Understanding Vegetarianism on Eat Vegetarian Day Celebrated on 28th December

Greetings, my fellow foodies! Today is no ordinary day; it’s the 28th of December, a date not to be taken lightly because I bet you never knew… it’s Eat Vegetarian Day! Grab your forks, loosen your belts, and head out to Dhaba, a street joint or a vegetarian restaurant, and join the celebration.

Now, let me spill the beans for you J on my personal transformation. Picture me, the meat-eating maestro, once drowning in a sea of carnivorous delights. My plate was a battleground where chicken, beef, and fish all fought to win me over. The good old days I would think back! Little did I know that this gastronomic jive in my belly would soon turn into a health hazard.

Enter the doctors not one, not two but three, who, with a theatrical flair, declared, that my love affair with meats would be the cause of my downfall. They said I was skating on thin ice and entered what Maverick would call the danger zone with possibilities of future kidney issues, heart problems, and the threat of an unwelcome parasite party that would lurk around the corner. This all can be scary, especially with the way the world is heading. People are dying around the world with the pandemic and here I am COVID-free and not putting value on my life. That’s when I decided it was time to hit the brakes on my meaty train.

But enough about me, let me share some facts that I learned along the way of my journey with vegetarianism. Here, where veggies wear capes and legumes perform acrobatics on my plates and into my mouth. There’s more to it than just kale and quinoa! Did you know there are different species of vegetarians? Yes, it’s a veggie taxonomy: And let me know in the comments what type of vegetarian you are or whether you’d still be the meat eater.

• Ovo-vegetarianism –  Eggs are on the menu, but dairy is a no-go.
• Lacto-vegetarianism – Dairy delights without a dazzle of eggs.
• Ovo-lacto vegetarianism – The grand union of dairy, eggs, and sweet honey.
• Jain vegetarianism: Dairy is in, but eggs and honey are out, and no root vegetables are allowed!
• Veganism – A strict no to anything animal-related, even honey. (I’m sure you know how honey is made)
• Raw veganism – Fresh, uncooked goodness only, for the culinary enthusiast.
• Fruitarianism – Fruit, nuts, seeds, and plant matter that won’t harm the source.
• Sattvic diet – A plant-based extravaganza, minus onions, leeks, red lentils, durian fruit, mushrooms, blue cheeses, fermented foods, alcoholic drinks, coffee, tea, chocolate, nutmeg, or any stimulating spice.
• Macrobiotic diets – A symphony of whole grains and beans, creating a harmonious balance.

I feel like a vegetarian Hogwarts sorting hat ceremony, sorting us into categories based on our culinary preferences!

Now, I’m not here to be the veggie evangelist, urging you to relinquish your meaty pleasures. I just thought I would share my journey from a meat-gobbler to a veggie diet. Who knows one day I will probably nibble on a few meaty delights but today for sure I’m celebrating all pure veg treat.

And for my meat lover friends, that includes my family members, fear not! I’m not asking you to swear off your beloved burgers and barbecues. But how about a little rendezvous with veggies on the side? Trust me; your gut health will do a happy dance.

As we raise our veggie-filled forks to celebrate Eat Vegetarian Day, let’s sprinkle a dash of humor into our meals and a handful of greens onto our bellies. Cheers to a day filled with laughter, delicious plant-based foods, and maybe, just maybe, a newfound appreciation for the green side of life. Bon appétit and happy vegging