GA > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 You can do it!!!! There are so many things to eat and enjoy. Good luck on your wonderful journey! Warmest Wishes Fitzy ________________________________ Siobhán Ceallaigh <shygirlwithtats Thursday, 30 April, 2009 17:13:27 Newbie I have always wanted to try going vegetarian and my daughter has been nagging me for years to let her try it and now we are. As of may 1st we are on the last leg of our transition. I'm nervous about setting myself and my teen daughter on the " doomed to fail " path but I am pretty sure we will be fine.. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 There is no reason for you to fail. Go to our files and see our recipe collection with thousands of recipes all sorted into groups. M On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 12:13 PM, Siobhán Ceallaigh < shygirlwithtats wrote: > I have always wanted to try going vegetarian and my daughter has been > nagging me for years to let her try it and now we are. As of may 1st we are > on the last leg of our transition. I'm nervous about setting myself and my > teen daughter on the " doomed to fail " path but I am pretty sure we will be > fine.. Thanks > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 You won't fail, once you see our recipe files. You'll be having to much fun making all those varieties of great food. Here check it out and welcome. Congratulations. %2ARecipes/ Here is loads of great infor " for new vegetarians " and really any vegetarian will appreciate the wealth of good info here. For%20New%20Vegetarians/ Here's to lots of fun in your kitchen, creating wonderful mouthwatering meals for you and your daughter. Judy - Siobhán Ceallaigh Thursday, April 30, 2009 11:13 AM Newbie I have always wanted to try going vegetarian and my daughter has been nagging me for years to let her try it and now we are. As of may 1st we are on the last leg of our transition. I'm nervous about setting myself and my teen daughter on the " doomed to fail " path but I am pretty sure we will be fine.. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Don't think of it that way. Any change in your diet at all, even if not completely veg, would be a success. - DJ ----------------------- Always remember: Today's mighty oak is simply yesterday's nut that held its ground... _____ On Behalf Of Siobhán Ceallaigh Thursday, April 30, 2009 9:13 AM Newbie I have always wanted to try going vegetarian and my daughter has been nagging me for years to let her try it and now we are. As of may 1st we are on the last leg of our transition. I'm nervous about setting myself and my teen daughter on the " doomed to fail " path but I am pretty sure we will be fine.. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Iv e been a vegetation for 3 months. I have really enjoyed the recipes through this group and the support. Honestly, I don't even miss meat and I feel so much better since I changed my diet. Keep a positive attitude and you won't fail! Hugs Debbie ---- Marilyn Daub 04/30/09 13:08:50 Re: Newbie There is no reason for you to fail. Go to our files and see our recipe collection with thousands of recipes all sorted into groups. M On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 12:13 PM, Siobhán Ceallaigh < shygirlwithtats wrote: > I have always wanted to try going vegetarian and my daughter has been > nagging me for years to let her try it and now we are. As of may 1st we are > on the last leg of our transition. I'm nervous about setting myself and my > teen daughter on the " doomed to fail " path but I am pretty sure we will be > fine.. Thanks > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 _ What kind of soy did you try that you didn't like? If you drink milk, you might like the Silken Soy flavored milk. The chocolate is really good. Start out with small steps! Jillian In a message dated 6/10/2009 9:21:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lucky_foxey writes: just starting vegetarian tried once hated soy need ideas support _ (http://community.webshots.com/user/maxinecox) **************Dell Deals: Don’t miss huge summer savings on popular laptops starting at $449. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221770187x1201425153/aol?redir=http:%2\ F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215566131%3B37864407%3B i) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Lucky you. My wife is a crusading carnivore and tries to force me to eat meat from time to time. It's not all bad. I'm normally the cook, so when she wants me to eat meat, she has to take over in the kitchen for the night. Sort of a good news bad news thing. One thing I'm surprised I do not like are the fake meat veggie burgers, etc. It makes me miss the real thing. I would rather have a big portobella cap than a soyburger any day. , denise johnson <denisecjohnson wrote: > > ey, everyone - > > Just wanted to send a quick introduction because I am new to the group and new to being a vegetarian. I'm about a month and a half into my new food lifestyle and am loving how I feel. Even my hubby (non-vegetarian) has said that he is enjoying the new foods and that he feels better, too. > > > Thanks for welcoming me in! I'm looking forward to learning from you. > > Denise > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 If you crave them try the Quorn products..... oh here i go again people are probably thinking, LOL, but I can't help but preach about Quorn. It is not made from Quorn, it is made from a mushroom similar type fungus. check out their website. i have tried every product they have and I love every one. for stirfries, ground " meat " " meatballs " chick'n patties, omg it is all so good. i take some of the crumbles and fry them in a pan in a bit of olive oil and a sprinkle of garlic powder. Then I put some cheese on top, and this makes it stay together, and I put it on a hamburger roll or bread if i have no rolls. Tastes just like a burger only better, no grease. The chick'n cutlets are great with any recipe that you would normally use the real thing with. I like taking the cutlets and shaking them with some shake and bake buffalo, and bake for like 25 minutes covered with foil at 325 or 350. Dip in bleu cheese. 9make sure that bleu cheese has no rennet though.) Hope this helps, Chanda Warren wrote: > > > Lucky you. My wife is a crusading carnivore and tries to force me to > eat meat from time to time. It's not all bad. I'm normally the cook, > so when she wants me to eat meat, she has to take over in the kitchen > for the night. Sort of a good news bad news thing. One thing I'm > surprised I do not like are the fake meat veggie burgers, etc. It > makes me miss the real thing. I would rather have a big portobella cap > than a soyburger any day. > > > <%40>, denise johnson > <denisecjohnson wrote: > > > > ey, everyone - > > > > Just wanted to send a quick introduction because I am new to the > group and new to being a vegetarian. I'm about a month and a half into > my new food lifestyle and am loving how I feel. Even my hubby > (non-vegetarian) has said that he is enjoying the new foods and that > he feels better, too. > > > > > > Thanks for welcoming me in! I'm looking forward to learning from you. > > > > Denise > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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