Eat better, eat well.
How can we eat better that suits us and the eco system around us? There is an increasing amount of vegan and vegetarian restaurants around us. Why should you try one of these?
Let’s get straight to the point. Here are 3 reasons why you should be a vegetarian/vegan once a week.
#1: Greenhouse gases
- If everyone on the planet went without meat for one day a week, we could reduce emissions by an estimated 1.0 gigaton per year.
- 1 gigaton is equivalent to taking 273 million cars off the road.
- Switching to a plant-based diet can help fight climate change
Eco tip: Food footprint calculator
BBC has collated the information from various research outlets and has simplified the data for easy access. What’s your diet’s carbon footprint?
#2: Healthy body
- "Eating less meat and more healthy plant-based foods can help reduce the incidence of chronic preventable diseases" according to the organisation behind Meatless Mondays
- Beans, peas, or lentils when compared to meat has more fibre. Fibre is good for your digestive system in addition to making you feel full.
- Eating a colourful plate of greens, vegetables, pulses and grains provides your body with a wider range of minerals and vitamins.
Eco tip: Meatless Mondays
Meatless Monday is an international initiative highlighting the benefits of a vegetarian diet and shows how you can improve your and the planet’s health. Read more.
#3: Save money
- Meat is usually one of the more expensive goods in the supermarket. You'll probably save money if you buy fewer meat and fish.
- Grains, pulses and beans are relatively inexpensive. They can be stored for longer avoiding food waste.
Irrespective of the reason you choose to eat less meat, remember every little change you make for the positive will have a big impact on our future and our children’s future.
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