I am a newbie =D So be nice!?

[POM MOM..GUNNER AND DIXIE]

I am currently taking Once a day teen advantage multi vitamins and I take a separate vitamin (calcium/vitamin d) prescribed by my doctor. Are these vitamins enough to substitute what I am not getting from meat.

Also, I am not stopping cold turkey I am easing into it going from

Turkey
Pig
Cow
Chicken

Possibly in two week intervals

Like this week I stopped eating Turkey
the the week after next I will drop pig
so on so forth.
But are these vitamins enough or should I switch to something else?
Also, Before this gets said I did not mention fish because I do not eat fish I think that it is gross.
I am very interested in becoming vegan It will be alot easier than the vegitarian step as I only consume dairy whenever it is other products. I don't drink milk unless it is with cereal I only eat cheese when it is in mac and cheese so on so forth. My doctor has me on Vitamin D becuase I have stenosis of the kidneys and she said I needed it.

 

[Nesha]

yes that a great idea

 

[Pixie.]

It sounds okay, but it's really not necessary to take loads of vitamins just because you're a vegetarian. It's easy to get all the vitamins etc you need from other foods instead of meat. You can get protein from foods such as lentils, different types of pulses and beans, tofu, cheese, milk, yoghurt, nuts and seeds, and even meat substitutes such as meat-free chicken, mince, sausages etc. Iron can be found in spinach, brocolli and watercress, and you can easily get all the calcium you need from milk and cheese. :]

 

[[VegLove]]

That's great! Welcome to Veggie land . About the vitamins, I wouldn't be too worried unless you go vegan, cause if you go vegan you need to make sure you have a multi-vitamin with b12 and vitamin D.

 

[Kim N]

I don't know why your doctor has you on (calcium+vitamin d). If it's for a prexisting health condition, make sure to tell him your starting a vegetarian diet.

Get the Vegetarian Starter Kit from -
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/

Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers
http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/teennutrition.htm

Get yourself a vegetarian cookbook. There are a few written just for teens like:
The Teen's Vegetarian Cookbook - Judy Krizmanic
A Teen's Guide to Going Vegetarian - Judy Krizmanic
Student's Vegetarian Cookbook - Carole Raymond
Vegetables Rock!: A Complete Guide for Teenage Vegetarians - Stephanie Pierson
The Starving Students' Vegetarian Cookbook - Dede Hall

 

[starburst71795]

Defiently not. You need protein and healthy fats that are in meat. Vitamins will NOT cut it. You will also need iron so that you do not become anemic, which I am pretty sure is in that vitamin, I think it is the same one I use. Foods like tofu, peanuts, peanut butter, soy beans, beans, and other nuts are good sources of protein. You should do some research to find out more. If you go to this site,

http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramid/index.aspx

you can find out exactly how much you will need in a day.

Aslo, be aware that there are non meat foods that you can't eat, like jell-o, some cheese, gummies, and jelly beans, if you want to be strict.

If you do look for these ingredents, Gleatin (in marshmallows, gummies, jell-o, etc.) (Rennet also called enzymes (in some cheeses) and E120 (in various foods from lollypops to yogurt).

Do your reasearch and get educated, and you can be very healthy! Good luck!

 

[serena doom]

those vitamins are not enough. i will tell you what i have been taking since i was 12.. and they are fabulous. i order them thru vitacost.com..
because they are the cheapest there. order the 90 count maxi hair. they improve your body, from the inside out, and it shows in reflections of your skin, hair and nails. also, those vitamins do not supply protein.. try a protein powder, i use EAS vanilla.. because it also has amino acids.. which your body and muscles need. if you dont like shakes.. add it to your waffle mix or pancake mix and prepare.. u'd never notice! your calcium is great.. but you are missing the magnesium, and zinc, which is needed to absorb calcium and iron. i know its a lot.. but trust me.. its worth the effort!

 

[embracexthexpale]

Just to be completely honest...going "cold turkey"(no pun intended) is the easiest for most people. That's how I did it. As for your supplements I think they will be sufficient, I take the same kind and I haven't had any problems.

I am a vegan and it's not very hard, but you have to be willing to try new things.

EDIT: I take "Once a Day Teen Advantage" and since I am lactose intolerant I take a calcium supplement.

 

[Paige(Tokio Hotel <3)]

you dont need to take vitamins! there are plenty of other foods that can subistute from what you are not eating meat
protein=lentils, beans, nuts, ect...
iron=molasses, spinach, ect...
here are some websites that can help you
http://www.womenfitness.net/protien-option.htm
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/articles/protein-veg-diet.php
goodluck and welcome to the veggie lifestyle XD