Make meatless and cheese-less Mondays part of your life; on at least two other days, make meat a side dish, not a main course. For more information, visit: meatlessmonday.com
EAT “GREENER” MEAT WHEN YOU DO EAT IT
When shopping, look for:
Grass fed or pasture-raised meat has fewer antibiotics and hormones and in some cases may have more nutrients and less fat; livestock live in more humane, open, sanitary conditions.
Lean cuts: less fat will likely mean fewer cancer-causing toxins in your body.
No antibiotics or hormones: reduces unnecessary exposure and helps keep human medicines effective.
Certified organic: keeps pesticides, chemical fertilizers and genetically modified foods off the land, out of the water and out of our bodies.
Certified humane: means no growth hormones or antibiotics were used and ensures that animals were raised with enough space and no cages or crates.
Unprocessed, nitrite-free and low-sodium: avoid lunchmeats, hot dogs, prepackaged smoked meats and chicken nuggets.
Sustainable Seafood: avoid airfreighted fish and farmed salmon; consult Monterey Bay Aquarium’s list of the most sustainable seafood choices at montereybayaquarium.org/cr/seafoodwatch.aspx"
