"I think therefore I am vegan"
Question:My name is Marie and I'm French. I ordered "Skinny Bitch" and read it in 2 days! Awesome book! I read “The Kind Diet” and I also began to read "The China Study". Today I asked my doctor about a vegeterian or a vegan diet and she told me that it was an unhealthy diet. She told me not to do it. My stomach has been reduced in October (gastric sleeve) and she said that I had to eat fish and dairies to get proteins. I am pretty sad because I really do believe in that way of life. My doc said that vegan people have many deficiencies and die young!!! I don't know what to believe!!! Please help me!!!
Answer:
So glad that you are reading all the vegan books - you've picked some of the best!
I am sorry to hear that your doctor told you that vegan diet is unhealthy - many doctors will say that if they are not well educated in nutrition. However, I can assure you that the vegan diet is healthy for most people if you do it well, and you can actually live longer! I have been so much healthier as a vegan and I know many people who are the same.
Make sure you eat a varied diet with lots of vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and grains - this all has protein. France has such fresh food it should be no problem! Also make sure to get B12 from somewhere, such as a supplement.
As for gastric surgery, this is not something I know much about. But I did a web search and found a lot of people talking about being vegetarian or vegan post operation. Check out some of these links:
What part of France do you live in? Have you searched online to see if there are vegetarian restaurants or vegan people nearby? I'm happy to help you find some resources to support you.
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I'm sure that if you eat a wide variety of vegan products you will receive all the vitamins and minerals you need. Sadly, the French do, on the whole, firmly believe in a meat based diet, and most health professionals are not nutritionists, therefore err on the safe side.
Good luck with your weight loss - love the new you:)
If you focus on whole foods and balanced, nutrient dense foods that has variety you should be fine! But keep your eyes open in case you need supplements especially B12.
Hey there, I had the sleeve. One of the dietitians was awful to me and said many of the same things. The only thing I turned to for extra protein was cottage cheese. But I've nearly phased that out. I have a great recipe for protein soup on my blog and it is a whopping 10g of protein in a tiny 1/2c serving. Good luck and I'm sure you'll do great!
Waouh! Thanks everyone for your lovely comments and your help! I am a bit scared now because I don't really now where to start! I'm lost and my boyfriend still want to eat meat.
If you can give me any advice, it would be great.
Bye
My husband stayed eating meat for a few months after I switched. I wouldn't cook it for him but he was welcome to buy it and prepare it himself. One night we watched Food Incorporated together and he has been veg right along with me since! Good luck, I know it isn't easy with two different diets. But it does get easier.
Chia seed, indian food (pulses and legumes), protein supplements... there are a lot of things out there that are full of protein and helping me switch over to a healthy vegetarian way of life... soy.. wheat... even oats contain protein.. just do your research... and mix it up... bon chance! xx http://whyveg.com/nutrition.php
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