Going meatless for one day also helps your wallet. Many people complain that it’s expensive to eat healthy, but if you think about the high cost of meat compared to eating vegetables for one day, you could really see the difference. You can see a cut in the weekly budget if you leave one package of meat behind and substitute it with vegetables instead, especially vegetables that are in season.
In addition you are helping reduce the carbon footprint–the United Nations estimate that the meat industry generates nearly one-fifth of man-made green house gas emissions that affect climate change. If you think about the amount of water that is needed to feed livestock (1,800-2500 gallons) as well as fuel needed to transport it to your local supermarket, you are seeing more benefits for the planet.
If you do it for any other reason, do it for your health. Eating right along with an exercise routine can help keep diseases away. Treatment of chronic preventable diseases account for 70% of the U.S healthcare spending and by reducing your risk you can keep the doctor away. Think about it, it’s only one day.
