Jessica

Think eating veggies that were grow thousands of miles away and shipped to you using fossil fuels is the answer? It’s not. You DO NOT have to go veg to fight global warming. Simply drive down to your local farmer and purchase locally and humanely raised pastured meats and veggies. It’s cheaper, better for the environment and better for you.

Tracy Hepler

100% true, if we eat veggies that are shipped from thousands of miles away then we aren’t doing much good either.

In our “Meatless in May” campaign, we’re just asking individuals to go with out meat for just one month. I’m personally not a vegetarian so I am not against eating meat, what I am against is the pollution that is caused through the large factory farms and all the energy that goes into growing grain for the animals, water pollution and other things.

We’re going Meatless for May to raise awareness to the pollution issues that we’re are a byproduct of these farming methods.

When I do eat meat, I purchase, organically and locally raised. And I hope that trend continues to grow!

Lauren Johanson

I think Jessica brings up a very good point and one we will be continuing to talk about all month long. I’m glad that the initial “glossy” video and simple pledge are able to bring up these more in-depth issues. Here is my opinion: It is likely that overseas veggies are less sustainable than locally grown meats (although I’d have to see the #s to prove it), but with that logic locally grown fruits, veggies, and whole grains are even that much more sustainable than even local meats. So I still think that it is ideal to strive for a mostly vegetarian diet. That being said, I am also not a full-on vegetarian. I need my meat around my cycle – I think each individual has to find what works for their body. When you do buy meat, buy local, then organic.

eric

Is it possible that after one month of going meatless, the return to meat consumption could cause illness, much like the symptoms of a long-time vegetarian that suddenly eats meat? If so, what’s the best way to prevent that?

Tracy Hepler

Hi Eric,

From my experience with cleanses anytime you limit your intake of a particular food matter for a while, it’s best to slowly east back into it.

So perhaps on June 1st should you want to eat meat again, eat something simple like a grilled piece of chicken or fish, rather that an inn and out burger.

Your body should lead the pace, I personally will probably transition back with two light meat meals during my first week off of being “meatless” but who knows I just might like it so much that I don’t go back J/k I like lamb too much to completely give it up.

Anyone else have a suggestions. We’ll be asking our foodies friends too for tips to help us out all month long.

Susan

I don’t understand the fish issue. I have no problem going meatless although I love meat, I don’t understand why I have to give up fish too? By going veggie, I am contributing to the use of fossil fuels because our ground is still frozen and there are no vegetables grown within hundreds of miles from where I live. I can get fresh fish from locals but not vegetables so please explain how going only veggie will help. I think it is too restrictive and you will lose many who would join in.

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