Meatless March - eat SMART!
Join the Meatless March Challenge
Meatless March is a social movement, an annual challenge to go without eating meat for the month of March. It is the trigger for a growing consciousness about what we eat, and in turn a move toward better nutrition, and increased health and fitness. So why should you try Meatless March?
- It is safe and healthy!
- It’s delicious!
- It can save you money!
- And simply to try something new!
- Because after all, it’s only a month!
Eliminate your meat intake, or just reduce it gradually. Try it for a whole month, or just a week or two, there’s many ways to ‘skin the carrot’ It’s your decision on how long and what level of vegetarian diet you try. Keep visiting as we expand the site to include forums to share ideas, recipes, vegetarian menu items, tips on growing your own vegetables, farmers markets, and more.
If you’re curious but not willing to make the commitment yet, keep coming back to visit the site and read the stories of those who do go meatless for a month… see if we lose weight, get more energy, look younger, get smarter, save money and end up dating super-models or becoming supermodels... hey, who knows what’s possible until you try it?
| Why should I go veggie? |
Despite what you may have heard, vegetarian diets are very healthy. Did you know that vegetarians live, on average, ten years longer than meat eaters? That's because plant-based foods offer our bodies every nutrition that it needs to maintain optimal health, without the “nasties” that are present in meats and animal byproducts. Because a vegetarian diet is virtually free of contaminants, saturated fat and cholesterol, going veggie reduces your risk for many illnesses, including: |
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The benefits of a vegetarian diet are many and varied. Take a look around you... the number of vegetarians is increasing by the day. They're on to something! While different people adopt a meatless diet for different reasons, the benefits to both people and animals are staggering.| More than just Salad!!! |
While salads are certainly a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal plan, they are far from the only option in vegetarian cuisine. Vegetarian diets offer some of the most diverse meals and food choices of any style of eating. |
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A look at the finer side of vegetarian cuisine; If you've ever brought up vegetarianism in the company of a non-vegetarian, you've more than likely heard veggie diets referred to as “rabbit food”. It's a common misconception that vegetarian diets are bland and boring. They're more than just salad!| Common Myths about Vegetarianism |
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Rumors abound when it comes to vegetarians and veggie diets. These unfounded myths often deter new people from trying a vegetarian diet, and paint vegetarians in a negative light. Here, we offer rebuttals to the seven most common myths about vegetarianism..jpg)
| ScienceDaily: Vegetarian Diet News |
| Is a vegetarian or vegan diet healthy? Read the research on soy, nuts, fruits, vegetables and other vegetarian foods and decide for yourself. |
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