Comments for Vegan Minded http://veganmindedblog.com Blog Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:23:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Q&A: WHAT DOES A VEGETARIAN DIET FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN HAVE TO INCLUDE? by mrchowwow http://veganmindedblog.com/904/qa-what-does-a-vegetarian-diet-for-a-pregnant-woman-have-to-include/#comment-8709 mrchowwow Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:23:18 +0000 http://veganmindedblog.com/904/qa-what-does-a-vegetarian-diet-for-a-pregnant-woman-have-to-include/#comment-8709 Folic Acid is essential, and tougher to get (along with the other B-vitamins) in a vegetarian diet. Contrary to popular belief, a vegetarian diet that is varied (i.e. includes plenty of leafy greens, and soy products) will have enough iron and protein for a pregnant woman. Keep an open discussion with your doctor, which is probably the best thing overall. Folic Acid is essential, and tougher to get (along with the other B-vitamins) in a vegetarian diet. Contrary to popular belief, a vegetarian diet that is varied (i.e. includes plenty of leafy greens, and soy products) will have enough iron and protein for a pregnant woman. Keep an open discussion with your doctor, which is probably the best thing overall.

]]> Comment on Q&A: WHAT DOES A VEGETARIAN DIET FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN HAVE TO INCLUDE? by Aladdin Sane http://veganmindedblog.com/904/qa-what-does-a-vegetarian-diet-for-a-pregnant-woman-have-to-include/#comment-8708 Aladdin Sane Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:35:58 +0000 http://veganmindedblog.com/904/qa-what-does-a-vegetarian-diet-for-a-pregnant-woman-have-to-include/#comment-8708 Hello, I have never been pregnant, so I don't want to give you my opinion... but I'll give you some links about being a vegan while pregnant. http://www.vrg.org/family/ http://essenes.net/Vpregnancy.htm http://www.vegsoc.org/info/preg.html http://www.veganpeace.com/nutrient_information/resources.htm http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/treatmentguides/veganchildren.html Also I would suggest finding a vegan-friendly doctor. Hope that helps. Hello,
I have never been pregnant, so I don’t want to give you my opinion… but I’ll give you some links about being a vegan while pregnant.
http://www.vrg.org/family/
http://essenes.net/Vpregnancy.htm
http://www.vegsoc.org/info/preg.html
http://www.veganpeace.com/nutrient_information/resources.htm
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/treatmentguides/veganchildren.html

Also I would suggest finding a vegan-friendly doctor.
Hope that helps.

]]> Comment on Q&A: WHAT DOES A VEGETARIAN DIET FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN HAVE TO INCLUDE? by beebs http://veganmindedblog.com/904/qa-what-does-a-vegetarian-diet-for-a-pregnant-woman-have-to-include/#comment-8707 beebs Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:51:00 +0000 http://veganmindedblog.com/904/qa-what-does-a-vegetarian-diet-for-a-pregnant-woman-have-to-include/#comment-8707 You can juice lots of leafy greens and veggies to get good sources of iron. Fresh herbs, such as rosemary and thyme are high in iron too. So is blackstrap molasses and artichokes. You might try some nutritional yeast (not bakers or brewers yeast) which is very high in all of the B vitamins, including B12 (nutritional yeast is what is fed to cows to up their B12 production, since cows and humans dont produce it naturally) Good sources of protein would be quinoa and millet for grains, almond and rice milk, cashews, lentils, pulses and legumes. I would assume your doc put you on prenatals as well. Drink lots of fresh, quality orange juice for upping your folic acid intake, which helps prevent birth defects. Congratulations, and best wishes for a healthy baby! You can juice lots of leafy greens and veggies to get good sources of iron. Fresh herbs, such as rosemary and thyme are high in iron too. So is blackstrap molasses and artichokes. You might try some nutritional yeast (not bakers or brewers yeast) which is very high in all of the B vitamins, including B12 (nutritional yeast is what is fed to cows to up their B12 production, since cows and humans dont produce it naturally) Good sources of protein would be quinoa and millet for grains, almond and rice milk, cashews, lentils, pulses and legumes. I would assume your doc put you on prenatals as well. Drink lots of fresh, quality orange juice for upping your folic acid intake, which helps prevent birth defects. Congratulations, and best wishes for a healthy baby!

]]> Comment on Q&A: WHAT DOES A VEGETARIAN DIET FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN HAVE TO INCLUDE? by Ghosty1212 http://veganmindedblog.com/904/qa-what-does-a-vegetarian-diet-for-a-pregnant-woman-have-to-include/#comment-8706 Ghosty1212 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:58:41 +0000 http://veganmindedblog.com/904/qa-what-does-a-vegetarian-diet-for-a-pregnant-woman-have-to-include/#comment-8706 Okay, there are various things to eat, but to sustain a healthy diet, protein needs to be up. Eat fish for Omega 3, and also try to eat a lot of carrots for beta carotine, and also have lots of celery. It's good. Okay, there are various things to eat, but to sustain a healthy diet, protein needs to be up. Eat fish for Omega 3, and also try to eat a lot of carrots for beta carotine, and also have lots of celery. It’s good.

]]> Comment on WHAT ARE SOME VEGETARIAN LUNCHES I CAN PACK FOR MY LUNCH FOR SCHOOL? by Reni Witch Baby http://veganmindedblog.com/903/what-are-some-vegetarian-lunches-i-can-pack-for-my-lunch-for-school-2/#comment-8695 Reni Witch Baby Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:28:20 +0000 http://veganmindedblog.com/903/what-are-some-vegetarian-lunches-i-can-pack-for-my-lunch-for-school-2/#comment-8695 there are so many different sandwiches and soups that you can take to school! oh my goodness, there's not enough space here to list them all... my advice to you is to pick up the following vegetarian cookbooks - they're all aimed at children and teenagers so there's nothing that can't be made by people with little to no kitchen skill: Vegetables Rock! The Teen's Vegetarian Cookbook Kids Can Cook - Vegetarian Meals (i think that's the title) there are loads more, i just can't think of titles at the moment... there are so many different sandwiches and soups that you can take to school! oh my goodness, there’s not enough space here to list them all…

my advice to you is to pick up the following vegetarian cookbooks – they’re all aimed at children and teenagers so there’s nothing that can’t be made by people with little to no kitchen skill:

Vegetables Rock!
The Teen’s Vegetarian Cookbook
Kids Can Cook – Vegetarian Meals (i think that’s the title)

there are loads more, i just can’t think of titles at the moment…

]]> Comment on WHAT ARE SOME VEGETARIAN LUNCHES I CAN PACK FOR MY LUNCH FOR SCHOOL? by KitKat http://veganmindedblog.com/903/what-are-some-vegetarian-lunches-i-can-pack-for-my-lunch-for-school-2/#comment-8694 KitKat Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:20:57 +0000 http://veganmindedblog.com/903/what-are-some-vegetarian-lunches-i-can-pack-for-my-lunch-for-school-2/#comment-8694 -Pasta salad with veggies in Italian dressing -Pita bread, whole wheat bread or WW bagel with hummus -Mexican wrap (avocado, tomato, onion, bell pepper strips & drained salsa. -Bean salad -Green Salad with all the fixings and a whole wheat roll Pack fruit, popcorn or other healthy snacks to go along with the main meal -Pasta salad with veggies in Italian dressing
-Pita bread, whole wheat bread or WW bagel with hummus
-Mexican wrap (avocado, tomato, onion, bell pepper strips & drained salsa.
-Bean salad
-Green Salad with all the fixings and a whole wheat roll

Pack fruit, popcorn or other healthy snacks to go along with the main meal

]]> Comment on WHAT ARE SOME VEGETARIAN LUNCHES I CAN PACK FOR MY LUNCH FOR SCHOOL? by Amanda M http://veganmindedblog.com/903/what-are-some-vegetarian-lunches-i-can-pack-for-my-lunch-for-school-2/#comment-8693 Amanda M Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:42:21 +0000 http://veganmindedblog.com/903/what-are-some-vegetarian-lunches-i-can-pack-for-my-lunch-for-school-2/#comment-8693 im also a vegitarian...i have been for about 4 years now and im going into eigth grade....at wal-mart super center (with the food and stuff) in the fresh veggie isle they have things like soy bologna (very good) soy chickin strips and things like tht good for sandwiches... im also a vegitarian…i have been for about 4 years now and im going into eigth grade….at wal-mart super center (with the food and stuff) in the fresh veggie isle they have things like soy bologna (very good) soy chickin strips and things like tht good for sandwiches…

]]> Comment on WHAT ARE SOME VEGETARIAN LUNCHES I CAN PACK FOR MY LUNCH FOR SCHOOL? by awesome http://veganmindedblog.com/903/what-are-some-vegetarian-lunches-i-can-pack-for-my-lunch-for-school-2/#comment-8692 awesome Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:50:31 +0000 http://veganmindedblog.com/903/what-are-some-vegetarian-lunches-i-can-pack-for-my-lunch-for-school-2/#comment-8692 go to walmart ar something and but something called grillers and then pack 2 hamburger buns and then put some catsup in a zip lock bag . then when you got to school your griller is warmed up and then you can stick it in between the buns and bit a hole in the corner of the zip lock bag and put your catsup on it.then pack a drink . granola bar .or chips. go to walmart ar something and but something called grillers and then pack 2 hamburger buns and then put some catsup in a zip lock bag . then when you got to school your griller is warmed up and then you can stick it in between the buns and bit a hole in the corner of the zip lock bag and put your catsup on it.then pack a drink . granola bar .or chips.

]]> Comment on WHAT ARE SOME VEGETARIAN LUNCHES I CAN PACK FOR MY LUNCH FOR SCHOOL? by ♥veggie_4_life♥ http://veganmindedblog.com/903/what-are-some-vegetarian-lunches-i-can-pack-for-my-lunch-for-school-2/#comment-8691 ♥veggie_4_life♥ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:49:29 +0000 http://veganmindedblog.com/903/what-are-some-vegetarian-lunches-i-can-pack-for-my-lunch-for-school-2/#comment-8691 PB&J (yum!) veggie wraps (i put spinach on a flour tortilla or wrap and put on spinach and chopped carrots, celery, broccoli, pickels and red peppers) a thermos (sp) of vegetarian soup (make sure you read the ingredients on the soup you're getting, even if it's vegetable soup a lot of the time they use chicken stock for broth) a Boca meatless "chicken" patty sandwich (they also have meatless "turkey" and "ham" slices for sandwiches) those are just some ideas, the possibilities you can take are endless! :) good luck! ps: check out this site:: http://www.vegetarianteen.com PB&J (yum!)

veggie wraps (i put spinach on a flour tortilla or wrap and put on spinach and chopped carrots, celery, broccoli, pickels and red peppers)

a thermos (sp) of vegetarian soup (make sure you read the ingredients on the soup you’re getting, even if it’s vegetable soup a lot of the time they use chicken stock for broth)

a Boca meatless “chicken” patty sandwich (they also have meatless “turkey” and “ham” slices for sandwiches)

those are just some ideas, the possibilities you can take are endless! :) good luck!

ps: check out this site:: http://www.vegetarianteen.com

]]> Comment on WHAT ARE SOME VEGETARIAN LUNCHES I CAN PACK FOR MY LUNCH FOR SCHOOL? by Vegetarian7 http://veganmindedblog.com/903/what-are-some-vegetarian-lunches-i-can-pack-for-my-lunch-for-school-2/#comment-8690 Vegetarian7 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:41:19 +0000 http://veganmindedblog.com/903/what-are-some-vegetarian-lunches-i-can-pack-for-my-lunch-for-school-2/#comment-8690 I normally pack most of these at different times... *PB And Banana sandwich on wheat bread *Pemento Cheese on wheat bread *Salad with dressing in a container *Peach *Grapes *Carrots with dressing in a container *Nuts *Granola bars *Rice cakes *Propel *Dasani *Trail mix I normally pack most of these at different times…
*PB And Banana sandwich on wheat bread
*Pemento Cheese on wheat bread
*Salad with dressing in a container
*Peach
*Grapes
*Carrots with dressing in a container
*Nuts
*Granola bars
*Rice cakes
*Propel
*Dasani
*Trail mix

]]>