I'm in my fourth month being a veggie!
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And I'm loving it! Credit goes mainly to my good buddy/fellow boardie Adrian A., whose sharing hard-to-watch video footage of animal cruelty finally resonated enough with me to make a firm switch. Of course, I'd be lying if I said that Linda McCartney (and Paul) weren't an influence in this decision, as well -- for obvious reasons. And to those who think you just HAVE to eat carcasses in order to have tasty, protein-fueled dishes in your life, you're wrong. For example, I am in LOVE with the brand Gardein, which manufactures soy-based products that emulate dishes that appeal to former meat eaters: -Fishless fillets -Chick N' Tenders -Meatless meatballs And I'm big on FLAVOR and SEASONING -- and I don't have to add a morsel of seasoning to these dishes. Just wanted to share to those considering the conversion to vegetarian life: It CAN be done. I don't miss meat one bit. And for the record: I consider fish and chicken to be "meat," as well. If it once had flesh and had a face, it is MEAT.
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Fantastic, audi !! Please share more inspirational tips with us aspirants who badly wish to be veggies but find it difficult
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What's so difficult about it? You just simply start choosing more humane foods to eat. Tons of options out there: Go to the veggie section of the grocery store (refrigerated/frozen section); also, buy beans; buy potatoes. It's easy. I still enjoy a good cheese pizza, by the way.
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audi:
What's so difficult about it? You just simply start choosing more humane foods to eat. Tons of options out there: Go to the veggie section of the grocery store (refrigerated/frozen section); also, buy beans; buy potatoes. It's easy. I still enjoy a good cheese pizza, by the way.
Thanks, audi
Matter of fact I'm roasting more veggies today, in the toaster oven--turns out good. Also like to stir-fry veggies. Have to remember to use only "good oils" sparingly. Also, Thai peanut noodles come in handy and are tasty, you can add small dollops of peanut butter if desired, only with the Thai peanut sauce. -
SusyLuvsPaul:
audi:
What's so difficult about it? You just simply start choosing more humane foods to eat. Tons of options out there: Go to the veggie section of the grocery store (refrigerated/frozen section); also, buy beans; buy potatoes. It's easy. I still enjoy a good cheese pizza, by the way.
Thanks, audi
Matter of fact I'm roasting more veggies today, in the toaster oven--turns out good. Also like to stir-fry veggies. Have to remember to use only "good oils" sparingly. Also, Thai peanut noodles come in handy and are tasty, you can add small dollops of peanut butter if desired, only with the Thai peanut sauce.I see what you're saying--focus on what you CAN eat, not on what you can't, to be a real veggie. "There are tons of options out there."
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audi:
And I'm loving it! Credit goes mainly to my good buddy/fellow boardie Adrian A., whose sharing hard-to-watch video footage of animal cruelty finally resonated enough with me to make a firm switch. Of course, I'd be lying if I said that Linda McCartney (and Paul) weren't an influence in this decision, as well -- for obvious reasons. And to those who think you just HAVE to eat carcasses in order to have tasty, protein-fueled dishes in your life, you're wrong. For example, I am in LOVE with the brand Gardein, which manufactures soy-based products that emulate dishes that appeal to former meat eaters: -Fishless fillets -Chick N' Tenders -Meatless meatballs And I'm big on FLAVOR and SEASONING -- and I don't have to add a morsel of seasoning to these dishes. Just wanted to share to those considering the conversion to vegetarian life: It CAN be done. I don't miss meat one bit. And for the record: I consider fish and chicken to be "meat," as well. If it once had flesh and had a face, it is MEAT.
Congrats Audi! I love the gardein line as well! The Beyond Meat and the Quorn lines are also good. The Quorn "chicken" doesn't have soy, so if you are ever looking for a break from all the soy, that is a good choice.
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audi:
And I'm loving it! Credit goes mainly to my good buddy/fellow boardie Adrian A., whose sharing hard-to-watch video footage of animal cruelty finally resonated enough with me to make a firm switch. Of course, I'd be lying if I said that Linda McCartney (and Paul) weren't an influence in this decision, as well -- for obvious reasons. And to those who think you just HAVE to eat carcasses in order to have tasty, protein-fueled dishes in your life, you're wrong. For example, I am in LOVE with the brand Gardein, which manufactures soy-based products that emulate dishes that appeal to former meat eaters: -Fishless fillets -Chick N' Tenders -Meatless meatballs And I'm big on FLAVOR and SEASONING -- and I don't have to add a morsel of seasoning to these dishes. Just wanted to share to those considering the conversion to vegetarian life: It CAN be done. I don't miss meat one bit. And for the record: I consider fish and chicken to be "meat," as well. If it once had flesh and had a face, it is MEAT.
Has anyone asked you "but what do you eat?" yet?
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Indeed. And my initial response is always the same: "Food, silly."
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paulfan11:
audi:
And I'm loving it! Credit goes mainly to my good buddy/fellow boardie Adrian A., whose sharing hard-to-watch video footage of animal cruelty finally resonated enough with me to make a firm switch. Of course, I'd be lying if I said that Linda McCartney (and Paul) weren't an influence in this decision, as well -- for obvious reasons. And to those who think you just HAVE to eat carcasses in order to have tasty, protein-fueled dishes in your life, you're wrong. For example, I am in LOVE with the brand Gardein, which manufactures soy-based products that emulate dishes that appeal to former meat eaters: -Fishless fillets -Chick N' Tenders -Meatless meatballs And I'm big on FLAVOR and SEASONING -- and I don't have to add a morsel of seasoning to these dishes. Just wanted to share to those considering the conversion to vegetarian life: It CAN be done. I don't miss meat one bit. And for the record: I consider fish and chicken to be "meat," as well. If it once had flesh and had a face, it is MEAT.
Congrats Audi! I love the gardein line as well! The Beyond Meat and the Quorn lines are also good. The Quorn "chicken" doesn't have soy, so if you are ever looking for a break from all the soy, that is a good choice.
I usually don't "plug" brand names, but I love Gardein. They've been a real life-saver for me on same days. -
Don't know if that brand "Gardein" is available in these parts; will research online to find out. I did find a good kind of veggie meatballs and hotdogs, in the smallish county seat city here Finding a tasty veggie burger is rather more of a challenge. They can be lacking in flavor like cardboard or sawdust Consumed so many roasted veggies and also salads lately, it's a wonder I don't start performing the Bunny Hop -
Congrats audi! I also love Gardein Brand . Also here in US Field Brand is very good-their hot dogs & sausage taste like the real thing and no soy. I'm vegan now for about 3 years-can't believe I've done it but it is easier than I ever thought it would be..and I feel great
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Welcome to the veggie club. I've been veggie now for 25 years and don't miss meat at all. In fact from day one I didn't miss it. Even my mum and dad went veggie. The Linda McCartney cook books were like a bible to me when I gave up meat. Still are so many great recipes. The frozen food range is great as is quorn. Anyone thinking about going veggie go for it you won't regret it, it's healthier and its better for the animals.
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I've been veggie since about 2000, so 16 years. I had some serious health problems that meat aggravated. I did look to Linda's cookbooks for ideas. Have not found anything but Quorn and Amy's products where I live.
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Gardein Brand's website shows a grocery store where I shop that carries the brand. I love my cheese too much to go vegan.
