How To Be a Vegetarian

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It's not just for hippies anymore.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Vegetarian foods
Multi-vitamins
Omega-3 pills
Milk substitutes with calcium
A little willpower

Warning: Never change your diet without first consulting your physician.

Step 1: Examine your motives

Think about why you want to become a vegetarian. Are you doing it for health reasons? Or is it just that you can't bear eating any "food with a face"? People will ask, and you'll want your answer prepared.

Step 2: Pick a vegetarian type

Decide what kind of vegetarian you would like to be. A vegan gives up meat, poultry, fish, and all their by-products; lacto vegetarians eat dairy; and ovo-lacto vegetarians allow themselves dairy and eggs.

Step 3: Tell loved ones

Tell your family and friends why you decided to become a vegetarian and ask them to respect your decision.

Step 4: Do research

Start reading labels and asking questions at restaurants. That marinara sauce might have a base made with meat stock, and if you're avoiding dairy, even potato chips, which contain whey, are off-limits.

Step 5: Be creative

Think about all the yummy things you can eat, like nuts and nut butters, fruits, veggies, legumes, pasta, grains, tofu—and yogurt and cheese if you're not vegan. Plus there are all kinds of spices and probably even foods you've never tried before.

Step 6: Take vitamins

Buy a good multi-vitamin to supplement your diet and take omega-3 pills to replace the nutrients you would get from fish.

Tip: If you're a vegan, drink milk substitutes enriched with calcium to maintain bone density.

Step 7: Get enough protein

Make sure you get enough protein by incorporating plenty of beans, peas, lentils, nuts, seeds, and grains into your diet.

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[KaylaBitesHeads]

Ovo-lacto it is! :D

[TheAwesomeBunny1]

@TheMangos27 lol

[awsomebluecats]

Step 1=Be a vegitarian

[TRIGGERZMLG]

@kathleen781 why would you want to be a vegetarian?

[xyjamesw1488]

@kathleen781 I recommend seeing a doctor and dietitian first.

[TheSkyFallers]

lol he just answered the phone....

[cheezylemons147]

@hobo12381 you callin my mother a hippe?!?!?!

[cheezylemons147]

@kathleen781 ME TOO!!!!!!!

[TheHamsta101]

How to be a vegetarian?

Step 1: Don't eat any meat and/or dairy products.

Did you know: Zebras have black stripes.

[PinkPantherFan102]

@Auditor377 Technically, if you only eat salads and fruits and vegetables, than you're already a vegetarian. Just sayin'.