Comments on: Ask Mike: Vegans vs. veggies

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:56:35 +0000

i dont think i could be either a vegetarian or becoming vegan. i would DIE (well, not really die, but whatever) if someone took away my meat!!!! and i dont want to not eat dairy products either. i also saw in a movie about someone becoming vegan, and she wouldnt even wear any wool stuff, or clothes made from animals, is that what vegans do?

By: Gayle Evans

Gayle Evans — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:41:42 +0000

Thank you for referencing my site, VegetarianNook.com.
I’d like to suggest to your readers who believe they could never become vegetarian or vegan, they may find choosing a flexitarian way of eating supports them, the animals, and the planet.
To those who clearly do not want to eat a meat free diet – ever – “The Flexitarian Advantage” or “What is a Flexitarian?” pages, for example, explain omnivore and carnivore choices with a slight shift of perspective that most find easy to live with because we (people, animals, and planet) all benefit..

By: A

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:54:42 +0000

I’m a vegetarian in the process of becoming a vegan. A lot of people say it’s expensive, but vegetarian foods are a lot less expensive than meat. Since becoming a vegetarian I’m much healthier and feel great:)

By: lili dauphin

lili dauphin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:12:10 +0000

I never cared for red meat for two reasons. First of all, I have always felt much compassion for the poor animals and secondly, meat was a luxury that I couldn’t afford growing up. I love being a vegetarian because it’s cheaper and healthier. I usually buy my veggies from the outdoor markets. They’re much cheaper especially I’m able to make the merchants smile and laugh in exchange they compensate me with lower prices. Although some think I’m a character, nevertheless they ‘re always happy to see me.

Vegetarian foods are much easier to prepare because they require less cooking time. But, you have to be a little bit more creative when it comes to taste because some veggies may not taste so good. I managed to create many nice recipes to complement the meals, thus making them “yummylicious.” Although, I don’t mind a nice piece of fish occasionally. As far as “veganism” is concerned, I’m not sure I can be a vegan. I ‘d probably end up cheating. I love ice-cream too much because it is so “gooddylicious.”

By: Julia S

Julia S — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:46:08 +0000

You made a wee mistake. Fruitarians eat only “given” foods… that is, foods that you can obtain without killing the plant.

The folks who don’t eat cooked foods follow a raw foods diet. They can be vegan or not, but for the purpose of this discussion, I’d imagine they are. They eat any plant that isn’t cooked, which means that tofu is out, too. They eat some kinds of grains and legumes, generally soaked and/or sprouted, seeds, and fresh or dried fruits and veggies. Different societies/schools of thought/sources have different definitions about what is “raw”, of course. Generally, though, “raw” is defined as any food that hasn’t been heated above 114 degrees F.

By: Dani

Dani — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:09:50 +0000

I’m a vegitarian, too. Someone here said it’s expensive. It’s not at all! Bulk grains are very inexpensive, as well as seasonal vegatables from the vegitable stand. You just have to know what you’re doing. Learn about the food in your area, and what is in season when. That’s the way to do it. I have saved close to 70 dollars a month just buying local. Don’t buy from cooperate, you get middled.

By: DavidMyers

DavidMyers — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:14:25 +0000

Vegetarianism is more of a statement than it is a diet, I think. However, it crosses the line when someone takes their belief above and beyond just because you disagree with them. As if opposing their belief makes you a lesser person, as if their commitment makes them holier-than-thou. Who in the right mind has the indecency to be so god damn abrasive about it? They standout their key points on why they believe their conforming perversion of a religion, is something you ought to take part in to. So, you overt what anyone who’s not in tune with this self-exclaimed epiphany, the nitty-gritty’s, for instance, a healthy diet includes protein, and so, you ask your liberated chum; ‘but where’s you daily intake of protein? Since you aren’t eating meat and such.’ ‘And they would say; ‘there are exceptions. Fish and dairy’ To which you return; ‘then that doesn’t make you a vegetarian. In mean, in the stretch, doesn’t that contradict every mean to be vegan?’ They say, ‘Vegan is a way of living, as Vegetarianism is a kind of diet, besides, there are different extremes of Vegetarianism.’ Give me a fucking break, as much as this shoulders their craving for self exploitation, self gratification, or an irrevocable fulfillment for individuality. It’s debauchery to a once respectful practice. And to add; where does it say vegetarianism has different levels of belief? That’s such an artificial line, to divide a trendy diet into an absorbance to appoint your own need. Allowing this line to dip in and out just to mould to your faith you think that’ll be ameliorated just because you felt insignificant, wanting to stand out from the rest. Why draw the line there? Why not just entirely rid all meat? Like I said, doesn’t it be at variance with what it originally means to be a vegan? Damnit. Kay, I’m done ranting.

By: gemyni

gemyni — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:51:17 +0000

I have been vegetarian since I was 13 and I am still one at 15. I am actually considering to be a vegan soon lol but I’m not sure yet.

By: Susan Campbell

Susan Campbell — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:49:56 +0000

Being a vegan is super tough and only reserved for the strong willed with high convictions. I have no trouble not eating meat, I really would only miss bacon (if that is really meat) but I could not get away without dairy. I can’t go more than a few days without cheese or eggs. I’ve tried!

By: arriana

arriana — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:24:02 +0000

love your
blog migh make me one well if you w@nt you c@n @dd me