‘Food for thought’ on why, how to go meatless this year

New Year’s resolution, anyone? How about one with multiple benefits for our health, our planet, and the animals? Eating more veggies, fruits, legumes, grains and nuts helps us stay healthier, reduce global warming and stop animal suffering. It requires no exertion or deprivation. And it saves money too!

The abundant nutrients and vitamins in plant foods keep us in top health, while their fiber keeps us regular. Plant foods don’t do drugs, antibiotics, hormones, cholesterol or saturated fats. Concerned about ultra-processed foods? Then you certainly don’t want your food processed through an animal’s digestive tract.

Best of all, plant-based eating is supported by your local supermarket, which offers a rich variety of plant meats, cheeses and ice creams in their frozen food section, as well as a wide selection of nut and grain milks. Same goes for your favorite family restaurant and nearly every fast-food franchise.

There is more food for thought at:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/well/eat/plant-based-diet-nuts-beans-grains.html

https://www.forksoverknives.com/

http://www.bitesizevegan.org/

Bon appetit!

Cecil Roper

Cedar Rapids