APRIL 19, 2011: Stephanie stopped eating meat
This was the day after I watched the documentary, Food Inc., for the first time in my Human Bio course at Rowan University.
My reasoning: Ethics
Wendell Berry said it clear as day. I don't like knowing that my meat was tortured. I am an animal lover. I cannot think that I had a part to do with an animals pain and suffering.
My diet: Pescetarian
Being a pescetarian simply means that I follow a seafood diet. I don't eat the flesh or meat of mammals or birds. I eat seafood, fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy, and eggs. I would love to completely switch to the vegan lifestyle (no animal biproducts) but I do not think I can discipline myself. I am happy knowing that I am saving an animals life. Believe me, fried chicken was my best friend before I watched the documentary.
My theory:
Although it's a stretch, fish are meant to be in water(whether farmed or free). Animals aren't meant to be kept in poor living conditions.
From the readings Berry and Pollan, and Food Inc., I look at my food differently. My parents order organic fruits and vegetables through Suburban Organics and they get delivered to my house. Honestly, the taste is much better than store bought. However, nothing beats roadside stands. Once they open up, I eat nothing but tomato salads all summer!
Cheers to healthy eating!