hugod wrote:
> this is my story... i am 20 years old and live in new zealand...
>
> i had been gradually phasing out meat and developing a taste for the foods
> that are now staple. i went vegetarian on the 25 of may and made a complete
> conversion about this time last month. it is really bringing out the chef
> in me, and i love spicy foods. i am much like a gumbo chef, where
> everything just goes in the pot (I use a rice cooker). this week i have
> been into cabbage, broc, cauli, tofu and chickpea masala with brown rice, i
> tell ya, it was so hot it brought tears to my nose.
>
> i have alot more energy at times, but still have an inner ear condition i
> hope will clear up.
>
> people think it is amazing that i can live this lifestyle, they think its
> hard, but its not really. they admit to the benefits but are unwilling to
> break away from their love of meat.
>
>
Congratulations. Don't forget to get your B12 levels checked annually,
vegetarian or not.

Avoid empty calories, fried foods, and eat lots of leafy greens and
fruits. Organic produce has less residual pesticides, but clean it
carefully anyway. Avoid sugar, white flower, and junk foods.

There are some nasty people in this group. Try to ignore them.

Other's will engage in reasonable discussion on how to be a healthy
vegetarian. It's also better for the environment.