If you’ve made the commitment to becoming
vegetarian yet finding it difficult to make the transition in your diet and
your lifestyle, here’s some suggestions on how to make the switch a smoother
ride.
Start out with committing to be a
vegetarian for three days per week for the first couple of weeks. Start substituting ingredients in your
favorite dishes to make them truly meatless.
Throw in mushrooms to that marinara sauce to take the place of
meatballs, or try some textured vegetable protein (TVP) in that lasagna
recipe. Making simple replacements in
your tried and true recipes can inspire you to stay on the vegetarian track
once you see how delicious they can be.
Next, commit to five days per week for the next two weeks. Study the natural foods aisle at your local grocer, or make it a point to introduce yourself to the local health foods store. Treat yourself to a few new vegetarian products and try them in your next meal. The internet can be a great source of vegetarian recipes. And don’t limit yourself to being vegetarian only at home; most all restaurants offer delicious vegetarian entrees, so be sure to try them. You may even find inspiration for your home cooking by doing so.
Now all that’s left to
do is add two more days on your week, and you’ll be a converted vegetarian all
week long! After all, you’ve been doing it for a month now; you’ve become a
seasoned rookie in the game. Take pride in your accomplishments, because not
only have you made positive changes in your lifestyle and eating habits, but
for the environment and animals as well. Remember it’s not about being perfect;
every animal-positive change you make it your diet has a great effect. By
rewarding yourself for each vegetarian choice you make, and you’ll be motivated
to continue in the right direction.
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