Take the Pledge to Eat Less Meat
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Did you know that eating less meat not only benefits the animals who are raised in these factory farms, but it is also good for your health and good for the planet?
Factory Farms house animals in depressing conditions where they can barely move which restricts their natural behaviors. They are also bred to grow quickly and fed grains, hormones and antibiotics to optimize weight gain. Of the 70+ billion animals farmed globally each year, an estimated 50 billion of them will spend their entire lives on these factory farms where they are treated like property rather than living beings. By avoiding purchasing and eating cheaply produced meat (choosing family farms over factory farms), consumers can support farmers who treat their animals ethically.
Factory farms are hard on the environment and create a lot of pollution which can lead to climate change. Animal agriculture is estimated to account for almost 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions (which is more than all the cars, planes and other forms of transportation combined). By swapping only one meal a week for a meatless meal, you can reduce your carbon footprint by almost 4kgs (this will be 400 lbs within a year!). The less meat you consume, the more of a positive impact you will have on the environment.
Eating less meat has been proven to decease the chances of developing certain cancers, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease and lung disease. Animal in farm factory setting are over crowded and stressed, making them more at risk for illness. That is why they are normally given antibiotics in their feed which can lead to bacteria resistant strains. Reducing meat and increasing vegetables, fruits and non-refined grains into your diet will significantly boost your immune system and overall wellness. Click here to learn more about plant based diets.
Factory Farms house animals in depressing conditions where they can barely move which restricts their natural behaviors. They are also bred to grow quickly and fed grains, hormones and antibiotics to optimize weight gain. Of the 70+ billion animals farmed globally each year, an estimated 50 billion of them will spend their entire lives on these factory farms where they are treated like property rather than living beings. By avoiding purchasing and eating cheaply produced meat (choosing family farms over factory farms), consumers can support farmers who treat their animals ethically.
Factory farms are hard on the environment and create a lot of pollution which can lead to climate change. Animal agriculture is estimated to account for almost 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions (which is more than all the cars, planes and other forms of transportation combined). By swapping only one meal a week for a meatless meal, you can reduce your carbon footprint by almost 4kgs (this will be 400 lbs within a year!). The less meat you consume, the more of a positive impact you will have on the environment.
Eating less meat has been proven to decease the chances of developing certain cancers, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease and lung disease. Animal in farm factory setting are over crowded and stressed, making them more at risk for illness. That is why they are normally given antibiotics in their feed which can lead to bacteria resistant strains. Reducing meat and increasing vegetables, fruits and non-refined grains into your diet will significantly boost your immune system and overall wellness. Click here to learn more about plant based diets.