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It can be difficult to see the connection between your plate and the planet, but scientists say that eating less red meat and processed foods can greatly reduce your environmental impact. About 25% of climate change today is fueled by agriculture and factory farming, particularly the large quantities of the greenhouse gas methane that cows produce. This means that the fewer animal products you consume, the more sustainable your diet will be. Producing and packaging beef is 100 times more emissions-intensive than producing legumes. While a lack of protein is a common concern about plant-based diets, many dietary experts say that plant-based diets can meet nutritional needs. Also, proteins aren’t the only nutrient your body needs, and dozens of vegetables and starches can offer a combination of proteins that are as complete and healthy as beef or chicken. With April being “Keep America Beautiful” month, here are some eco-friendly diet adjustments anyone can make to help preserve the planet. EAT PLANT-BASED DIETS The main goal of a plant-based diet is to replace animal products as the centerpiece of the meal. At least three-fourths of your meal should be vegetarian, but you don’t necessarily need to cut meat out altogether. For example, eating a Mediterranean diet can be very sustainable. Red meat is rare, and there’s a strong focus on legumes and vegetables. ADOPT MEATLESS MONDAYS OR MORNINGS If you’re not ready to commit to a plant-based diet, going vegetarian one day a week can be a great option. Adopting a plant-based diet one day a week or eliminating meat from one meal a day is a great way to reduce meat consumption. GO FLEXITARIAN If you want to eat more vegetarian meals but find animal products are too hard to give up, going flexitarian is a good compromise. A flexitarian eats mainly plant-based dishes but also includes a modest amount of poultry, fish, milk, and eggs with a limited amount of red meat. If you’re able to dedicate even just one week to trying a plant- based diet, it can help you get a feel for if you’re capable of making the switch. You may even realize that it’s not hard to change your diet, and you might find it fun to try a whole different range of flavors through vegetarian food as you “reinvent” your favorite meaty dishes. CAN YOUR DIET SAVE THE PLANET? The Top 3 Ways to Eat Eco-Friendly
Awards and New Faces
Financial Architects Mike Kucera (left) and Chavez Vincent (right)
“If we don’t change, we don’t grow.” Those were the words of FAI shareholder Patrick Marody at the 2020 annual meeting in February. 2019 certainly was an exciting year for Financial Architects as Marody and longtime advisor Chris Cousins became partners in ownership of the company. The two talked a lot about accountability, culture enhancement, and gratitude at the meeting. Chris even added the comment, “Teamwork, acceptance, and trust are so important in a culture that is working, and we have it.” The LifeMethod team of John and Danette Bell also presented at the meeting and held a workshop on communication and listening. In addition, FAI handed out its annual awards. Congratulations to Mike Kucera, who took home the 2019 Investment Advisor of the Year award. Chavez Vincent and Gina Wells also took home the Pyramid of Progress honors for their growth within the company. What a first year it has been for new business coordinator Chelsea Wampler. The Canton native joined the FAI support team in February of 2019 as a Life Insurance Specialist, but her role expanded in just five months. With the retirement of the legendary Pat Smith, Chelsea was asked to step in and run the new business department. She hit the ground running! Chelsea already had experience in this area at a health insurance company in Northville, so she felt comfortable with the new challenge. She works closely with the advisors here to find a standard operating procedure that will work for her and for the efficiency of the company and the advisor team. Chelsea also assists with other client services for the firm and its clients. She holds a life, accident and health insurance license. What makes Financial Architects such a unique place to work? Chelsea says, “FAI is such a special place because they are like family, they truly care about their employees.” MEET CHELSEA!
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