Go Meatless - Say NO to meat

Go Meatless Say NO to Meat Many of the experts have predicted that meat consumption will be doubled Meat is the primary reason for high cholesterol level in men and women. With high cholesterol, the risk of stroke is high. by the end of 2020 It requires at least 7kg of grain to produce 1kg of beef. Raising animals for food uses 30% of the earth's land More than 2/3rd of the mass. land is consumed for growing fodder for livestock Nearly about 50% of the water in US is used in animal raising Methane warms up the world 20 times faster than carbon dioxide. It requires 249 gallons of water for 4.15 pounds potatoes whereas 12,009 gallons for the pound of beef. Cattle excretions also responsible for polluted seas and rivers. Vegan meals are a major source of Calcium, Iron and Protein. They reduce the risk of many chronic diseases like heart attacks. Common sources of Protein Potatoes Broccoli Lentils Chickpeas Tofu Peas Peanut Soy milk Almonds Spinach Whole wheat butter bread Common sources of Iron Blackstrap molasses Kidney Black-eyed Soybeans Lentils Chickpeas beans peas Swiss chard Tempeh Black beans Prune juice Beet greens Tahini Peas Bulghur Bok choy Raisins Watermelon Millet Common sources of Calcium Dark green vegetables Tofu made with Calcium-fortified Orange juice. calcium sulfate soy milk dream ob falafel 38 8