Looking for vegetarians to talk to

By mous on 8/13/08 3:17pm
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Hello, I am Katerina and I am Russian. I am a new vegetarian, only searching for information. Unfortunately I have more intuition than information. I've got a small girl who thinks that killing animals for food is immoral and I share her views. I could go without meat ok (anyways I didn't cook it for me before) but I care for her diet too. I would be happy to talk to vegetarians of great experience and get some information at least about books to read (yes, Russian would be great :)).
Best regards,
Katerina

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hi katerina, i am rajan from

Submitted by medical92 on 7/7/08 8:12am.

hi katerina,
i am rajan from india, the land of riches. in our country most of the people are 100% pure vegetarian. i am also against killing animals for food. can very well be of your help. dont hesitate to email me

rajan

Hi, Rajan. I have lived in

Submitted by Katerina on 7/7/08 11:17am.

Hi, Rajan. I have lived in India for some time, 10 years ago, and my daughter is half-Indian. I have never cut meat or fish in my life, I just bought them in shops, cooked, though I never liked that. I am really looking for some system now, I guess you are an expert about it. Would be happy to share information with you.
Katerina

From a health stand point,

Submitted by MichelleRVT on 7/7/08 8:19pm.

From a health stand point, it's difficult to be a well ballanced vegetarian. Your body is made of of proteins and a great bulk of protiens are in meat. It is extremely important for growing children to have a variety of protiens both meat and vegetables. You should consult a doctor who can give you a food list that will tell you nutritional values of the vegetables you eat and others you should include in your diet. I wish you the best in your venture.

Hi! Thank you so much for

Submitted by Katerina on 7/7/08 9:58pm.

Hi!
Thank you so much for your reply! I would definitely try to find a good doctor but I have moved for summer with my child to the Black Sea of Russia, away from my native polluted town where my daughter would get sick, and in this resort city it's impossible to get even good internet service, left alone reliable food. But I will keep on trying, maybe I'll get lucky with a doctor :)
Katerina

hi, well katerina... what i

Submitted by medical440 on 7/7/08 11:14pm.

hi,

well katerina... what i have learnt is that if u buy a killed animals, or ready cut meat.. it as good as killing by yourself... anyway its nice to know that you now out of it...

hey kindly can u email me... on my email address vandemataram@mailmetoday.com or nyalkarn@yahoo.com, so that i can reply u directly from there. what i got a link about your reply never opened..... so i had to go into the site and find u again...

anyway.. also nice to find that you have been to india.. and your daughter too... what part have you been...

I can provide you with some very delicious recepies...

rajan

There is a lot information

Submitted by acetaminophen81 on 7/9/08 7:10am.

There is a lot information out there on vegetarianism, etc. Lot of Websites, books and articles. Are you looking for recipes, restaurants, supplement, or do you have questions?

There is a lot information

Submitted by xtc on 7/9/08 7:10am.

There is a lot information out there on vegetarianism, etc. Lot of Websites, books and articles. Are you looking for recipes, restaurants, supplement, or do you have questions?

Just saw your post. I have

Submitted by trippin on 7/10/08 6:56pm.

Just saw your post. I have been vegetarian for 6 years, and I am very committed to it. I don't speak Russian, though my mother has lived in Russia recently and knows the language a little. I would like to encourage you in your vegetarianism. You may want to check out a book called May All Be Fed: Diet for a New World, by John Robbins. It may give you added understanding of the importance of living a vegetarian lifestyle, and hence greater motivation. Are you understanding this ok? Good luck, Greg

Well, it is not a problem

Submitted by vegetarian325 on 7/25/08 6:38am.

Well, it is not a problem avoiding meat, even in Russia. It IS difficult, I know, because Ilived in Moscow last year and for the first few months found it hatd. But, you know, there ARE many fruits and vegetables available, many protein-rich pulses, beans, and grains and you can make just about ANY non-meat version of a lot of the meat dishes. First is a use of imagination, but if you take a good look atthe products on offer at many supermarkets (sidmoi continent etc.) you will find some of the most delicious organic and natural foods available. And cheap too. LEt me know if you'd like specifics, recipes, etc, and places. i'm sure i can try and help you out. Remember, too, that any diet is about adventure, taste, and variety. Good luck, Suki MAman