Meet Your Meat

It's probably been I dunno....10, 11 or 12 years since I stopped eating meat.  When I tell people that they think i'm crazy.  I might be.  You might be wondering why I quit eating meat.  It's all thanks to 1 man.  John Feldmann, the lead singer of Goldfinger.  He put a video on the Peta Starter Kit DVD "Meet Your Meat" of his song "Free Me".  I've seen it a bunch of times & each time I watch it, it makes me cry like a baby.  Literally.  I thought it was so sad that I decided then & there I would not contribute to the cruelty of slaughtering animals.  I do however eat dairy.  But only "Cage Free" Veg fed eggs.  No milk though...it makes me sick to my stomach so I drink Almond Milk.  I use to eat mainly Soy products but not so much anymore since they are finding out that it's not so great for your body.  If you are looking for  a good meat alternative i'd recommend the Quorn brand.  They sell it at Whole Foods & Smith's Marketplace.  I like it the best because it most closely resembles the taste & texture of real meat.  I however, haven't found a good Tofu dog that I like.  Except for the veggie corn dogs at Hot Dog on a Stick.  Weird right?

Another thing I get asked is "How come you cook meat if you don't eat it?"  Why?  Cuz not to eat meat is MY decision.  Not yours.  If you want to eat meat go ahead, it's your body & mind that has to deal with that.  For me though it just seems right.  I don't like those non-meat eaters who think they're all better than people that eat meat.  It's a personal choice just like everything else you do or put in your body is.  Who am I to say i'm right & you who are you?

I'm putting the "Free Me" video at the end of this entry, but I strongly suggest NOT watching it if you are squeamish in any way.  And, if you do watch it...I suggest a box of tissues!


Free Me - Goldfinger