@victoria7 I too was raised on meat - there was always half a cow, a pig and chickens in the freezer. But due to the size of our family, we didn't have huge quantities-it was always balanced by 2 vegetables, potaotes, a salad, bread or biscuits and relishes.
Now we eat beef and pork about once a week each, chicken and fish once or twice, and some meatless days. Even meat meals tend to be something like chili, soup or stew with lots of vegetables and legumes added. And lots of fresh fruits and salads.