Vegetables!
9:42 pm July 9th, 2008After spending some time with some vegan friends, I decided (at least for an indefinite trial period) to give up eating mammals. Additionally, Jesse and I are subscribed to a farm share this summer, which means that we have more vegetables than usual hanging around our house.
Combined, these factors have given rise to a new dietary algorithm. Whether I’m at home or at a restaurant, I first look to see if there’s a vegetable-based food I feel like making/ordering; next, I look for a vegetarian option; and only if I particularly don’t feel like one of these options or they’re not available do I turn to a poultry- or fish-based option.
After a week or two of this, I’m finding myself with improved mood and energy — and I’ve started craving vegetables and thinking “om nom nom salad!” in situations where in the past I’d usually have chosen fried cheese. Added bonus: years of frustrating “choice anxiety” in restaurants is substantially alleviated — I feel more relaxed going through these decision-making tiers than tackling the entire menu at once.
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