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> Dear Camille: > Refuse to eat the meat and cheese! It is much healthier in the long run, > even if it hurts their feelings for a while. > > Okay, here's the problem: > Your parents don't understand that there is ample protein to be found in > vegetables! Plus, animal protein is: > 1. Fiberless > 2. Rich in saturated fat > 3. Filled with all sorts of carcinogens like growth hormones and > pesticides. > * If your parents eat a typical American diet, they're probably getting > twice as much protein as they need. > > > Ask them this question if they persist: > Seriously: Have you ever heard of anyone having a disease, disorder, or > death from lack of protein? > No? That's because it's really easy to get. And the healthiest way to get > it is from vegetables. Vegetables like any nut, bean, or seed that exists. > > > (Go with the lentils,soybeans, tofu, unsalted sunflower seeds and almonds > for complete nutrition. Of course don't eat them all in the same day-- you > can get too much of a good thing, just like everything else. Avoid eating > too much of one kind of nut, though, especially cashews and brazil nuts, > which are high in saturated fat.) > > > And if they tell you that without cheese, your bones will break, or that > you will get osteoporosis, say this: > You can get calcium from spinach, broccoli, almonds, brazil nuts, soybeans, > kale (a green vegetable that is similar to spinach), collard greens (don't > overcook them!), seaweed and molasses. > (Just remember to eat plenty of vitamin C to unlock that calcium--foods > like tomatoes, oranges and peppers are great.) > > Remind your family that veganism is better for the environment and for you, > and that you feel much healthier now as a vegan. > Remember that it is your choice. > When you reject their food, make sure to meet their eyes and be firm, but > let them know that you appreciate their cooking for you. Try not to hurt > their feelings; and make vegan meals for yourself. Never be snarky or > sarcastic. Remember that a pissed-off parent is an unreasonable one. Stay > calm at all times, but never let them force you into eating unhealthy meat > and cheese. > > Good luck to you, Camille. > (By: Leia)
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