If it's because they're worried about your health, get them to accompany you to the doctor, so they can learn about your dietary needs, and that it's a healthier lifestyle choice.
That's a good idea, but just be careful - it might backfire on you.
Last year I had a medical issue, and Mum and I went through a lot of doctors before we found one who knew what he was doing. The things some of these doctors were saying were ridiculous, one even suggested that my problem was because I was vegetarian! Which was absolute rubbish, as the problem had nothing to do with diet.
It's a bit scary to think that some doctors aren't properly aware of vegetarianism! Definitely something that needs to be fixed!
I would recommend getting a general blood test, just so you have a "baseline reading" of your iron levels and the like. It might help your parents worry a bit less about your vegetarianism (parents are always going to worry), and can help you pinpoint any deficiencies that need to be addressed.
Yep, so true! Just show them the results and wait for THEIR reasoning! Lol!
Would be interesting though, if you suggest them to get a blood test done and compare results??? Hmmm....
I've suggested to my sister (the most ardent anti-vegan in my family) that we should compare blood tests, but she always refuses. I think she's scared of being beaten by a vegan!
If it's because they're worried about your health, get them to accompany you to the doctor, so they can learn about your dietary needs, and that it's a healthier lifestyle choice.
That's a good idea, but just be careful - it might backfire on you.
Last year I had a medical issue, and Mum and I went through a lot of doctors before we found one who knew what he was doing. The things some of these doctors were saying were ridiculous, one even suggested that my problem was because I was vegetarian! Which was absolute rubbish, as the problem had nothing to do with diet.
It's a bit scary to think that some doctors aren't properly aware of vegetarianism! Definitely something that needs to be fixed!
I would recommend getting a general blood test, just so you have a "baseline reading" of your iron levels and the like. It might help your parents worry a bit less about your vegetarianism (parents are always going to worry), and can help you pinpoint any deficiencies that need to be addressed.
Yep, so true! Just show them the results and wait for THEIR reasoning! Lol!
Would be interesting though, if you suggest them to get a blood test done and compare results??? Hmmm....
I can't say I've ever gotten a doctor who said I was sick because of my eating habits, or one who had a problem with it. He just told me to make sure I was getting enough b12, which I could get from mushrooms, and then gave me a print out of a food chart, essential vitamins and minerals, and where in my diet I could source them from. If I could do this in a small town, I can't see why anyone should have a problem finding a doctor who was as helpful as mine!
hang in there!! my family was a bit skeptical but seriously it was worth hanging in there. I think vegetarians (and vegans) are better off health wise because we consider what we eat. Agreed some doctors dont consider this when issuing advice about vegetarinism (one weird one I had tried to convince me Id get really sick, also that I should become a doctor to pay for my horse lol) however there is a lot of valid info out there that may help you out in convincing your parents!
honestly they may think its just a 'phase', maybe try to convince them it is possibly just that, its something you want to try and see how it goes. (then stretch that 'phase' out over a lifetime )Suggest cooking a meal or two, or meals that are easy for them to prepare a meat option aswell as your vegetarian option. Try to listen to them and be reasonable about your demands, I know its easier said than done, but in the long run its worth sticking to it. Theyll get used to the idea eventually!
If it's because they're worried about your health, get them to accompany you to the doctor, so they can learn about your dietary needs, and that it's a healthier lifestyle choice.
That's a good idea, but just be careful - it might backfire on you.
Last year I had a medical issue, and Mum and I went through a lot of doctors before we found one who knew what he was doing. The things some of these doctors were saying were ridiculous, one even suggested that my problem was because I was vegetarian! Which was absolute rubbish, as the problem had nothing to do with diet.
It's a bit scary to think that some doctors aren't properly aware of vegetarianism! Definitely something that needs to be fixed!
I would recommend getting a general blood test, just so you have a "baseline reading" of your iron levels and the like. It might help your parents worry a bit less about your vegetarianism (parents are always going to worry), and can help you pinpoint any deficiencies that need to be addressed.
Yep, so true! Just show them the results and wait for THEIR reasoning! Lol!
Would be interesting though, if you suggest them to get a blood test done and compare results??? Hmmm....
I can't say I've ever gotten a doctor who said I was sick because of my eating habits, or one who had a problem with it. He just told me to make sure I was getting enough b12, which I could get from mushrooms, and then gave me a print out of a food chart, essential vitamins and minerals, and where in my diet I could source them from. If I could do this in a small town, I can't see why anyone should have a problem finding a doctor who was as helpful as mine!
Wow, that's lucky! I've been to several doctors and none have helped me out like that! They usually say eat meat or take a pill! Luckily, I rarely get sick so I love it when I get my prescriptions for asthma and they see that I'm vegan.. and quickly look at my previous blood work and it's good!
I'm shocked by how many unsupportive parents are out there, I guess I am just very lucky that the day I cam home from school and announced I wanted to be vegetarian, my mum and brother decided to join me.
I understand what you're on about. I recently went from vegetarian to vegan, and my rentals don't exactly approve. I think the best thing you can do is to calmly explain your reasons for being vegetarian. Make sure to do your research so you can bat away any arguments they have about health.
Good luck
Clearly they don't respect you or your decision to be a vegetarian !
Just ask them if they have respect for you as a person and their child.
If they say yes,then say : So respect my decision of being a vegetarian as well.
I applaud you for your decision and keep it up !!!
)Suggest cooking a meal or two, or meals that are easy for them to prepare a meat option aswell as your vegetarian option. Try to listen to them and be reasonable about your demands, I know its easier said than done, but in the long run its worth sticking to it. Theyll get used to the idea eventually! 
