

Touted as a superfood, as well as an aphrodisiac, asparagus has long been considered a delicacy and is at its best in spring. Loaded with nutrients and low in calories (less than four kcal per average spear), asparagus can be boiled, steamed, grilled, fried and roasted.
With deep purple, glossy skins encasing cream coloured flesh, aubergines (or eggplants) are full of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre and can help lower cholesterol.
Crisp and crunchy with a peppery kick, radishes are low in calories and carbs, and full of vitamins and minerals. If you like things milder, try a white radish such as daikon (popular in Japanese cuisine).
Spinach contains iron as well as an abundance of other essential vitamins and minerals. Throw into pastas and pestos, ragu and ravioli, soups and smoothies – spinach is a real all-rounder!
At their best in early summer, peas grow inside long, rounded pods. A cup of these little green gems contains less than 100 calories but provides plenty of protein, fibre and micronutrients.
“We know that this is THE most important thing we can do to save our earth, and it’s also the best thing we can do for our health. Plus it’s so yummy! Join me on this adventure of plant-based living and please be meat-free Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and if you can only do Monday we’ll be OK with that too. The more the merrier, thank you!”
— Alicia Silverstone
“Try it, you might like it … and the planet definitely will appreciate it.”
— Woody Harrelson
“I grew up in the ‘meat and two veg’ era but there’s so much more choice now in terms of plant-based food – it’s far more exciting on the plate! I’m consciously reducing how much meat I eat, and that’s no bad thing for the planet and all of us living on it.”
— Ainsley Harriott
“Meat Free Monday is a simple idea which makes so much sense! By not eating meat at least one day a week we help the environment, save animals and improve our health. Try it, get your friends and family to try it and why not encourage your school to try it too?”
— Fearne Cotton
“Meat Free Mondays is a great idea though I live meat free every day. Being vegetarian is good for your body, good for the planet and a peace and loving thing to do.”
— Ringo Starr
“Thank you for inspiring the way I live my life now. Even if you’re not veggie, vegan or plant-based, reducing our meat and dairy consumption, even for just one day a week, has a positive impact on our planet, the animals we share it with and our own personal health.”
— Gabrielle Aplin
📸 Here’s a short video from our evening at the ‘We Cook Plants’ cookbook launch. Thank you to our prize draw partners @madeinhackney for a great night – we can confirm that their recipes are 🤌 Enter the prize draw before 20 October (🔗 in bio) for your chance to win a cookbook! ...
🔔 Less than one month to go! 🔔 Win the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime @paulmccartney experience in Chicago, complete with travel and a 3-night stay, front row seats, exclusive soundcheck access and a backstage meet-and-greet with Paul himself!
Plus, donations support #MeatFreeMonday which is great for animals, people and the planet. 💚
Head to fandiem.com/paulmccartney or click the link in bio for your chance to win! 🔗
...
An easy way to help the planet 🌍
1 kg of beef = 60 kg of CO2
1 kg of legumes = less than 2 kg of CO2
Reduce carbon emissions by embracing a weekly #MeatFreeMonday
...
We`re bringing you some #MeatFreeMonday indulgence in the form of our 2-ingredient High Protein Tofu Chocolate Mousse. Yes, we finally tried the viral silken tofu mousse trend, and it really is worth the hype! If you`re yet to try it, here`s your sign to give it a go. Link in bio 🔗
#highproteindessert #quickandeasy
...
As the weather starts to turn, it`s time for root veggies to shine!🍠 But it`s not just sweet potatoes, leeks and beetroots that are at their best. Swipe to see what else is in season ⬅️
#WhatsInSeason #SeasonalProduce #MeatFreeMonday
...
🌍🎶 Thank you to everyone who has visited our #MeatFreeMonday stand while attending the #PaulMcCartneyGotBack US tour so far! And a shout out to our friends at @peta and @plantbasedtreaty for spreading the #MeatFree message! 💚 If you`re heading to one of @paulmccartney`s upcoming shows, come by our stall to say hi and grab a free temporary tattoo! 👋 ...
Around 60% of the world’s agricultural land is used for beef production, yet beef produces less than 2% of the world's calories.
I've been getting my family to go meatless at least 3 times a week. It's healthier for everyone and better for the planet.
Vickie
Meat Free Monday has given me the opportunity to educate myself on foods that I would not have usually have eaten before.
George
It keeps me creative in the kitchen, and I am helping reduce my impact.
Rebecca
Previously dinner planning always started with ‘what meat’, and the rest of the meal was built around it. Meat Free Monday helps change that mindset.
Kristina
Meat Free Monday is a great initiative to encourage people to have a healthier diet, save animals and the planet for at least once a week.
Geraldine