There has been a lot of debate about vegetarian vs. non-vegetarian diets. I have never really paid too much attention to one side or the other and grew up eating meat. Meat has never been a big part of my diet but I never thought twice about eating a piece of chicken or ordering a burger and fries. A few days ago I was reading an article in
Trail Runner Magazine called the 'No Meat Athlete' and it got me thinking. It wasn't one of those articles that talked about the ethical reasons to not eat meat, but the health reasons. For the first time the numbers and facts really got to me. I started thinking "I wonder if I could go veggie for a month." Not even 10 seconds later my co-worker Rachel, who is a vegetarian, said "You should try going vegetarian for a month." I took it as a sign. We talked about different foods, and recipes and what not but I was still a bit skeptical. I debated it for a few days (I do love my go-to chicken and rice and a good turkey sandwich.) and finally decided there is no point in not trying it. After all, meat will still be around in 30 days if I decide going veggie is not my thing. Keep an open mind, right?!
As I opened my cupboards this morning I quickly realized my kitchen isn't quite ready for Vegg-uary. Day one was still a success, but had a very limited menu:
Breakfast - Blueberry waffles and oatmeal
Lunch - PB&J and an apple
Dinner - Left over pasta
Not fancy, but it fits! Tomorrow I will make my way to the local Co-Op and fill my cart with all the colors of the rainbow. Sounds yummy to me :) Any suggestions of recipes, websites, blogs, etc. that will help me through this month this is much appreciated!
Happy eating!
Train. Race. REPEAT.
welcome to the dark side ; ) check out these blogs, they have great veg recipes that are usually pretty darn quick and easy:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.dailygarnish.com/
http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/
http://afoodiestaysfit.com/
http://www.eatliverun.com/
http://yesiwantcake.com/
http://fitnessista.com/
and here are some of my fave recipes:
* http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-roasted-eggplant-salad-with-smoked-almonds-goat-cheese-164756
* http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/11/butternut-squash-stuffed-shells/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+howsweeteats%2FsmSp+%28How+Sweet+It+Is%29
* http://www.eatliverun.com/baked-polenta-with-mushrooms-gorgonzola-cheese-and-tomato-sauce/
* http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/10/roasted-butternut-and-sweet-potato-whole-wheat-lasagna/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+howsweeteats%2FsmSp+%28How+Sweet+It+Is%29
* http://www.dailygarnish.com/2010/03/kale-and-roasted-root-vegetable-soup-recipe.html
* http://afoodiestaysfit.com/2011/03/my-famous-three-bean-vegetarian-chili/
* http://www.eatliverun.com/balsamic-quinoa-with-eggplant-and-portobellas/
* http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/05/piled-portobello-gouda-burgers-with-roasted-garlic/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+howsweeteats%2FsmSp+%28How+Sweet+It+Is%29
* http://www.dailygarnish.com/2011/08/roasted-butternut-squash-black-bean-enchiladas-with-homemade-sauce.html
* http://www.eatliverun.com/in-a-hurry-tamale-pie/
* http://www.eatliverun.com/barbecue-chickpea-pizza-with-gouda-and-caramelized-onions/
* http://peasandthankyou.com/2011/06/27/vegan-values-noodle-salad-with-peanut-mmmm-sauce/
and check out this link, too!
* http://peasandthankyou.com/2012/01/03/turn-5-vegan-recipes-into-25-dinners/