Most likely, you’ve either heard
of, or taken place in, the movement called Meatless Monday, where you pledge to
not eat meat one day a week.
Surprisingly enough, this movement has been around for quite a while! In an effort to aid the war, Meatless Mondays
and Wheatless Wednesdays actually began during World War I and reappeared
during World War II. In 2003, it was
reintroduced as a public health awareness campaign and has since gone global.
As Americans, we eat a lot of
meat. In just one year, the average
American consumed 71.2 pounds of red meat and 54.1 pounds of poultry. By limiting our intake of meat, we are able
to reduce heart disease and stroke, limit cancer risk, fight diabetes, curb
obesity, live longer, and improve the nutritional quality of our diet.
A day without meat is
possible! Just because you skipped the
meat, doesn’t mean you should sacrifice flavor.
With a few simple swaps, many of your favorite dishes can be made meat-free.
·
Like hamburgers?
Try a veggie burger
·
If you’re into Mexican food, fill up with a bean
burrito
·
Dreary days sometimes call for a nice pot of
chili. Go for one that has lots of beans
and hearty mushrooms or better yet, make your own!
·
Skip the meat-lovers special and order a veggie
filled pizza
·
A sandwich with hummus, cucumber, and bell
pepper is simple and satisfying
·
Spaghetti is just as delicious without the meat
sauce
·
Of course, you can’t forget the classic PB&J
Make one day a week meatless, your
body and your wallet will thank you.
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