Mon, 7 December 2020
When I found out that cow burps were partly responsible for climate change, I wasn't happy at all. I love my steak dinners and beef tenderloin. However, over the past few years, I have been transitioning towards a more plant-based diet to avoid the use of meat and do my part to reduce climate change. I should mention that I still eat meat, but a lot less. I grew up eating beef 2-3 times per year and loved it. Meat gave me my protein and it is delicious. I continued to eat it for most of my adult life, especially since I started as I followed a macro-diet to maintain my health. The macro diet tends to require the consumption of more protein to which we are accustomed to maintaining muscle mass and stay full longer. I followed that for quite a while eating beef, pork, chicken, and seafood. I also ate legumes more which led me to enjoy more plant-based food. Recently, I followed a nutritional plan that was similar to macros, but focused more in reducing the consumption of foods that would react with my body more. It was a bit of an experiment for me that focused on eating more plant-based and less meat. The result: I lost 30lbs and I feel great! I feel great because I am slimmer, but I also feel great because I know I am eating more for a healthier planet. I don't expect anyone to change the way they eat because of my story, but I do expect you to listen to the story in this episode because there may be a way to eat meat without contributing to Climate Change. Link to Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkart/2020/11/21/hawaiian-seaweed-makes-cows-90-less-gassyand-thats-good-for-climate-change/?sh=131ea49b5c4b Register for the Mindful Conservation Conference: Want To Talk Oceans? Join the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Speak Up For Blue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakupforblue/ Speak Up For Blue Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeakUpforBlue Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Madame Curiosity ConCiencia Azul: Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast: Ocean Science Radio The Guide To Mindful Conservation: Dancing In Pink Hiking Boots:
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