The switch...

Though I started this veganizing trial as simply that - a trial - I have decided that vegetarianism is for me. More specifically, I have decided that I will eat a mainly vegan diet but allow for the occasional exception of dairy or egg products. The main reason for not transitioning to a fully vegan diet is simply making it easier for friends and family to still cook for us when we visit (vegetarian cooking is far easier for the meat-eating world than is vegan cooking!) and for the occasional indulgence of having cheese on a pizza (one of my favorite foods!). I have been reading several books on veganism and have learned a wealth of information. Food Revolution by John Robbins has opened my eyes far wider than perhaps I would have even wanted! But I am glad to have learned so much. Food Revolution is a very easy read in regard to getting through the info - not so easy in the information portrayed as much of it is very sad. The China Study is another "must read" for anyone interested about their health (it is a little harder reading as it is strict research but it is soooo full of incredibly sound research and information). Though I originally decided to try this veganizing for the health benefits it offers, I have learned so much about factory farming and the norm in regard to animal raising that I am appalled enough to no longer support this industry. Though I am not a whacked out animal rights person, I certainly lean more towards the compassion end of the spectrum when it comes to animals.
My sweet and wonderful husband agreed to a week of veganizing and we are now finishing week 4! He has been pleasantly surprised at how good the food is and how little he misses meat. I am amazed, as is he! Though he still plans to eat meat on occasion if he goes out to eat with work buddies or when we are invited to people's houses for a meal, he is supportive of this diet switch. I will cook strictly vegetarian and almost exclusively vegan from this point out. We have all been lenient in the past few weeks in regard to eating at family's homes and have eaten meat if it is prepared. Frank will continue to do so, I am done with meat! And completely content to do so :-) Bring on the fun of a whole new culinary adventure!