ASKme about being vegan
 

the vegetarian thread made me realize that some people are curious about this topic. here is an ASKme thread for you to find the answers to those insomnia-inducing questions like 1) do vegans have carnal knowledge? 2) are vegans, generally, better looking than salad-dodgers? 3) do vegans appreciate threadcat? etc. general queries about vegetarianism are fine, as well.

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rothko,

The marionette avatar was bad enough. Now this. I guess my question is:

Why?

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how long have you been a vegetable?

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how long have you been a vegetable?

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actually, i am a fruit.

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Why?

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i was raised vegetarian, so i've never known the other side. seven or so years ago, i attended a lecture by dr. neal barnard (zomg, he's tossing an apple! will he catch it?!? will he?!?):

http://www.nealbarnard.org/images/neal_apple.jpg

i was amazed to learn how harmful animal protein was to our bodies. it was shocking all of the diseases and medical conditions linked to meat-eating.

all of my life, i was under the impression that my diet was healthy, as a vegeatarian, but suddenly i realized that i wasn't doing much better than the steak & ribs crowd.

i decided to become vegan and haven't looked back since.

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typical daily diet?

and that is a weird picture of the doctor guy...

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OK I have to ask. I know I could look it up but I would rather find out here. What is the difference between Vegan and Vegetarian??? I always assumed they were the same thing and just didn't care enough to look any further.

I would also ask "Why"?

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OK I have to ask. I know I could look it up but I would rather find out here. What is the difference between Vegan and Vegetarian??? I always assumed they were the same thing and just didn't care enough to look any further.

I would also ask "Why"?

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vegetarians don't eat flesh, but still consume animal products, such as, milk, cheese, eggs, etc. vegans abstain from all animal products. basically, vegans are just stricter vegetarians.

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rothko,

Do you own leather shoes?

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typical daily diet?

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breakfast: organic dried cereal with as much fruit as possible. generally, fresh banana, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and peaches/nectarines.

lunch: almost always leftovers from supper.

supper: a variety of steamed vegetables (squash, yams, potatoes, spinach) fresh mixed greens with tomatoes and then i prepare some sort of sauce which usually begins with sautéing onions and garlic in tomato and building it up from there.

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rothko,

This doctor is most likely a vegan himself and a member of PETA right?

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Does it affect your intellectual ability? In other words does it make you smarter? If so, in what ways does it affect your learning process?

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rothko,

Do you own leather shoes?

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last time i checked, leather shoes weren't bad for your health.

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rothko,

Do you own leather shoes?

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last time i checked, leather shoes weren't bad for your health.

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So it's strictly a health issue for you then or do you have issues with killing animals for food?

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rothko,

Do you own leather shoes?

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last time i checked, leather shoes weren't bad for your health.

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So it's not really an animal rights thing? It's just about what you believe is healthy?

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rothko,

This doctor is most likely a vegan himself and a member of PETA right?

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no. a) i am not sure if he is vegan, though it would stand to reason b) vegan != peta.

i am vegan purely for health reasons. that isn't to say i support the practices of the meat industry, but that wasn't a factor in my decision.

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rothko,

This doctor is most likely a vegan himself and a member of PETA right?

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no. a) i am not sure if he is vegan, though it would stand to reason b) vegan != peta.

i am vegan purely for health reasons. that isn't to say i support the practices of the meat industry, but that wasn't a factor in my decision.

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I was not trying to imply that Vegan= Peta. It was two separate question however, google has helped me answer them.

Wiki

"Barnard is the partner of PETA president Ingrid Newkirk"

He is also on the list of notable people who practice (or practiced) veganism

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Do you take dietary supplements?

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Does it affect your intellectual ability? In other words does it make you smarter? If so, in what ways does it affect your learning process?

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the evidence suggests that a vegan/vegetarian diet will improve one's mental acuity. however, i haven't noticed a change in this regard since switching from vegetarianism to veganism. physically, though, i have observed a marked change. my body works better and i feel better.

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rothko,

This doctor is most likely a vegan himself and a member of PETA right?

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no. a) i am not sure if he is vegan, though it would stand to reason b) vegan != peta.

i am vegan purely for health reasons. that isn't to say i support the practices of the meat industry, but that wasn't a factor in my decision.

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I was not trying to imply that Vegan= Peta. It was two separate question however, google has helped me answer them.

Wiki

"Barnard is the partner of PETA president Ingrid Newkirk"

He is also on the list of notable people who practice (or practiced) veganism

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i was responding to your use of "most likely" in reference to peta.

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Do you take dietary supplements?

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no. supplements are generally not a good idea. they can, in fact, be harmful. it is better to have a well-balanced diet.

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what kind of physical shape are you in?

illness problems or anything like that?

any problems you have because of the veganishness?

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can you do a diet log on fitday.com for one day? i would be curious to see your daily macro breakdown...

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what kind of physical shape are you in?

illness problems or anything like that?

any problems you have because of the veganishness?

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i am in excellent shape. i play tennis/exercise regularly. i am extremely healthy. recent tests of my levels showed that i am essentially in the negative for measured health concerns. physically, being vegan does not cause any problems for me. on the contrary, it is only beneficial.

many people have the false impression that the vegetarian/vegan diet is unhealthy. they think it leads to anemia, etc. this misconception is the result of people going about the diet incorrectly. many people that become vegetarian do not understand the importance of a balanced diet and do not eat in a way that provides their bodies with the nutrients that it requires. too often, people just stop eating meat and do not actively ensure that they are eating properly.

the human body is a complex thing. we cannot do as the horses do and just eat hay.

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can you do a diet log on fitday.com for one day? i would be curious to see your daily macro breakdown...

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i will have a look.

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Congrats, you may be the world's first not annoying vegan. I can understand the health factors much better than the "animal rights" claptrap.

Do you commonly experience

hunger
fatigue
lethargy

during the day?

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Do you like to tell people you are vegan or do you prefer to only bring the topic up when the situation calls for it.

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any issues eating out with friends/family? standard restaurant orders?

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Congrats, you may be the world's first not annoying vegan. I can understand the health factors much better than the "animal rights" claptrap.

Do you commonly experience

hunger
fatigue
lethargy

during the day?

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my only weakness is hungry and sleepy.

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Do you like to tell people you are vegan or do you prefer to only bring the topic up when the situation calls for it.

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the latter. i don't like to talk, especially about myself, in general.

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any issues eating out with friends/family? standard restaurant orders?

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i am not a nazi about my veganism. if i am a guest at someone's home, i will try to eat what i am given. if i can avoid something i do, but i try to be polite.

restaurants are getting much better at offering options for us herbivores. i do my best to find something that fits my diet, but don't freak out or refuse to eat if i have to eat a little cheese. usually, a person can just ask the chef to leave the cheese out, etc. it's not really a problem for me.

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What ethnic food would you say is most compatible with a well-balanced vegan diet?

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So when a lady wants you to go down on her, what do you say?

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So when a lady wants you to go down on her, what do you say?

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"you need to shower first, baby, imo."

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What ethnic food would you say is most compatible with a well-balanced vegan diet?

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ethiopian, but there's no way i'm sticking to one.

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What percentage of the time do you cook your own meals vs. eat out.

Are there any vegans who hate to cook and subsist on things like cereal and sandwiches?

Do you track your nutrition/caloric intake?

Any books or websites you'd recommend about menu planning, etc.?

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What percentage of the time do you cook your own meals vs. eat out?

<font color="red">eating out amounts to probably less than 1%. </font>

Are there any vegans who hate to cook and subsist on things like cereal and sandwiches?

<font color="red">indubitably, but they aren't doing themselves any favours. </font>

Do you track your nutrition/caloric intake?

<font color="red">no, though i'm somewhat curious and would like to, at some point. </font>

Any books or websites you'd recommend about menu planning, etc.?

<font color="red">don't use the internet for this type of thing. if the "etc." includes food knowledge, i can suggest some resources. </font>

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<font color="red"> if the "etc." includes food knowledge, i can suggest some resources. </font>

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Yeah, if you knew of some readily available books, I'd be interested.

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eat to live by dr. joel fuhrman will provide you with a good foundation.

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dr. neal barnard has written several books. some deal with specific concerns, such as diabetes, while others are more general, such as eat right, live longer.

anything connected to dr. hans diehl. he has some very comprehensive lectures, but i'm not sure where to get them.

dr. john mcdougall has some good literature and web resources.

dr. neil nedley has some interesting material relating to diet and the mind. this is more special interest stuff.

i'll think of more and add them later.

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typical daily diet?

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breakfast: organic dried cereal with as much fruit as possible. generally, fresh banana, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and peaches/nectarines.

lunch: almost always leftovers from supper.

supper: a variety of steamed vegetables (squash, yams, potatoes, spinach) fresh mixed greens with tomatoes and then i prepare some sort of sauce which usually begins with sautéing onions and garlic in tomato and building it up from there.

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Next Monday, I am embarking on a diet to lose 30 lbs by Thanksgiving. People who tell me that's impossible or unhealthy have no idea how bad my intake is, from really unhealthy food all the time to lots of booze and beer.

That said, life is too short for me to eat the way you do, that just doesn't sound fun at all. I mean, I guess over the course of years I could get myself used to eating those sorts of things but yikes, not today. Good thread though, you are not annoying.