October is Vegetarian Awareness Month. Since some time in September, my boyfriend and I decided to cut meat from our diet. We started out for health and weight loss but have since discovered many reasons to eat less meat. We’ve also found it’s not as hard as we thought it would be. Actually, it was easier for him than for me, but surprisingly, I’m finding I crave meat less and less as each week passes.

Our meals now contain more fiber and whole grains, and we’re eating more fruits and vegetables. In the past, when I’ve been on specific “diets,” I found the thought of eating greens – again and again – would make me sick. However, this time it’s different because it’s a lifestyle change and our menus are more diverse than ever...

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