Vegetarians

[AnnaRS1003]

Hello!

I am a high school student working on scholarship money for the university that I plan to go to after graduation. One opportunity that I have to receive a scholarship is to write an essay on vegetarianism. The essay must be based on interviewing/research, and/or personal opinion.

So the point of this post. . . =) If any of you out there are vegetarians, I would love to ask you a couple of questions about it to get your views. I, personally, am not one, so I need to understand the outlooks of those who are.

I appreciate your time!

Anna

 

[amie]

ME! ME! ME!!!!!!!! no really I simply was challenged to follow a vegetarian plan, and I DID IT!!!!! HAHAHA I laugh in the face of my friend Heather who had doubts! HAHAHA! Can I get interviewed for your project too????PLEASE!!!!! allright I am kidding, but I can tell you much since most of my friends are vegetarians and vegans...much love and many blessings
Amie

 

[Karen123]

ME too! ME too! ME too!!!!!!!! actually, I'm not a vegetarian either (hehe), but I'm a nutrition graduate student at Arizona State, so I might be helpful to answer some of your questions.

Good luck!
Karen

 

[pstroke]

I originally scoffed at the idea of vegetarianism, but lately it seems I don't feel well after eating pork products or any greasy foods. I am considering a major change in diet.

Isn't some fish and chicken at least necesary for a balanced diet?

Sorry, I don't mean to hijack the thread...I'll start a new one if you wish it.

Needing some guidance...

 

[AnnaRS1003]

Thanks for replying! Anyone else want to comment?

 

[AnnaRS1003]

Alright, I'm just throwing this reply on here to get the post to the top of the messages so maybe someone else will see it! =)

 

[amie]

Originally posted by pstroke
I originally scoffed at the idea of vegetarianism, but lately it seems I don't feel well after eating pork products or any greasy foods. I am considering a major change in diet.

Isn't some fish and chicken at least necesary for a balanced diet?

Needing some guidance...

I know that there are other things you can substitute, I have learned, but you don't have to go cold turkey...thats the beauty of it, and fish is very healthy...I don't care for tofu, but I do love soy milk, so I was able to get protein from that and cheeses...let us know how it goes, and plus I was really lucky...so many members here gave me some awesome vegetarian recipes! YUMMY! Ok...off to school now! Good Luck and AnnaRS1003, how is your paper coming along?
Love and blessings
Amie