I am not a vegetarian and I do enjoy a nice juicy steak from time to time. I love red meat because it is delicious and quite satisfying to eat. However, I am conscious about my health including my blood cholesterol level, my blood pressure, my weight, my heart… I make sure to take care of my body to preserve it and be able to do the things I like to do. Your health is your best wealth and knowledge is power. Understanding that excessive red meat consumption on a daily basis can damage your health will save you a lot. Tomorrow is the rodeo kick off and I am invited to several BBQ events. In preparation, I went vegetarian all day. I had fava beans for breakfast, dandelion, roasted beets and avocado salad for lunch and lentil soup for dinner. And believe me these are tasty dishes that I enjoy eating anytime of the week. The idea that vegetarian meals are boring and tasteless is not true. Quite the contrary, if you invest in learning how to prepare vegetables, beans, and grain based dishes you won’t be disappointed. There is more to plant based dishes than cold salads. These dishes are light, easy to digest, reflux friendly, cholesterol free, and rich in minerals, antioxidants and complex carbohydrates. A combination of beans and grains can provide you with all the proteins you need on a daily basis without the dangers of red meat. The world health organization (WHO), has recently declared that red and processed meat are directly related to cancer. A plant-based diet can save your life. You can still enjoy your burger or steak from time to time but don’t make it a habit of having eggs and bacon for breakfast, a burger for lunch and a steak for dinner. This is more than your body can handle and you will end up suffering from hypertension, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, obesity and cancer. Explore different cuisines and keep your mind open. Indian, Mexican and my favorite Lebanese cuisines have been perfected over thousands of years. Traditional Lebanese dishes are amazingly diverse, delicious, and easy to prepare. The variety of ingredients and the balanced meals you can prepare yourself in a short amount of time will not disappoint your taste buds.

I don’t want to spoil your Rodeo fun tomorrow. Remember that Rodeo food is OK to enjoy from time to time but don’t make it a habit. Fried rich food is a burden on your digestive system and your whole body in general. Choose light, fresh, green and plant based as the bulk of your daily diet. From Houston Weight Loss Surgery Center we wish all Houstonians a great Rodeo time.