I eat less meat now, also out of respect for animals. Let's say I eat the essentials. Because, after all, we can't just eat fruit and vegetables; we need meat too, if we want to stay healthy.
Notes from Wikiquote
As quoted in "Orietta Berti attacca i vegani: «Non si può mangiare solo frutta e verdura, serve la carne per stare in salute»"(December 06, 2022)