Vegetarianism. It's All The Rage.

So it seems there has been a surge of vegetarianism lately. With everyone becoming more eco-aware, people are realizing that the meat and poultry industry isn't exactly green.

I have always tried to maintain a healthy diet but that has always included meat of all kinds. It's high in protein and protein burns fat so in that sense it's better to eat meat than all veggies. Over the past year or so I've almost completely cut out red meat. I will eat it on the rare occasion I'm at someone else's house and that's what they made for dinner (I don't want to be rude). That is, up until now.

Recently, the idea of eating any red meat under any circumstances has grossed me out and actually made me feel a bit queasy. I never in a million years thought I'd get a weak stomach over the idea of eating something but here I am. Live and learn. It's just so bad for you and for the earth, so why eat it?

Maybe for the protein? Turns out there are lots of hidden sources of protein out there and not just the usual nuts and beans. Tofu, tempeh, seitan, soy nuts and other soy products are all high in protein and healthy.

Starting this week I'm beginning to cut out pork and poultry. I may even (try to) forgo the tradition of eating turkey at Thanksgiving. **GASP**

Here is a picture of the yummy vegetarian dinner I made tonight. It's roasted butternut squash pureed with soya powder, cinnamon and brown sugar then topped with soya granules; sweet potatoes with butter and my own concoction of diced red onion, apple and cranberries sauteed in pumpkin seed oil. It was delish!

And if you know me then you know I'm obsessed with magazines. Especially food magazines. Now that the wedding is over and I have put my bridal magazine obsession to rest, my latest addiction is Vegetarian Times.

Yes, I am rockin' a side ponytail.