RE: How to Convert You Friends and Family to Vegetarianism or Veganism
Great post! I am vegan and my husband is not and at first was reluctant. He now is primarily pescatarian which was a huge step for him! He was eating 7 plus burgers a week before. But anyways.. I have been able to have him give up beef by introducing the beyond burgers. He LOVES them!! He has also starting having a taking to vegan pizza, baked goods, and ice cream! I think the only way for someone to decided to be vegan or vegetarian is making that choice on their own, but I think it is easier to show them that is a reasonable choice when they see how much delicious food there is! I am from cattle country (Missouri) originally and my decision to adapt a vegan lifestyle was and is still very frowned upon by the people I know up there including some of my family. So I totally understand the struggle! Stay positive and strong :)
Yes I started out pescatarian too, vegan or vegetarian is the next step, so be patient with him. The Beyond Burgers have really beeen a game changer! If you have an Aldi near you they have come out with a vegan line! Always let people decide on their own terms, and don’t frown upon their choices either, just continue to educate and give them options!
That's exactly how I did it too! Pescatarian for 2 years, vegetarian for 1 year, and vegan for a year now :) Have you tried the new Aldi line? I only usually get produce there, I have had bad experiences with some of their other Aldi brand foods but would be open to possibly trying the new products.
Have not tried the Aldi stuff, but the meatballs look good, nothing beats a Beyond Burger from Whole Foods, they are starting to carry them in several restaurants now. Trader Joe’s has a good selection of affordable vegan foods and even Walmart is expanding their vegan/vegetarian choices, the tides are turning in our favor and it’s wonderful!