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Tempted by Tofu

I thought I’d chat about my vegetarianism this week – and no it’s not a disease, although it does sound a little bit like one! I’ve been a vegetarian for two thirds of my life and so it is basically all I know. I barely remember what meat tastes like anymore.

Being a vegetarian has been difficult, especially when I first moved to America. There used to be hardly any restaurants that catered to us and those that did had very limited selections. Nowadays more places offer vegetarian options but I’ve found that the range of available menu choices is still very short.

Luckily for me, my other half loves to cook just as much or perhaps, even more so than I do. Just the other day I managed to coerce him into eating a tofu sesame ginger stir-fry. Later that same week he made a Chinese rice stir-fry with tofu and mixed veggies. It was delicious!

I have never been a vegetarian that tries to force my views onto anyone else. My partner loves his meat. I believe that it is an individual choice. It can take a lot of commitment and you will be challenged when it comes to finding food to eat at restaurants but I believe that it’s a healthier way of life. Many doctors believe that eating a meat-free diet or one that is low in red meat can contribute to a life free from certain serious illnesses.

Am I happy with my choice? Yes it has been worth it and I am convinced that I am healthier as a result. Would I ever go back to eating meat? I doubt it. I was never a big meat-eater to begin with and I don’t enjoy the taste as much.

I’m sure that we will revisit this topic in the future because it is broad and has a lot of intriguing facts. In the meantime let me know what you think of vegetarianism and would you ever be inclined to step over into the “dark side” of food choices.