‘Meatless Monday’
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg University of Public Health which has one office in the heart of Washington DC, at 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. In association with other various universities around the country, it launched on a ‘Meatless Monday Campaign’ on the 25th of January. This non-profit public health initiative expects to reach out the general public about meat consummation leading to the rise of degenerative illnesses and environmental deterioration. The movement started in 2003 and has been followed by the International community from universities, public/private organizations and certain celebrities.
Impact of meat on our health and the environment.
Well-being
Many studies have shown that bad cholesterol or Low density lipoprotein, metabolic syndrome and related abnormalities like obesity, diabetes type II, cardiovascular disorders such as stroke, atherosclerosis and cancers involve inadequate nutrition and other various issues.
- Consuming large amounts of saturated fat found in red, white, and or processed meat, was one of many other factors contributing to health disorders. Doctor Robert Lawrence, director of the Center for a Livable Future stated “Eating less meat helps lower cholesterol and decrease cancer risks”. Dog or cat meat, a delicacy in some cultures, is certainly not free of saturated fat either.
Who want to continue eating pork?
According to a new study published in January 20, 2012 at Iowa College of Public Health and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, it was found that retail pork products in the U.S. have a higher prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria or MRSA.
- Responsible for over185 000 cases of food poisoning each year, MRSA is a deadly source of infections in the bloodstream, skin, lungs and other organs. The bacteria develop in the environment and in raw meat products. Unfortunately, it is resistant to a number of antibiotics.
- Another branch of medicine, Ayurveda medicine agrees that meat contains an increase number of bacteria and parasites that can prove harmful to the health of human beings. The majority of the victims in cases of food poisoning, due to salmonella, have been among meat eaters.
Environment
Doctor Robert Lawrence, director of the Center for a Livable Future stated: “Eating less meat reduces your carbon footprint and helps conserve water. Plus, plant-based meals cost less; an added bonus during these economically tough times.”
Other reports concur on health and related influence:
- Eating less red meat may be a more effective way for concerned citizens to lower their food-related climatic impacts.
Toxic meat
- Besides unhealthy amount of saturated fat, industrial farm animals are vaccinated and injected with hormones and antibiotics that acerbate the already damaging situation.
- Another reason to cut down on meat is to be aware that certain cooking methods emanate carcinogenic chemicals.
- All add up to the toxicity.
Healthy and balanced vegetarian guidelines.
- http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_vegetarian_recipes
- http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/index.php
- http://www.foodnetwork.com/healthy_eating/healthy-vegetarian-recipes/pictures/index.html
Diet, lifestyle, environmental pollution and other issues are the dynamic behind the increase of acute and chronic disorders in today’s world.
Certain individual suffers from specific disorders and are unfortunately unable to stick to vegetarian regime.
Visit a health care specialist prior to making any change in your daily diet.
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