"Leaning toward a vegan diet is a great way to minimize the environmental impact of your food. If you can't see yourself giving up meat and dairy forever, that's okay. Even small changes can make a big difference. Here are some simple ways to start learning toward a vegan diet: Reduce your consumption of meat and dairy. This is the easiest place to start because it doesn't require complete elimination."
"Practice intermittent fasting. Lowering the amount of food you consume on a daily basis can benefit your health and reduce cravings for meat. Fasting periodically is one strategy to reduce your meat consumption. If you decide to try intermittent fasting, you won't eat your first meal until around noon (depending on your protocol). This will make it easier to skip breakfast foods like sausage, ham, and eggs."
"Experiment with meatless dishes. Every dish you make with meat can be enjoyed without meat. For example, spaghetti and meatballs is an all-time favorite that tastes great without the meatballs. The key is finding or making spaghetti sauce with the right seasoning and then adding chunky vegetables like zucchini, squash, and broccoli. For more ideas, Meatless Monday features a variety of plant-based recipes."
Adopting a more plant-forward diet reduces environmental impact by lowering meat and dairy consumption, with even small changes yielding benefits. Practical steps include substituting lower-impact proteins, reducing cheese intake, intermittent fasting to decrease overall food and meat consumption, and experimenting with meatless versions of favorite dishes using robust sauces and vegetables. Reducing processed and packaged foods further decreases environmental and health costs. Starting with manageable practices like Meatless Monday, choosing whole foods, and adjusting meal timing can collectively improve diet sustainability while supporting health and reducing climate emissions.
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