SAVE THE PLANET WITH YOUR PLATE THE TOP 3 WAYS TO EAT ECO-FRIENDLY
Can your diet save the planet?
can offer a combination of proteins that are as complete and healthy as beef or chicken.
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.
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
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-
ARREST FAQS THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS AFTER A FIRST ARREST Most people don’t plan on ending up on the wrong side of the law. So, when a misunderstanding or life circumstance suddenly has you facing a criminal charge, it can be difficult to know what to do. As a firm protecting clients’ rights since 1980, we’ve answered many questions from people blindsided by their first arrest. So we’d like to address a few of the most common concerns we hear. WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER AN ARREST? Exercise your right to remain silent. This could not be more critical regardless of the nature of your case. Simply provide law enforcement with basic information, and calmly explain that you will not speak to any officers until your attorney is present. Then, the moment you are allowed to make a phone call, get an experienced San Diego criminal defense attorney to represent you. CAN I DEFEND MYSELF? Representing your own case is never recommended. Attorneys spend years studying their chosen area of the law for a reason — it’s a complex subject. Without this background knowledge, facing a seasoned prosecution team will prove almost
impossibly difficult. You might not only be found guilty but also miss your chance at a plea bargain.
WHAT IS A PLEA BARGAIN? A plea bargain is an agreement made between a defendant and a prosecutor. In exchange for you not contesting the charges, the prosecution will recommend a lighter sentence or even reduce the charges to a lesser crime. It’s the duty of a defense attorney to negotiate these bargains and present you with an objective view on whether or not taking this deal is better than fighting the charges. HOW MUCH DOES GETTING A LAWYER COST? In criminal defense, lawyers base their rates on the complexity of the case. For example, a federal charge will generally take more preparation and court appearances than a misdemeanor and, therefore, will cost more. At the Law Office of Elliott Kanter, we’ll review the details of your case and let you know what the appropriate legal fee should be.
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