[veranadine]

I know that becoming a vegetarian can be hard. When I blogged about becoming a vegetarian about six months ago, several of my friends and family thought that it was a crazy idea.

But since then I have been learning more about vegetarian food options and even started making up my own veggie recipes for things that I loved when I was a meat-eater.

I think that as long as you practice, you will find that veggie foods can be made quickly and easily, that they are more portable than "regular" foods and that they keep longer in the fridge.

Try to keep a balance in your meals between "prepared" vegetarian foods, like veggie burgers and frozen foods AND including an equal amount of fresh foods, like salads, nuts mixes and fruit cups (or a nice raw cheesecake.)

Read an introductory book on health or on vegetarianism. This will help you get a quick overview of the major things that people tend to get either too much of, or not enough of, in their diets.

When on the run, traveling or just going out to eat, choosing ethnic foods will ALWAYS make it easier to find a vegetarian option. Indian, Chinese, Thai and Mexican foods generally tend to be more plant-based, with lovely dishes such as spring rolls, veggie stir-fry, steamed dumplings, aloo mutter, bean burritos, pumpkin soup and so many others. Bon Appetit!

Congrats on going veggie, once you get the hang of it, I promise that the benefits in mindfulness and energy will be well worth the initial difficulties.

Blessings,