SAVE THE PLANET WITH YOUR PLATE
The Top 3 Ways to Eat Eco-Friendly
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 is a strong focus on legumes and vegetables. Adopt Meatless Mondays or Mornings If you are 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 are capable of making the switch. You may even realize that it is 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.
CHOCOLATE CAKE IN AMUG!
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Ingredients
• 15 g protein powder, or half a scoop (Jay Robb's chocolate whey protein is a good choice) • 1 tbsp 100% cocoa powder, like Hersey's Special Dark • 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 2 packets stevia (or whatever sweetener you prefer) • 1 tbsp puréed pumpkin or applesauce • 3 tbsp liquid egg whites (or 1 egg white)
directions
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1. In a mug, mix all the dry ingredients together.
2. Stir in the wet ingredients until well combined.
3. Microwave for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave, and gently use a knife or fork to loosen the cake from the mug.
4. Serve plain or with your favorite toppings, like almond butter and banana slices!
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