Meatless Mondays
There is meat-free momentum building and we are happy to be part of it. Kari Ani Shiozawa, Owner of Truly Organic Baking, is meat and diary free and loves to share her veggie life on Mondays with those taken the Meatless Monday pledge. Here is a quick taste of what this Meatless Monday is all about:
WHAT IS MEATLESS MONDAY?
An international movement to help people reduce their meat consumption by 15% to improve personal health and the health of the planet. We are a non-profit initiative of The Monday Campaigns, in association with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
WHY MEATLESS?
On average, Americans consume 8 ounces of meat per day – 45% more than the USDA recommends. Going meatless once a week can reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. It can also help limit your carbon footprint and save precious resources like fresh water and fossil fuel.
WHY MONDAY?
Multiple studies have shown that periodic health prompts lead to positive behavior change. Monday is the beginning of the week, making it the perfect time to reevaluate our choices and set our intentions for the coming days. With a Meatless Monday, you have a scheduled, recurring reminder to start your week off on a nutritious note. And if this Monday passes you by, next week is another opportunity to focus on health!
ON THE MENU TONIGHT
We are going to do pizza night – rolling out some Truly Organic Baking Pizza Dough and adding our favorite toppings (great stuff in the garden). Need ideas check out the summer pizza blog post.
MAKE THE PLEDGE
