We all know July 4th is Independence Day but did you know July 4th is also Independence From Meat Day #IndependenceFromMeatDay? For those that didn’t know about this #Holiday it is to encourage people eat healthier diets and to get away from meat. for my family that wouldn’t work. How about your?
Independence From Meat Day is observed all across the world on July 4th. As you might have noticed, more and more people across the world are choosing Vegetarian and Vegan lifestyles. Because both lifestyles promise increased health benefits by limiting meat from our diets. There are a few moral and environmental implications of these lifestyles too. Even if you do not want to give up eating meat, you could observe Independence From Meat Day as an opportunity to enjoy a different kind of diet. Give your palate a do-over and find out what life is like for vegans and vegetarians. Going without meat for a day isn’t going to keep anyone although David thinks it will.
The Vegetarian Awareness Network founded Independence From Meat Day in Knoxville, Tennessee. The reason why Independence From Meat Day is celebrated on July 4th is that it is also one of the most popular days in the world for grilling meat outside. Including Chicken, Lamb, Pork, Beef: and all kinds of meats are grilled and barbecued to celebrate American Independence Day.
However, staunch vegans and vegetarians believe that eating meat does more harm than good and that eating meat is terrible for our health and the environment. While Science does not agree with this line of thought, it is true that eating fried and grilled meat regularly can be bad for health. Looks like its time for a new diet.
The fact that consumption and harvesting of meat are bad for the environment is a well-known fact. Think about the sheer amount of Water used in the production of commercial meat and animal products. Added to that is the amount of land needed to house these animals. Scientists have also successfully proven that Cow flatulence accounts for far more greenhouse gas emissions than every car in the world combined!
Certain preparations of meat can be bad for our health. The char that forms on meat when it’s grilled has a significantly higher rate of carcinogens in it than meat prepared in any other way. Similarly, when we fry meat, the large amount of fat consumption can be especially bad for our hearts, negatively affecting our cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
HOW TO OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE FROM MEAT DAY
- There is no better way to observe Independence From Meat Day than by going vegetarian. To do this you can quit meat for one day and make sure to only eat plant-based products. Who knows, it might even convince you to make a permanent switch!
- Everyone you know is grilling meat today. Just because you choose to be vegetarian for the day doesn’t mean you can’t have grilled food. Celebrate Independence From Meat Day by grilling your favorite vegetables.
- Take Independence From Meat Day a step further by eating vegan food only. This means no meat and no dairy! Try nut-based milk, greens, and fruits. It sure would be an interesting experience.
FACTS ABOUT VEGETARIANISM
- VEGETARIANISM can improve metabolism function by 16%.
- 0,000 pounds of Potatoes can grow on one acre of land.
- 70% of all vegetarians in the world are from India.
- Greens and pulses are good sources of protein
WHY INDEPENDENCE FROM MEAT DAY IS IMPORTANT
- You can save up to $600 a year by eating vegetarian food and completely cutting meat from your diet.
- Eating meat contributes to water and land shortage, and significant increases in greenhouse gases. Independence Day From Meat is a great way to do your bit for the environment by pledging to go off meat.
- Removing meat and animal-based products could do wonders for your health.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
