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  1. Michelle

    Cutting out dairy

    I don't "need" it per say, it's just in EVERYTHING. If not milk outright, then milk proteins. It's ridiculous. I'm not lactose intolerant, but I get yucked out at just drinking milk. I try to buy alternatives whenever possible, such as Daiya cheese, or coconut milk ice cream, etc. but like I...
  2. Michelle

    Dating a non-vegan/vegetarian

    It's hard, for sure. Not only is my husband not a vegetarian but he's a proud carnivore. He will go into a Burger King and order the biggest cheeseburger ever and then add like 12 strips of bacon on it. And he will tell them very loudly NO VEGGIES, not a single pickle or shred of lettuce. God...
  3. Michelle

    Which Food or Food Group is your main source of protein?

    I know it's not the best way to get protein, but for me it's tofu. I eat it more than I should, I know. I don't really like beans that much. I usually will add them if I'm baking a burrito bowl or something Mexican inspired, but I have to kind of force myself to get through it. I did make...
  4. Michelle

    Which are your favorite Vegetarian Foods to cook on the Grill?

    I like grilling veggie burgers obviously, because then they get that nice char grilled taste. Like Alexia said you have to be careful though because not all hold up to the grill. I also love grilling fruit. Peaches are great, topped with a little vanilla ice cream. Grilled asparagus is a...
  5. Michelle

    Pescetarian

    Sure, eating fish and no other animal is a start. It's better than nothing, and if someone wants to eat fish (or beef or chicken or whatever) that's perfectly fine. But it isn't vegetarian is all I'm trying to say lol. I would also be interested in knowing what aspects of seafood were helpful...
  6. Michelle

    Do you want to live near the beach?

    I grew up in a pretty picturesque South Florida beach town, and I miss it. Growing up, I hated it. I hated everything about it, including the proximity to the beach. I didn't really know how lucky I was or how good I had it. Now I'd give just about anything to have a beach front address lol.
  7. Michelle

    Do you have cravings?

    I'm a little ashamed but yes I do. Mostly for seafood. I don't give in to them, of course. Sushi is my biggest craving and it's something that I have a hard time explaining to my husband who is not vegetarian. Sushi was basically our go-to date before we got married, something that we pretty...
  8. Michelle

    Pescetarian

    Being a pescetarian is a personal choice, of course, but they aren't a "vegetarian except they eat fish". I know that's what the official definition might be, but it doesn't make sense. I eat dairy products and honey, am I a "vegan except I eat dairy/honey"? I'm not trying to be...
  9. Michelle

    Pre-packed vegetarian dishes

    I used these a lot when I was working, I specifically really enjoyed the Indian ones as well as the Mexican ones. Some were very hit or miss, like basically anything, but overall I loved the convenience and satisfaction from being able to throw something in the microwave at work instead of...
  10. Michelle

    Do you grow your own food?

    I live in Florida, and every time I mention that I want to grow my own fruits and vegetables people always say that it's not good to do it here. They say our soil ph is way off and the only suitable things to grow are citrus fruits (which I'm not too fond of). I know there is container...
  11. Michelle

    Your defining moment in deciding to become vegetarian?

    Well, I don't remember the exact moment that I knew I wanted to be vegetarian. I think it was something that was always rolling around in my head as "a good idea". I do remember the moment where my resolve to become one was strengthened and I felt like my decision was the right one... I had a...
  12. Michelle

    Soap is usually not vegetarian or vegan

    Not to mention that a lot of soap contains honey or beeswax. I make my own soap (vegan) from a recipe I found on Pinterest. I find that making my own things saves me not only money, but questions about ingredients or ethics involved in production. Kim, the uses are endless for that soap...
  13. Michelle

    Vegetarian Children

    This thread is a few weeks old but I wanted to reply anyway, hope that's alright. I have heard of vegan children. Many, if not most, parents who are vegan themselves are going to want to raise vegan children. I can't imagine vegan parents serving hamburger for dinner to their kids while they...
  14. Michelle

    Seriously considering a switch

    Whenever I tell people I'm vegetarian, protein is their biggest concern. I've never been a body builder or anything so I don't need massive amounts, nor does any average person. You can get sufficient protein by eating foods like eggs, beans and other legumes, quinoa, peanut or other nut...
  15. Michelle

    Hardest part of transitioning?

    Honestly, for me the hardest part is the availability and price of vegan alternatives to food. I live in a major city, but I still have to drive about 25 minutes to get to Whole Foods and about 35 minutes to get to Trader Joe's. Those are the best places that I've found where I can find high...