Welcome!

I have decided to blog about my experience as a Pescaterian/Vegetarian! Since I don't consider meat to be a heavy part of my daily diet, it wasn't too difficult to omit meat completely. However, thanks to my new found love with sushi, I cannot bear with the thought of never eating it again (that, and eggs x__X but more on that later). I love cooking, so I hope to add favorite recipes I've tried as well as ones I have created. This way I save money and have comfort in knowing what I am actually eating. There will be times when I do need to eat out, so I'll add tips and thoughts as those occurrences happen. So, why have I decided to eat this way? There are several factors:

1) The Environment: Meat and other animal products are not sustainable. In order to keep up with the peoples demands for farming, we need to raise billions of animals every year which requires more land each year and produces green house gases. If these numbers continue to grow, the atmosphere, land, and water will not be able to handle it.

2) Health: Eating a meat-free diet can help reduce risk of certain chronic diseases, and help lose weight. My grandmother has had surgery because of bad cholesterol, and my mother currently has problems due to bad eating habits. Lately, I have been convincing my mom to eat healthier by cooking for/with her. Also, cooking your own food helps you control what goes into your body!

3) Money: Meat can get very expensive if its a daily routine. Also, cooking at home saves a lot of dough, as well as time, if done correctly.

4) Entertainment: I cant help but be entertained when I have someone eat vegetarian or pescaterian and are delighted that it doesn't taste like plain oatmeal. Also, since I like to try new things, restricting myself from eating meat has helped me expand my pallet.

So, there you have it! Happy Earth Day! Let the eating begin!