Diet - Do you prefer a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian food?

India
June 25, 2007 7:01am CST
I was ardent non-veg eater till last month. But last month it so happened that I had a terrible stomach upset after having non-veg food and after that I have totally lost my interest in having non-veg food. I have decided to be a vegetarian and I am loving my new diet. What type of food do you prefer?
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@tina12679 (1126)
• United States
26 Jun 07
I perfer a good mixture of both. At each meal i like to have some veggies to go with my meat. I especialy like mixed veggies fried in butter. But i never just have a veggie without a meat and never a meat without a veggie.
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@saralee1 (1983)
• United States
26 Jun 07
I was actually a vegetarian for about a year and a half ten years ago. I had a tremendous energy surge, but my hair started falling out, and my skin dried up. I had lost 20 pds, as well! the Nurse at my school freaked when I told her I was not eating protein, and she made me take prenatal vitamins. (LOL) She told me I absolutely had to go back to eating meats, and I grudgingly obeyed. I wish I hadn't though. It took me forever to get used to a meat diet again,like 4 years.
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@whyaskq (7523)
• Singapore
26 Jun 07
I take both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diet. As to which I prefer, I too prefer vegetarian diet as I find it more tasty and appetising. Somehow, I seem to dislike eating meat now though I still take them occasionally. I believe in having a balanced diet, and hence I take a bit of everything, focusing more on vegetarian food if I can.
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@mummymo (23706)
2 Jul 07
I do not eat a lot of meat but I have tried being vegetarian once and it did not work out for me! I will stick to a part veggie part meat diet but I wish you luck with your vegetarian lifestyle ranjeet! xxx
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@senthil2k (1500)
• India
30 Jun 07
I love to eat more Non Vegetarian food than the vegetarian food. Especially I love Chicken than any other non vegetarian food. I can eat Chicken in whatever way it is cooked. Sometimes I do take fish, Mutton etc also. But mostly I take just the chicken. There are times, when I have eaten a full chicken as such, without having anything main food to eat. I had a group of friends earlier, who used to visit a famous Non vegetarian food in our city and eat to our heart content. But recently, for the health reasons, we have tried to control the intake of non vegetarian food and tried to take more vegetarian food.
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@sugarfloss (2139)
• Malaysia
2 Jul 07
i was a vegan for a month till i fell sick.the doctor gave me a diet plan which includes non-vegan food.i have been a part time vegan since then.i take meat on certain days.
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@mssnow (9484)
• United States
28 Jun 07
I like to eat veggies and fruits. Once in a great while i will add meat. but for the most part its veggies. I do also eat eggs and cheese. I love cheese on pasta dishes. Boiled eggs in salad is good too.
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@ElicBxn (63194)
• United States
30 Jun 07
I love food. I can't be a vegetarian because I have trouble making complete proteins without meat. I've even had dedicated vegan animal rights activists admit I probably couldn't be a vegitarian & have a healthy diet. That's not to say I eat a lot of meat. I do well to get it once a day. I love pasta. I probably could eat noodles every day.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
29 Jun 07
My newphew in law who happened to be a medical doctor has been a a newly turned vegetarian. He had dropped so much of weight and looked very sickly, pale and lifeless. Being a doctor I asked him what has gone wrong with him. He told me he is perfectly healthy. Seeing my ballooned out size he advise me to turn vegetarian. He outlined to me that everyday he takes 5 kinds of vegetables and fruits. I did try for a day or two but I can't stand the blantness of the food. I still miss my meat and chicken. I don't see the beauty of being a vegetarian. You miss so much trying to be a vegetarian.
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@federickp (607)
• India
28 Jun 07
i prefer vegetarian diet. But some times i enjoy chicken and prawns. I think non-veg should be eaten not only because its tasty but also because its heavy in nutritious value. I am not saying that veg food is not nutritious, i am just saying try non-veg just for change. What happened to you was because you had non-veg at wrong place. I mean ot wasnt well cooked, if this is the case then its real risky, dont try non-veg at new places, where youhave never been before. Eat non-veg only at known places. And dont be a continous non-veg eater, i mean your diet should be a proper blend of veg and non-veg, with veg forming 80% of your diet.
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@sharon_ (1169)
• United States
29 Jun 07
I love veggies, and fish and chicken...
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@sharon_ (1169)
• United States
29 Jun 07
I love veggies, and fish and chicken...
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@add_im (2712)
• Philippines
28 Jun 07
I am actually for both, sometimes I feel to be a non vegetarian type and there's sometimes as well that i'd love to be a vegetarian one. :-)
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@Cassy1976 (796)
• Australia
30 Jun 07
I am not a vegetarian and could not live as one, I love my meat too much!!! I dont like alot of vegetables so I think that I would starve if I had to eat only vegetables all day every day
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@deebomb (15304)
• United States
26 Jun 07
I wish that I was a vegan but I like some meats too well. I also like the junk food. and I sometimes eat too much of it. I do like all the vegetarina dishes that I have eaten. I know that the vegetarian diet is the healthiest way to eat. I know that I would feel better if I followed it but What can I say I'm a week person.
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@deebomb (15304)
• United States
26 Jun 07
I wish that I was a vegan but I like some meats too well. I also like the junk food. and I sometimes eat too much of it. I do like all the vegetarina dishes that I have eaten. I know that the vegetarian diet is the healthiest way to eat. I know that I would feel better if I followed it but What can I say I'm a week person.
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• United States
27 Jun 07
I have been a vegetarian now for over thirteen years. I don't get sick as often and my over-all health is better. There are so many delicious meals that can be made without meat. Best wishes to you on your new diet.
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@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
27 Jun 07
I am not a vegetarian, but my daughter, age 14 is a vegetarian. She has been so since the age of 8 years. A vegetarian diet can be very healthy, if you make sure that yiu eat all the right food groups & take supllements if necessary. I have tried being a vegeatraian, but I get too hungry with meat or chicken. Good luck with being a vegeatarian.
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28 Jun 07
I don't do either. Although I don't eat much meat. I am strongly concerned about how the animals I eat are killed and I won't eat anything I personally feel doesn't come from a place which follows those rules. I would prefer either. ~Joey
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@cabergren (1181)
• United States
26 Jun 07
I have been a vegeterian for years. I will occassionally eat a little fish, but I haven't had any red meat in years. It is just not good for your digestive system. They say it so long for the meat to actually digest. That means it is just sitting in your system. I love vegetables and eat them a lot. Also there a lot of other sources protein that are very good and good for you.
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