Meatless High Protein Sources

Meatless meals are built around vegetables, beans and grains—instead of meat, which tends to be more expensive.  Plant based diets are rich in fiber and typically lower in saturated fat and total fat.  Whether you are considering a weekly meal swap to vegetarian choices or decide to fully explore full conversion to a plant based diet you will benefit in many ways.  Research shows that people who eat red meat are at an increased risk of death from heart disease, stroke or diabetes. Processed meats also increase the risk of death from these diseases. And what you don't eat can also harm your health. Diets low in nuts, seeds, seafood, fruits and vegetables also increase the risk of death.   You will also lower your carbon footprint as it takes less water to produce crops than it does to feed livestock.  Consider a Meatless Monday or blending in vegetarian or pescatarian meals to impact your health profile.  Or, go full on vegetarian to fully benefit with the health advantages of plant based infused food choices when planning your meals.