Did you know that the United Nations has stated that the meat industry is one of the biggest contributors to carbon dioxide emissions? Or that consuming just one pound of meat is equivalent to driving an SUV 40 miles? Or that you’ll save more water by not eating that one pound of meat than you will by not showering for an entire year?
No matter how you look at it, skipping the meat in your meals is better for the environment — and your health! Even if you aren’t ready or able to go completely veg, limiting meat consumption to just a few servings per week can make a huge impact. Your Green Goal this week is to try replacing bacon at breakfast with veggie sausage, the turkey on your sandwich with hummus and avocado, and serving a bean or quinoa-based dish as the main course at dinner.
Of course, even with the plethora of fake-meat products on the market, it’s always better to substitute whole foods like grains, beans, or veggies for meat. You can even make your own “burgers” from black beans!
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