Oct
30
Do You Eat Meat?
Filed Under Health
Whether or not we really need to eat meat is one of the hottest topics in some circles. Vegetarians such as my husband don’t eat any meat, while vegans avoid animal products of any kind (even milk, eggs, etc.). I consider myself a flexitarian, which means that I eat meat on occasion — usually when we eat out.
On the other hand, some people, such as my dad, feel that meat is an integral part of any diet, and find it next to impossible to even conceive of avoiding meat. My mom has recently decided to become a vegetarian, so my dad tries to compensate by using products that are supposed to simulate meat. He hasn’t yet discovered how many wonderful things you can make if you get away from the preconceived notion of meat, veggies, and potatoes being part of every meal.
If you are trying to cook for someone who doesn’t eat meat, or if you are considering cutting meat out of your diet, taking a few cooking classes from a local culinary school can give you some ideas of what to make. There are many cuisines that don’t include a lot of meat, so culinary arts institutes are the best resources if you need help on what to make. You may also want to consult a few vegetarian cookbooks — there are quite a few good ones out there.
Ultimately, whether to eat meat is a personal decision. Whether based on health or morals, there are many reasons why cutting meat out of your diet is beneficial. But if even if you don’t agree, if someone you know or live with has made the decision, it is important to support them — even if that means learning to cook something a little different.
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