The kale gods are watching.

Drake, we hear you’ve gone meatless. HYFR.Giving up butter chicken and Sotto Sotto black angus steak isn’t easy, even with all the pineapple pizza in the world.As Freshii’s Lead Nutritionist and a fellow meat-free Torontonian, I know the transition takes some getting used to. Nobody becomes a kale god overnight. Let me share a few things you can expect as you go meatless (you can thank me later).

You’ll have energy (have a lot of energy). Just think of all the nutrients you’ll be getting from those plant-based proteins, veggies and fruits. U with me?

Look alive. You’ll get a ton of questions about where you get your protein from. But here’s the thing. Meatless options like tofu, beans, quinoa, hemp seeds and chia seeds will be the best protein powerhouses you've ever had.

You may fear that you’ll be hungry all the time. But trust me, hunger will be the furthest thing on your mind. If you fuel your day with the foods we just talked about, you won’t be reaching for another meal ‘till 6pm in Toronto.

When you go out with the broskis, there will be no sacrifice. We’re not the only restaurant offering meat-free options. Plant-based cuisine is making its debut on menus everywhere, which means us veg-lovers can still wine and dine.

You’ll still see gains in the gym, I promise (even if jamming to Taylor Swift). As you know, there are meat-free ball players, body builders and marathon runners out there. Meat doesn’t equal muscle.

My last piece of advice: know yourself. There’s no-one-size fits-all approach when it comes to a vegetarian diet. Try new things and new flavours. Experiment. Find your (meat-free) love.The entire Freshii team is behind you, passionate from (only a few) miles away.Take care,