Kamadi Earth Mother
Is Going Green and Healthy
It’s been said that “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”
and that “it’s better late than never.” With
these quotes in mind, I’ll let you be the judge of whether or not they’re true.
I’m a black female baby boomer who grew up in the south. Eating meat was just a
way of life and part of my culture. It never even occurred to me that I could
eat an entire meal void of meat or dairy products. Vegetarianism was not a part
of my vocabulary. Starting with the New Year, my new life choices are making
old habits a thing of the past.
It all started with a vegan guest for Christmas dinner. I
searched the internet for vegan dishes that I could serve our guest and my
daughter sent me a Vegan cookbook to help. I chose to make mashed potatoes,
collard greens, candied yams and green beans the vegan way, free of all animal
fat and animal by-products. The dishes were delicious and very simple to
prepare. Starting the first of the year, I vowed to try eating vegan meals 2 to
3 times a week and within a few weeks it became 3 or 4 times a week with the
other days eating fish. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to get into the
habit.
Super Bowl Sunday I thought would be a challenge but looking
up recipes on my favorite site saved the day. I found a wonderful Vegan Chili
recipe that even I could eat. Usually, I never ever eat Chili. The chili was
hot and spicy and I didn’t even mind the beans. I fell in love with hummus so I
found a recipe for that and made my own salsa for a change. My son made
cornbread which was also delicious. I am still pretty new to this and taking it
a week at a time. I’m not totally vegan more like Pescetarian, we eat fish once
or twice a week.
The whole idea appealed to me because it was not only a
method of losing some weight but feeling better in general. I not only feel
better physically but also mentally. I have battled with depression over the
years and after shedding the meat and animal fat from my diet I am feeling more
energetic and able to think more clearly. I can only speak for myself on this
but I am very happy with these results.
