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entropy
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I'm not necessarily thinking about becoming a vegetarian, I was just wondering if a vegetarian diet is feasible for a person with CF. Any thoughts?
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entropy
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I'm not necessarily thinking about becoming a vegetarian, I was just wondering if a vegetarian diet is feasible for a person with CF. Any thoughts?
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entropy
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I'm not necessarily thinking about becoming a vegetarian, I was just wondering if a vegetarian diet is feasible for a person with CF. Any thoughts?
mamaScarlett
Active member
I think you have to be very diligent about getting enough calories and protein in, and have a good amount of knowledge about nutrition. If you can do that, then why not.
mamaScarlett
Active member
I think you have to be very diligent about getting enough calories and protein in, and have a good amount of knowledge about nutrition. If you can do that, then why not.
mamaScarlett
Active member
I think you have to be very diligent about getting enough calories and protein in, and have a good amount of knowledge about nutrition. If you can do that, then why not.
I was a vegetarian for nine years. I was in college for part of it and didn't really eat a balanced diet - I ate a lot of carbs and cheese. The nutritionist at CF clinic definitely suggested I make sure I eat a lot of beans and tofu, which I didn't really do. But, I seemed to do okay - I got bronchitis a bunch in college, but I do not know if it was linked to my diet. I was extremely stressed and sleep deprived, so I think that probably made a bigger difference. (I have since decided to start eating meat again because my beliefs changed). But I'm PS, so that may have helped.
I was a vegetarian for nine years. I was in college for part of it and didn't really eat a balanced diet - I ate a lot of carbs and cheese. The nutritionist at CF clinic definitely suggested I make sure I eat a lot of beans and tofu, which I didn't really do. But, I seemed to do okay - I got bronchitis a bunch in college, but I do not know if it was linked to my diet. I was extremely stressed and sleep deprived, so I think that probably made a bigger difference. (I have since decided to start eating meat again because my beliefs changed). But I'm PS, so that may have helped.
I was a vegetarian for nine years. I was in college for part of it and didn't really eat a balanced diet - I ate a lot of carbs and cheese. The nutritionist at CF clinic definitely suggested I make sure I eat a lot of beans and tofu, which I didn't really do. But, I seemed to do okay - I got bronchitis a bunch in college, but I do not know if it was linked to my diet. I was extremely stressed and sleep deprived, so I think that probably made a bigger difference. (I have since decided to start eating meat again because my beliefs changed). But I'm PS, so that may have helped.
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hillthekhore
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Definitely. I was a vegetarian for several years, and I found that a vegetarian diet actually had some great benefits. My gas was definitely less, and I was in middle school for a good portion of that time, so it made a big difference for my self-esteem.
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hillthekhore
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Definitely. I was a vegetarian for several years, and I found that a vegetarian diet actually had some great benefits. My gas was definitely less, and I was in middle school for a good portion of that time, so it made a big difference for my self-esteem.
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hillthekhore
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Definitely. I was a vegetarian for several years, and I found that a vegetarian diet actually had some great benefits. My gas was definitely less, and I was in middle school for a good portion of that time, so it made a big difference for my self-esteem.
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entropy
Guest
Hmm, thanks for the replies guys.
Some small voice inside my head has been saying "try being a vegetarian." I'm kind of conflicted about starting, because I like meat. But I don't like how that meat gets to my table, and I don't like that the life of the animal that this meat comes from is a life that I would consider hell (I'm sure you guys know what I'm referring to).
What vegetarian foods are high in calories?
Some small voice inside my head has been saying "try being a vegetarian." I'm kind of conflicted about starting, because I like meat. But I don't like how that meat gets to my table, and I don't like that the life of the animal that this meat comes from is a life that I would consider hell (I'm sure you guys know what I'm referring to).
What vegetarian foods are high in calories?
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entropy
Guest
Hmm, thanks for the replies guys.
Some small voice inside my head has been saying "try being a vegetarian." I'm kind of conflicted about starting, because I like meat. But I don't like how that meat gets to my table, and I don't like that the life of the animal that this meat comes from is a life that I would consider hell (I'm sure you guys know what I'm referring to).
What vegetarian foods are high in calories?
Some small voice inside my head has been saying "try being a vegetarian." I'm kind of conflicted about starting, because I like meat. But I don't like how that meat gets to my table, and I don't like that the life of the animal that this meat comes from is a life that I would consider hell (I'm sure you guys know what I'm referring to).
What vegetarian foods are high in calories?
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entropy
Guest
Hmm, thanks for the replies guys.
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<br />Some small voice inside my head has been saying "try being a vegetarian." I'm kind of conflicted about starting, because I like meat. But I don't like how that meat gets to my table, and I don't like that the life of the animal that this meat comes from is a life that I would consider hell (I'm sure you guys know what I'm referring to).
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<br />What vegetarian foods are high in calories?
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<br />Some small voice inside my head has been saying "try being a vegetarian." I'm kind of conflicted about starting, because I like meat. But I don't like how that meat gets to my table, and I don't like that the life of the animal that this meat comes from is a life that I would consider hell (I'm sure you guys know what I'm referring to).
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<br />What vegetarian foods are high in calories?
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hillthekhore
Guest
I would suggest beans, peanut butter, bread (particularly bagels), and dairy.
Also, consider not ruling out fish. The ethical squabbles exist, but fish are treated much more humanely (in the United States, anyway) than cattle, swine, and fowl.
Also, consider not ruling out fish. The ethical squabbles exist, but fish are treated much more humanely (in the United States, anyway) than cattle, swine, and fowl.
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hillthekhore
Guest
I would suggest beans, peanut butter, bread (particularly bagels), and dairy.
Also, consider not ruling out fish. The ethical squabbles exist, but fish are treated much more humanely (in the United States, anyway) than cattle, swine, and fowl.
Also, consider not ruling out fish. The ethical squabbles exist, but fish are treated much more humanely (in the United States, anyway) than cattle, swine, and fowl.
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hillthekhore
Guest
I would suggest beans, peanut butter, bread (particularly bagels), and dairy.
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<br />Also, consider not ruling out fish. The ethical squabbles exist, but fish are treated much more humanely (in the United States, anyway) than cattle, swine, and fowl.
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<br />Also, consider not ruling out fish. The ethical squabbles exist, but fish are treated much more humanely (in the United States, anyway) than cattle, swine, and fowl.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>entropy</b></i>
.... I like meat. But I don't like how that meat gets to my table, and I don't like that the life of the animal that this meat comes from is a life that I would consider hell (I'm sure you guys know what I'm referring to).</end quote></div>
I hear that. I decided years ago that I'd be a complete hypocrite if I was unable to kill an animal for food. So, I went deer hunting with some friends, shot a buck, and ate venison steaks for the next 10 months. (Not saying I am proud of any of this. Just wanted to prove a point to myself.)
To take this thread in a slightly different direction: perhaps check out your local farmers' markets and grocers for grass fed beef and other "humanely raised" livestock products.
.... I like meat. But I don't like how that meat gets to my table, and I don't like that the life of the animal that this meat comes from is a life that I would consider hell (I'm sure you guys know what I'm referring to).</end quote></div>
I hear that. I decided years ago that I'd be a complete hypocrite if I was unable to kill an animal for food. So, I went deer hunting with some friends, shot a buck, and ate venison steaks for the next 10 months. (Not saying I am proud of any of this. Just wanted to prove a point to myself.)
To take this thread in a slightly different direction: perhaps check out your local farmers' markets and grocers for grass fed beef and other "humanely raised" livestock products.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>entropy</b></i>
.... I like meat. But I don't like how that meat gets to my table, and I don't like that the life of the animal that this meat comes from is a life that I would consider hell (I'm sure you guys know what I'm referring to).</end quote>
I hear that. I decided years ago that I'd be a complete hypocrite if I was unable to kill an animal for food. So, I went deer hunting with some friends, shot a buck, and ate venison steaks for the next 10 months. (Not saying I am proud of any of this. Just wanted to prove a point to myself.)
To take this thread in a slightly different direction: perhaps check out your local farmers' markets and grocers for grass fed beef and other "humanely raised" livestock products.
.... I like meat. But I don't like how that meat gets to my table, and I don't like that the life of the animal that this meat comes from is a life that I would consider hell (I'm sure you guys know what I'm referring to).</end quote>
I hear that. I decided years ago that I'd be a complete hypocrite if I was unable to kill an animal for food. So, I went deer hunting with some friends, shot a buck, and ate venison steaks for the next 10 months. (Not saying I am proud of any of this. Just wanted to prove a point to myself.)
To take this thread in a slightly different direction: perhaps check out your local farmers' markets and grocers for grass fed beef and other "humanely raised" livestock products.