Meat has a certain aura that doesn't agree with me -- the death and fear of
the animal.

Maybe most people don't pick up on this, or don't care, or enjoy it to some
extent, or to a great extent.

I used to eat meat so I know what it is like on both ends.

If an animal must be used for food, it should be raised with a reasonably
quality of life and slaughtered humanly. That would greatly improve the
aura.