Meatless Monday - Why ?
For the air we breath, our environment, our health, your childrens future and the legacy of a planet we leave for future generations and that's just for start!
In light of the UN’s Dr Rajendra Pachauri's call for people to eat less meat to help save the environment, and the 22% rise in meat and fish prices, there’s never been a better time to try meat-free meals.
The city of Ghent in Belgium is the first in the world to declare a vegetarian meat free day once a week in acknowledgement of the damage livestock is causing the environment, read more about that here
What you place on the end of your fork as profound implications on the environment. Read some environmental facts and decide yourself.
United Nations Food and Agricultural article about livestock and global emissions, read here
Sample Meatless Monday Menu
Breakfast recipes
Lunch recipes
- Falafel Sandwich
- Vitality savoury pancakes - roll and stuff middle of each pancake with raw julienned red peppers, carrots, avocado, hummous, salsa, guacamole or what other veg you like!
- Fresh Vegetable Patty Burger - put a patty in a wholemeal bun with salad, fresh sliced tomatoes, onion relish, ketchup or topped with spring onions! Voila!
- Burmese-style vegetables and golden rice - you can also make this the night before for main course and take some for lunch!
- Roast courgette and basil soup - serve with some crusty bread, also have as a light main
- Zesty Pesto Tofu with Mediterranean Salad
Main recipes
Dessert
Tips
Snack on fresh fruit if you feel hungry in between meals, or have dried fruit and nuts, seeds as they'll benefit you and provide trace minerals, vitamims, essential fats for a healthy body and mind.