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 realized 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