Plant and alternative proteins have become such polarizing topics. It doesn't have to be that way.
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I eat meat, and I like it. I fire up the grill and make steaks, burgers, barbecue chicken, hot dogs and sausage. But I also love my meatless days when I whip up falafel, curry, rice and beans, and gigantic salads. And you know what? My kids and husband love it all (so does my dog — the cat is a snob). I never really felt the need to put myself into any kind of…