Any Vegans or Vegetarians Out There - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

Cassini90125 · 05-19-2007, 03:23 PM

As Vitamin B12 comes only from animal products, a strict vegan has a choice; he can either take a supplement, or he can eventually die from nerve degeneration. End of story. That being said, a vegetarian diet has a lot to offer; it is much lower in fat and calories than meat-based diets, it's cholesterol free, and aside from Vitamin B12 it is capable of supplying all of the body's required nutrients. Some nutrients, such as calcium and iron, can be problematic, but it is usually possible to work around such problems with a little research and planning.

jekylljuice · 05-19-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassini90125

As Vitamin B12 comes only from animal products, a strict vegan has a choice; he can either take a supplement, or he can eventually die from nerve degeneration. End of story. That being said, a vegetarian diet has a lot to offer; it is much lower in fat and calories than meat-based diets, it's cholesterol free, and aside from Vitamin B12 it is capable of supplying all of the body's required nutrients. Some nutrients, such as calcium and iron, can be problematic, but it is usually possible to work around such problems with a little research and planning.

Vitamin B12 is still very readily available to the lacto-ovo vegetarian diet, of course, with emphasis on the "lacto" and "ovo". And additionally, as I said above, there is a wide variety of plant-based foods which have been fortified with B12 nowadays which make up valuable sources of nutrients. Which is why I've never had the need personally to take vitamin supplements. For a strict vegan, it may well be a different story, but I've yet to enter into that particular camp.

scary_dream · 05-20-2007, 12:29 AM

I'm eating considerably less meat than I used to but I'm still no vegetarian. I like meat too much. Meat substitutes just aren't the same, either... I tried eating meatless hot dogs the other day, and after a few bites, I wanted to eat the wrapper more than the actual dogs themselves. They were terrible.

I respect vegetarians/vegans... it's a huge decision that requires much accomondation and effort in today's "EAT MORE MEAT!!!" society.

GrimTheLost · 05-20-2007, 04:28 AM

Have you tried Boca Burgers, Scary? They are the awesome. Also GardenBurger has Riblets that are great too. Now I'm hungry... time to gorge myself like an omnivore. heh heh.

some guy you dont know · 05-20-2007, 04:59 AM

im not really a vegetarian, but i really only eat fish, and tacos, and slim jims. but everything else i eat is pretty much grown in some garden or something.

scary_dream · 05-20-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GrimTheLost

Have you tried Boca Burgers, Scary? They are the awesome. Also GardenBurger has Riblets that are great too. Now I'm hungry... time to gorge myself like an omnivore. heh heh.

I've not tried Boca Burgers, but I will have to now. I don't want to let ONE bad experience to turn me off of meat substitutes forever, so thanks for the suggestion.

GrimTheLost · 05-20-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by scary_dream

I've not tried Boca Burgers, but I will have to now. I don't want to let ONE bad experience to turn me off of meat substitutes forever, so thanks for the suggestion.

Hopefully you'll like them. Every time I have one it's like a little piece of heaven. MMM.

AerostarMonk · 05-20-2007, 02:42 PM

I think I've got most of these meat eaters beat. I mean I could never go vegetarian. I get these outrageous cravings for meat that are actually sorta scary. I mean every time I see an animal just pounce on another in a nature documentary I just want to stock up at supermarket. I don't understand why I like meat so much. It may have to do with a time when I was in kindergarten and tried to eat vegetables and threw up. From then on the very sight of half eaten vegetables and fruits and dips and salads, dressings, and many other things makes me feel sorta ill. It's very odd.

In fact the only thing that matches my cravings for meat is my cravings for cheese.

Wow, I must seem like such a weirdo.

05-19-2007, 03:23 PM	#1
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,668	As Vitamin B12 comes only from animal products, a strict vegan has a choice; he can either take a supplement, or he can eventually die from nerve degeneration. End of story. That being said, a vegetarian diet has a lot to offer; it is much lower in fat and calories than meat-based diets, it's cholesterol free, and aside from Vitamin B12 it is capable of supplying all of the body's required nutrients. Some nutrients, such as calcium and iron, can be problematic, but it is usually possible to work around such problems with a little research and planning. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

05-20-2007, 12:29 AM	#3
scary_dream Ol' Grandpa Trout Now in radio-flavored. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jefferton Posts: 680	I'm eating considerably less meat than I used to but I'm still no vegetarian. I like meat too much. Meat substitutes just aren't the same, either... I tried eating meatless hot dogs the other day, and after a few bites, I wanted to eat the wrapper more than the actual dogs themselves. They were terrible. I respect vegetarians/vegans... it's a huge decision that requires much accomondation and effort in today's "EAT MORE MEAT!!!" society. __________________ Ultra-Intergalactic-Cybot G, Marina Liteyears. Her knife kick will punish you!

05-20-2007, 04:28 AM	#4
GrimTheLost Insomniac Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the middle of Rabbittown, Ga Posts: 514	Have you tried Boca Burgers, Scary? They are the awesome. Also GardenBurger has Riblets that are great too. Now I'm hungry... time to gorge myself like an omnivore. heh heh. __________________ <a href="http://www.us.playstation.com/PSN/Users/grimthelost"><img src="http://pid.us.playstation.com//user/grimthelost.jpg" width="235" height="149" border="0" /></a>

05-20-2007, 04:59 AM	#5
some guy you dont know Just a Poor Boy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: some building in some city of some state in some country. Posts: 826	im not really a vegetarian, but i really only eat fish, and tacos, and slim jims. but everything else i eat is pretty much grown in some garden or something. __________________ I just became a member of a club known as the bumbling fools Botching the game and the best things in life is the motto and the rule

05-20-2007, 02:42 PM	#8
AerostarMonk Holy Toledo! Just try to relax and I'll try not to steal from you. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. Posts: 462	I think I've got most of these meat eaters beat. I mean I could never go vegetarian. I get these outrageous cravings for meat that are actually sorta scary. I mean every time I see an animal just pounce on another in a nature documentary I just want to stock up at supermarket. I don't understand why I like meat so much. It may have to do with a time when I was in kindergarten and tried to eat vegetables and threw up. From then on the very sight of half eaten vegetables and fruits and dips and salads, dressings, and many other things makes me feel sorta ill. It's very odd. In fact the only thing that matches my cravings for meat is my cravings for cheese. Wow, I must seem like such a weirdo.