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April 2, 2023


THE SOMETIMES VEGETARIAN: SMALL CHANGES CAN LEAD TO BIG RESULTS


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Flexitarian, sometimes vegetarian, plant-forward, omnivore who likes plant-based
meals — whatever you want to call such a diet (or not), eating some vegetarian
or vegan meals benefits your health and the environment. Research has linked
vegan and vegetarian diets to better heart health, reduced risk of some cancers,
and better blood sugar control. Pair that with the  jaw-dropping estimate that
if every American went meatless just one more meal per week, it would be the
environmental equivalent of taking over 19 million cars off the road — and it’s
hard to ignore the signs telling us to reduce the amount of animal foods we
consume. 

But when it comes to health, it’s not just about cutting meat. The benefits of
eating more plant-based foods, including vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds,
and whole grains, are wide-ranging regardless of whether  you eat animal foods
on occasion. Plant-rich diets are often higher in important nutrients such as
fiber, vitamins C and E, and potassium and magnesium. So, even if you’re not
interested in giving up meat completely (we hear you!), consider these small
changes you can make to better your body and the planet. 

Make one more meal vegetarian. Choose one meal per week that you and your family
will commit to going meatless. Make it a fun challenge to find a delicious
vegetarian or vegan recipe that the whole family will enjoy. Need inspiration?
Check out our recipe database full of plant-based meals. 

Go halfsies. Think about reducing, not removing, your favorite animal foods from
your plate. Instead of cutting it completely, consider blending beef or turkey
with mushrooms or lentils, or try serving a smaller portion of fish or chicken
than usual and adding chickpeas or edamame to your grain bowl or salad to boost
the protein. Even choosing to skip the cheese on a sandwich can make a
difference. 

Flip your plate. Build your plate by starting with the plants, then consider
animal protein for your side — instead of as the main event. If you fill your
plate with fiber-rich vegetables and whole grains, plus some protein-packed
beans and legumes, we promise that you will be fully satisfied with a much
smaller portion of meat or fish.

Swap it out. Often animal foods are used to enhance flavor and texture, so
consider some plant-based swaps you can make to bring more plants to your plate.
Can avocado or silken tofu be used as a base for a creamy dressing or sauce? Can
you sprinkle your salad with hemp seeds instead of cheese? How about using
blended beans to thicken and add a creaminess to your soup? 

To reap the benefits, you don’t have to take an all-or-nothing approach. To
start, choose one change that is realistic for you and see how it goes. You
never know — you may find you crave more plants and that one small change leads
to two or three more! 




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