Just as no pleasures can bring delight
To someone whose body is ablaze with fire,
Nor can the great compassionate ones be pleased
When harm is done to sentient beings.
- Shantideva

a person who wants to give up or on the way to give up meat can have veggies like Beets , kale ,okra , tofu, whole grains , barley , lentils, beans , all greens veggies and wild rice. these food items gives enough balance replacement of meat source . save one animal then you can save all ... every little step is the foundation of greater achievement , only comes with first step ..