Eat Less Meat Without Going Meatless 3 CELEBRITY CHEFS PROVE IT’S POSSIBLE AND DELICIOUS
America is the land of the free and home of one of the world’s highest per capita meat-consuming cultures. While veganism and plant- based diets seem to be trending among celebrities from Beyonce to Bill Clinton, most Americans are not ready to relinquish their burgers and bacon entirely. A recent Gallup poll found that the percentage of Americans who identify as vegetarian or vegan has barely shifted in the last 20 years, holding steady at 5% and 3%, respectively. But two trends are starting to converge, making flexitarian diets — ones with plant-based and meatless meals — more appealing: The concern over high carbon emissions tied to meat production and the increased availability of plant-based meatless but meat-like options. Add that to the evidence of the negative health effects of consuming too much red meat, and shifting to a flexitarian diet starts to make a lot of sense. Who better to lead this shift in American eating habits than well- known chefs? These three celebrity chefs are proving that eating less meat doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor. GORDON RAMSAY Ramsay has made jabs at the animal rights organization PETA and other characteristically brash comments against vegetarianism in
the past, but after judging on Vegan Celebrity MasterChef in 2018, Ramsay says he lost weight by eating five small flexitarian meals a day. He’s also started experimenting with plant-centric dishes like beet wellington, subbing the earthy root vegetable for traditional red meat. JAMIE OLIVER It’ll come as less of a surprise that Oliver has gone flexitarian and started incorporating more meatless meals into his diet. Oliver’s 2010 show “Food Revolution” took a peek behind American school lunches and sought to bring healthier fare to kids around the country. Oliver has since released a meat-free cookbook and says eating less meat has improved his sleep and is better for the planet. MARTHA STEWART Known for her cooking as well as her crafting, Stewart has been championing plant-based meals since 2013 when her vegetarian cookbook “Meatless” was published. Last year, she joined forces with the innovative plant-based meat substitute company Beyond Meat to help launch their new breakfast sausage line. surgery or had their braces removed. When dentists discovered their patients were returning for check-up appointments with whiter teeth, they realized that these products could be beneficial in other ways! As a dental hygienist and subscriber to whitening her teeth for the past 35 years, Wendi has developed a few pro tips and tricks to get the best possible results. 1. START AT THE DENTAL PRACTICE! If you’re nervous about whitening on your own, start with an in-office whitening procedure. The process takes about one hour, and it can be a great learning opportunity for future whitening treatments. 2. AVOID DARK DRINKS FOR FOUR DAYS. This is a kicker for coffee lovers. When whitening treatment is applied to teeth, it opens the pores of the enamel, allowing the whitener to reach the tooth’s dentin and extract the color. However, unlike your face, your teeth’s pores don’t close up immediately. They take their time. So, if you want your whiter teeth to last, you must avoid drinking dark liquids for at least four days after applying your treatment to allow your pores time to close.
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