Meatless Mondays is a fantastic campaign that encourages people to skip meat for at least one day every week. This campaign was initiated during World War I to save food resources, and now it’s gaining popularity as a way to promote sustainability, health, and animal welfare.

So why are Meatless Mondays so amazing? Firstly, they’re great for the environment! The meat industry is one of the major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and water pollution. By reducing meat consumption, we can decrease our carbon footprint and help fight climate change. According to the University of Oxford, going meatless for just one day every week is like saving the planet from 1160 miles of carbon emissions. Isn’t that remarkable?

But that’s not all. Consuming more plant-based meals can also be incredibly beneficial for your health. Plant-based diets have been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. Meat can be high in saturated fats and cholesterol, which can contribute to these health issues. By incorporating more veggies into your meals, you’re doing your body a favor and promoting overall health and well-being.

Lastly, Meatless Mondays are an excellent way to support animal welfare. By reducing the demand for these products, we can promote more ethical treatment of animals.

In a nutshell (see what I did there?) Meatless Mondays are a fun and easy way to make a positive impact on the environment, your health, and the well-being of animals. Why not give it a try and see for yourself how it can benefit you and the world around you?

Be sure to check out my handy-dandy Plant-Based Resource page with a comprehensive list of websites and recipes you can use to turn your Monday into a meatless one!

Now go run!

Keli 🙂