Comments on: The Vegetarian Experiment – The Happy Rock Goes Veggie In January

By: The Happy Rock

The Happy Rock — Mon, 18 May 2009 05:51:41 +0000

@Strict – We made it the whole month and my wife hasn’t looked back. I still ate meat, but a lot less frequently than before since my wife is now a vegetarian. The Rockette tried a Vegan experiment for a few weeks and didn’t like it and wasn’t convinced on the nutritional side either(she is a Registered Dietician). Hope that helps.

By: Strict Vegetarian

Strict Vegetarian — Mon, 18 May 2009 00:11:35 +0000

Any updates on your vegetarian adventure?
When do you start with your vegan adventure

By: The Happy Rock

The Happy Rock — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:59:52 +0000

Thanks for the tips Carrie. We have eaten polenta in the past and it has been enjoyable, although I haven’t found it really filing like you. With the Rockette cooking, it has been quite interesting trying all the news great meals! I have enjoyed my vegetarian experiment, but I will have to reevaluate after the end of the month.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:47:07 +0000

One really filling vegetarian meal is polenta with tomato sauce. I take a canned tomato sauce and put spinach and tvp in it, and olive oil and spices, to make it fancier. Polenta really sticks to your ribs and is very cheap to make.
This is a helpful video about polenta:
http://video.about.com/italianfood/Polenta-Recipe.htm

One cooking tip: soaking rice and beans before boiling either has been key for me. Also, veggie chili is another dish that is really filling and cheap.

I’ve been vegetarian since the spring and have saved a lot of money, but it does require learning to cook staples and not getting suckered into fancy prepared foods. Good luck!

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By: The Happy Rock

The Happy Rock — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:18:01 +0000

Pete,

Thanks for the support. I haven’t researched it a ton, but there might be more merit to the fact that the need for animal protein is more overblown than we think. There are vegan and raw food bodybuilders.

Gorillas also just came to mind. They are huge and more muscular than humans, and yet the eat predominantly raw fruits and plants. It don’t know if that means anything for us, but it might be food for thought.

By: Pete

Pete — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:49:04 +0000

Good luck with the veggie experiment! I know I will never be able to accomplish something like that. My exercise routine simply needs meat.

By: Will

Will — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:19:24 +0000

Good for you Frank.

I tried going vegetarian yesterday between lunch and dinner….it just didn’t work out.

Seriously though. Good luck, I know I couldn’t even make it a week even with Kelly’s great cooking.