THE IMPACT OF YOUR FOOD CHOICES

Animal products have a high carbon footprint due to both methane released and the amount of food required to feed them. Whereas plants are the opposite, they can capture the carbon! Other environmental benefits include decreased fossil fuels used to power tractors, fishing vessels, transport, processing, chemicals, packaging materials, refrigeration, and supermarkets.

Benefits to you: Eating less meat can lower your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes; and save money!

The Simple Steps to Take: Cut down slowly. Try meatless Mondays. Meat alternatives have become easily available. Shop local when possible.

Easy Food Choices for the Planet

Which foods have the highest and lowest carbon foot print? Find out the carbon footprint of what you eat and how little changes can make a big impact on the planet! Learn what makes a Reducatarian diet beneficial for our planet, ourselves and future generations. A more detailed video also available: Understanding the Impact of your food choices.

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Common Substitutions

Local Restaurants with Plant-based Options

Cook New Types of Meals

Recipes you already make can be adapted to be plant-based or even just substitute turkey for beef. Learn about some substitutions that make this possible.

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Cook New Types of Meals

Local Restaurants with Plant-based Options

Cook New Types of Meals

There are lots of cultures that have great tasting meals that do not feature meat as the protein. Learn some of these great recipes from some new cookbooks or online recipes.

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Local Restaurants with Plant-based Options

Try out some vegetarian or vegan options at local restaurants.

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Common Substitutions

• Dairy Milk = plant-based milk such as almond, hemp, soy, oat, etc.

• Buttermilk = 1 cup plant-based milk with 2 tsps. vinegar or lemon juice

• Ricotta = mashed tofu

• Cheese = vegan cheese such as Daiya, Miyoko, Violife, Chao

• Yogurt = plant-based yogurt made with soy, coconut, almond, etc.

• Eggs in baked goods = flaxseeds and water (1 egg = 1 TBS ground flax + 2 ½ TBS water), aquafaba (1 egg = 3 TBS aquafaba), mashed banana or applesauce (1 egg = ¼ cup of banana or applesauce), baking soda and vinegar (1 egg = 1tsp. baking soda + 1 TBS vinegar)

• Butter = oil or vegan margarine

• Mayo = vegan mayo such as Vegenaise

• Chicken or beef broth = vegetable broth or bullion

• Chicken/Fish = meat substitute, beans, tofu, tempeh

• Beef = meat substitute, beans, dehydrate texturized vegetable protein

• Sausage = meat substitute, seasoned tofu