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

Meat Free Monday
For animals, people and planet

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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

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Courgette

Rich in vitamins, courgette is a summer squash of the same family as cucumber and melon. Delicious in casseroles and stews, it can also be whizzed up into soups, grated raw into salads, barbecued in strips and transformed into ‘courgetti’!

Tomatoes

Classed as a fruit but used more like a vegetable in savoury cuisine, tomatoes are packed with vitamins and are good both raw and cooked.

Blackberries

From cakes to crumbles, lollies to liquors, vitamin-rich blackberries add colour and flavour to a whole range of drinks and dishes!

Peppers

Packed with vitamins A and C, peppers can be enjoyed raw in salads, used as a pizza topping, stuffed, roasted, and cooked in stir fries, ratatouilles, soups, sauces and stews.

Bananas

While bananas aren’t grown in the UK, they have a relatively small carbon footprint because they’re cultivated in natural sunlight, transported by boat and there’s hardly any packaging involved!

Watercress

Grown in water (the clue’s in the name!), watercress’ slightly bitter, peppery flavour can give salads a kick in a similar way to rocket, while its elegant little leaves can garnish a curry or savoury pancake in style!

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Why are they cutting down the rainforest?

In 1994, Jeff Beck got together with Paul McCartney in the studio to record an environmental message. It opened with the words, “Why are they cutting down the rainforest?”.
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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

A win-win situation

Good for you, good for the planet

With enough of us taking this small step, we can significantly reduce our impact on the earth - and boost our health at the same time.
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Mushroom Beanballs in Tomato Sauce

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  • Cooking: 30
  • Ready: 45
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Good for your taste buds

Meat free is mainstream! And the result is flavourful, imaginative and exciting plant-based food. Why not give it a try?
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One Day a Week

Featuring the McCartney family, Woody Harrelson and Emma Stone, this documentary short highlights the environmental impact of animal agriculture.
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New research shows that replacing half the amount of meat and dairy we consume with #plantbased alternatives would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30%. Why not start with doing #MeatFreeMonday and build up from there? Link in bio 🌿

New research shows that replacing half the amount of meat and dairy we consume with #plantbased alternatives would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30%. Why not start with doing #MeatFreeMonday and build up from there?
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Layers of crispy, juicy aubergines and rich tomato sauce make this #plantbased Aubergine Parmigiana the perfect comfort treat! #MeatFreeMonday 🍅🍆 Link in bio for full recipe 💚

Layers of crispy, juicy aubergines and rich tomato sauce make this #plantbased Aubergine Parmigiana the perfect comfort treat! #MeatFreeMonday 🍅🍆

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Rich in vitamins, courgette – also known as zucchini – is a summer squash of the same family as cucumber and melon. Delicious in casseroles and stews, this versatile vegetable can also be whizzed up into soups, sliced raw into salads, grated into fritters, barbecued in strips and transformed into ‘courgetti’! What’s your favourite way to enjoy courgette? 🥒🍴

Rich in vitamins, courgette – also known as zucchini – is a summer squash of the same family as cucumber and melon. Delicious in casseroles and stews, this versatile vegetable can also be whizzed up into soups, sliced raw into salads, grated into fritters, barbecued in strips and transformed into ‘courgetti’!

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“Ditching meat makes me feel more focused and less lethargic throughout the day. I would never have tried veggie days if not for MFM and their fantastic recipes!” – Scott Thank you to Scott for this lovely testimonial! Are you thinking of trying out some #meatfree days? Why not take a look at our website for yummy meal ideas and inspiration!

“Ditching meat makes me feel more focused and less lethargic throughout the day. I would never have tried veggie days if not for MFM and their fantastic recipes!” – Scott

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What's your beef?

Around 60% of the world’s agricultural land is used for beef production, yet beef produces less than 2% of the world's calories.

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Cow

People support Meat Free Monday for many reasons, including reducing carbon emissions and eating more healthily. But let’s not forget the animals. Andrea Arnold’s 2021 documentary ‘Cow’ provides a unique opportunity to look at life through the eyes of a dairy cow called Luma.
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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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