Any other Vegetarians out there?

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(22-12-2009 01:22 PM)JHyde Wrote:  I've been thinking about it seriously for some time, mainly because I hate how they're transported and killed. And I grew up in rural NSW, so even considering it is a big deal. It's very unusual for country people to be vegetarian. I could never be a vegan, I love dairy and eggs too much, and it's much easier to buy ethically conscionable dairy products and eggs now.

I know YourFutureMuse is a vego, so she might join us soon.

The main reason I haven't is because I really worry about going to someone's house and having them have to prepare my food differently. I just wouldn't want to trouble people. I'm considering going vegetarian on my own, but eating meat when I eat at someone's house, just for civility's sake.

One of my best friends is a vego (for the same reasons) and she's still working out how to get round that problem.

I would have to eat mushrooms every day for the iron though, but that's OK, because I love them.

I found with my family and friends that people just accept it if you are straightforward, but not bolshy about it. I used to travel a lot for work and took a coolbag with my veggies and a steam cooker with me! Offering to take something with you, to a friends house, often results in them trying your option and wanting more!

I actually became more of a serious vegetarian after moving back home after uni, and being bored with my mums cooking.. she accepted that I cooked my own when I said I was a veggie and often liked it! Best thing for the iron is green veg; specially spinich, kale, broccoli, but need lemon squeezed on them to digest properly.