I am loving reading your comments as I’ve gone through this little food history series- I’m always amazed by how supportive people are and how many people identify with the same things/experiences as I do. So thanks 
Here’s the other parts of the story. …
So what do I eat?
When I cook at home, I’d say almost all of the time it’s vegetarian. Sometimes it’s vegan too.
But it’s not for any “reason” or “rule”. It’s because I like to eat what makes me feel good. What makes me feel healthy, does good things for my body, satisfies me.
I still don’t eat red meat or pork, but simply because it doesn’t appeal to me. I rarely eat chicken at home- I usually make a vegetarian meal and toss some chicken in for the husband.
So here’s another reason why labels don’t work for me. I’d say I’m 97.36% vegetarian, but when I eat out, I might eat chicken. Yup.
When I eat out I still want to choose what will make me feel good and will satisfy me. There’s not always a vegetarian option that will take care of that. The vegetarian options in some restaurants, especially in my area, are seriously lacking. I don’t consider fettuccine alfredo an adequate “vegetarian entrée”. (I’m not hating on pasta, just an example…) I’d rather have a piece of chicken I don’t love to eat, than a bowl full of noodles that will have me clutching my stomach in pain for hours.
I do eat fish. I like it. There’s times when that’s what I want for dinner. And I like that it can provide you with important fatty acids that aren’t found in all foods. I can’t say there’s much I’m missing with beef & chicken.
What about eggs, milk, and cheese? I’m not a huge fan of eggs by themselves, but I have nothing against them as a vehicle for something else. (Cake anyone?!…)
Milk- I grew up on huge glasses of milk with every meal. I loved it. But it still makes my stomach hurt if I drink too much of it. I have it with my coffee and usually cereal, and when a dessert really calls for an ice cold glass of milk. 
Other than that, I love almond milk & other substitutes, but as much just for variety than for avoidance of milk.
Cheese also still hurts my stomach, especially if it’s of the gooey melted variety. I try to limit the frequency and/or portion size if it’s up to me. But cheese is good. Especially goat cheese.
Back to why I’m mentioning all of this: Like I mentioned yesterday, I’ve been thinking a lot recently about where food comes from, and how that affects health, among other things.
And that my friends, is what tomorrow morning’s post is about. And then I’m done- promise
I am loving reading your comments as I’ve gone through this little food history series- I’m always amazed by how supportive people are and how many people identify with the same things/experiences as I do. So thanks
Here’s the other parts of the story. …
So what do I eat?
When I cook at home, I’d say almost all of the time it’s vegetarian. Sometimes it’s vegan too.
But it’s not for any “reason” or “rule”. It’s because I like to eat what makes me feel good. What makes me feel healthy, does good things for my body, satisfies me.
I still don’t eat red meat or pork, but simply because it doesn’t appeal to me. I rarely eat chicken at home- I usually make a vegetarian meal and toss some chicken in for the husband.
So here’s another reason why labels don’t work for me. I’d say I’m 97.36% vegetarian, but when I eat out, I might eat chicken. Yup.
When I eat out I still want to choose what will make me feel good and will satisfy me. There’s not always a vegetarian option that will take care of that. The vegetarian options in some restaurants, especially in my area, are seriously lacking. I don’t consider fettuccine alfredo an adequate “vegetarian entrée”. (I’m not hating on pasta, just an example…) I’d rather have a piece of chicken I don’t love to eat, than a bowl full of noodles that will have me clutching my stomach in pain for hours.
I do eat fish. I like it. There’s times when that’s what I want for dinner. And I like that it can provide you with important fatty acids that aren’t found in all foods. I can’t say there’s much I’m missing with beef & chicken.
What about eggs, milk, and cheese? I’m not a huge fan of eggs by themselves, but I have nothing against them as a vehicle for something else. (Cake anyone?!…)
Milk- I grew up on huge glasses of milk with every meal. I loved it. But it still makes my stomach hurt if I drink too much of it. I have it with my coffee and usually cereal, and when a dessert really calls for an ice cold glass of milk.
Other than that, I love almond milk & other substitutes, but as much just for variety than for avoidance of milk.
Cheese also still hurts my stomach, especially if it’s of the gooey melted variety. I try to limit the frequency and/or portion size if it’s up to me. But cheese is good. Especially goat cheese.
Back to why I’m mentioning all of this: Like I mentioned yesterday, I’ve been thinking a lot recently about where food comes from, and how that affects health, among other things.
And that my friends, is what tomorrow morning’s post is about. And then I’m done- promise