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Hey guys. I'm just a girl going through the transition of a teenager to an adult and all that it entails.
I've had a colourful life with many a lesson learned and much to offer. Whether you want advice, support or just a chat then all you gotta do is reach out.
I'm honest, whether it hurts or not, but i'm fair; open minded and philosophical, a little crazy yet very logical, at times rather controversial.
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so im thinking about becoming a vegitarian but im a bit scared that it might be unhealthy cause ive heard that your brain needs certain vitamins to grow (im 17) which arent in meat replacemnts...
so is it okay at my age to stop eating meat. i dont eat a lot of meat in general so it wont be hard for me im just a bit worried about my health..
There is absolutely nothing wrong with becoming vegetarian at your age. As you say, its about making sure you get the right vitamins and nutrients from your diet. I personally found this page helpful in getting all I need and the trick to it is a very varied diet.
http://www.veggieglobal.com/nutrition/vitamins.htm
There are also MANY meat-alternative products out there. Quorn and Linda McCartney food products are a personal favourite of mine. They make meat-similar products such as fake chicken, mince, burgers, sausages, lasagne, and about every other meat-related thing you can think of. And it tastes great!
Quorn etc. products are also made from soy so its full of protein and very low in the bad stuff. Even if you're not vegetarian, its a great alternative to many meat meals.
The other common deficiency in vegetarians is iron. I had a problem with this a lot myself - especially as im a blood donor - and you can really rectify this by eating a very varied diet and consulting such sites as the link provided. Leafy green veg, nuts and seeds, wholegrain cereals such as porridge, eggs etc.
It's all about doing your homework. There's a whole world of other foods outside of meat! Not only trying different kinds of foods but different cuisines will, i'm sure, make the transition from omnivore to vegetarian an enjoyable one!
(Rating: 5) thanks :)