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It is World Vegetarian Day which is celebrated by the North American Vegetarian Society. Many options for healthy living can be also included in your work environment. Chair massage for local events is always an option!
The event highlights the benefits and serves as a reminder “to promote the joy, compassion, and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism.[1]“[1]
The annual date brings increased awareness of the ethical, environmental, health, and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.
A Harvard publication (Harvard’s Women’s Health Watch) notes a rise in the popularity of vegetarianism. “Today, six to eight million adults in the United States eat no meat, fish, or poultry, according to a Harris Interactive poll commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group, a nonprofit organization that disseminates information about vegetarianism. Several million more have eliminated red meat but still eat chicken or fish. About two million have become vegans, forgoing not only animal flesh but also animal-based products such as milk, cheese, eggs, and gelatin.”[2]
Others chose to choose one day of eating no meat such as “meatless Monday.” Large retail grocery chains are bringing more options for meals that do not include meat such as tofu, beans, and eggs for other protein options. There are various websites that promote this movement by including meals that can be enjoyed throughout the day but do not include any meat. Some tasty options include breakfast lentils on toast, bell pepper breakfast burritos, or a fresh seasonal dinner of black beans, corn, and pumpkin risotto.[3]
Studies have shown many benefits including lowering the risk of heart disease, cancer, and Type 2 diabetes. For this reason, a minor change (i.e. – one day of not eating meat) may bring better health and longevity.
Fall is the season to come indoors and allow your creative juices to flow inside the kitchen with protein sources that do not have to include meat! Bon appétit!
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Sources:
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Vegetarian_Day
[2] http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/becoming-a-vegetarian
[3] http://www.meatlessmonday.com/
