I completely understand your concerns. Hmm..for me the key really is: variety. I also find myself getting bored if I eat the same stuff for too many times.

Therefore, when it comes to vegetables, I embark on my journey of trying the sooo many vegetables that I’ve never tried before. You’ll be amazed of how many types of fruits/vegetables that we’ve never tasted!! And I also try to cook them in different types of cuisine: From Japanese, Indian, to Middle Eastern!

Also, I cook all sorts of beans—since they provide important source of proteins, and they’re simply delicious!

Nope, I don’t use chicken stock. If I choose to, I’ll go wih mushroom stock or organic vegetable stock. But since I’m a lacto-ovo vegetarian, I do consume milk & eggs

Once in a while (if I’ve been exercising enough, hehe), I may treat myself to a fine tiramisu or ice cream!

Well, there really are a lot of alternatives to whatever types of diet we’re accustomed to. I hope you’ll be having as much fun experimenting as I’ve had so far!