I just pledged to go meatless on Mondays! Check out the Meatless Monday website, where you can find out why going without meat on Mondays can improve our health, help the environment, and bring us together as a nation. It takes just a few seconds to take the pledge, and you can sign up to receive delicious vegetarian recipes via email every Monday.
According to the website, going meatless just once a week can reduce your risk of chronic conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. It can also reduce your carbon footprint and save precious resources like fresh water and fossil fuel.
My husband and I go without meat several nights a week already, so this won’t be difficult for us. What will also make it easier is getting our CSA delivery of amazing produce every other Monday. I’m excited to be part of the “Meatless Monday movement” and encourage you to check it out.
Producing meat uses so much water and energy, we can all make a big difference just by pledging to get our protein from eggs, beans, or soy one day of the week. And it’s an extra bonus that your health will probably improve.
Here’s just one amazing statistic: If everyone went vegetarian for just ONE DAY, the United States would save 100 billion gallons of water, enough to supply all the homes in New England for almost 4 months.
Have you heard about this? Maybe you’re already doing it. What are some of your favorite meatless meals? What will you be eating tonight? We’ll be enjoying eggplant lasagna. Let me know your thoughts and questions in a Comment.
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