Shockingly, it was much easier than I had anticipated.
Becoming avegetarianis something I’ve contemplated for a long time.
Growing up in a meat-loving household, red meat, seafood, and poultry were always on the menu.
Here’s what I learned.
Buyingbudget-friendly beans and legumesand fresh fruits and vegetables brought down my costs exponentially.
Lacto-ovo vegetarians don’t eat meat but consume both eggs and dairy.
Lacto-vegetarians eat dairy products but exclude eggs, while ovo-vegetarians do the exact opposite of those above.
Pescatarians, on the other hand, primarily eat aplant-based dietbut include seafood and fish.
Vegans exclude all animal products, including dairy and eggs, entirely.
Most of the time, I ended up eating more vegan options than not, which was a bonus.
My digestive system was beyond thankful
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room-number two.
Yes, eating vegetarian helped my digestive systemtremendously.
Though collagen has skin and bone-health benefits, it’s made from animal products and isn’t vegetarian-approved either.
Additionally, candies like gummy bears and marshmallows contain gelatin, which is made using collagen.
Lastly, some tortillas are made with lard (rendered animal fat), which is also a no-go.
Upon reviewing what I was eating in a day, I discovered that I wasn’t getting enough protein.
Though I integrated these ingredients into my diet, I found that I wasn’t eating enough of them.
Fortunately, this just meant that I got to eat more!
After a few days of my experiment, I found myself not as enticed by meat.
This grew as the days went on.
This likely occurred due to my bodyand its satiety responseacclimating to my new routine.
Afterward, I was perfectly satisfied.
This led me to cook more at home instead of buying out.
I decided it was best to tackle junk food in moderation.
Committing to a vegetarian diet was much easier than I had anticipated.
