Being a vegetarian isn't as difficult as some may paint it to be. There are an exceptional amount of food options even without meat. There are also multiple variations, so keep in mind that your "menu" is still diverse! In addition, the health benefits of cutting meat out of a diet are exceptional. Explore some of the links above to learn more about diversifying your diet.

Believe it or not, most people who make the switch to a vegetarian diet find that they actually discover MORE food they may never have tried before. When meat options are unavailable, it forces you to get creative and adventurous. That is always a good thing, especially when vegetables are involved!

Two words: PLAN AHEAD. Planning ahead will make each day of a new diet easier. If you stick with a plan, you will inevitably incur less anxiety. Writing down meal ideas in advance, grocery shopping for all the ingredients you will need each week, in addition to making large quantities of food to store and save for busier days, are all good ways to keep you on track.