| So you've made the commitment to become a | | | | and incorporate them into your meals. |
| vegetarian, but don't know where to start... This | | | | But most importantly, don't limit yourself to being |
| seems like an ambitious endeavor but lucky for | | | | a vegetarian only in the comforts of your own |
| you, this article will give you simple tips to make | | | | home. Meaning to say, whenever you choose to |
| that transition a smooth one. | | | | dine out, stick to your game plan. While you're at |
| You can begin by committing to having vegetarian | | | | it, try experimenting with new vegetarian dishes. |
| meals for three days a week, in the first two | | | | Who knows where the inspiration for your next |
| weeks. Start substituting ingredients in your | | | | home-cooked veggie meal may come from? |
| favorite dishes to make them truly meat-free. | | | | Now at the rate you're going, all you have to do |
| For example, you can throw in some mushrooms | | | | is add two more days and you'll be an officially |
| into that marinara sauce to replace meatballs. | | | | converted vegetarian! You've been doing this for |
| Another thing you can do is replace the meat in | | | | a month now, so it won't be that hard. Be proud |
| lasagna with beans. Making simple changes in | | | | of what you've done because being a vegetarian |
| some tried and tested recipes can motivate you | | | | requires an immense amount of self-control and |
| to stay on track once you realize that its | | | | discipline. With that, not only are you helping |
| vegetarian counterparts are just as good. | | | | yourself become healthier, you're helping conserve |
| Next, commit to having vegetarian meals five | | | | the environment as well. |
| days a week, for the next two weeks. Study the | | | | Just keep in mind that it's not about getting it |
| natural foods aisle at your local store to give you | | | | right immediately. Making changes in your diet and |
| ideas for new recipes. The internet can also be a | | | | lifestyle is a gradual process. Just continue |
| good source of information when it comes to | | | | rewarding yourself for making good dietary |
| vegetarian meals. Of course, once in a while, you | | | | choices and you'll certainly be motivated to |
| must treat yourself to new vegetarian products | | | | continue heading for the right direction. |