I was a quasi-vegetarian (fish/seafood occasionally) for a long time, but not for any of the reasons cited above. I wanted to reduce my carbon footprint significantly and I couldn’t/wouldn’t give up my car so I made a life change that was the equivalent. Unfortunately, I, like another reader, do not absorb non-heme iron and since I am currently pregnant, it is pretty darn important to me that my body has the right nutrients. No way am I putting my baby’s health at risk to make a stand. No way would I allow someone to tell me I could have a healthy pregnancy on a vegan diet if I put in the effort with some of the challenges my body faces. Vegetarian does not work for everyone all the time. After the birth, I may go back to pescatarian, but I may not. I will make the choice that is right for my family and I.

I always read the comments and concerns of vegetarians and wonder if everyone buys organic cotton clothing. Pesticides used in cotton growth certainly hurt farm workers. And if our closets did not house an insane amount of clothing (many people have more clothes than they theoretically need to meet their basic needs – not all, but many), that land could be used to grow food. Just a spin on the same argument.

I’ve also heard that Canada has very strict laws on artificial hormones, I’m curious about their laws on antibiotics though.