Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Letting go of fish

I have made a lot of good strides to going back to vegetarianism (I have been off and on for 16 years).  Now being a little older, I am able to make good decisions about how to be a healthy vegetarian and have what in my opinion is the optimal diet for me, but also for animals well being and for the well being of our planet.  I've allowed fish to be a back up plan- when I am stuck for options to eat, I will order a fish dish or tell family that is the one thing I might eat when I am at their homes.

I need to make the next step and omit fish.  I think mentally I am transitioning to being vegan for life, it's just a gradual process.  This video helped remind me this morning.  Warning: May not want little ones around when you watch, it is explicit.

This article from The Atlantic also brings home the global and environmental considerations of eating fish, as well as the produce that we buy.  I take a lot of pride in knowing where my food comes from.  Shouldn't I be doing the same with fish?  Really if I'm not, I'm quite the hypocrite.  

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Testing, testing. 1-2-3.