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I was lucky enough to have an expert on vegetarianism close at hand; my aunt Julia! Here is the information- tips, opinions, specific reasons- that Julia shared with me.

Why did you become a Vegetarian? Julia had many factors that influenced he decision to become a vegetarian. She had many friends who had been vegetarians. Some of them told her about the good feelings they had after eating and the health benefits they felt being a vegetarian gave them. This planted the seed. She decided to look into becoming a vegetarian and did some reading on the topic. She learned about the antibiotics they feed cows and visited other vegetarians' blogs to learn about their experiences. Then, 3 years ago, she became a vegetarian too.

What are some 'pros' and 'cons' to being a vegetarian for you?  lower her cholesterol and manage her weight ||  || Others- People often feel that they have to prepare special dishes or order meatless items for her ||  || animals ||  ||   || Have you eaten meat since you became a vegetarian? Julia has had little nibbles of meat items that used to be her favorite just to see if she wanted more. At the State Fair, she tried a little nibble of her daughter's corndog to see if she wanted more. She didn't however, even though it was her fave when she was little. She also thinks she has had chicken broth by accident. Sometimes she'd order a soup listed as vegetarian but when she tried it, it tasted just like chicken broth.
 * Pros ||  || Cons ||   ||
 * Health- becoming a vegetarian helped
 * Humane Reasons- She feels good not eating

What are your favorite Vegetarian Foods? Quinoa-(Kwin-NOH-uh)- A rich grain that's full of protien Wheatgrass Shot- An aquired taste Tofu- (TOH Foo)-A soy protien that can be cooked in many ways; her fave is smoked Seitan- (SAY-Tahn)- a protien with a more textured feel than tofu

What have you learned as a vegetarian? She has learned to try new things, not to worry where they take her, and to try new foods, because most of the time, they turn out to be a positive experience. Being a vegetarian has also led her to give up coffee, which she is happy about. THE END! To the bibliography!