I have been eating a plant-based diet for over a month now….well actually it has been about 5 weeks. So far, I love it. I have been learning to make lots of new meals and recipes. I really enjoy cooking so that is a plus. Two of my favorites so far have been vegan chili and black bean burgers. I joined a couple of vegan groups on Facebook and get lots of ideas there. I have also eaten at my local vegan fast food place twice. I have to say that the food was fresh but tasted a little bland compared to the homemade stuff I have made. The recipes that I have made at home include different spices like cumin, oregano, turmeric, rosemary, etc. They also include lots of veggies such as carrots, celery, tomato, onion and garlic. I have always been one of those people who enjoyed vegetables even when I was a meat eater so the transition to eating this way has been very easy for me. I have decided that I can probably eat this way most of the time, but I do want to give myself permission to still indulge a little occasionally because I know when Thanksgiving rolls around, I will want a piece of turkey on my plate.