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Speak Up: Why Do You Skip Meat?

FitSugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:30:00 -0700

Kellie Pickler recently explained that it was Carrie Underwood who turned her on to the health benefits of being a vegetarian. However, after researching the issue further, she decided to ditch the meat for animal rights as well.

While I do eat many meatless meals, I am not strictly an herbivore because I enjoy meat and love that chicken is a great source of lean protein. I know a lot of you guys are vegetarians though so I am curious why you skip the meat? Is it strictly for health reasons? Or does it have to do with something else? And if you do eat meat, I'm not leaving you out, what's your reasoning for keeping it in your diet? Speak up and share your thoughts below, just please remember that everyone has the right to their opinion (and food choices) - we're not here to judge or be judged.

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YouTube Creates Teenage Vegetarians

FitSugar — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0800

A vegetarian diet is becoming increasingly popular. Many celebs forgo meat to be healthier, such as Marla Maples and Alanis Morissette. Others, like Alicia Silverstone and Kellie Pickler, choose this lifestyle for moral reasons. According to recent news, as many as one in 200 teens are ditching meat because of animals rights issues as well. Easy Internet access and shocking animal slaughter videos on YouTube have been cited as reasons for this lifestyle change. Teens under 18 choose tofu over chicken not for their health, but rather out of their compassion for animals. Once they make the connection that what they're eating was a living being, just like their family pet, eating meat just isn't an option.

Why are parents concerned? To find out, read more.

A vegetarian diet can be extremely healthy, if it includes fruits, veggies, whole grains, and a sufficient amount of protein. The problem is, many kids are giving up cheeseburgers and eating french fries and other junk food instead. Not only are they filling up on refined carbs and sugar, but those who are vegan (no meat, dairy, or eggs) aren't getting enough vitamin B12, D, iron, or calcium. Plus sticking to a diet full of bread, pasta, and potato chips isn't exactly low-calorie, so parents are concerned about their children gaining weight. Since teens are old enough to choose what they eat, it's up to the parents to help educate their kids about how to achieve a balanced vegetarian diet.

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Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Politicallly fit: Obama's on the cover Men's Health - That's Fit
How much meat did the cavemen eat? - Mark's Daily Apple
Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels is bored by Pilates - The Weighting Game
Kellie Pickler + St. John's Wort = No more depression - Vitamin G
Ditch the diet and still lose the weight - Self
How does Oxygen stack up against Women's Health? - Fit Bottomed Girls
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