On 3 Sep 97 at 7:14, Serena Starkey wrote:
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> I feel that I am doing the right thing for my health, but I hear things
> such as this and wonder if there are there will be any long term
> consequences due to my vegetarianism. I really don't want to eat meat but
> feel that maybe I should start eating just a little fish or something. Is
> it ignorance on the part of non-vegetarians that perpetuates these myths or
> am I really missing something? Thanks for any answers to this that you may
> have.
>
> Serena
Serena:
I know many others on this list have been vegetarian/vegan for many
years longer than I. I have been FF vegetarian for several years, FF
vegan for one year (FF for about 15 years before
that - minimial animal products) As part of my annual checkup this
year, my Dr. did a whole raft of blood tests (checking for anemia,
vitamin levels, creatine, electrolytes, etc.) All came back OK.
I do not know if you exercise, but some will say you can't be
fit/strong whatever, on a vegetarian/vegan diet. All I can say is - I
exercise twice a day (60 minutes before work, 60 - 90 minutes after
work). Blood tests are fine, I feel *great*, and am in *much* better
shape than the other non-vegs in the classes.....
As long as you are eating a reasonably balanced diet, and with the
multivitamin, there shouldn't be a problem. If you feel good about
yourself, happy with your decision, and are in good health, IMHO I
don't think you need to worry.....
Stephanie
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