Meat Free Monday One day a week can make a world of difference

One day a week can make a world of difference

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Having at least one plant-based day a week is a fun and easy way to do something good for the planet and our future.

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It can take 30 bathtubs of water to produce just one beefburger

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An area of rainforest the size of a hundred football pitches is cut down every hour to create room for grazing cattle

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Almost a third of all land on Earth is used for livestock production

London Heathrow Marriott Hotel

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London Heathrow Marriott Hotel has been going meat free on Mondays since 2022. “We like to be at the forefront of sustainable initiatives at the hotel and as an organisation. Meat Free Monday has been a huge success – there’s no going back!” – Ron Vos, General Manager
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What's in season?

Carrots

Crisp and bright, carrots add colour to salads, flavour to soups and plenty of crunch to crudités! They’re full of the good stuff too – for example vitamin K, vitamin C, and beta-carotene which the body is able to convert into vitamin A.

Cauliflower

Curries, crudités, salads, soups, bakes, fritters, tempura, ‘steaks’, mash and more – cauliflower is a great choice of vegetable in meat free cooking!

Brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts are low in fat and loaded with cancer-preventing nutrients and dietary fibre. And while many people reach for the oranges when they’re ill, Brussels sprouts actually contain more vitamin C!

Celeriac

A member of the celery family, but with a milder, sweeter and slightly nutty taste than celery, celeriac is a root vegetable which can be mashed, used for added flavour in soups and stews, and enjoyed as a standalone dish.

Parsnip

Rich in fibre and vitamin C, parsnips are cheap, easy to prepare and have a sweet earthy flavour.

Celery

Low in saturated fat and cholesterol, celery makes a great base for a whole range of vegetable dishes – once cooked until soft, its peppery taste can add real punch. It’s also great as the star of soups, salads, wraps and as crunchy crudités to accompany dips.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms are super nutritious, full of B vitamins and antioxidants. Place them in the sun for 30 minutes to help them create natural vitamin D, essential in the grey winter months.

Kale

Loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, kale is super tasty and contains more iron than beef!

A little help from our friends

“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

“It’s a great initiative and an opportunity for us to really reduce meat consumption that not only saves our lives but saves our planet. Let’s continue to move towards a Meat Free Monday!”

— Eric Adams

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Now that spring has finally sprung, it’s an exciting time for UK grown fresh produce – and there are so many tasty treats in season! 🌷 This month we’re celebrating the small, round, and sometimes spicy, root vegetable – radish! 🩷 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). How do you enjoy radishes? 🤤

Now that spring has finally sprung, it’s an exciting time for UK grown fresh produce – and there are so many tasty treats in season! 🌷

This month we’re celebrating the small, round, and sometimes spicy, root vegetable – radish! 🩷

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).

How do you enjoy radishes? 🤤 ...

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🍅🍃 Why wait for summer? This dish matches crispy golden polenta with bright, fresh tomatoes, bringing a taste of the season early! Dig into Polenta Tarte Flambée by @dunjagulin this #MeatFreeMonday! Recipe from ‘My Vegan Kitchen’ published by @rylandpetersandsmall. Check out the recipe details in our bio link. 🍅🔗

🍅🍃 Why wait for summer? This dish matches crispy golden polenta with bright, fresh tomatoes, bringing a taste of the season early!

Dig into Polenta Tarte Flambée by @dunjagulin this #MeatFreeMonday! Recipe from ‘My Vegan Kitchen’ published by @rylandpetersandsmall.

Check out the recipe details in our bio link. 🍅🔗 ...

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Did you know … if everyone in the world consumed a meat-heavy western diet, we would need approximately four earths to sustain us! 🌎🌎🌎🌎 #MeatFree days make a huge difference! As it’s #MeatFreeMonday tomorrow, here’s some #FoodForThought to inspire lots of veggie plates and tasty plant-based treats. If you’re stuck for something to make, check out our recipe collection on our website. 🍔🌮🌯🥗🥪🥧 www.meatfreemondays.com/our-recipes/

Did you know … if everyone in the world consumed a meat-heavy western diet, we would need approximately four earths to sustain us! 🌎🌎🌎🌎

#MeatFree days make a huge difference! As it’s #MeatFreeMonday tomorrow, here’s some #FoodForThought to inspire lots of veggie plates and tasty plant-based treats.

If you’re stuck for something to make, check out our recipe collection on our website. 🍔🌮🌯🥗🥪🥧
www.meatfreemondays.com/our-recipes/ ...

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Waste not, want not – join #FoodWasteActionWeek with @lfhw_uk! 🌍 Eat more sustainably by choosing #meatfree, buying loose fruit and veg and getting creative with ingredients nearing their expiry date. Got leftover bread? Don’t toss it! Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, grill to perfection, and voilà – crunchy croutons or rustic toast to complement a vibrant salad. Try our very own Panzanella recipe for a quick, easy and waste-free #MeatFreeMonday meal! 🥗🥖🍅 Ingredients ½ loaf ciabatta 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, 1 peeled, 1 crushed ½ teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons good-quality red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons freshly chopped flatleaf parsley 1 tablespoon baby capers, drained 6 plum tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 small red onion, finely sliced ½ cucumber, deseeded and cut into chunks 2 celery stalks, finely sliced 12 fresh basil leaves, ripped 50 g stoned black olives, halved salt and freshly ground black pepper

Waste not, want not – join #FoodWasteActionWeek with @lfhw_uk! 🌍

Eat more sustainably by choosing #meatfree, buying loose fruit and veg and getting creative with ingredients nearing their expiry date.

Got leftover bread? Don’t toss it! Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, grill to perfection, and voilà – crunchy croutons or rustic toast to complement a vibrant salad.

Try our very own Panzanella recipe for a quick, easy and waste-free #MeatFreeMonday meal! 🥗🥖🍅

Ingredients
½ loaf ciabatta
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, 1 peeled, 1 crushed
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons good-quality red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly chopped flatleaf parsley
1 tablespoon baby capers, drained
6 plum tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 small red onion, finely sliced
½ cucumber, deseeded and cut into chunks
2 celery stalks, finely sliced
12 fresh basil leaves, ripped
50 g stoned black olives, halved
salt and freshly ground black pepper ...

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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

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Meat Free Monday has given me the opportunity to educate myself on foods that I would not have usually have eaten before.

George

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It keeps me creative in the kitchen, and I am helping reduce my impact.

Rebecca

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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

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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.

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