I really don't think you can start eating meat until you're nearly 60. The 10 acc from your level 30 trait isn't enough. I've got Woodsmans, Tilt Belt and I'm using Rice Dumplings, so aside from my acc trait I have Acc+20 and I still miss far too much on XP mobs (I parse around 80% acc).

Keep in mind that even if you have more attack, it does you no good if you miss. Acc will allow you to hit consistently (even if it is for a tad less) and also will allows you to WS far more often. There aren't a lot of options for acc gear, so unless you have a PCC, I'd go with every ounce of acc I could get until much later. I'd only switch out a Lifebelt for something like Swordbelt/Vanguard Belt, if I had a PCC.

You really have to do your best as DRG because it has such a bad reputation. Most people that play DRG just play it really really badly, and this adds to the stigma. In reality, DRG is a pretty solid DD. Just take care not to do anything that would lend to the stereotype of a bad DRG.