So very relatable! I don't eat meat -- I've been plant-based since I was in my early 20s and saw a documentary about factory farming (I went back to meat for a short while when I was pregnant/nursing my kiddoes). But it's more than an ethical thing, it's definitely a sensory thing because even when I ate meat, I couldn't handle it if it was even remotely representative of its live state. I can't eat fish/seafood for the same reason. My family all eat meat but I refuse to handle it...ugh!! I don't think I could've managed that Greek chicken, not without hurling -- and yet I can totally understand why you did. xo
The more I think about meat overall, the less I want it. It's not easy. Especially when I know my body does so much better when I include it in my diet. Glad to know I am not alone ❤️
You are not alone! I have very similar meat issues. But I do feel better when I have small amounts of meat so now I'm the queen of meatballs and ground meat dishes like pilaf and keema and bowls full of veggies with a little meat tucked in. No meat off the bone, no roasts, steaks, chops, thank you very much. I do make gallons of chicken broth, though. I always have it in the freezer in case I hear of anyone feeling off. And it makes all my soups and grain dishes tastier. Pretty sure it's magic. That's what I'm told, anyway.
ARGH, I had typed a longer more fleshed out reply but lost it when I switched pages. So, the shorter version is:
no one else gets to decide what is right for you...your perspective is no less valid than another's. If you want to change something than go for it. If you are happy with, or at least comfortable, with your choices as full of paradoxes as they are then stand firm and don't let other sway you. You can be sure that every other person has their own mix of ideas and then do things that seem to contradict them!
So very relatable! I don't eat meat -- I've been plant-based since I was in my early 20s and saw a documentary about factory farming (I went back to meat for a short while when I was pregnant/nursing my kiddoes). But it's more than an ethical thing, it's definitely a sensory thing because even when I ate meat, I couldn't handle it if it was even remotely representative of its live state. I can't eat fish/seafood for the same reason. My family all eat meat but I refuse to handle it...ugh!! I don't think I could've managed that Greek chicken, not without hurling -- and yet I can totally understand why you did. xo
The more I think about meat overall, the less I want it. It's not easy. Especially when I know my body does so much better when I include it in my diet. Glad to know I am not alone ❤️
You are not alone! I have very similar meat issues. But I do feel better when I have small amounts of meat so now I'm the queen of meatballs and ground meat dishes like pilaf and keema and bowls full of veggies with a little meat tucked in. No meat off the bone, no roasts, steaks, chops, thank you very much. I do make gallons of chicken broth, though. I always have it in the freezer in case I hear of anyone feeling off. And it makes all my soups and grain dishes tastier. Pretty sure it's magic. That's what I'm told, anyway.
It is so good to know I am no alone! Yeah, meatballs work, too! Thank you xoxo
ARGH, I had typed a longer more fleshed out reply but lost it when I switched pages. So, the shorter version is:
no one else gets to decide what is right for you...your perspective is no less valid than another's. If you want to change something than go for it. If you are happy with, or at least comfortable, with your choices as full of paradoxes as they are then stand firm and don't let other sway you. You can be sure that every other person has their own mix of ideas and then do things that seem to contradict them!
Thank you so much, Cindy. To be human is to be paradox-laden, I am sure! xoxo
Miss you....Love the writing.
So glad you are here, Judith. xoxo