I think that's why vegan would be very difficult. Glad to see fish back in.sorry just seeing your reply. Thanks. I added fish in to 3 lunches a week. I still end up having loads of carbs despite having only 1/4 cup quinoa and 1/2 cup beans etc... its insane
That is not strictly true. Eggs have 'good cholesterol' and while our bodies produce 85% of total cholesterol the other 15% is dietary.Eggs don't cause high cholesterol by the way. Our bodies make it, we don't get it from food.
If only.....@Kristin251 if you really want to be Veeg then don't be put off by the nosayers. There are many diabetics out there who follow a low a low carb diet and are exclusively plant-based. I know because I'm one of them.
The secret to eating Veeg and being healthy is ALWAYS plan your meals AND test, test, test!
If there are foods you cant handle, work around them. I cant do bread, potato, pasta or rice but there are alternatives. In fact the beauty of plant-based alternatives are that there are usually more of them.
Try easing up on the the carbs and make sure 50% of your plate is vegetable
Going Veeg is a transition but the health, moral and ethical benefits far outweigh any hard work.
Absolutely nor does the high fat! Read Diet Doctor/Zoe HarcombeEggs don't cause high cholesterol by the way. Our bodies make it, we don't get it from food.
Ok so theoretically, I could kill a baby chick for that additional 15% of cholesterol requirement despite extensive evidence that shows there are many plant-based alternatives. Plus there is plenty of research out there showing that eggs are contraindicated for people who are diabetic or have coronary issues.
So what's so special about an egg? Well the foetus inside reckons it's pretty important. So if it's ok to eat chicken foetus what about cow? Or pig? Or lamb? Because surely the same rules apply - if you are a vegan you wiil avoid anything that causes harm or injury to any living thing. Sure if your life depended on it maybe there would be an argument - but for a meagre 15%????
All I can say to my fellow Veegs is keep the faith.
Like the response, not that you are in hospital.Duly noted @Pipp and apologies if my response was a bit OTT. Hopefully you'll forgive if you know that ATM I am in hospital with pneumonia (ok .. ok ... I admit it, I'm playing the sympathy card ).
Oh .. and being Veeg and diabetic in hospital is a nightmare!!!!!
I would not be healthy without animal or fish flesh. I don't need loads but I do need some.I was type 2 diabetic according to the doctors. I was a veggie but then stopped eggs and only have milk because I can't afford to change totally to soya milk. The doctors now confirm I am no longer type 2 diabetic.