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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Diet and Recipes => Topic started by: EMMA on August 30, 2007, 05:32:58 AM

Title: BEING VEGETARIAN
Post by: EMMA on August 30, 2007, 05:32:58 AM

Hello there...

I have been a vegetarian for two years now...is anyone else veggie...if so, how is the diet for you?  thanks :canadaflag;

Title: Re: BEING VEGETARIAN
Post by: goofynina on August 30, 2007, 10:48:59 AM

How do you get your protein?  I think Vegans are cool and i admire their ability to stay away from meat, i just cant though  :banghead;

Title: Re: BEING VEGETARIAN
Post by: Sluff on August 30, 2007, 12:27:18 PM

The closest I get to being a vegetarian is when I eat pizza. I don't like the grease residue from meat on my pizza. I order everything but meat and anchovies.

Title: Re: BEING VEGETARIAN
Post by: EMMA on August 30, 2007, 01:36:04 PM

i get protien from other sources such as tofu, soy milk, cheese etc...i am not on dialysis yet...but my catheter for home PD is being put in on Sept 26, 2007. 
I think when my diet changes on dialysis it is going to be a real challenge for me...but where there's a will there's a way...

Title: Re: BEING VEGETARIAN
Post by: Hawkeye on August 30, 2007, 01:47:22 PM

Quote from: EMMA on August 30, 2007, 01:36:04 PM

i get protein from other sources such as tofu, soy milk, cheese etc...i am not on dialysis yet...but my catheter for home PD is being put in on Sept 26, 2007. 
I think when my diet changes on dialysis it is going to be a real challenge for me...but where there's a will there's a way...

So since you eat cheese you aren't a complete Vegan right?  Do you eat eggs and fish?  Just asking because I know some vegetarians are stricter than others.  We were vegetarians for many years until both my wife and son started to get anemia problems.  We still eat from a little of both worlds just because it's healthier.  I am not on dialysis though so I can't offer you any advice or suggestions on the matter.

Title: Re: BEING VEGETARIAN
Post by: EMMA on August 30, 2007, 02:11:10 PM

i do eat eggs but not fish...even when I did eat meat, i wasnt a great fish fan...there are loads of alternatives out there, i am just in the process of learning about what i can and cant eat...frankly, here in Canada, my dr's havent been the most forthcoming with diet info...i have learned so much more here...

Title: Re: BEING VEGETARIAN
Post by: goofynina on August 30, 2007, 02:15:03 PM

Well i know one thing is that they are going to tell you no more cheese, that is high in phosphorus.  Good luck and let us know what they say  :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: BEING VEGETARIAN
Post by: EMMA on August 30, 2007, 02:18:24 PM

thanks...i will...i am going to my nephro on tuesday...

Title: Re: BEING VEGETARIAN
Post by: EMMA on August 30, 2007, 02:26:20 PM

can you eat any cheese at all?  this is looking dismal... :lol;

Title: Re: BEING VEGETARIAN
Post by: goofynina on August 30, 2007, 02:27:17 PM

I was told Cottage Cheese was ok to a minimum though but other than that, nope  :thumbdown;

Title: Re: BEING VEGETARIAN
Post by: Bajanne on October 01, 2007, 12:33:11 AM

A vegetarian friend sent me this video. I was not able to watch more than the first few seconds.  It would make you leave commercial meat alone and either raise your own livestock or be vegetarian.
www.meat.org/Prefs1.asp?video=meet_your_meat