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As I was saying. So today is May 1st. I've decided, with the help of Heather, to try a little experiment. I've been considering, for a while, trying a vegetarian diet to see what that does with my health. Not that my health is bad, but I know several people who have switched to vegetarian or mostly vegetarian diets who have experienced some benefits in the realm of weightloss, etc. But my problem is that I am 99% certain that I would not be able to be a vegetarian.
I *like* meat and I don't have any moral qualms about eating something that was alive and had a face. So there's really nothing keeping me from eating meat if I get the urge. And I would get the urge.
So rather than trying to go whole hog vegetarian I'm trying a month of having one 'vegetarian' meal a day. The easiest meal for me to do that with is lunch, so there you go.
I say 'vegetarian' in quotes because there's some debate over what counts as meat. Mostly what I mean by that is that Heather says eggs count and I say they don't. I'm going to do my best to avoid having the egg in my salad, but I'm not going to rule it out entirely since I think I'll get sick of nuts and beans. Or, in this case, not have any ready because I am a slacker. So today there's a chopped up hard boiled egg in my salad.
We'll see how this goes.
ETA: Note: Salads without meat = less than satisfying and delicious. Just for the record.
Good luck! I know some "vegetarians" who eat fish too. The definition is pretty broad.
ReplyDeleteI'm running with the definition that if it has a face, it's meat. Today is marguerita pizza. :)
Deletelook at middle eastern meze type foods. you will find lots of meatless meals. I wont say vegetarian... just meatless. we only eat meat at the weekends. it is too expensive. there are lots of curries you can make that have no meat. Good luck, being a vegetarian doesnt mean eating salad leaves all the time. there are other things.
ReplyDeletewhat about giant cous cous with chargrilled veg and some sauce? or even as I have it with lots of lemon juice. yum
So apparently blogger doesn't like your suggestions. *frowns* It sent this comment to spam, for some crazy reason.
DeleteI'm going to try different kinds of meatless meals for my lunches, yes. Today is meatless pizza, which I know I like. :)
What a great idea! I'm sure you will find plenty of good meatless options!
ReplyDelete*blargh* Not so much, really. *makes a face*
DeleteActually I'm less than convinced (read I think it's BS) that eating vegetarian/vegan is healthier than eating meat.
ReplyDeleteI don't know that it's healthier, either. I think that a diet where meats are eaten in moderation along with fruits and vegetables is much healthier than a strictly vegetarian diet.
DeleteYou need to update us on this!
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