Meatless Mondays . . . A S.M.A.R.T. Health Goal

Meatless Mondays is a growing movement to help Americans reduce their meat intake and include more plant protein and whole grains in their diet.   The Meatless Monday campaign started in 2003 and has now spread to over 40 countries.  The goal of Meatless Mondays is to reduce meat intake by 15% for personal health … read more

Vegetarian Bowl

A Day Without Meat . . . Yes You Can

Americans eat a lot of meat.  In 2018, the average meat consumption was 200 pounds per person, which is significantly up from 184 pounds per person in 2012.  This high meat intake is being fueled by the low-carbohydrate, high protein weight loss diets. The recommended protein intake for healthy adults is 46 grams/day for women … read more