about vegetarian 'meat' ... do you think that it is still 'vegetarian'?

if you consider being absolutely vegetarian, then it is an absolutely impossible one. you can not leave milk, cheese, butter and the like. they are derived from milk and so,should be included in non vegetarian or animal products. but yes, leaving out meat and the like can be a feasible idea. about the concept of vegetarian meat, you can have them as they are not prepared from animals. it is not against the spirit of vegetarianism. you eat for your stomach and never for your spirit. there is no such thing to worry about and feel guilty. go ahead and grab a bite. enjoy life.

I don't eat vegetarian full time, but I do eat vegetarian very often due to health reasons. I have never really been a big meat lover to begin with, so it's not a big step from me going from carnivore to vegetarian. I've had some of these meat substitutes and I'd rather eat the vegetables as they are. Some of these substitutes are pretty good while still staying pretty much veggies. Those gardenburgers are really good. Most of these things are too expensive for me. I'd rather cook up some beans or tofu for less than a dollar to to eat something that is disguised to be meat for five.

Most of those vegetarian meats are made with wheat gluten. They are a called a transition food for those that want to be vegetarians but have a hard time giving up meat. Since the "meats" are still a vegetable I don't think that it going against ether religious or health reasons to use them. If I were to be a vegetarian for health reasons I would stay away from them because of all the additives that food companies put in them. Those additives are the killers in my opinion.

There is nothing called vegetarian meat.
Meat is non-vegetarian.
Non-vegetarian food is not so good for health whereas vegetarian food is good for the health. Vegetarian food will make you feel light.

even if they are named so they are still made of vegetarian ingredients.chefs show their expertise in making them taste like real meats.nothing much.
"Be vegetarian to save lives of other innocent creatures and to be healthy."
it pains even for animals when they are killed just like how it pains for us. when every person puts themselves in the position of a lamb or a chicken or a goat and if they could realise the pain it causes then am sure noone would prefer non vegetarian foods. why to kill a life just for our taste buds?

Well, I'm a meat lover. So, I really can't stand to become a vegetarian. I ever tried it once and just felt like if I want to take meat, it's far better to take the real one. Besides, the vegetarian meat sometimes is more costly than the real meat!!!

most vegetarian meats are made from soy beans, and are
really excellent sources of protein which we must have
for good health. this is not against any religion its
just a way to help people to connect with soyfoods by
making something similar in taste to some meats.we
just have to read the label to see its all vegetable
and as soy is good for you who cares about dumb definitions
anyway. eating healthy is what its all about and thats
'all.

What i discovered with some vegetarian meats is that they are really made up of eggplants. My boyfriend is fond of eating burger which has a patty made of vegetarian meat from one of the leading fastfood chains here in the Philippines. He says it is delicious and there's not much taste comparison if they compare it to pure meat patties. I don't think it is against vegetarianism because it is still made up of vegetable after all. Right?

Ok,this is my 142 post after not logging on mylot for almost 1 month for some personal reasons.Thank you for providing the oppontunity for me.

First, I am not a vegetarian,and never think become one of it so far.Living without real meat sounds rather terrible to me because I am too slim to be a little bit fat in the coming days.

It must be good for people to choose to be vegetarians.Not only for spirit peace,but also keep healthy.Why those vegetarian foods was called "meats"?In my opinion,it is a means of humor showed by all vegetarians.Through it, we get to know how enjoyable the vegetarians to life even without real meats.

It is not so serious like you thought that the name would have a sort of disrespect to the spirit of vegetarianism,in fact,it has nothing to do with that spirit.Its main purpose is to make this world more colorful.

i think you've got the concept of vegetarianism wrong... its not that they are against "meat" specifically ... they are against using ANIMAL PRODUCTS....so if it is not derived from animals then its fine