Any Vegetarian/Vegan Ledgies?

[Stew_Matthews]

Originally Posted by chriskisn

The one thing that annoys me about those who aren't vegetarians is that when a vegetarian says "I don't eat meat" or "I'm a vegetarian", the first thing most people respond with is "I couldn't do that," or "I like meat too much", or "We are meant to eat meat", etc. I never asked the meat eater to become vegetarian. Those that preach their vegetarianism are no better. Discuss yes, argue, preach and criticise no.

An interesting aspect of this thread, for me, is the number of vegetarians/vegans who post who have no children. Aside from my own food preferences, it is difficult to get the right vitamins, nutrients and fuel into my 1 year old without fish or meat. She only eats fish but I can't abandon that. I saw Jannie C posting so maybe she has discovered a better diet than me. Yes I prefer an organic and mainly vegetarian diet but until kids get into their teens, I don't think it is appropriate that they are entirely vegetarian.