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Vegetarian Eating Out
Mexican restaurants offer hearty bean burritos, tostadas, enchiladas, and tacos– all of which provide good protein. Cheese and vegetable quesadillas are delicious. Veggie fajitas (steamed and seasoned vegetables strips served with a thin tortilla and toppings of guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese) are a good choice. Most beans (pinto, black, and refried) are now made with vegetable oil, but some restaurants may use lard, so confirm with the restaurant that no lard or meat seasonings, such as chicken stock or bacon, have been used. Nachos can be prepared with beans instead of meat. Spanish restaurants, found only in certain locales, are quite distinct from Mexican eateries and frequently have several vegetarian items.
Fast food burger places will often make a cheese sandwich if asked (a bun, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles). French fries are a standby, and onion rings, pitas sandwiches, salads, and some bread products are very often made with all lacto-vegetarian ingredients. Many better restaurant chains carry a vegetable or gluten-based burger on the menu. Most fast food restaurants have printed consumer-material that gives details on all the items on their menu.
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So You Think You Want to Become a Vegetarian
So, you think you want to become a vegetarian. Why? That is probably the first question you should ask yourself. The reason for that question, of course, is that in order to make a significant change in your life – and it will be significant – you need to have a reason to commit. Otherwise you may find yourself frustrated and unwilling to continue toward achieving your goal.
There are any number of articles, books and other publications that will provide you with a list of methods to follow to achieve a transition to a vegetarian lifestyle. I use the term lifestylerather than diet because, as I said, it is a significant change. It is a lifestyle that you will follow because you will be faced with challenges at every turn. Family and friends may scoff ortry to talk you out of your decision. Restaurants that serve a variety of vegetarian dishes are still difficult to find in many parts of the country. And, if you like meat to begin with, youwill be tempted by the aroma of that steak on your neighbor’s grill or the scent that wafts through your car window as you drive past the fast food joint in town, or simply going out for dinner with friends.
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