Well, I decided that it was time that I needed to start back to eating meat. I feel tired all of the time, and I know that it is because I have a vitamin deficiency, and I am hoping that this will be one less thing I will have to worry about (because nursing school is more than enough right now). All in all, it isn’t a big deal, but eh, it’s a life decision, and one that I felt like blogging about.
I was vegetarian once in college for a few years, and most recently, for about 2 years. Overall, I would still consider doing it again, because I really am against the cruelty that the animals face, but like I said, my health is a focus here, and I am hoping to see a change. Onward and meatward, I guess…
You can try looking for chicken and eggs with the Certified Humane label on it:
http://www.certifiedhumane.org/
Springer Mountain Farms chicken (available at Publix) has this I think. And I think some eggs at Sevananda have it too. Whole Foods also grades their meat on a sliding scale for most humane treatment.
If it makes you feel better, vegetarianism involving a high soy-based diet actually contributes more to the destruction of the Amazonian rain forest than anything else–including ranching–due to the amount of forest clear cut for soy farming.
I’ve had a couple shots at vegetarianism. Now I just try to keep my meat consumption lower and look for “free range” type offerings. They say fish are great brain foods, but it still tastes like fish, and the oceans are so polluted you have to watch out for excess mercury in the fish that doesn’t taste completely nasty. Good luck on your quest to find a diet that works well for you.
Thanks y’all! All great advice/words of wisdom.
And remember, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing… everyone just wants to say “I’m a vegetarian”… it’s just another label. Chris is vegetarian and I eat way less meat than most people now because I cook veggie meals at home, but every once in a while, I need that cheeseburger. And that is OK. I think you can look at the amount of meat you are eating and still make good veggie choices some nights, and every little bit helps.