According to the United Nations, the meat industry produces more
greenhouse gases than the world's plane, train, and automobile fleets
combined. So if you're looking for a way to please The Lorax and stay
well fed, start getting more of your protein from plants and reduce the
amount of meat in your diet, especially the factory-farmed meat that's
widely available in supermarkets.
It's not just good for the planet, it's healthier for you, too. Harvard
scientists recently completed a study finding that eating a single
serving of red meat each day increases your risk of early death, and
factory-farmed chicken, often touted as a healthier alternative to beef,
can be contaminated with e. coli bacteria that can give you urinary
tract infections.
The idea that protein only comes from meat is a myth. Nearly all foods
contain small amounts of protein, and it's very easy to get your daily
protein requirements from beans, grains, nuts, and certain green
vegetables, which have less cholesterol and fat than meat and are
usually cheaper, to boot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
recommends that women get 46 grams (g) of protein each day and that men
get 56 g.
Beans and Lentils
Nuts and Seeds
Tofu and Tempeh
Hemp
Eggs
Greek Yogurt
Avacados
Pseudograins
Chia Seeds
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