Green has always been my favorite color
Welcome! I've always been interested in vegetarianism. I've loved going to the natural foods stores since I was a teen and consider myself an earthy girl. I recycle, buy only eco-friendly house/laundry cleaning products, nearly every light bulb in my home is a newer compact fluorescent one (the ones that aren't haven't blown yet), been a loyal user of a variety of natural/cruelty free products for years. Heck I was using Tom's of Maine toothpaste before they were even ADA approved 27 years ago. Even our cat eats a more natural grain free diet. In addition I was exposed to vegetarian/alternatives products because my daughter has a number of serious food allergies - so I was well acquainted with soy milk -ice creams-cheeses, vegan worcheshire sauce, etc. About 7 years ago I managed to maintain a vegetarian diet for about 7 months but got resistance from my then 7 yr old daughter's pediatrician. You know the protein issue - seriously besides wor