Pros and Cons of Vegetarian lifestyle?

Question

I have PCOS and I want to start living  according to what's good for me. I'm not supposed to eat processed foods, no dairy, no eggs, no glutton, and little sugar. So with everything I'm not allowed to eat, I feel like that leaves me with few things I am allowed. So I have considered becoming vegetarian. The smell and taste of hamburger and chicken have grossed me out lately anyways. But I want to make sure I'm getting enough nutrients with all the things I'm not allowed in my diet. I'm taking prenatal vitamins currently. Do I need to take more vitamins if I quit eating meats? Are any of you vegetarian but you SO isn't? I cook for my hubby every night, but he's a meat and potatoes guy so he would never give meat up. Any advice? What are some pros and cons in your opinion?

Answer

I've followed just about every diet/lifestyle there is from vegan to paleo (I don't even really like meat... Not sure how I thought I'd pull that one off...) and following a primarily plant-based diet is my favorite. I feel GOOD not eating animals and animal protein. However, it's not always sustainable. Especially in your situation, with the husband. I am VERY lucky and my hubby will eat my crazy vegetarian meals. He even requests tofu sometimes. It's nuts! What you can do is make his meals but just substitute a vegetarian main dish for yourself. BUT I have to say, meal planning gets tough. I'm always looking for new recipes to try without meat. I get sick of tofu. Sick of veggie enchiladas and tofu stir fry. Sometimes I just need a big steak! Also, it can get expensive. By all means, do it! I love it. It just gets tough sometimes. If you're eating a well balanced diet with many different fruits, veggies, grains and legumes, you won't need any additional supplements. Some AWESOME (mostly) veggie food bloggers I love are: Minimalist Baker, Pinch of Yum, Naturally Elle and Cookie & Kate. Good luck!

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First off, start slow or you'll not keep it up. Cut out what is easy first. There's loads of alternative or fake meats if you want to try those as an easy way to slide into it all. Vitamin wise, keep with your prenatal and just eat balanced like protein, veg, and fruits every day. Try a protein shake if you're afraid of a deficiency, they have both protein and vitamins and minerals. And if you're struggling, there's loads of info online. Good luck!

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I eat pretty well whatever I want but do cook vegetarian and vegan meals occasionally just for some variety (and because I love veg). Check out the website Love and Lemons. It's run by a couple and they cook the most delicious looking stuff, you can sort the recipes by a certain ingredient or by meal type. They also do substitutions (so if a recipe has cheese, she will make a recommendation of what to sub it out for if you don't eat cheese) I've made lots of their recipes and they were always awesome. She also has a cook book out now!

Pros and Cons of Vegetarian lifestyle?

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