MORE GREENS. LESS MOO.
MORE GREENS AND LESS MOO!
aka eat more plants than animals.
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I’m a carnivore! I love meat. I love it, I love it, I love it. I sort of grew up on a farm. My grandparents were dairy farmers. I ran around their farm as a kid and did farm things...cow milkin’, hay stackin’, creek swimmin’. Yup, good old fashion fun. Meat was alway the centerpiece of our meals.
So...what I’m telling you here is that I am a huge fan of well sourced, hormone-free and humanely raised meat.
However, I believe that it's time we move the spotlight off meat. Meat has been the star of the show for a long time. Why not give the supporting cast member a chance to shine. Plants have proven time and time again that they're worth it.
MOOOOVE OVER MEAT! IT’S TIME TO SHARE THAT SPOTLIGHT!!!!!
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HERE'S A FEW REASONS VEGGIES ROCK:
VEGGIES HELP FIGHT OFF THE BIG, NASTY DISEASES. Evidence is mounting that the healthiest diets are loaded with plant foods and plant proteins. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables plays a huge role in reducing the risk of all the major causes of illness and death- we’re talking about the big boys like cancer, heart disease, strokes and diabetes.
PLANTS CAN TAKES INCHES OFF YOUR WAIST. If you are eating a lot of plants, many of which have only 10 to 50 calories per cup, you are going to lose weight!!
FATTEN UP THAT WALLET (one thing we like nice and fat). Quality meat is expensive. I eat most of my meals from this killer neighborhood grocery store called FORAGERS. It’s EXPENSIVE- my eyeballs almost fall out of my head 4 times a week. Not gonna lie, organic vegetables are close behind but load up on seasonal vegetables (organic or not) for less!
I am not a vegetarian. I eat meat. I love meat. Am I certain that every piece of meat I eat is sourced well and treated humanely? No, BUT, whenever possible, I make sure it is. I am conscious of my choices and I'm certain that when I buy vegetables, I'm not supporting animal cruelty. Eating more vegetables means I purchase and consume less meat. Now thats simple math.
It's hard to argue with a plant-based diet when it benefits our health, waistline, wallet, and conscience. Any movement towards more plants and less meat is a big step in the right direction. It’s about rearranging the furniture...but on your plate- move the meat to the side and let’s make the big beautiful colorful vegetables shine in the center.
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I agree with you on every level here. I was a vegetarian for 16 years, vegan for 1. Then I went to places where I didn't have a choice and I had to eat meat. So I gradually eased back into it, but I only eat meat about 1-2x a week, not more. We don't need to eat it every day, that's for sure
Thanks for the comment! I came from the other side. I was eating so much meat and felt that I needed it to stay lean. I feel much better now eating meat 3-4 times a week ( I eat fish more now too and don't put it in the same category as red meat, pork and chicken - only because I don't feel as heavy after eating fish.) I"m now so interested in all the creative ways I can eat veggies!!
Good write up, Holly. It's nice to see non crypto related content getting love on this platform. Makes me want to start blogging about nutrition. I was hesitant to start as I wasn't sure there was much of an audience here for it.
As for nutrition, you're spot on imo. The only complication for me is being a male that strives to have higher than natural levels of muscle mass. I realized long ago that the 2-300 grams of protein I was eating daily might not be the healthiest thing in the world.. but how else to maintain progress in the gym?
I suppose, if I am utilizing more of that protein, then any extra stressed it may cause on the body may be nullified. Either way, I guess it comes down to priorities.
Great talk. I feel the way you made this blog
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Vegan is ok as long a you get enough of the right bodybuilding protein and b vitamins
I would have a hard time going vegan. I love meat from time to time but feel better getting tons of veggies.
I really enjoyed reading your post and I liked the contrast that even though being a meat-eater you are promoting vegetarianism.
It's true. I feel my best when I get tons of veggies in my diet. I crave meat and it's an easy source of protein but my plate is always 75% veggies or more.
healthy food foods that contain fiber, I am also a hobby of eating meat but I have not been able to leave meat in my life .
Me too! I don't think I will ever be meat-free. It satiates me in a way that vegetables don't. It can also leave me feeling heavy and too full too. SO I pick and choose where I want REALLY GOOD meat in my life. Like an incredible hormone free, pasture raised BONE-IN RIBEYE!!! Lol. Can you see how excited I just got about that ;) ?
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Woow amazing..