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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 12 yo DD two weeks ago stopped eating meat, for animal welfare reasons. She is a big eater and a food lover, so I know this is really hard for her. I am so proud of her and would like to support her as much as I can. Unfortunately we still cook with meat at least once a week and even though I try to plan an appealing vegetarian/pescatarian option for her, it is often haphazard and poorly cooked. I guess because I work full-time I haven’t been able to dedicate enough attention to rethinking our grocery shopping and meal plan. Anyway, to others who have been through this, what should I be doing to support her? Any specific tips for making the shift, any books we can buy, any reward system that might help? Thanks![/quote]

I'm the only vegetarian in my house.Though, by default, my family eats less meat. I don't cook it unless we're having guests. If they want it, they plan for it and cook it.

It's really not that difficult to substitute things for meat. There are LOT of really good meat substitutes these days (crumbles, burgers and stuff). Or you can substitute hearty veggies or beans. And there are some food types (asian, mexican) where you can get away with very little meat altogether.[/quote]
Just my two cents, I wouldn't get her started on meat substitutes. They are super processed, often full of soy, and not healthy. Find alternatives, not fake meat. I agree hearty veggies and beans are good, but make sure she's also getting enough fat.[/quote]

Everything in moderation is fine, imo.[/quote]

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