So I'm not a vegetarian, but apparently that food plan works best for me.
I had an allergic reaction after preparing a meal for my family (steak, bacon wrapped scallops, and Caesar's salad)
Now, it wasn't life threatening, but it was certainly unpleasant.
So I put myself on a simple, easily digestible food diet for a bit. I allow myself fish (I have a natural Omega 3-6-9 deficiency and Flax oil doesn't work) and eggs (mostly because my wife buys dozens at a time)
Well, I've been sleeping longer and better (I am an insomniac) I've had less trouble breathing (Asthma and allergies) and my skin started getting better.
I decided to break away from that and had a simple burger.
Now my stomach is upset, my sinuses are clogged, and I'm a little freaked out.
How do I react to this? I do love vegetables, but I also enjoy BBQing for my friends and making celebratory meals for my family (Thanksgiving and Christmas)
I don't have a vegetarian mentality, but my body is clearly telling me I need to look at more wholesome sources of nutrition.
How do I change that mentality after 5 decades of being an omnivore?
Posted Aug 21, 2026, 2:36 AM UTC