My Commitment - vegetarianism

[Guest guest]

I have been a semi-vegetarian for the last 12 years, and on occasion

of my trip to India this summer I switched to full vegetarianism. To

me, the only difference is that I feel much lighter and " cleaner " ,

almost detoxified. (A few days ago I accidentally ate something

containing gelatin, and immediately felt nauseated. I didn't even have

to check the label to know that there was something wrong with that

stuff!)

 

Regarding vegetarianism: a lot of people make the mistake of thinking

it's about feeding on grass only: they only eat salad for a while, and

eventually they get so weak that they have to give it up. The point

is, vegetarianism is not about taking away the meat from the usual

western diet and eating whatever is left. Instead, vegetarianism means

exploring other cuisines and experimenting with types of food many of

us didn't grow up with. It's good for the body, the soul, and the mind.

 

Namaste,

 

Sel

[Guest guest]

Absolutely! I'm semi-vegetarian in that I haven't given up meat but

it's mostly chicken and fish but I have 3 or 4 days a week when it is

all vegetarian (I may have to make meat for my 5 yr. old as I think

she needs protein to grow healthy and strong). And what great food is

out there! My favs are Middle Eastern and Indian food. You don't miss

the meat because that food is so yummy! And I grow some of my own

vegetables and am always thrilled to eat something I grew and just

picked myself. A tomato still warm from the sun in your salad,

eggplant(aubergine) lasagna, ratatouille all from my own garden. The

taste of homegrown veg is far superior to anything I've bought in a

grocery store. Your local farmer's market will be as good. But there

is something about doing it yourself. It's special and my daughter is

learning a love of organic vegetables and taking an interest in

planting and harvesting which makes my heart smile! Passing on a

family tradition, as my mother taught me the same thing and her

mother taught her (and me) and so on.

 

Anyway, if you haven't yet, do try the vegetarian dishes of other

cultures. It's a treat!

Hugs,

Valarie

 

 

, " selena230 "

<selena230 wrote:

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The point is, vegetarianism is not about taking away the meat from

the usual western diet and eating whatever is left. Instead,

vegetarianism means exploring other cuisines and experimenting with

types of food many of us didn't grow up with. It's good for the body,

the soul, and the mind.

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> Namaste,

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> Sel

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