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Find a delicious bean recipe and share it with a friend. Plan a week of meals without using meat.
One serving (1/2 cup cooked) of beans provides about 7 grams of protein, the same as one ounce of meat. Beans and legumes keep you feeing full longer and are rich in fiber and antioxidants. Animal protein has no fiber.
Eating less meat reduces your carbon footprint. By eating less meat, you can also save money and improve your health.
Meat and dairy account for 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The diet of vegans or vegetarians generates less than half of the food-related CO2 of a heavy meat eater.