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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - thanks everyone for the input!  I should say that I'm well-read on the topic and have seen all the documentaries on the subject.  I personally feel strongly against how we treat the animals we raise for food, and if I did return to meat, it would not be to any old meat, but definitely humanely raised meat (though I still have a personal issue with killing animals for food, and that's what I'm struggling with in returning even if they are humanely raised).  I recognize that others may feel differently and hopefully we won't get into that on this thread :)

I should add that I had my iron (and other levels) checked as part of a physical and an appointment with my doctor on exactly this topic, and all my levels turned out normal (iron and Vitamin D on the low side of normal, but normal).  I do eat eggs and dairy, and feel like I get lots of protein.

Obviously it could be something else going on, but with the recurrent meat dreams (which are kind of hilarious actually), I'm just wondering if my body is trying to tell me something.

Would love to hear from more former vegetarians about the transition, or current vegetarians who didn't feel well and solved it with other non-meat diet changes.
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I was a vegetarian for twelve years. For me, it was the gross factor of factory farms, added antibiotics, and hormones. However, I ate chicken once overseas and I felt like I'd had an energy shot. Our bodies metabolize animal protein and iron differently than we process vegetable and legume protein and iron. For some people, the vegetables, beans, and dairy are sufficient. For me, it wasn't. So I researched the kinds of chicken I would eat and discovered the chicken at Whole Foods, Bell and Evans, and Empire. I now eat a small amount of chicken - like a few ounces or the size of an egg - once a week or so.  I much prefer a vegetarian diet, but my body needs animal protein. [b]Your body, or the bodies of many PPs, may be different.[/b] In my opinion, it's ok to try a bit and see how it works for you. If it doesn't work, or if you're uncomfortable, you can always resume your vegetarian diet.[/quote]

I think this is the key.  Bodies are different, and you should listen to your body.  I'm a vegetarian because that's what my body prefers, not because I care about killing animals.  Whenever I eat meat, I feel sick.  My DH is vegetarian, but I always encourage him to eat meat because he always looks fatigued, etc., and I bet he would do better if he just ate some meat.  Do what is best for your body.  [/quote]

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