well, its begun! i have began to phase meat outta my diet... ive phased out red meat.... but i think its going to be a while for chicken... because thats the ONE MEAT i REALLY LOVE... but, i hate to hear of those damn chickens never getting to turn around their entire life... so im gunna slowly try and phase chicken out.. so.. wish me luck! any pointers, comments, or tips?
Misc. pointers and comments: Go to one of those markets where there are seperate meat and produce venders (by yourself). Look at the meat counters very carefully, then turn and look at the produce stands, then look back at the meat counters. Also walk by a place that sells raw chicken and inhale deeply through the nose. Let us know when you're fully veg so we can send you your veggie badge. Also: yay!
Go to Peta.org and read up on some naaaasty stuff about chicken...and well meat in general. Some of their info is a bit intense but it gets the point across. I've been a veg for as long as I can remember, and I recently tried to start eating chicken (for protein reasons) and man...I can tell you that after reading/seeing some stuff....thats never happening again
Totally ditto cok.net has a really great vegetarian starter kit. Loads of helpful info on practical everything.
hih its nice to see people turning vegetarian/vegan i've been a vegetarian for about half a year now and its one of the best things i've ever done in my life the animals cant say thank you so im gonna say it for them Thank you!
Buy happy chickens chicken. I live near a farm, those silly chickens are wandering everywhere. So im all for eating them, they have had a good life, created chicks and without the need to be eaten wouldn't exist, so i feel im happy to eat them. But i do agree, i don't eat much in the way of meat unless i know how it was killed. not a vegi, but i agree with the pricipal....i love prawns and chicken tooooo much!
there's some really reaaallly good fake chicken out there too. i had this stuff at my friends house once... i think it was called mamo's (i could have that WAY off...) but they were drumstick shaped and tasted like chicken. also yves does some great meatless cutlets that are chickeny. good luck in the veggi-dom!
thanks everyone!! ughhh mom's making SLOPPY JOES for dinner.... oh well.. i just made myself a tasty tomato, swiss & cheddar cheese, mayo, lettece, and avacado sandwich... mmmm!
