Eat Plants

I remember there was a time where I kind of scoffed at vegan-ism and said that I would never go that far.  But, since that time, more research has been done and I have been better informed regarding nutritional aspects of eating plants, along with the negative effects of eating animal protein, like casein, which is not only in meats, but in dairy products too.  My recent scare with cancer (Melanoma, caught early, thank goodness) and my significant family history has me jumping on the band wagon to put up as strong of a defense as I can.  But it's hard!  I don't do too bad in the meat department -- my biggest difficulty would be giving up sushi, otherwise it is usually when I'm unprepared and have to eat out, or am looking for something quick that I end up eating meat (think fast food, turkey sandwich or salad with chicken).  I am not going to give up sushi.  It's kind of a special occasion type thing anyway and fish has beneficial properties as well.  Now dairy on the other hand, is a whole different beast.  Cheese!  Cheese and other dairy products are one of those things you can add to just about anything and bring it to a different level -- sandwiches (swiss? munster?), salads (blue cheese!), soups (sour cream?), fruit (cottage cheese?), pasta (parmesan!)... But alas, it does not do good things to me.  Cheese and I are in a battle and that is where I am at right now.  We will see where this leads.