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The Lifestyle of A Vegetarian
One of the biggest injustices that the vegetarian movement has endured is that in popular culture, the image of a vegetarian is that of a fanatic hippy or cult member who is “off the deep end” and cannot think about anything else besides “saving a cow” and pushing vegetarianism on everyone he meets.
The truth is that the lifestyle of a vegetarian is not that different than everyone else in the culture. In fact, the odds are that somewhere in your social circle at work, school, church or in your family and friends network, you already know several people who are quietly enjoying the lifestyle of a vegetarian. So to help us get over the negative stereotypes to understand how a vegetarian actually lives, lets examine what is different about a vegetarians life.
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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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Who Wants to Become a Vegetarian
More and more people are turning to a vegetarian lifestyle for health reasons. People who suffer from diabetes find that it helps to decrease their need for insulin while those who desire to lose weight find that a vegetarian diet can increase their chances of being successful. Researchers have also found that people who eat diets which are high in fruits and vegetables also have lower risk to peripheral vascular disease, cardiac disease, stroke and other immune mediated problems.
Becoming a vegetarian is actually easier than you might think. While this eating pattern is different, it is not difficult; while it takes commitment, it is not rocket science.
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