I go vegetarian/vegan on and off throughout my life, only couple of weeks at a time. I don't feel bad or guilty for eating animals or what animals have to go through, except in some cases where they are basically being tortured their whole lives. I choose it for 2 reasons: 1) I don't think humans were designed to eat meat by default(wrote an article on it), but humans can adapt and eat cooked meat to prevent starvation. 2) spiritual evolution, as something deep down inside tells me that this is the way.
When I do go on a vegan/vegetarian kick, I don't eat the roots of plants either. No garlic, onions, carrots, potatoes, etc. Only seeds, fruits, and eggs. I avoid all foods that involves suffering for some reason. Eggs & dairy are ok if there is no suffering, but I don't eat dairy because I'm lactose intolerant. I have been criticized repeatedly for saying eggs are ok.
To clarify "fruit", alot of people don't realize vegetables like avocados, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and squashes are technically A fruit, and I practically declare legumes fruit as well.
My family eats meat and refuses to give it up. I think if I was single, I'd never touch meat again.
Hello Draven @xarcell, thank you for sharing your personal experience and preferences.
My Mom also cooked without garlic nor onions when she first started before when I was living at home. There was something about it and meditation. I haven't gone into deep research about that but it was quite challenging to create flavors without them when cooking.
Living with family is quite tricky but this is cool that you have vegan/vegetarian kicks.