Lacto-ovo vegetarian I want to become a lacto-ovo vegetarian for moral and health reasons This genre of vegetarian will allow me to eat dairy product and eggs. What are ur thoughts on it? Good idea, bad idea? I've tried it before, but when ever my parents went shopping they'd buy stuff that I couldn't eat. I know they weren't doing it on purpose they just bought what they usually would buy. So eventually I quit because I had nothing to eat. What is ur advice?
i am a lacto ovo-pescatarian, meaning i eat seafood, but you're not wanting to do that, im asumming. one thing is you could go shopping with them(i know that sucks) or tell them they need to respect the way you've chosen to eat. Put what you want on a grocery list and send it with them. if you need ideas for recipies, care2.com has a healthy kitchen section and it should have some ideas for you. But really making a list is your best bet if you dont want to go with them to the store.
Get a job and buy your own food. I know that at your age that may seem daunting, but it's something to consider. But absolutely it is a good idea to go lacto-ovo vegetarian. From there, you might consider the more moral path of full-fleged vegetarian, or perhaps even the most moral path of vegan. ^_^
I'd talk to your parents... maybe they'd be willing to support you in this? Explain why you want to do it, and do a little research ahead of time, so you can tell them how you will still be able to stay healthy. (that would've been my mom's biggest issue) And yeah, being able to buy some of your own food can help. My mom would've supported just about anything I'd asked for, if I was willing to help pay the difference between what I wanted & what she wanted. I dunno about where you live, but up here babysitters are getting $5 per hour... that's not too bad really! With about $20 per week, you could pick up a handful of things to help keep your diet balanced. Don't forget your peanut butter; you can ALWAYS get peanut butter and it just doesn't go bad... well, not within a year at least Good luck I'd be honest with your parents and go from there. love, mom
Yeah, I wouldn't worry about getting a job right now, but I might would talk to my parents and see how things go. I mean, I know what you are going through. I am an ovo-lacto veg and the best thing that I have done, is do research on ingrediants in foods, and read the lables. You might be surprised what you CAN eat. Then just toss it into the shopping cart! Good luck and I think that going veggie is a great choice.
C'mon, you are in MIAMI. Dairy kosher restaurants! see our FAQ and the links thread for lots of recipies and websites. THe only down side in LO is a tendency to sub high fat eggs and dairy for lean meats which is a calorie increase. Larger veggie portions are a MUST. You can do this. I was 13 and in texas when I went veg.
We applaud any step in improving yourself. I would suggest buying cage-free (not free-range) eggs if possible. Cage free is a bit "kinder". Free range's qualifications are laughable- the animals have to have access to outdoors for an indeterminate amount of time. So technically the doors have to be open for 5 minutes (whether or not the hens go out) and they can legally lable "free range". Better yet if you know someone who has a pet chicken buy their eggs instead. I havenot come across it, but it would be best. It is awesome you want to go veg. You will be so happy you did. If you have questions, the forum moderator (drumminmama) is very knowledgeable!
Congratulations! I started being veggie at your age also! Just stick with it. Your folks might think that it is a phase at first, and it kind of is-you need to find out whether or not veggie is for you. I bet that they buy plenty of things for you to eat, just dig around. You might have to start by subtle-y inserting yourself into your kitchen, and making a little plate for yourself, seperate from what your folks are eating. Or if they eat relatively sensably, choose everything they are eating but the meat, ten add an additional veggie component to make sure that you are eating enough. Is it possible for you to ask your mom for a trip out to the health food store, just the two of you, with you having already planned a menu, with the idea of you making dinner for the family? You're certainly old enough to cook. Your mom may appreciate not having to cook for the evening! Retaining the lacto-ovo portion of the diet really allows you a lot of more mainstream-leeway, as far as meal planning goes for the fam. Quiches with a green salad are always a big hit, etc. Good luck! If you need any help, keep visiting!
Here is a simple, no wierd subs sample menu. I don't eat a lot, so adjust portions for you. Bfast whole wheat (WW) bagel with margarine (I love Earth Balance: it has no hydrogenated oils or dairy ingredients) or peanut butter with all fruit spread (or when I'm not running late, sliced fruit) juice (if i have time water if I'm on the run.) Lunch leftovers (hey, my paycheck sucks) brown rice, steamed veggies, some kidney or rinsed garbonzo beans (canned) Italian dressing snack: nuts, dried fruit or carrot sticks Dinner pasta primavera or pasta with tomato sauce garlic bread salad or steamed green beans or broccoli (did I see asparagus on sale? Artichokes?) dessert: I make cookies once a month, my sweetie works in an ice cream parlor, and I make a vegan bana lime bread on occasion. But I've been known to break out chocolate syrup and pretzles.
