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
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.
Aubergine
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.
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).
Spinach
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!
Peas
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.”
Chocolate + orange = the ultimate Christmas duo indulgence your cookie jar has been waiting for! Plant-based, festive, unforgettable. #NationalCookieDay 🍫🍊🍪
Find the full recipe for these delicious cookies on our website (link in bio 🔗)...
"There’s so much power in changing what’s on your plate, one meal at a time!" 💚🌍💪 We talked to @_plantbaes_ founder and #MeatFreeMonday supporter Sarah Cobacho about her go-to #plantbased meals, pantry essentials and what motivates her to eat meat free. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to read the full interview....
It was only a matter of time before we brought our own seasonal sandwich offering to the mix! 🎄 With #meatfree red onion and rosemary sausages wrapped in #plantbased ‘bacon’, aromatic stuffing, cranberry sauce, sprout slaw, pickled red cabbage and crispy onions all piled into focaccia – and a warm bowl of gravy to dunk it into – you will not want to miss this festive galore! 🥪
We`re bringing a little plant-based goodness to the Thanksgiving table – here are some of our favourite: – Apricot & Rosemary Nut Roast (by @roxyandben ) – Seitan Roast stuffed with Shiitakes and Leeks (by @isachandra ) – Brown Lentil Wellington (from our very own #MeatFreeMonday kitchen) – Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Stuffing (by @knorruki) – Black Forest Pecan Pie (by @thejazzyvegetarian)
Click the link on our bio to find these recipes or you search for them on our recipe page 🔗 What’s one plant-based dish you can’t celebrate Thanksgiving without? 👇
In 2015, the World Health Organisation classified processed meat as a Group 1 carcinogen – on a par with cigarettes and tobacco. Despite this, progress to protect public health in the UK has been slow and fragmented. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to read the full article....
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.
