Questionnaire - Melinda in Northern California

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Hi there Melinda - welcome! And congratulations on your decision to become

vegetarian You won't regret it, I promise!

 

You write:

> My doctor

> said I would be a good candidate to become a vegetarian since I have a

> big issue with arthritis and high blood pressure as does my husband.

 

Wow - lucky you to have such a sensible doctor! Worth her weight in gold,

I'd say You don't mention having weight problems, so I won't assume.

But

remember, just in case, that when you look at recipes from other groups

not all vegetarian recipes are 'slimming' (many are too high in fat/oil,

and

the dessert recipes too high in added sugar) nor are they all 'healthy'.

OK,

off my soapbox now

 

You might also want to look into some specialized veggie diets designed

for arthritis sufferers. It's mostly a matter of what foods to avoid. I

know

Dr Neal Barnard has a section in one or more of his books on how to

alleviate arthritis, and other members might recall more such information?

Let us know if you want us to look up some links for you.

 

Enjoy the group - and best of luck with your new lifestyle!!! It's a

winner!!!

 

Best, Pat (co-owner with Cindi)

 

 

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Dr Patricia M. Sant

Bean Vegan: http://beanvegan.blogspot.com

Vegan World Cuisine: http://www.care2.com/c2cvegworld

Vegetarian Spice:

Vegetarian Slimming: vegetarianslimming

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