Adventures in Pescevegetarianism - Part 4
Our foray into vegetarianism — or more accurately, “pescevegetarianism” — is progressing better than I had expected when we began the trek almost three months ago. Dawn and I have successfully eliminated meat, egg, dairy and animal byproducts from our diets and replaced them with increased amounts of fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and soy. We’re still enjoying the experience, feeling good and, yes, still talking to each other.
I’ll remind everyone that we’re also eating some fish and shrimp, hence the “pesce” prefix to our form of vegetarianism. But as I’ve explained before, we didn’t begin the journey to conform to any particular definition, make a social or environmental statement or join a club. We simply decided to adopt a healthier diet and our research pointed in this direction.
How’s it been? Well, in a word, enlightening. And fun. We’ve made a few exceptions during our transition but have remained pretty steadily on course. As I’ve mentioned in earlier posts, we’ve tried unusual recipes, experienced new foods, met some interesting people and, for the most part, we’re enjoying the ride! But it was a personal decision and neither of us is pushing anyone else to “switch”.
That said, some of you have asked us to share a recipe or two and Dawn has agreed to do so when she gets a little free time. Look for one in the next week or two… (No pressure, Dawn!)
Doug
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Love the Dilbert comics you use. The posts are always fun in this series, I always look forward to reading about your progress.
Kerm (It's hard being green)
Is that the same as a "caff-nonsmoker", someone who doesn't smoke but gets their nicotine from other sources? (Just kidding)
Way to go, your still on program!!
In a few months I may nag you some more about cutting out the fish in your diet, but for now, big kudos for what you have done already!
We are now officially pesce-vegetarians too! Following your lead, my family voted and we decided to give it a try. I bought the books and we are actually doing it!! Like you said, it takes getting used to but we look at is like a family challenge, we all are supporting each other!! Thank you for the inspiration!!
Another fun article!
Polished off a juicy New York steak last night with a baked potato. I think that makes me a carni-vegetarian, right?
I will be having a deep dish pepperoni pizza tonight (tomato sauce, green pepper, onions) and washing it down with a pitcher of beer (hops and barley malt) so I guess that makes me a pizza-vegetarian. Life is good!
Enjoy your veggie weekend.
What is the vegetarian position on drinking alcohol?
We haven't found anything about that in the book we're reading, so I would assume that, since it doesn't have a face, it's OK. But from a health perspective, mixers with sugar etc would be inadvisable. So, straight shots, right? I favor margaritas made with GOOD tequila and lime, nothing else.