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“Today I’m starting to eat vegetarian”
A few days later, it turns into “eating everything, vegetarian style!”
The spirit is willing, but you know deep down it’s not going to last — maybe it’s the Thai lifestyle that loves comforting, delicious food, or being too strict about vegetarian eating. Either way, you don’t get very far before giving up. So why not try Flexitarian eating — a flexible form of vegetarianism instead?
Don’t give up before you’ve even tried, because Namjai wants everyone to experience “easy, no-pressure vegetarian eating” through 5 steps. Flexible vegetarianism isn’t strict and has no fixed rules, and you never have to worry about craving meat — just keep an open mind, and trust that you can absolutely do this!
Step 1 > Start easing off meat gently
Reduce your intake of meat — both large red meats like beef and pork, and smaller meats like chicken and fish, including processed meats such as ham, sausage, and bacon — so that protein makes up only ¼ of your plate, while increasing the vegetables and fruits (that you like) on your plate.
Step 2 > Add protein to replace meat
Since the body needs protein for energy to power through the day, eat plant-based protein instead, found in vegetables and legumes like tofu and tempeh, and consider adding easily digestible protein like eggs, or plant-based milk such as almond milk or soy milk — and healthy fats like avocado are a genuinely great choice.
Step 3 > Set aside one meal a week
This lifestyle suits health-conscious people who want to cut back on meat without a complete lifestyle overhaul. So ease into it gradually, alternating between vegetarian and regular meals — some meals vegetarian, some not, and that’s perfectly fine, as long as your heart is in it.
Step 4 > If you can, keep going
If you’ve made it this far, that shows real commitment — it’s time to increase how many days a week you eat vegetarian, moving from once a week to once a day, whatever pace suits your dedication, so your body gets adequate nutrition without missing out on nutrients, letting you sustain vegetarian eating for the long run.
Step 5 > Go full steam ahead
Consider your engine now fully warmed up — at this point, check in on your body and mind, and if you’re still feeling good, keep going!
If this way of eating looks manageable, feels doable, or fits your lifestyle, try opening your mind to “Flexitarian,” or flexible vegetarian eating.
Besides choosing good food for your body, you also need good ingredients to cook with — like Namjai Vegetarian Curry Paste, to make this meal happy for both body and mind!
Thinking of starting vegetarian eating? Namjai would love for you to try it!
Keep Namjai in your kitchen for guaranteed deliciousness every time!
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