How to Eat Less Meat
If you aren't a vegetarian, meat is a staple of your diet. As you might now, however, problems that can arise from eating too much meat, especially red meat, are well-documented. While you might think that changing your diet to include less meat may seem like a major lifestyle overhaul, it isn't. Read on to learn how to eat less meat.
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Instructions
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Change your way of thinking. Meatless meals can be tasty and good for you. Increase the number of meatless meals you eat each week.
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Buy less meat. When you are grocery shopping, simply don't buy as much meat. Buying less meat also helps you save money on your grocery bill.
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Learn new meat-free recipes. You don't have to invest in a whole new set of cookbooks. The Internet is a treasure trove of meatless recipes.
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Serve three to four meatless meals a week. It's easier than you think--spaghetti without meatballs, chili without meat and enchiladas filled with black beans and rice.
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Fake it. Buy soy-based foods such as soy "chicken" nuggets and veggie burgers. These products are full of flavor and in some cases you can't taste the difference.
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Increase your vegetable intake. Vegetables are good for you. Eating more of them on meatless days will help you to feel full and satisfied.
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Ditch the fatty meats. Buy ground sirloin instead of ground beef and chicken breasts instead of legs and thighs.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep at it. Eating less meat is a lifestyle change and it takes practice to reduce your meat intake.
Reward yourself. Not buying that $10 pot roast frees up cash to buy that exotic fruit or vegetable you always wanted to try but never did because you thought it was too expensive.
Stock your spice cabinet. Let's face it, some meatless meals can be bland. Using spices can improve flavor.
Don't overdo it. If your family is on the brink of mutiny at the thought of three or four meatless meals a week, start with one or two and slowly increase the weekly number.
Don't get discouraged when eating out. Most restaurants offer meatless meals and there are usually items on the menu where you can ask to have the meat excluded.
