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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.
Curries, crudités, salads, soups, bakes, fritters, tempura, ‘steaks’, mash and more – cauliflower is a great choice of vegetable in meat free cooking!
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!
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.
Rich in fibre and vitamin C, parsnips are cheap, easy to prepare and have a sweet earthy flavour.
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 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.
Loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, kale is super tasty and contains more iron than beef!
“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
This #MeatFreeMonday, we’ll have the gnocchi! Our Creamy Cauliflower Gnocchi recipe is a comforting silky staple, especially when the British summertime isn’t ‘summer-ing’. Give it a try today! 🌱🥔 ...
Paul, Mary and Stella McCartney launched Meat Free Monday 15 years ago with the aim of creating a simple way for people to begin a journey to greener and healthier eating. It’s an idea, a movement, a weekly moment which thousands of us make our own. Wouldn’t miss it for the world! 🌍🌱 How about you?
🎶 ‘Messed Up’ by @Chenayders, featuring elements of ‘Coming Up’ by @PaulMcCartney
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Healthy #plantbased eating, and other lifestyle changes, could slow progress of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study led by @deanornishmd. 🌱
Find out more at the link in bio or meatfreemondays.com/plant-diet-may-put-brakes-on-alzheimers-decline.
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Full of flavour, thanks to the fresh pesto and bursting grilled tomatoes, this colourful Pasta Salad is easy to make and perfect for a #MeatFreeMonday summer lunch or picnic! Recipe by @jackienewgent via @meatlessmonday
Find in the link in bio or head to https://meatfreemondays.com/recipes/pesto-pasta-salad-with-grilled-grape-tomatoes/
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#MeatFreeMonday is marking 15 years this month! Through videos, recipes, music and more, we’ve tried to encourage people to give #plantbased eating a try. Check out some key campaign moments and let us know what first inspired you to get involved! 💚 ...
Have you tried tempeh? This delicious textured protein is perfect for all sorts of summer dishes, including this Tempeh Burger with Minty Slaw from @betternaturetempeh. #MeatFreeMonday
Find the full recipe through the link in bio or head to https://meatfreemondays.com/recipes/bbq-tempeh-burger-with-minty-slaw/
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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