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I was a teen in a small Midwestern town, surrounded by cornfields and cows, when I went vegetarian 45 years ago.

While my parents tolerated it, I soon realised that many people took it personally and weighed in with “you won’t get enough protein” or “live a little, have some ham,” as someone angrily tossed a slice onto my plate.

But it’s not just vegetarians who get under other people’s skin. When a friend or family member makes a change, whether it’s going gluten-free, paleo or vegan, everyone involved has feelings. Over the years, I’ve seen relationships forever changed, even professional ones.

I was just a teenager at the time, but I could sense that people’s reactions to my meatless plate went deeper than just wanting me to enjoy Thanksgiving.

Now, as a che

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