why are you a vegetarian?

Blythe Noreiga: I understand what your saying and if your tired of most of these ignorant answers I ready to give you an intelligent one. I guess people do it mainly because they don't like what they don't understand. I guess seeing a person with the capabilities not to eat meat bothers them and just makes them angry or what ever. Even though not all meat eaters are like this. People usually think ohh they don't eat meat or what ever, they must think there better than everybody else or what ever. I can say thats not true because the fact that i'm vegan doesn't make me feel superior to anybody!...Show more

Eleni Mccier: what are some of the benefits and what do you do to substitute meat?

Susan Rambo: I am vegetarian for moral and health reasons.

Robin Tommie: and to that i say, touche!recently i saw a question on here that read something like, did you know meat-eaters support cruelty?i eat meat. i have never insulted or treated a veg. differently.i don't ! know why both groups are so...heated about the subject. i will probably continue to eat meat despite the comments on here. vegetarians will still be those after this too....Show more

Ron Keliipio: I'm vegan because I oppose torture, slavery, and killing.

Fritz Hawkey: somebody who's unquestionably at peace with their very own selection of non-vegetarianism will not ridicule a vegetarian. very regularly, people who placed you down for upholding an suitable are doing it via fact they dont opt to confess even to themselves that they may be doing something incorrect. it incredibly is a sub-wakeful reaction to the perceived threat that the suitable will income wider acceptance. some human beings are extreme of vegetarians via fact they're one in each of those people who can't open their minds to perspectives diverse from their very own. They easily can't understand an opposing view via fact their faith of their very own ideals is so stable. It in order that happens t! hat they are ridiculing you for vegetarianism. If the percepti! on under opposition replaced into another situation the place they experience otherwise from you, they're in all probability to react the comparable way. There must be different motives as properly. which includes sensing judgment from vegetarians whether meant or not. my very own view is that vegetarians ought to evaluate being much less delicate approximately grievance of vegetarianism. If the reason at the back of vegetarianism is kindness, then we vegans/vegetarians ought to attempt extending some empathy to those who dont "get" vegetarianism yet. i replaced into raised as a meat eater and switched over to vegetarianism in my childhood. I ate meat till now via fact "it replaced into the performed situation" till I made the relationship between slaughter and the food on my plate. I gave up leather-based / dairy / cosmetics and different products that make the main animals lots later via fact i actually did not understand what i replaced into doing. For a protracted whils! t i replaced into not conscious that silk and wool must be produced with the aid of merciless practices. Animal products are so pervasive that I unquestionably have empathy for people who're not awoke to why they're merciless. From a vegan-activism attitude i think of getting annoyed with non-vegetarians, whether they're being boorish on the undertaking is the least in all probability thank you to impression them or cause them to see the vegan viewpoint. some people who're greater sort and compassionate on different factors than i ought to ever be, consume animal products. i think of vegan activism can in basic terms gain fulfillment if the activists undertake a sort/affected person/accepting attitude and one that would not make others experience vegans/vegetarians have cornered the industry on kindness....Show more

Violette Vanek: I know what you mean, my dad was histaric when I told him I was a vegan, my mom too. Now every time I tell someone I'm a vegan, they flip ! out. They start to ask me some of the most ignorant questions I have ev! er hurd. I mean its just absurd how some people over react to something like that. Its stupid.

Autumn Vacio: i DO NOT go around telling ppl i don't eat meat. however, i have to admit it when they ask oh, why arent you eating this or that etc? OR when they ask why am i choosing tofu OVER chicken, etc.

Tyree Allenbrand: i don't substitute meat..meats has 'dead' or 'inert' proteins, which become lipids in the blood stream.. thus becoming plaque in the arteries called cholesterol.a vegetarian diet has proteins but they're from fibers in the materials of the veggies, fruits, grains, nuts.... seeds.. and is absorbed better in the digestive tract, which becomes energy instead of fats.http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/minerals-nut...here's a basic list with mineral, vitamin and protein information.you get more iron, calcium and many other elements in a strong vegetarian diet than you do in a diet consisting of meats and dairy products.impaction in a vegetarian d! iet is much lesser in the colon than it is in a meat diet....vegetarians, in general, have lesser issues with hypertension, artery disease, heart disease, digestional disorders and cancers involving the colon, kidneys, bladder and liver.vegetarians also, in general, have lesser issues with respiratory complications....Show more

Margy Sandquist: Diabetics can eat anything a non-diabetic can eat. You just have to make an adjustment for carbs/sugars. Learn here https://tr.im/Zwn0E It is better for diabetics to eat slow burning carbs: potatoes, peanut butter, vegetables, breads, dairy products, etc. VS. fast burning carbs: candy, sugared soda, cakes, ice cream, anything high in sugar. Just know what your carb/insulin ratios (how much insulin you have to give yourself for the amount of carbs you are intaking) are. Adjust according to the amount of carbs(sugars) you are intaking. And, you should be fine. Natural sugars are better than processed sugars....Show more

Brenton Cornwall: I never tell anyone I'm a vegan simply because of th! e reasons you just stated. They get defensive. Next time you mention that you're a veg, just say NOTHING and listen to them throw their tantrum. Say NOTHING, that's very important. If they ask you stupid questions, don't answer. If they ask GENUINE questions, tell them to research it if they're that interested.

Patrick Bitsui: gimmie lean vegetarian meat substitute tvp or boca burger crumbles made from texturized soy are an optioncrumbled up veggie burgers of any kind work tooheres a recipe

Michel Mccaulley: The main reason is that I don't want animals to die in order to sustain my life. I believe all life is special (not in a spiritual reason, just in an awesomeness sense), and raising an animal in factory conditions is wrong.For me, vegetarianism means a lower carbon footprint on the planet. My grocery bills are less than the were when I did eat meat. My cardio endurance is greater now that I'm vegetarian, and I get far fewer migraines now. I have an ! easier time maintaining a healthy weight. The fact that I see tangible results helps with the ethical decision not to eat meat....Show more

Dallas Bartolini: These people are just jealous that you have more will power than them. They are jealous that you can be happy without eating meat. I think it is a great thing to be a vegetarian.

Sammy Hatzenbihler: just drop your vegetarian meal for this time. it will not hurt you

Sena Highman: why is it that when you tell someone you're a vegetarian/vegan that it seems like hell raises over? it's not even a big deal if one chooses not to eat meat but people act like the world is coming to an end or they ask what are you gonna eat then?! and EVERYONE is NEGATIVE!! it's the same as one choosing not to consume chocolate, etc. that's how i see it.

Ermelinda Stalnaker: Small amount of ground flax seed.

Galen Gowers: I'm not against other people eating meat nor do I think it's unnatural, I'm just personally ! against factory farming and the extended suffering of these animals to ! support peoples over consumption. The knowledge of that suffering brought about a negative emotional reaction which I don't like to experience when enjoying food, why do something which makes you feel unhappy?

Woodrow Neyman: Hi check out this link and you will find the answer :)http://www.delightfulcuisine.com/2012/06/meatless-...

Fred Caminita: Key word here is RAW. I have this recipe for Italian meatballs that I absolutely loved before I became a vegetarian. It needs RAW ground beef as part of the binding so I don't get just random crumbles of stuff. Also, I have a mushroom allergy, so nothing to do with them.

Myriam Hetjonk: I'm a vegetarian cuz i can't even stand a thought of eating an animal or bird or sth. like that

Ruthe Real: Oh gosh, I know what you mean when I was a vegetarian eberyone was shocked and amazed would you believe people would ask me did I go to the bathroom? What did eat? Did I eat grass? you knowNow I am a vegan and my mother! thought I couldn't have any fruit. My mother thought I couldn't eat anything.I just think people do not want to learn more about the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle so they choose to stay ignorant and "amazed" and judgemental.We should be the amazed ones at how they butcher meat and sell it in shops like it is normal. How can a chunk of cow butt, and chicken legs be normal come on?Just continue to be a veggie, forget about the others, you don't have to explain yourself. It's an obvious moral, healthy decision....Show more

Sylvie Snetting: TR4YA beat me to it.. Gimme lean meat

Cuc Gire: I've been a vegetarian for 12 years. And I find the thought of eating another being disgusting. Meat is in all ways nasty as f*** I will never eat it again. I oppose all torture to animals. I think the taste of meat is disgusting. I feel horrible just looking at it. Animals have done nothing to use and we raise them just to kill them.

Tereasa Sorensen: it's not like i throw it ! in ppl's face and make THEM feel bad. i just choose not to consume meat! . i will go to bbq's etc but i just won't eat any meat.

Bennie Lantgen: Bread, pasta, cereal, rice, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, seeds, fruits and veggies can easily offer everything that you need except B12.http://www.veganhealth.org/shhttp://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfoAll vegetarians should take a B12 supplement regularly since most people eat meat, dairy AND fortified cereals yet still have a B12 status that is lower than recommended.http://www.veganhealth.org/articles/b12It may help you if you see proof that vegetarians have the same potential as anyone else.http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=ke...http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/phpBB2/viewtopic....http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/phpBB2/viewtopic....http://www.macdanzig.net/bio.phphttp://www.scottjurek.com/career.phpIf you need meat or dairy during any stage of your life or to live any certain lifestyle, why does the American Dietetic Association say otherwise?http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada! /hs.xsl/ad......Show more

Micah Schwarcz: Well I'm not a vegitarian but my friend is... so he is a vegitarian because all vegitarians don't like eating meat because they think its animal cruallty... also some vegitarians freak out if meat touches them... don't ask why cause I have no idea... they also become vegitarians by knowing that its bad to kill animals that haven't done anything to hurt humans...personally meat is good but to vegetarians (sorry I spelt vegetarians wrong so many times) they just don't like thinking about it......Show more

Julienne Poplawski: gimme lean, thawed beyond meat grounds, tofurky grounds

Mauro Cowee: I'm semi-vegetarian (I only eat poultry and seafood, mostly chicken) and I agree with you--are you literally going around telling people you're a vegetarian/vegan (1) or are you just telling some people who ask or you think might want to know (2)?1) Stop it. Listen to the other person.2) It's their problem. You can try to explai! n that you have several other food options and give them your chocolate! analogy if you want to; if they're totally negative and such, just ignore them. It doesn't matter. I, personally, don't really care.No worries! B-)...Show more

Malissa Porth: I am a vegetarian for a wide variety of reasons... the welfare of animals, the health of the planet, my own health, the lives of other people, and the simple moral issues at stake.

Margy Sandquist: Compared to the "average" American diet which is high in fast food, junk food, and preservatives, the vegetarian diet should decrease the risk of developing heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other serious health issues. But compared to the Mediterranean, Okinawan, or other diets low in meat, fat, sugar, and preservatives, the vegetarian diet probably does not provide any measurable benefit. If you want to eat meat, limit it to 4 oz per day of mostly chicken breast, fish, and lean beef/pork. Better yet, try doing 1 or more days a week as a vegetarian. You can get most or all of the benefit! s without completely sacrificing meat.A well balanced vegetarian diet should include a variety of whole grains, beans, nuts, legumes, and soy. These will provide all the protein you need, as well as many other nutrients....Show more

Pearlie Medora: Most people feel uncomfortable with change or different. There are lots of things that had negative reactions when they were new. You can check out some history links or google them:air travel Rock 'n' Rollno bras (what a dumb idea!)tatoos on mentatoos on womeninter-racial marriagespace travel (Kennedy was viciously maligned for his goal of putting a man on the moon)So, relax. You're a ground-breaker. There used to be no retail outlets for vegetarian or vegan needs. Green is coming.I like to eat meat myself, but I'm thinking of switching. When I was in college, I knew 1 vegetarian (and I lived in Malibu, CA). Now, I know lots. Vegan wasn't even a vocabulary word in the early 80s.Better now?...Show more

Anibal! Katayama: Because I hate the flavor of meat, I find it revolting.

Davida Gisriel: It is all very well to say that individuals must wrestle with their consciencesâ€" but only if their consciences are awakeand informed. Industrial society, alas, hides animals’ suffering.Historically, man has expanded the reach of his ethical calculations, as ignorance and want have receded, first beyond family and tribe, later beyond religion, race, nation, color, gender and species. To bring other species more fully into the range of these decisions may seem unthinkable to moderate opinion now. One day, decades or centuries hence, it may seem no more than ‘civilized’ behavior requires....Show more

Long Woltjer: I like the challenge, I like going against the grain,I like exploring new foods, andI like the supposed health benefits.Saving cute and cuddly animals on the process is a side benefit.I'd am making a small difference. Hopefully I will change society....Show more