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You Can Go Meatless One Day For All Three Meals
By giving up meat for one day each week you can save money, reduce your environmental impact and live a healthier life.
In 2006, a United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization report, Livestock’s Long Shadow, highlighted the environmental impact of meat-eating and the importance of making more environmentally and socially conscious food choices. In 2009, the Meat Free Monday campaign was launched as a simple and straightforward idea to show everyone the value of eating less meat – and to make it easier for all of us to do so.
We’re not asking you to give up meat completely, we’re encouraging you to do your bit to help protect our planet. By joining together in having one meat-free day each week we’ll be making great steps towards reducing the environmental problems associated with the meat industry. You’ll also be giving your own health a boost, and with the added benefit that vegetables cost less than meat, having one meat-free day each week means it’s good for your pocket too.
In 2006, a United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization report, Livestock’s Long Shadow, highlighted the environmental impact of meat-eating and the importance of making more environmentally and socially conscious food choices. In 2009, the Meat Free Monday campaign was launched as a simple and straightforward idea to show everyone the value of eating less meat – and to make it easier for all of us to do so.
We’re not asking you to give up meat completely, we’re encouraging you to do your bit to help protect our planet. By joining together in having one meat-free day each week we’ll be making great steps towards reducing the environmental problems associated with the meat industry. You’ll also be giving your own health a boost, and with the added benefit that vegetables cost less than meat, having one meat-free day each week means it’s good for your pocket too.
Snooker Player Sings Praises of Meat-Free Eating
Snooker player Peter Ebdon has revealed the importance of a meat-free diet in keeping him fit and focused at the table.
The 2002 World Champion, currently competing in his 21st consecutive world championship, has cut all meat and dairy out of his diet since late last year and has been noticing the benefits in terms of health and outlook.
“I’ve been vegan for almost five months and it's made a huge difference,” Ebdon told BBC Sport. “My concentration and focus is good and the diet is a big part of that.”
While a diet high in animal protein has traditionally been linked to sporting prowess, a slew of scientific reports over the past few years have underlined just how bad for your health it can be to eat too much meat.
And a host of famous sportsmen and women have gone meat-free over the years and still become world-beaters, including tennis players Venus and Serena Williams and Martina Navratilova, athlete Carl Lewis even boxer Mike Tyson.
One of the world’s most notorious meat-eaters – he went so far as to nibble on Evander Holyfield's ear during a fight in 1997 – Tyson has been a vegan for three years.
He revealed in an interview last year that his diet made him feel: “Incredible. I wish I was born this way. When you find out about the processed stuff you have been eating. I wonder why I was crazy all those years.”
So try today and see how one day a week can make a world of difference!
Healthy Meatless Monday: Asparagus Mimosa with Capers, Radishes, and Chives ( courtesy of Country Living and sent to LQ WELLNESS by Patti Kanaley )
2 large Eggs
1 tablespoon(s) Capers, preferably salt-packed
2 (medium to large) Radishes, very thinly sliced
3 tablespoon(s) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon(s) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Fine Sea Salt
tablespoon(s) Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 1/2 pound(s) Asparagus
2 tablespoon(s) Finely Chopped Chives
1 Pinch Of Aleppo Pepper, or 1 sliced fresh medium-hot chile (like serrano)
1 Lemon, cut into 4 wedges
Directions
In a small saucepan, bring eggs and enough cold water to cover by 1 inch to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, rinse capers. Then, in a small bowl, soak capers in cold water for 10 minutes and rinse again. Chop and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine radishes, 1 teaspoon oil, and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper. Toss to combine and set aside.
Drain eggs and submerge in a small bowl of cold water with ice cubes for a few minutes, then peel. Chop and set aside.
Bring a skillet three-quarters full with salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 1/2 minutes for medium spears. Drain, transfer to a large, wide bowl, and toss with remaining oil and a generous pinch of salt.
Divide asparagus among 4 plates. Drizzle with any oil left in bowl. Top with reserved radishes, eggs, and capers, plus chives and Aleppo pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.
Bon Appetit and Enjoy!
The 2002 World Champion, currently competing in his 21st consecutive world championship, has cut all meat and dairy out of his diet since late last year and has been noticing the benefits in terms of health and outlook.
“I’ve been vegan for almost five months and it's made a huge difference,” Ebdon told BBC Sport. “My concentration and focus is good and the diet is a big part of that.”
While a diet high in animal protein has traditionally been linked to sporting prowess, a slew of scientific reports over the past few years have underlined just how bad for your health it can be to eat too much meat.
And a host of famous sportsmen and women have gone meat-free over the years and still become world-beaters, including tennis players Venus and Serena Williams and Martina Navratilova, athlete Carl Lewis even boxer Mike Tyson.
One of the world’s most notorious meat-eaters – he went so far as to nibble on Evander Holyfield's ear during a fight in 1997 – Tyson has been a vegan for three years.
He revealed in an interview last year that his diet made him feel: “Incredible. I wish I was born this way. When you find out about the processed stuff you have been eating. I wonder why I was crazy all those years.”
So try today and see how one day a week can make a world of difference!
Healthy Meatless Monday: Asparagus Mimosa with Capers, Radishes, and Chives ( courtesy of Country Living and sent to LQ WELLNESS by Patti Kanaley )
Ingredients
Directions
Bon Appetit and Enjoy!
Healthy Weekly Motivator: Time to Track
Are you keeping a food and fitness journal? Writing down your daily meals and exercise can help you stay accountable for your actions. You can also use your journal to see what strategies have worked for you and where there's room for improvement.
Start a daily journal this Monday. Check in each week to see how your food and fitness choices impacted your weight, stamina and mental well being. Then consider what you can do to stay successful. Have fun with journaling by using an online tool, smart phone app. attractive notebook or reward stickers! Call or email me for online journal tools.
Start a daily journal this Monday. Check in each week to see how your food and fitness choices impacted your weight, stamina and mental well being. Then consider what you can do to stay successful. Have fun with journaling by using an online tool, smart phone app. attractive notebook or reward stickers! Call or email me for online journal tools.
Have a great week everyone and remember a better tomorrow starts with what you eat today!
Send me your favorite meatless recipe so you can share with all!
Send me your favorite meatless recipe so you can share with all!
Wishing you health and wellness from the inside out,
Lisa
Professional Wellness Coach
973-383-0955
lisaquinnwc@embarqmail.com
“It is significant to note that those who live on vegetarian food are less prone to diseases, whereas non-vegetarians are subject to more diseases. Why? Because animal food is incompatible with the needs of the human body.
~Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~
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