Extracted from VSS e-newsletter:
a not yet 100% veg reader asked for advice. the following is given….
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1. Drink lots of water, exercise and eat whole grains.
2. Don’t expect people to support you in vegetarianism despite all the reasons you know they should. It is a threat to their belief.
Do not try to make people become vegetarian, as it makes them wrong. Accept them for what they eat. Just gently and firmly stand to your ground in your choice.
Lastly, don’t think you are more right than others. To them, they are right too. It works better to include not exclude.
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3. Start with taking only the vegetables in meat dishes that include vegetables.
Tell as many people as you can that you do not take meat. Know why you do not want to take meat and stay with your beliefs.
Start to eat only vegetables dishes i.e. with no meat, as time passes. It took me more than 2 years for my mother to cook only vegetables dishes for me… Welcome to the world of vegetarianism!
4. If you have questions, consult a doctor, nutritionist or other health professional.
Be sure to eat a range of foods. There are many websites with good advice, such as, http://www.veganhealth.org
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