Are you a vegetarian or vegan?

[VickiM68]

Are you a vegetarian or vegan? For how long? Why did you decide on this type of diet?

What tips or favorite foods/meal ideas can you give others who might be considering it?

[retiredtraveler]

Neither. But have gone the 'moderate' route. Don't eat more than a pound of meat in a week, if that. Rarely have red meat --- just some turkey, chicken. We never have a plain, piece of meat (no burgers, steak or the like). All meat is cooked 'traditionally', as it true with most cultures. That is, it's put into a stir fry, stew, soup. 

We do this diet as we believe it is healthier. And, the secret to all this is spices. We cook Indian, Thai, Chinese. Our favorite dish is Tikka Masala or Red Curry.  

[SanDev]

Yes, I am a partial vegan. Eating no cow's milk, white sugar, very little other dairy products. Lots of vegetables, fruit & smoothies. Love a big nutritious salad for a meatless meal. Enjoy lots of fish & poultry sometimes.