My Farewell Message

I am going to take a break for a little while from The Veggie Life.

I have had a blast sharing my thoughts, beliefs, and secrets with you, and I hope that I have helped you in your vegetarian journey.

Everyday each vegetarian and vegan person proves to the world that people do not need to consume animals to survive. In fact, people are able to live a much healthier life without meat in their diet.

Please continue to spread the word and peace in this world, and continue living the veggie life.

Love,                                                             

Amy

My Tips for Being A Healthy Vegetarian

Being a vegetarian is not as simple as cutting meat and meat-related products out of one's life; it takes patience and dedication to acquire a sense of knowing what foods are healthy and will enable a person to be a healthy vegetarian forever.

When being vegetarian, it is also important to think about starting an exercise routine in order to keep your physical health at a constant high. It is strange the affect that not eating meat has on the human body; some good, and some bad.

I have been a vegetarian for nearly four years, and the transition period for me from meat to no meat was difficult at times. I had trouble finding foods that satisfied my hunger and were nutritious for me, and although I eventually found them, it took me quite a while to do so.

I also found myself getting tired more easily, and that is why I feel that a consistent exercise regimen is key.

I would recommend going to talk to a health care professional or a well informed person about these topics and see if they have any advice to tell you :)

   

The Perfect Boost

When I first became a vegetarian, I had a difficult time finding meals that would satisfy my palette and my hunger; then I discovered smoothies.

Smoothies are easy to make and so delicious to consume, and they are very healthy for you also.

My favorite smoothie, "The Banana-Berry Burst" (yes, I made up the name haha) is quick and easy to make, and is very healthy for you also.

The Recipe: 

12 ice cubes                                                                                                                                                     

1/2 cup vanilla soy milk

1 banana
1/2 cup berry mix (can be fresh or frozen)                  
8 oz yogurt any flavor
1 scoop protein powder

**Blend all of the ingredients together for a little bit less than a minute, and enjoy!

What I have found with this particular smoothie, is that it is delicious and fills me up. I receive the right amount of nutrients and protein, and I feel strong throughout the day when I drink this smoothie...it is yummy!

My Favorite Vegetarian Song

There are very few songs out there that say anything about being a vegetarian, but I know of one and I like it a lot!


The song is entitled "Don't Trust Me" by 3OH!3 and it is really catchy and fun. The line about vegetarians is during the first minute of the song, so listen up!


The official music video was not available, but here is a different video for you to enjoy :)

Vegetarian Pets

Did you know that there are vegetarian pets?

I think that this is truly amazing! There are so many horrible products mixed into dog and cat food, and it has been proven to cause illnesses and death to out furry little friends.

People may be wary and afraid that their pet may not get the adequate amount of nutrition, but studies show the contrary.

A blanced diet of rice, lentils, vegetables and added vitamins and supplements promises for a healthy, happy and meat free life for cats and dogs.

A vegetarian diet has also been known for extending the lifespans of cats and dogs because the omittance of processed dog food frees the animals from all of the toxic chemicals and ingredients in processed dog and cat food.

Look into the vegetarian diet for your cats and dogs; it will make them healthier and live longer.