I was a vegetarian for years. I enjoyed it. I didn't notice any major health benefits though. I was extremely sick while pregnant and couldn't keep anything down. I went back to chicken at that time because I was losing so much weight and I was able to keep it down. Now I eat poultry and fish, but no beef or pork.

I could go back to being a vegetarian, but not a vegan. I don't eat a lot of dairy, but I need pizza in my life. I also like to bake and while vegan baking has come a long way, some things just aren't even close.

I'm leaning more toward a Mediterranean diet. It has been shown to be beneficial for physical health and new studies show it aids mental and emotional health as well. In general, eliminating processee foods that cause unnatural chemical responses just seems like a solid idea.