#goingveggieproject

Day 19: Do you think anyone could be a vegetarian?

I think that the vegetarian diet is more accessible and culturally accepted than ever before. However, there is definitely a privilege involved. There is a huge problem with low income neighborhoods and food desserts. For those individuals, finding fresh produce is difficult enough let alone protein alternatives to ensure adequate and diverse nutrition needs.

What kind of diet are you planning to follow and was it a difficult decision?

I’m going to follow as closely to the vegetarian guidelines as possible, but I will be eating fish and possibly breaking once or twice, only because of my family.

Day 31: How has starting a vegetarian diet affected or changed you, if at all?

It's changed it a lot.

My iron levels are wayyy better, I eat more fruit and veg, I don't bloat so much anymore. I don't get stomach acid like I used to regularly.

Day 30: Do you have any tips for aspiring vegetarians?

Stick to your guns, it gets a lot easier. And always remind yourself why you are doing this in the first place. Tell people around you that you are transitioning, and if they are supportive, they won't tempt you if you eat out/at theirs.

Day 29: Do you think this challenge has been so far a success for you? If you don’t, why not and do you think you’ll try it again?