Comments on: should I stop being a vegetarian?

By: veganista

veganista — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:57 +0000

Learn how to cook properly, preparing your own food is cheaper.

Of course those "veg foods" are more expensive, and they’re not that great for you, Amy’s and Boca and whatnot are great once in a while, but they’re not meant to become a staple.

Meat will always be more expensive than any sort of dried beans, tvp, tofu, vegetables or fruits (besides exotic/out-of-season) you buy for your meals. Always.

By the way, though the sodium in your canned veggies is not so great for your BP, neither is all the saturated fat/cholesterol/excess protein in the meat you’re considering buying. And if you want you can just wash the canned veggies before you prepare them or buy frozen ones that have no salt added.

You really need to take a good look at your diet. Meat isn’t the instant solution to your nutrition problems.

By: Eddie

Eddie — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:57 +0000

I don’t know for the US, but I have lived for a couple of months on the equivalent of £1 a day.

I bought most of my food in markets. If you go near the end of the day, the traders will rather sell produce cheap than have to cart it all away again, especially if you buy in bulk.

Do not buy any ready made food. Make your own.

I bought lots of veggies, especially the lumpy misshapen things. Put a large pan of onions, leeks, carrot, swede, turnip, cauliflower stalks etc. on the stove, add some water and boil slowly for an hour and a half or so. This, combined with dried pulses such as kidney beans or lentils (when re hydrated and boiled) should be the basis for most meals. You can divide the mix up and freeze quantities of it. A portion of this can be added to curry powder for a curry, added to stock for a soup, added to chilli powder for a chilli.

Also end of date cheap bread is good when made into croûtons for soup or frozen on the day you buy it.

The pulses should provide enough protein and energy for your needs (which you are probably missing out on and so feeling tired).

Edit: sorry didn’t notice the no transport bit. I think you’ll have to beg, borrow or steal a lift. The secret is buying in bulk and when the time is right. There’s no other way to do it, I’m afraid.

By: Chaosman

Chaosman — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:57 +0000

Human beings (Homo Sapiens Sapiens) are predators. We NEED to eat meat. Going against your genetic makeup is never a good idea, no matter what it is you are doing.

By: anonysquirrel

anonysquirrel — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:57 +0000

Eggs, beans, brown rice, potatoes, and oatmeal are inexpensive, nutritious foods. Beans are really cheap if you buy them dry and soak and cook them yourself. I’m not judging you. Why would I do that?

Eggs are good; the saturated fat is not bad for you. Read "How to Live Long and Feel Better" by Linus Pauling, and "Know Your Fats" by Mary Enig, Ph.D.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:57 +0000

if you’re doing it to have a healthier diet than you should immediately go back to eating regular meats. You need that for protein, calcium, iron, etc. Regardless of what people think, being vegetarian is not all too healthy because you end up lacking a lot of important nutrients in your diet. I used to have a friend who grew up as a vegetarian because of her mom’s beliefs and her doctor told her she wasn’t getting enough nutrition in her diet and she wasn’t developing correctly, she was 15 and still didn’t have her period.

By: KnightCrawler013

KnightCrawler013 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:57 +0000

Yes, eat meat in moderation and your still part of the solution, it is people who eat to much meat that damage there health and contribute to animal suffering, I could never be a vegetarian but I try to moderate my meat eating.

By: pricillaanncox

pricillaanncox — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:57 +0000

People should only be vegetarian if they have the resources. I’m not sure what your situation is, but if you’re having such a hard time, and a veggie diet leaves you feeling sick, then go off it. At least until you can manage one. I was a vegetarian for three years and never felt sick or malnourished. I think our bodies tell us what we need. Maybe you’re just different (or of course, it’s the situation). It may be a moral thing, that you don’t want to eat animals, but do it for yourself. Of course, health wise, you’ll want to stick to white meats. And… with so little money, eating ANYTHING healthy is difficult.

I’m not sure if this a stupid suggestion, but: can you find a farmer’s market? You said you were disabled, I’m not sure how so, but perhaps you could find a small family-owned farm and befriend them. Maybe you can offer to do small things in exchange for fresh produce? Small things like, man their vegetable stand if they have one. I know if I owned a farm and someone like you needed fresh fruits and vegetables, I would try very hard to help.

Anyway, I hope you find out what you need. Don’t feel guilty for eating meat to take care of yourself. Yes, some people may think it’s wrong to eat animals, but when it comes to feeling so sick, your body is telling you something. Listen to it.

By: Kat

Kat — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:57 +0000

If you only have two dollars for food a day I don’t see how you could eat regular food. Eating vegetarian is good for you. If you are weak you might just have a medical problem. I am vegan and feel a lot healthier! You should buy in bulk like at a Sam’s or Costco. You could buy at a local farmer co-op or just in bulk at a store. It’s best to avoid packaged food. You should buy things you can use for lots of stuff like soy crumbles, potatoes, fat-free re-fried beans(others have lard), apples and other foods. You should make sure you get a variety of food. Maybe you’re eating too much rice. You should get fruit, brown rice, wheat breads, proteins and veggies. You should also try natural peanut butter, almond butter and hummus.

By: Ash

Ash — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:57 +0000

If your not happy of what your doing then stop it. But if you eat meat again make it sure that you only eat the right amount that you need.

By: kiranil

kiranil — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:57 +0000

Why?
In which country you are?
You have to learn how to cook your liking dishes.
It is easy to ckko and enjoy many meals.