tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667425827061122795.post5195003144709110895..comments2023-10-07T06:13:08.455-05:00Comments on Life in Webster Groves: Chile Chews' Quit Now Challenge - UpdateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667425827061122795.post-56864252056681618342008-06-27T17:37:00.000-05:002008-06-27T17:37:00.000-05:00CHILE & MELINDA:Sorry it took me a while to respon...CHILE & MELINDA:<BR/>Sorry it took me a while to respond to both of your comments. Thanks for the encouragement, guys. Right now I'd estimate I have a fully vegetarian day about once a week, and I haven't had meat at breakfast at all this month. I even cooked a fully vegetarian dinner earlier this month - which is a feat because 1) Rob usually cooks, and 2) Rob likes to eat meat. I don't think either of us missed the meat one bit.<BR/><BR/>I feel like I definitely get enough protein through dairy products, whole grains, beans and rice, a bit of tofu, and some meat thrown in once in a while. I really am not worried about that part.<BR/><BR/>I'm also getting used to ordering the occasional off-menu item, especially in places I've been to more than a couple of times. Most places seem happy to eliminate the meat upon request, especially in dishes that originally included chicken (maybe because it's usually pre-cooked and added to the dishes at the last minute before serving). I've also been frequenting a few asian restaurants downtown, which gives me the most variety of all the places I've found so far.<BR/><BR/>All in all, it's been fun. I intend to keep it up.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08439736209874653194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667425827061122795.post-16414308251451441402008-06-25T00:18:00.000-05:002008-06-25T00:18:00.000-05:00Good job, sis! Don't forget that whole grains pac...Good job, sis! Don't forget that whole grains pack a punch full of protein, too! And also don't be afraid to order something without the meat - most restaurants readily do that if it's not in a pre-made sauce.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667425827061122795.post-22334815505177488972008-06-18T16:19:00.000-05:002008-06-18T16:19:00.000-05:00Very good, Lori! I'm glad you discovered that you...Very good, Lori! I'm glad you discovered that you can speak up at restaurants to request veg options. I can get a vegetarian, actually vegan, meal damn near anywhere. Steak houses are one of the best, believe it or not. <BR/><BR/>Regarding the amount of protein needed, the WHO's recommendations on based on the definitive research done in the 1950s which established human protein needs at 2.5% of daily calories. The WHO doubled this number to cover worst case scenarios such as recovering from major trauma or diseases such as malaria. I think I can get you links to the studies if you'd like.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work!Chilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11406176434011890590noreply@blogger.com