I’d Like To Become A Vegetarian, But I Don’t Like A Lot Of Vegetables?
I’ve been giving this a lot of thought, and for personal reasons, I’d really like to start cutting down on eating meat and eventually cut it out completely.
My big problem with this is vegetables. Now as a kid, I was always the kid that never wanted to eat his vegetables. I simply did not like them for some reason. Here I am at 23 years old and I still feel like that kid. I TRY, but it’s really hard to train or force myself to like foods I just don’t like.
I like corn, peas, potatoes, onions, peppers, and celery without much effort. Carrots and broccoli are okay, but I can’t eat them raw (I usually need something on them like a cheese sauce). And I like spinach in Italian Wedding soup but by itself it’s disgusting to me.
A few vegetables I can honestly say I’ll just NEVER like are brussell sprouts and olives. I also loathe mushrooms (not a vegetable I know, just putting it out there).
On the plus side I do like most fruits, grains, dairy, soy, tofu, beans, seafood, etc. so I feel like there’s still hope to try weaning down from meat. Could someone maybe suggest a diet regimen or perhaps a starters guide for someone like me who wants to go vegetarian?
Thanks guys. Also, I’m heading out to work in a few minutes so I can’t put Additional Details until tonight if requested.
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Apr 6th 2010 • 09:04
by Vivzid
Some people stop eating red meat first. I still eat fish once or twice a month.
A child’s tongue isn’t fully developed, that’s why they are picky eaters. When i first tried spinache pie i didn’t like it, but then i did, until i discovered i was allergic to cheese.
Some of my favorite meals are thai food; curry vegetable & tofu, vegetable deluxe, though i only like a little spice.
I also like middle eastern food, tabbouleh, hummus, falafel and majadra sandwiches.
Apr 6th 2010 • 10:04
by Jonathan
I’ve been giving this a lot of thought, and for personal reasons, I’d really like to start cutting down on eating meat and eventually cut it out completely.
My big problem with this is vegetables. Now as a kid, I was always the kid that never wanted to eat his vegetables. I simply did not like them for some reason. Here I am at 23 years old and I still feel like that kid. I TRY, but it’s really hard to train or force myself to like foods I just don’t like.
I like corn, peas, potatoes, onions, peppers, and celery without much effort. Carrots and broccoli are okay, but I can’t eat them raw (I usually need something on them like a cheese sauce). And I like spinach in Italian Wedding soup but by itself it’s disgusting to me.
A few vegetables I can honestly say I’ll just NEVER like are brussell sprouts and olives. I also loathe mushrooms (not a vegetable I know, just putting it out there).
On the plus side I do like most fruits, grains, dairy, soy, tofu, beans, seafood, etc. so I feel like there’s still hope to try weaning down from meat. Could someone maybe suggest a diet regimen or perhaps a starters guide for someone like me who wants to go vegetarian?
Thanks guys. Also, I’m heading out to work in a few minutes so I can’t put Additional Details until tonight if requested.
Apr 6th 2010 • 10:04
by ( NoBS /)
Yeah….I can relate to that.I want to be like Superman but I don’t like to fly.
Apr 6th 2010 • 12:04
by lil' miss
Start with the vegetables that you do like and then gradually try new veggies. Before I became a vegetarian, I like most veggies, but there were a few that I wouldn’t go near with a 10 foot stick. However, I have learned to use these vegetables in different dishes that I wouldn’t normally have.
I think the best way you can graduate into being a complete vegearian is to use lots of spices. Use the same spices that you would when cooking meat and maybe your mind will sort of accept your new food habits because it won’t seem like too much of a change.
Apr 6th 2010 • 12:04
by Kelsey J
First of all, I thought that superman comment was hilarious.
K, I go back a forth between being an omnivore and being vegetarian and it can be very easy.
There’s more to being vegetarian then just having a lump of vegetables on your plate. Mix a few of them to make interesting mixes. My personal favorite is mixing a few different beans and some corn for a delicious corn and bean salad. You don’t even have to cook it. Just dump a few cans of each in a bowl and mix. There’s also the way you cook things to affect the taste so you don’t get bored with the taste. Cut up an onion and cook it with butter and salt (or your favorite seasoning.) And try some different stir fries – cook tofu with bell peppers, squash, etc.
Here are some other vegetables to try that you didn’t mention:
-squash
-egg plant
-tomatoes (really easy to make homemade tomato soup)
-carrots
-green beans
And here are a few foods you may have not thought of:
-corn bread
-granola
-chocolate (watch out for store bought snacks like cookies, they can contain things like animal gelatin, so read the ingredients)
-cous cous
-eggs (unless you go vegan) (and there’s a thousand ways to cook eggs)
-cheese
-veggie burgers (there’s loads of different kinds made from vegetables, beans, soy, etc.)
-biscuits
If you want more recipes or advice, my e-mail is safarigurl109@yahoo.com
I really hope this helped.
Apr 6th 2010 • 13:04
by Dr.Funny
Maybe alternate between vegetarian meals and your regular meals. Like have a salad or something vegetarian one day, and maybe have some cheeseburgers the next day. You can slowly integrate into the lifestyle and find some recipes to your liking. You have to make sure you can enjoy the lifestyle to get the most out of it.
Apr 6th 2010 • 13:04
by RocknRol
Haha! your question made me laugh, because I’m the same way. I’ve been vegetarian for four years and have managed to avoid fruit and vegetable overload quite easily. Alot of people assume if your vegetarian you must live off vegetables or something, but it’s not the case. I’m a living example. If you are worried about what you can eat there is lots! milk, eggs, yogurt, hummus, falafel, veggie burgers/anything morningstar like veggie bacon ect. nuts, chocolate, pasta, beans (refried or regular black ones), tofu, power bars, the list goes on….
props to you for wanting to become vegetarian, I’ve been one for four years and it’s been a great experience! I don’t know how familiar you are with vegetarian foods, but to start I would suggest browsing your local grocery store for a couple of these items. In a positive light, I do eat slightly MORE veggies and fruits than I did as an omnivore, just because I really started to appreciate the healthier veggie lifestyle. A good way to sneak in some flavor is sauteed veggies because their decently good for you and I find if I mix them into something like pasta or on a veggie burger, I enjoy them more than say, chomping on carrot sticks or forcing myself to eat a salad.
If you decide to take your diet further and become vegan, you kind of have to enjoy fruits and veggies a bit, but as a vegetarian it’s very easy to avoid them lol. I hope my answer was helpful! good luck!
Apr 6th 2010 • 13:04
by spitfire
Well first off there are TON’s of veggies and you like plenty of them, you don’t need to like all veggies to be a vegetarian!
For breakfast I would start with just eating fruit, it digests quickly (about 15-30 min in the stomach) is high in fiber/vitamins. Just eat enough to last you for awhile, for example if you eat 1 banana that’s only about 100 calories so try to get about 400-600 calories worth of fruit and it should last you awhile.
Lunch and dinner just find some meat substitutes and gradually wean yourself/reduce you meat intake.