How do you tell your parents that you want to be a vegetarian?

Send them websites on vegetarianism, such as The Vegetarian Resource Group's forum for parents of vegetarian children. If they're still unsure about your decision, bring in outside help. If you know a vegetarian adult, ask him or her to reassure your parents that vegetarianism is safe and healthy.

1. Is it OK for a child to be vegetarian?
2. Can a 12 year old go vegetarian?
3. Why do teenagers go vegetarian?
4. How can a teen become a vegetarian?
5. Is it hard to be a vegetarian?
6. What dont vegetarians eat?
7. Do vegetarians live longer?
8. Is it bad to be a vegetarian at 13?
9. Can a 14 year old go vegetarian?
10. Can a teenager be vegan?

Is it OK for a child to be vegetarian?

A vegetarian diet can be a healthy choice for all kids, as long as it's planned well. The basics of a vegetarian diet are the same as for any healthy diet — provide a variety of foods including plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes (like beans, soy, and lentils), nuts, and seeds.

Can a 12 year old go vegetarian?

A vegetarian diet can be healthy at any age, and doesn'thave to be complex. One could choose to eat the many different types of available meat analogs on the market such as veggie sausage, chicken, or bacon.

Why do teenagers go vegetarian?

Besides vitamins and minerals, vegetarians need to keep an eye on calories and fat. Vegetarian diets tend to be high in fiber and low in fat and calories. That may be good for people who need to lose weight or lower their cholesterol, but it can be a problem for kids and teens who are still growing.

How can a teen become a vegetarian?

Start with dishes that include vegetables and a whole grain, along with a protein that can be added after cooking, such as, grilled tofu or beans for the vegetarian and grilled chicken breast or ground meat for other family members. Encourage a vegetarian teen to try new foods and be adventurous.

Is it hard to be a vegetarian?

It can be overwhelming. And always keep in mind that becoming vegetarian is YOUR journey. It's up to you to design it in a way that is best for your own body and life style. Keep in mind that it can also take some time for your digestive system and cravings to adjust to a new way of eating.

What dont vegetarians eat?

Vegetarians and vegans don't eat any red meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea (such as crab or lobster), or animal by-products (such as gelatine). Vegetarians eat a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, fruit and vegetables, dairy products and eggs.

Do vegetarians live longer?

A team of researchers at Loma Linda University in the United States has shown vegetarian men live for an average of 10 years longer than non-vegetarian men — 83 years compared to 73 years. For women, being vegetarian added an extra 6 years to their lives, helping them reach 85 years on average.

Is it bad to be a vegetarian at 13?

You need not fret about a child's growth as long as you provide dairy and eggs, fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes, nutrition experts say. A lacto-ovo vegetarian diet is a healthy choice for most children and teens.

Can a 14 year old go vegetarian?

But armed with the right information, vegetarians can enjoy a healthy, balanced diet, and both teens and their parents can work together to make their special needs fit in with the family's eating habits.

Can a teenager be vegan?

First, some reassurance: Vegan diets can be perfectly safe and healthy for kids. In fact, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says that vegan (and vegetarian) diets are appropriate for all stages of life—as long as they're well-planned.