
There's little doubt that one of the best ways to boost your health and lose weight is to eat plenty of unprocessed plant foods. Virtually all varieties of fruits, vegetables, pulses and whole grains are full of nutrients, yet they are lower in kilojoules than most packaged and processed foods. But if the thought of becoming a vegetarian doesn’t appeal, you might prefer to follow an eating plan that is part vegetarian. One initiative that allows you to do this is “meatless Mondays’.
Meatless Mondays is a growing trend that encourages you to go without meat for at least one day a week to the benefit of your health, and the health of the planet. It’s a simple plan that can not only help you lose weight, but it can introduce a new menu that can be tasty and diverse. It still allows you to enjoy eggs and dairy products, so you don’t need to start at the deep end. It’s a small step towards a better diet, and you might even like it enough to extend your vegetarian menu to additional days throughout the week. Just to encourage you a little further, some of the benefits of vegetarianism includes:
So why not give it a try. And please share your comments and thoughts below.
Does the thought of meatless Monday appeal to you? How many vegetarian meals do you have each week? What’s your favourite vegetarian recipe?