Hi all. I am planning to start Atkins today, and I was wondering how I would go about it being a vegetarian (or, rather pescetarian). I plan on eating a lot of eggs, cheese, and fish, but I'm concerned about relying heavily on fish because of the mercury. Do you think this concern is valid? Any other vegetarians on Atkins? I need help! Thanks

Oh, and I was also wondering if I would need to use an iron-free supplement?...Any help is appreciated!

Hi !

I would suggest going to Atkins website and checking on their vegetarian section to see what advice they give. I think you could also include tofu as a protein (soy).

I think its great you are giving this a try. Personally for me, eating fish a few times a week doesn't scare me. I some times get in a tuna mood and will eat it many times a week (my daughter to) . If your looking for an iron free vitamin, Centrum Siliver is the only one I know about thats a pretty reasonable price. I'm not sure how much iron your body requires so my suggestion is to really look into this especially being a vegetarian.

Keep us posted on what your doing, this is very interesting and others can learn from you too.

Good luck !!

Leenie

Hi and welcome! Can't help you on the vegetarian thing. Leenie had a great suggestion in checking out the Atkins website. Hope you find what you're looking for