So you want to eat less meat? Congratulations, you’re a reducetarian! Keep reading for our easy tips on how to lower your meat consumption.
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The more we let people know that it’s never an ‘all or nothing’ lifestyle, the more they will feel comfortable and confident enough to try it out.
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Gone are the days of cheap hot dogs on a street corner. Instead, city dwellers are now being presented with the emergence of unique plant-based options.
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Eating less meat might seem like a new trend, but it is actually an old practice. Various cultures across the globe have followed plant-based diets for centuries.
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"Less" presents a simple and straightforward way to track whether or not you’ve eaten meat at a given meal. Knowing and analyzing this data can help individuals to spot patterns and to be more aware of how often they consume meat. The app also allows users to set goals for weekly meat consumption limits, with the aim of encouraging gradual reduction.
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Finding the right nutrient balance in a diet can be a difficult task, but with diabetes, it only gets more complicated. Sugar is a well-understood nutrient among the diabetic community, but other nutrients like protein are proving important as well.
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National Geographic recently compiled an interactive map showing the composition of the average diet in various countries, expressed in calories per person.
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Meat is a source of protein, but it is not the only source of protein. Meatless foods like grains, nuts, and soy can be packed with the nutrients needed to support an active body. The transition to a plant-based diet may take some time and planning, but it is possible to stay in shape without sacrificing your health, your values, or the planet.
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Earth Day - a time when millions of people around the world celebrate our environment by unplugging the TV, taking shorter showers, and using refillable water bottles. But did you know that you can have a positive impact on the planet just by eating less meat?
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Impossible Foods, the company behind the plant-based burger with a fraction of the land, water, and climate impact of a beef burger, made news last month in announcing its intent to ramp up production.
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According to a recent study from Tufts University, excessive or insufficient intakes of certain foods cause 45% of deaths related to cardio-metabolic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and type-2 diabetes
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So what exactly is a jackfruit, and why is this quirky fruit set to be one of the biggest food trends of 2017?
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Busy individuals rarely have the time to prepare healthy, homemade meals - and that's where Veestro comes in.
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Reducetarians practice plant-based lifestyles in a variety of ways. Many participate in Meatless Mondays, some opt for Vegan Before 6, and others commit to cut out meat completely. But this January, a UK-based organization is offering yet another option by encouraging individuals to try veganism in their month long challenge, known as Veganuary.
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Researchers from the University of Guelph's Department of Population Medicine have recently compiled research and findings about the general attitudes and perceptions towards plant-based lifestyles.
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Hungry Planet, a Midwest-based food innovation company has “set out on a mission to match familiar, favorite textures and flavors with plant-based ingredients.”
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A recently released paper by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows the overwhelming evidence that well planned plant-based “diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.”
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The future of dining has arrived in Downtown Washington DC. A new restaurant, called “Eatsa,” offers a unique and futuristic twist on the classic fast food experience.
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Ashley Mackay found herself in a tough situation. She wanted to live a healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyle, but her financial situation prevented her from even putting food on the table. Enter Matt Noble, volunteer executive director of the Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank (TVFB). "We don't think that people's dignity should be sacrificed because they're down on their luck," he says. And with that in mind, he launched TVFB in January 2015.
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A new plant-based BBQ joint named V-Eats has recently opened up in Dallas, Texas. Its arrival a few weeks ago has provided appetizing reducetarian options to a city known for its love of meat.
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