I've just changed to veganism Sunday. I've tried vegetarian before, but it didn't last long. But this time I cannot stand to eat any meat, it disgusts me. Its been hard though... mainly because I haven't told my parents yet, and so i've been eating the side dishes without protein for a week. What way did you let your parents know about wanting to be a vegan? And i'm on a budget when buying food. What are some cheap vegan products?|||Well I've been a vegetarian for a year, and when I turn 18, in about 3 years, I want to go vegan...since I can buy my own food. I'd first tell them you want to be a vegetarian, and then gradually go into veganism. I would make a packet of research on your choice, that's what I did. And my parents and I read the book "A Teenager's Guide to going vegetarian." (Look on amazon!) It's a good book! PROTEIN: Nuts, beans, edamame, soymilk, PB, fruit|||go to burger king a get a burger you know you want to|||how do you know you've not been eating protein? it's real hard to avoid protein since it's in almost everything. watch out for vegan products... some aren't vegan friendly. (read those labels.. ) learn what those chemicals and additives mean on those labels.. (jot them down then research them in google.com) also start here. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=鈥?/a> don't listen to the propaganda.. i've been a vegetarian for a long time (no meat... no dairy) i've not suffered a protein issue.. matter of fact i have an abundance of protein and should cut down on it... BEANS! SOY! NUTS! jam packed to the hilt with protein... some of your green vegetables.. leafy and not.. packed! some fruits are jammed with protein. it's not a issue.. whoever started this protein fabrication about veganism and vegetarianism.. is probably the same guy who started telling kids that smoking pot makes you grow boobs.|||First off, go to the book store and buy a bunch of books on veganism and starting off. If you are seriously about being a vegan, i would strongly suggest going to see a nutritionalist -- they will be able to help you know which foods to eat and vitamins to take in order to maintain a balanced diet. I have been veggie for 13 years now and love it, but i would suggest you start with being a vegetarian for a while, see how that goes and learn the ropes and then make the jump to veganism in a bit when you have a better grasp on things. Please be careful in the meantime about taking a good multivitamin (you need the B complex especially b-12 as well as calcium). Also, make sure you aren't eating just junk food and carbs. Dark greens like spinach and broc have a lot of calcium so eat your greens!|||Congrats on trying to eat healthier. You need to get some protein though. Try VeganEssentials.com for some reasonably priced meals that you can cook yourself. You can buy tofu, beans (check the labels for lard), brown rice, tempheh, Garden Burgers, seitan. I didn't have to tell my parents because I was not living with them when I became a vegan.|||My parents were very open to the fact that I became a vegetarian. Vegetarianism is becoming so common these days for a variety of reasons, the biggest being health. You're parents might question your decision at first, especially since so many people are still stuck on the idea that you have to eat meat to be healthy, and get all your nutrients. But this is a myth. If you come to your parents with a good knowelege of vegetarianism, then they will probably be more accepting. Also, it may be hard, because your parents, who I assume cook a lot of your meals, will have to learn to cook vegetarian meals for you after only cooking meat their whole lives...so offer your help with meals. This is your decision, so don't let it rest all on their shoulders. As far as cheap vegan products, my favorites are tofu (which possibilities are endless, b/c it takes on the taste of anything you cook it with), and beans, peas, and legumes. All of the simulated meat products can be very expensive, so stay away from these if you are looking to save money.|||I'm not vegan but when I became vegetarian I told my parents like this..... I don't eat meat any more, I'm a vegetarian. But of course I am thirty four so it wasn't a big deal.... Mom naturaly said, "What are you on a diet for, you don't need to lose any weight?" to which I replied, "I don't want to have a heart attack like papa did, he was dead for three minutes and I thought that was it. I don't want that to be me one day." end of story, problem solved. We have not discussed it as a diet since. Now she only asks how's my health, to which I reply, "My energy skyrocketed, it's like I'm nineteen." and we both laugh. Parents worry, but when you are in better health, they will know, they always do.|||Tofutti and MorningStar are two good brands. I have been vegetarian for a long while now and am planning to go Vegan when I am 18 just have to be able to buy my own food. and you haven't been vegan if you are just useing normal bread for your sandwhiches cause i believe it has milk or eggs in it.|||I just told my mom. We were in the middle of a conversation about a show we were watching and I just said it like it wasnt completely random.|||There are a lot of low cost alternatives to faux and fake meats out there. First off, tofu is very cheap, Usually around $1.50 at most super markets. Secondly, The BULK food section at the supermarket can be your best friend. There are tons of proteins like beans, nuts and cereals and flours there for you to get that usually run around 69垄 a pound better than the $4.99 for that fake meat. Trying to incorporate more WHOLE foods in your diet will be much better than just eating a lot of prepared foods. There is a great pod cast on iTunes called Vegetarian Food for thought that covers how to deal with your parents and becoming a vegetarian. She also has a whole podcast dedicated to kids and teens. Also, try to get the book, Becoming Vegan by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina. This book tells you all the vitamins you need to have and proteins as well as a great section all about teens being vegan and what the need to stay healthy. It was a life saver for me in the beginning. Not a lot of recipes but great reference for many years. Lastly go to a local natural food co-op in your neighborhood. They usually have young people there that are knowledgeable on what to get to eat on a budget. Just remember to stay informed and healthy and let your body tell you what it needs. There is no vegetarian police and just do the best you can do for that day. If you happen to eat meat one day, just try the next day to not do it. Good luck with your journey, there is a ton of new and exciting food out there for you to try. PS.... Peanut butter cravings are sometimes your bodys' way of telling you it need more protein. I learned that when i had Survival training.|||There is a Japanese analogy/proverb that goes like this, "The nail that sticks up is the one that gets hammered down". People are like this everywhere. When you tell your family that it is your personal belief that animals should not be eaten, they take a look at themselves and it can be subconsciously translated into, "What you do is wrong and I choose to be right." A good chunk of the population has been brainwashed into believing that veganism is an excuse to be anorexic or a way of rebelling by slowing killing oneself. Be prepared to get some strong resistance. Your parents have probably been taught a huge amount of misinformation by their parents and their teachers while growing up. You really need to research vegetarian diets and health before you even think about saying the "V-word" in front of your parents or anyone else. When you have gathered enough information and feel confident in a vegetarian diet's ability to maintain or even improve health, you may mention to them that you have made the decision. They may be shocked, angry, worried, curious or many other things, but you must NEVER react to their behavior and always stay calm. If they are able to speak to you and respect your choice, please tell them everything and answer all questions. If they are rude, inconsiderate, judgmental, violent, or verbally abusive, refuse to continue any conversation until they can speak to you with respect. The best advice is to study everything that you can about a healthy vegetarian diet and keep yourself in good shape (better than most people your age or than your friends/family if possible). If nobody that you know shows a genuine, positive interest in your choice, don't give them the privilege of the knowledge that you have gathered. Work your way around any attempts they make to trivialize your beliefs and if possible, go shopping with your parents and buy things that aren't obvious veggie fare. Instead of trying to sneak fake meat into the cart, toss in lentil soup, peanut butter, pasta, fruits & veggies or anything else that you have learned is needed to fill any gaps in your diet. --------------------------------------鈥?br> That is great that you want to become vegan. My biggest word of advice is to study a balanced vegan diet and learn how to cook/prepare everything that you will need to keep yourself satisfied BEFORE you start to label yourself as vegan. This is important in keeping yourself healthy and working towards a fit body that can redefine vegan stereotypes. Your journey as vegetarian was just the beginning of a longer one to a plant-based diet with no animal products. This should be due to the reality of factory farming in which animals that are kept alive to produce milk, eggs, etc suffer much more and longer than animals that are raised to a certain weight and then slaughtered.http://www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/ http://meat.org Some people use the word "vegan" in reference to this idea, but be aware that applying that label to yourself should always come with the inclusion of wise activism and advocacy.http://www.veganoutreach.org/advocacy/in鈥?/a> Two extremely important examples of this are that you should never speak to someone about vegetarianism/veganism without their consent and genuine interest or as a comment on what they are eating AND your dietary beliefs should never be used as an introduction or explanation of who you are as a person. Veg*ism should be something that comes up AFTER people get to know you and they offer you a situation that makes it confusing to withhold the information/discussion. Also, if you are presented something that you choose not to eat or you are ordering food/eating together somewhere/picking the best place to eat. A responsible vegan ALWAYS studies the subject of their own health and how to keep their body completely provided for in every sense. http://www.veganhealth.org/sh To neglect their body is to define a plant-based diet as unhealthy and is the opposite of helping the animals. When you you hold off on the subject until it's necessary and then act like it isn't a big deal at all, people are usually surprised and WAY more interested and curious than if you were to bring it up when someone's eating or just using it as a conversation starter. A balanced plant-based diet includes grains(breads, pasta, rice,cereal), legumes(soy, beans, peas, lentils), fruit and vegetables. http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/f鈥?/a> http://www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan/ http://www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/ea鈥?/a> Being vegan can be an art, one whose challenge is to take things that involve the suffering of the innocent and change them into something free of cruelty. A vegan woman can create an ENTIRELY NEW,HEALTHY HUMAN BEING INSIDE OF HER. Many of these children stay vegan and grow up to be perfectly healthy adults. So just keep yourself educated about what you eat and don't let anyone tell you that a veg diet is lacking anything essential. Technically the term "vegetarian" does imply that you don't consume anything that comes from the body of an animal that requires killing it. Many ingredients such as gelatin and glycerin are found in many candies, Fig-Newtons, and many of other foods as well as rennet found in many cheeses. http://www.happycow.net/health-animal-in鈥?/a> The best thing to remember is to take your time so that for example: when you are comfortable not eating whey and casein you can then give up sodium stearoyl lactylate and L-cysteine when you are sure you can make the commitment permanently. Depending on your age or reliance on parents or regional options, it may not be best to give yourself a label. The important thing is to do your best to make progress and be committed to your compassion towards animals. Never put your focus onto what you or other people use to describe yourself. If you meet someone that talks down to people for eating meat, dairy, etc or to you because they think they are "more veg" than you, laugh in their face and tell them they are a disgrace to the entire philosophy. People like this only hurt the idea of veg*ism AND the animals. The point of all of this is to live compassionately and and as free from cruelty as you can, all the while maintaining your health and a positive attitude. People who don't maintain either, need not open their mouths and represent our beliefs. If you actually choose to read all of this, I hope it helps. If not, feel free to e-mail me if you have questions. --------------------------------------鈥?br> I'm vegan and these are some of my favorite things to eat: Breakfast: bananas, cream of wheat with brown sugar and soy butter, cereal, pancakes or french toast with real maple syrup, vegan "sausage" patties, smoothies. Snack: BRUSSEL SPROUTS =) no joke Lunch: vegan "sausage" sandwiches, sandwiches with vegan deli slices(Tofurkey is the only one that's kinda funky), fruit, dinner leftovers, couscous salad, vegan sushi, potato or pasta salad. Dinner: sloppy joes, "sausage" and gravy with homemade biscuits, Spaghetti and Trader Joe's "meatballs" or TVP, lasagna, Thai pad see ew, pad khi mao(drunkard's noodles), pad prig king, tofu+eggplant with basil sauce, yellow thai curry with tofu or vegan chikn and veggies and jasmine rice, Indian dal with homemade roti or dosai, channa masala, aloo gobi, vegetable or minestrone soup, pizza, STEAMED "PORK" BUNS with potstickers or spring rolls, sweet&sour/orange/lemon chikn, vegan pho or wonton soup, baked tofu, BBQ homemade seitan (tastes like BBQ'd ribs), kabobs I use these sites to find recipes: http://www.foodnetwork.com http://vegweb.com http://www.recipezaar.com --------------------------------------鈥?br> There have been vegan Olympic gold medalists and a vegan woman can create an ENTIRELY NEW,HEALTHY HUMAN BEING INSIDE OF HER. Many of these children stay vegan and grow up to be perfectly healthy adults. So just keep yourself educated about what you eat and don't let anyone tell you that a veg diet is lacking anything essential. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Lewis http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada鈥?/a> Here are some more veg people: http://www.mikemahler.com/index.html http://www.vegetarianbodybuilder.com/ind鈥?/a> http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/?page=b鈥?/a> http://www.andreascahling.com/andreas-ab鈥?/a> http://www.billpearl.com/career.asp http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-23鈥?/a> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_Danzig http://www.scottjurek.com/career.php http://www.nfl.com/players/rickywilliams鈥?/a> http://www.brendanbrazier.com/raceresult鈥?/a>|||Being a vegan is not as complicated as you may think. Protein is in all foods, not just meat and dairy, so don't feel that you are depriving yourself of something that you are already eating. Also you don't need to buy vegan products, as such. If you have a food wizz, put about ten different veggies into the machine with some herbs and spices to suit your taste.Put all these pulverized veggies in a big pot and cook for a short time. Presto, a delicious soup. Also don't regard your vegies as a side dish, make them a meal of stir fry. Bok Choy, onion,carrot, broccoli, corn,cabbage.A liitle bit of water, quick stir fry the vegies, and season to taste. Fruit & Veg is very economical, along with your grains. you will get better at enhancing the meals as you vary them. It's not hard to tell others that you are changing your eating patterns, after all it's your stomach and entestines|||I didn't have to =D They were and I was raised a Vegetarian And I am glad I was

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