Being more meat inclusive after years of veganism or vegetarian eating can be a little scary and daunting but it should be more exciting than anything else. 

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Many people decide to start including more meat after being plant based so you are not alone. There are so many different reasons people decide to make this change, some medical, some personal and others simply because it's the 10 year anniversary of their last steak. Any and every reason is valid so don't feel ashamed. Anyone who has been apart of the plant based community online can vouch that not everyone is so open to the idea of others becoming more meat inclusive but i don't want that to deter you from doing what you want. Easyeating isn't about judgement but helping you so I  want you to know we're all proud of you for making this decisions. 

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Be prepared that it might feel weird at first but it's completely up to you at what pace you expose yourself to your new lifestyle. If you really are in doubt, it wouldn't hurt to book an appointment with your GP and discuss your concerns with them as they can refer you onto someone more specialised who can help you. 

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In the media these days, there are many stories on how red meat plays a large role in illnesses people get as they get older. However, I want to discuss the health benefits to eating meats. But in order to do this, we need to understand the different types of meats out there. There are 3 main categories of meat : Red, White and Processed. Red meats tend to include beef, pork lamb etc. White meats are chicken, turkey and other wild birds. Processed meats are made by salting, curing, smoking, drying, or other processes to preserve it or enhance flavor. These include: hot dogs, sausage and bacon. It's up to you what meats you decide to consume and at what pace. However, knowing what you're eating is always a good start. 

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The first health benefit, is that meats are a great source of protein as the proteins found in meat are similar to the ones found in our bodies, plant proteins are great but not as great. The second, is that the irons found in meats is called heme-iron and the human absorbs these irons better than the ones found in plants. So if you are like me and are iron deficient, adding some meats to your diet could see an overall change. Finally, meats help reduce your appetite and increase your metabolism by making you feel fuller quicker and for longer.

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Meat is bad as well as good, it all depends on your intake and exercise levels that will help reduce the risks of meat-related cancers. I myself, am on this meat inclusive journey so I can't say I have any personal advice to give but I am in the same boat as you if that helps in any way :).