Posts by melissa03

"Accidentally let shopping carts roll into butcher's car. Oops."

Haha!  Love it!

No, I cannot take credit. I got it from a vegan woman on myspace. She's always posting great vegan recipes in her bulletins.

Original Post by mikelane:

 Don't forget broccoli, mushrooms, asparagus, spinach, and most every other vegetable.  I'm surprised that people on calorie count seem to think that protein only comes from meat or legumes.

Potatoes are good too. I didn't forget them. I just didn't feel like listing every food item. I went with the foods on the top of my head, and I'm fully aware of protein sources other than meat & legumes.

It contains eggs, and maybe a milk product, but I'm not sure.

 You could always request a clean knife and gloves.

Original Post by nautywave:

I wonder how many veg*ns would claim that meat smells disgusting to them, but then eat faux meat that is supposed to taste and smell like meat. 

Not saying that any of you do this, but I wouldn't put it past some people to claim that the smell of meat is disgusting, but then chow down on some Chikn things! 

 

IMO, it smells nothing like real meat. Fake meat.....it's not a rotting carcass, and sure doesn't smell like it.

 I didn't give up meat because of the taste. I liked the taste of meat, so I switched to some yummy alternatives, hold the murder. The smell of real meat cooking makes my stomach churn, including chicken, but hell yes I love the fake chicken patties.

Yep, the smell of meat makes me sick. I happened to be eating a bowl of noodles while my mom was cooking a roast one day, and I thought I was going to puke.

Being vegan isn't just about your diet, it's a lifestyle. Vegan: Refers to a vegetarian who eats no animal products or animal by-products (dairy, eggs) and uses no animal products (fur, silk, wool) or skin. I'm not nitpicky about others though. As long as people try to cut out as many animal products as possible, I'm happy.

 It can be hard to be 100% vegan, but if there is an alternative, buy it.  I do not buy anything that contains animal products or that has been tested on animals. I buy used tires. As far as prescriptions go, I do not take them. If it came down to needing some sort of health care, I would seek alternative methods, and I highly doubt I'd ever take anything a regular Dr. prescribes. Concerning leather, I don't wear it, but recycled leather is completely fine for a vegan to use. The damage is already done.

Original Post by rkegal:

I love it...but I have to say that I got bored listening to him while I was working out. : )   So I turn the volume down on the TV and turn on some great "workout" music. Then I just follow along with them. Helped to get me through the boredom of doing it every other day.

 

Ooh thanks! I've been doing it a lot and all that talking is a bit annoying. Great idea.

 Right now, I've only been doing the basic video. That's the only one we've got that I just happened to find in a box full of movies. I'm gonna look for the others.

You might not like tofu now, but that could change. I didn't like tofu when I first gave up meat, but my taste buds have changed and now I LOVE it. Give it some time. Your taste will change so much.

 Sunflower seeds are good, but really high in fat. What about mock meats? If you don't want a soy replacement, there are burgers that don't have soy. Brown rice is good for protein. Garbanzo beans are really good. Make you some hummus dip for veggie wraps & sandwiches or just throw some of them on a salad. Potatoes, pinto beans, navy beans, bread, oatmeal, and there is a cereal I buy sometimes called "Hi protein crunch" or something like that. It's a tiny bag, and quite expensive but it has lots of protein. You have lots of options.

You don't like any kind of nuts?