College can be one of the most exciting moments of one’s life. It is most people’s first time finally gaining some independence, meeting new people and trying new things. Because of this, a lot of people feel the desire to reinvent themselves and start to see themselves change. There are various ways in which people do this: new styles, new clothes, new friends and more. However, one of the most common things that people change when they get into college is their diet. With the number of new fad diets out there, people try this in a variety of ways and one of the most common and tried and true changes people make is becoming either vegetarian or pescatarian.
There are numerous reasons as to why becoming a vegetarian is such a common and great practice that many people are adopting into their lives. There are many health benefits that come from being vegetarian for a lot of people. This includes decreased risk for heart issues, diabetes, high cholesterol, blood pressure, and much more. Beyond that, it is also an ecologically sustainable choice. For many people, it also increases energy as you are taking away the feelings of being lethargic associated with certain types of meat. Although this lifestyle may not be for everyone for various reasons, if it is an option for you, it is definitely something you should look into for at least a period of time. You may be surprised at the results.
However, with going vegetarian, many people fear that they will be limited in their options. This is not necessarily true. If you are living on campus, every store or restaurant on campus has a variety of options catered to vegetarians. Many of the places on campus that offer food will even make your food without meat if asked. However, if you are someone who likes to cook and wants new recipes, below are a few websites with different options for amazing recipes for vegetarians.
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/easy-30-minute-vegetarian-dinners/
https://www.cookinglight.com/food/vegetarian/simple-vegetarian-recipes
https://www.budgetbytes.com/category/recipes/vegetarian/
