October 13, 2016
Should I expand my Meatless Monday to include the rest of the week?
With my stomach growling one recent Monday, I ended up at our hospital cafeteria for a tasty and filling lunch. As I entered the cafeteria, I noticed a sign with the headline “Eat less meat. Good for your body, your mind and your wallet.” Well, I’d heard of “Meatless Mondays” before, but never really stopped […]
Tags: cancer, carbon footprint, cardiovascular disease, chronic conditions, colon cancer, diabetes, green practice awards, greenhouse gases, healthy recipes, meatless, meatless monday, nutrition
April 22, 2016
This Earth Day, give peas a chance. They’re good for you – and the planet
If you’ve ever contemplated becoming a vegetarian, check out how eating a plant-based diet isn’t just good for your health; it’s good for Earth’s health. Dana Hunnes, a UCLA dietitian, provides some compelling reasons to get on the vegetarian bandwagon on Earth Day, April 22. She notes that by giving up meat and dairy products, […]
Tags: diet, Earth Day, meatless, media, plant-based meals, protein, sustainability, vegetarian
