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> Vegetarian Does Not Have To Be "All Or Nothing"
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> by Melanie Mendelson, (c) 2004
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> Many people contemplate becoming a vegetarian at one point
> or another. Some consider a meatless diet because they feel
> sorry for the animals. Others think a vegetarian way of
> eating will improve their health.
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> However, out of those well-intentioned people very few
> actually follow through and change their way of eating. The
> idea of completely giving up meat forms a big stumbling
> block for most.
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> For some reason, when it comes to vegetarian cooking, most
> people only see the "extremist" approach: either give up
> meat completely or you might as well include the meat in
> every meal. This "all or nothing" thinking becomes a mental
> barrier that keeps a lot of people from eating more
> vegetarian meals.
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> How about finding a happy medium? Drastic changes to one's
> diet never last. Do not beat yourself up for eating meat.
> There is no need to give it up completely. Just try eating
> a little less of it, that's all.
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> Start right now by making one meatless dinner every week.
> Keep everything else the same. Eating just one vegetarian
> dinner every week is definitely doable and easy. It will be
> just a nice change instead of deprivation!
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> If you think going meatless one day a week would not make a
> big difference, consider these simple numbers: if everyone
> ate vegetarian meals just one day a week, it would save one
> out of seven animals. Out of 92 million animals that are
> consumed in the United States alone every year, over 13
> million animals would be spared. This is a huge impact!
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> In addition to doing good for our planet, you'll enjoy great
> health benefits by including more fruits and vegetables in
> your diet. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins,
> nutrients, anti-oxidants and fiber - all the things that are
> good for us. They can help with weight loss and prevent
> diseases. Numerous studies show that diets high in fruits
> and vegetables reduce the risks of deadly diseases such as
> cancer, heart attack and stroke.
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> Also, by trying out new dishes, you will break your food
> routine and discover new tasty recipes and food
> combinations. It's really nice to eat something different
> once in a while instead of being stuck in a food rut.
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> This simple shift of mindset from "all or nothing" to a
> happy middle ground will do wonders. Vegetarian eating does
> not need to be a full-time commitment, sacrifice and strive
> for unattainable perfection. Just do what you can to eat a
> little less meat, have fun trying new vegetarian meals and
> enjoy the benefits.
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> Melanie Mendelson is the author of "Vegetarian Main Dishes -
> Yummy Recipes That Even Meat Eaters Will Love". Visit her
> website at http://www.vegetarian-recipes-cookbook.com
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