The author notes the limitations of such a self-study, and suggests being wary of causality (or lack thereof) in behavioral experiments. To anyone concerned ab

The author notes the limitations of such a self-study, and suggests being wary of causality (or lack thereof) in behavioral experiments. To anyone concerned about finding vegan food to enjoy, and/or has GERD, here's how I eat (I have tried all sorts of diets, and have settled into Michael Pollan's "eat food [not ultra-processed "food"], not a lot [not to bursting, but slowly until the ghrelin says "ahhhh, that feels good"], mostly plants): I sprout wheat seeds and various legumes (lentils, adzuki beans, chickpeas, mung beans, etc- anything that will sprout and which I can buy from in bulk from Azure Standard, a bulk distributor in Oregon), and microwave them on 30% power (1000W machine) until tender (lower power for longer results in more-thorough cooking, and not as much water loss, especially for things like cubed beets). I'll also cook similarly some diced vegetables, whatever's in season, and add nutritional yeast, homemade kimchi (this is easy to make; books by Sandor Ellix Katz are a helpful reference), and any uncooked greens. Sometimes I'll add meat if we have it; meat is a tasty treat, a luxury, a highlight but not necessary for me to enjoy the meal. I'll add some olive oil or butter if there's otherwise no fat, but I don't overdo it because of GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disorder). If I make too much for one meal, I eat the rest throughout the day, "listening to my body" (a term I've heard since childhood but never really understood how to do until recently) to know when I've had enough. I don't eat much after mid-afternoon, and I also cook meals for my family that they will enjoy. Easier now, since I often use ingredients I avoid (onion, garlic, tomatoes), and I sit down with everyone for our one shared meal of the day, sometimes wth a small bowl of something neutral like rice, or a cup of warm water. It's not ideal, but it works and I'm less grumpy because of it. If there's a takeaway I'd suggest, it's that you don't have to give up meat or be entirely vegan.