Comments on: Help for omnivores interested in Veganism http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/ The Healthy Dessert Blog Mon, 21 May 2012 14:30:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chocolate-Covered Katie http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/comment-page-1/#comment-336504 Chocolate-Covered Katie Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:38:37 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/#comment-336504 Oh lots of ways :). I wrote more about that here: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/03/23/do-you-want-shiny-and-healthy-hair/ But in short, nuts, seeds, coconut oil, olive oil, nut butters, etc. Oh lots of ways :) .
I wrote more about that here: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/03/23/do-you-want-shiny-and-healthy-hair/

But in short, nuts, seeds, coconut oil, olive oil, nut butters, etc.

]]> By: Jessica http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/comment-page-1/#comment-336301 Jessica Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:05:59 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/#comment-336301 Hi Katie! How do you get healthy fats? You know, the kind that works for your hair? Hi Katie! How do you get healthy fats? You know, the kind that works for your hair?

]]> By: Chocolate-Covered Katie http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/comment-page-1/#comment-307317 Chocolate-Covered Katie Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:01:49 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/#comment-307317 Beans, legumes, tofu, nuts, seeds, nut butters... :) :) Beans, legumes, tofu, nuts, seeds, nut butters… :) :)

]]> By: Ashton http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/comment-page-1/#comment-307218 Ashton Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:11:15 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/#comment-307218 I have been interested in the vegan lifestyle for a while. I try to make sure my family eats as many natural, minimally processed foods as possible. I have been hard-pressed to find any natural prepacked or meat-substitute foods. Is this a common issue? Can natural and vegan go together without having to resort to eating just a bowl of vegetables for every meal? I have been interested in the vegan lifestyle for a while. I try to make sure my family eats as many natural, minimally processed foods as possible. I have been hard-pressed to find any natural prepacked or meat-substitute foods. Is this a common issue? Can natural and vegan go together without having to resort to eating just a bowl of vegetables for every meal?

]]> By: Chocolate-Covered Katie http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/comment-page-1/#comment-299931 Chocolate-Covered Katie Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:36:28 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/#comment-299931 Honestly, I don't know because I've never been in that situation... If my roommate wants meat, she'll cook it for herself. She's so happy when I cook for her that she's just grateful I've made ANYthing. Beggers can't be choosers ;). I'm sure there must be a book about your situation, though... or I found this: http://www.myveganplanet.com/vegan-information/vegan-advice/my-partner-is-a-meat-eater/ Honestly, I don’t know because I’ve never been in that situation… If my roommate wants meat, she’ll cook it for herself. She’s so happy when I cook for her that she’s just grateful I’ve made ANYthing. Beggers can’t be choosers ;) . I’m sure there must be a book about your situation, though… or I found this: http://www.myveganplanet.com/vegan-information/vegan-advice/my-partner-is-a-meat-eater/

]]> By: Katie http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/comment-page-1/#comment-299482 Katie Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:30:37 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/#comment-299482 When I was in my early 20's I cut out all red meat and pork, only ate chicken and fish on occasions, but ate tons of dairy. Then after about a year something possessed me to have a hamburger. Not sure what happened, but that was the end. Now I'm in my mid 30's I have become lactose intolerant and have also realized that dairy is what makes my face breakout worse than when I was a teenager. When I cut out dairy not only does my face look amazing, but I feel great. The best way for me to describe how I feel is that I "float." I have always been a cheese and yogurt addict. The rest of the animal products I can give up easily. I really want to convert. My biggest problem is my boyfriend is a huge meat eater and hates all veggies except corn and peas. I am a full time student, full time mom and full time "wife" with very little time for anything else. I do all the cooking. If I don't, then we get take out. Any suggestions on how to convert while living with a meat eater? When I was in my early 20′s I cut out all red meat and pork, only ate chicken and fish on occasions, but ate tons of dairy. Then after about a year something possessed me to have a hamburger. Not sure what happened, but that was the end. Now I’m in my mid 30′s I have become lactose intolerant and have also realized that dairy is what makes my face breakout worse than when I was a teenager. When I cut out dairy not only does my face look amazing, but I feel great. The best way for me to describe how I feel is that I “float.” I have always been a cheese and yogurt addict. The rest of the animal products I can give up easily. I really want to convert.
My biggest problem is my boyfriend is a huge meat eater and hates all veggies except corn and peas. I am a full time student, full time mom and full time “wife” with very little time for anything else. I do all the cooking. If I don’t, then we get take out. Any suggestions on how to convert while living with a meat eater?

]]> By: Mikamena http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/comment-page-1/#comment-285445 Mikamena Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:26:21 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/#comment-285445 I had a very close friend who was vegetarian (not vegan) when I was in high school and I always wondered how she could not eat meat. Now, having been forced to sit through the film Food Inc. in one of my lectures, I began to wonder... how could I? Of course, before delving into full-fledged Vegetarianism, I will finish all of the food in my fridge, but I think I would like to cut down on meat overall. I'm not sure if Veganism is for me, but I'm definitely wavering toward giving up meat for a change. I had a very close friend who was vegetarian (not vegan) when I was in high school and I always wondered how she could not eat meat. Now, having been forced to sit through the film Food Inc. in one of my lectures, I began to wonder… how could I? Of course, before delving into full-fledged Vegetarianism, I will finish all of the food in my fridge, but I think I would like to cut down on meat overall. I’m not sure if Veganism is for me, but I’m definitely wavering toward giving up meat for a change.

]]> By: Ashley http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/comment-page-1/#comment-281680 Ashley Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:44:56 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/#comment-281680 Thanks so much for this! I don't have plans to become a full-on vegan or vegetarian, but I definitely want to move much, much closer to that lifestyle. But I've also had problems because I too hate beans! (So glad to have found a kindred spirit! :)) I recently cut out (most) processed food and can already tell a big different from that in the way I feel, but want to move more in the vegetarian direction. I think one of the hardest things is to find vegetarian/vegan recipes that don't include beans. I'm definitely going to have to try out some of your non-dessert recipes. Thanks for those and for the link with the protein info! That's definitely helpful. Thanks so much for this! I don’t have plans to become a full-on vegan or vegetarian, but I definitely want to move much, much closer to that lifestyle. But I’ve also had problems because I too hate beans! (So glad to have found a kindred spirit! :) ) I recently cut out (most) processed food and can already tell a big different from that in the way I feel, but want to move more in the vegetarian direction.

I think one of the hardest things is to find vegetarian/vegan recipes that don’t include beans. I’m definitely going to have to try out some of your non-dessert recipes. Thanks for those and for the link with the protein info! That’s definitely helpful.

]]> By: Inge http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/comment-page-1/#comment-278894 Inge Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:59:38 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/#comment-278894 Thank you soo mutch for these tips, I will definitely use them, i'll go to the library right now :-) Thank you soo mutch for these tips,
I will definitely use them, i’ll go to the library right now :-)

]]> By: Chocolate-Covered Katie http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/comment-page-1/#comment-277750 Chocolate-Covered Katie Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:32:08 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/help-for-omnivores-interested-in-veganism/#comment-277750 Do a lot of research and show her that you can still be healthy as a vegetarian. If you can, try to find a nutritionist or ask your doctor to reassure her that many girls are vegetarians even from birth, and they're perfectly healthy :). It's good to have answers to all the questions/concerns she might have, such as where you'll get protein. A good idea is to buy a book (or find one at a library) that has sections on vegetarian nutrition. I like "The Vegetarian Way" but there are many on the market nowadays! Do a lot of research and show her that you can still be healthy as a vegetarian. If you can, try to find a nutritionist or ask your doctor to reassure her that many girls are vegetarians even from birth, and they’re perfectly healthy :) . It’s good to have answers to all the questions/concerns she might have, such as where you’ll get protein. A good idea is to buy a book (or find one at a library) that has sections on vegetarian nutrition. I like “The Vegetarian Way” but there are many on the market nowadays!

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