You’ve
heard me talk about being a vegetarian, and today I’d like to share with you a
really cool idea started by none other than PaulMcCartney.
Meet Meat-Free Mondays. It can change your
life.
It’s a very
simple concept: one day a week, you give up your treasured meat. I know so many
people who give up sugar, chocolate, sodas, fried food and such several days a week, but get quite
defensive about giving up meat one
day a week. Just hear me out:
You will not get sick or weak. There are plenty of protein
replacements such as beans, nuts and vegetables. Yes, it’s bad to cut meat and
live off of grilled cheese only. But if you eat properly, other ingredients in
your diet will balance out the meat you cut off. And since this is for one day a week, you’ll be able to go
back to your Chicken Alfredo Pasta tomorrow. If the concept of all things meat-y is too big for you to
cut right now, remember that eggs can make a delicious hearty meal.
You will save money. Although organic produce tends to
be a bit pricey, meat products are still more expensive. Cutting meat one day a
week means cutting down 1/7 of your meat intake. Spoil yourself by using that
money for something you really want.
You will help the planet. We are all about not wasting energy
and recycling, but mankind’s meat eating habit is not exactly eco-friendly.
Cows need green pasture, lots of water and produce tons of CO2, aka what is
killing the ozone layer. So if everyone were to avoid meat once a day, that
would be a big help.
You will discover new yummy things. Who knew I loved pearl barley or
curry tofu? Not me, because I
was too busy stuffing my face with hot-dogs and ramen noodles. Cutting meat for
one day a week will guarantee you a chance to become more creative in your
cooking or restaurant searching.
