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Hi, somewhat new vegetarian here. Started last year. Occasionally I still eat poltry, though. I didn't become vegetarian for the sake of the animals, but more for the sake of my health. Since going to a primarily vegetarian and well-balanced diet, I haven't even got a cold for a year now. I used to get seriously ill [flu or worse] at least twice a year. In addition to a better immune system, I also lost around 40-50 pounds and am at a healthy weight. The only thing you gotta remember is not to limit yourself. Since quitting meat, my diet hasn't been limited at all: in fact, I'm eating way more varieties of food than I ever did eating typical American fare. I recommend checking out hxxp://www.calorieconnect.com/ for info on what's actually in the foods you're thinking about eating. It will tell you the vitamins and fats in pretty much any food you can think of [including moose]. As for good meat replacement foods, M.S. Farms "chicken" patties are great with a little ketchup. I also dig their black bean burgers. But in general, rich, well seasoned beans, especially black beans and red beans, will definitely quench meat and protein cravings easily, without having to rely on processed stuff like M.S. Farms. Balance your diet, treat yourself, and cook for yourself as often as you can. Good luck, and don't listen to people's crap about how meat is "essential" in your everyday diet. If you really pay close attention to how the food you're eating makes you feel, you'll get in tune with what feels right in no time.
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