RE: My Journey to a Plant-Based Diet, and the Benefits I’ve Experienced
Good article, great post, enjoyed the read, have an upvote.
I have been drifting more and more towards plantbased eating as well, for different reasons.
Being a german, I like efficiency and how much time, effort and food goes into meat that usually ends up being of the lowest quality isn't something I can look over easily. Also, stereotypes are fun.
Meat itself isn't even all that rich in flavor either. What usually really brings out the flavor is the cooking method and spices. With spices being minerals and plants themselves, go figure.
If I were a better and more dedicated cook, I would have probably went full on vegan/vegetarian already, but every now and then, I still get weak and want some meat. Thats the conditioning of years that needs to get out of my head. But I get there.
At least you're on the path @paparodin!!! Even being aware of these facts is a great start and more than many know. Some friends of mine have made a rule that they will never buy meat to cook in their own home, but once in a while, when they go out to eat, they will allow themselves to eat some meat. So maybe that would be a way to help you go a bit further. I can also suggest looking up ways to make "meat-like" things (portabello mushrooms can be super "meaty" when cooked a certain way, as well as making "burgers" from blackbeans, or chickpeas, or even beets!) Get creative!!!!
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I truly appreciate it!
Commenting seems to be a rare habit on this platform. You seem to do fine with your own community on here when it comes to that, though.