Somewhere deep down we all know that we should limit our intake of red meat and fatty cheeses. Many of us realize that these high-fat sources of protein can't be good for our bodies. Some go as far as to suggest that too much meat can increase the risk of disease and some cancers.
But what might come as a surprise is that eating less meat and cheese can help lessen our impact on the environment. According to a Huffington Post article by Lynne Peeples, a recent report released by the Environmental Working Group asserts that "if each American cuts meat and cheese from their diet for one day a week it would be equivalent to taking 7.6 million cars off the road."
This estimate is incredibly shocking. And although cattle are necessary for keeping soil nutrient rich for crop fertility, the fact remains: "During the digestive process, the ruminant animals naturally generate methane, a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide." Less consumption of red meat would decrease our need to breed cattle, and therefore help limit the release of the harmful methane gas.
The report certainly gives everyone something to think about. How willing are you to cut back on your daily intake of lamb, beef, pork, and cheese in order to help the environment?
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