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Monday, February 22
Happy Meatless Monday Scotties! By reducing and substituting meat with beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains, you significantly improve your health and well-being. Each serving of fruits and vegetables, may reduce your risk of heart disease by 5%. Not only is skipping meat one meal a week good for the planet, it is also good for you! You and your health deserve it! For more information visit: http://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/heart-health.
Monday, February 29th
Headline: Happy Meatless Monday
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March marks the beginning of National Nutrition Month (NNM). This year’s theme is to “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right” to encourage others to find a balance between foods they like and those that provide the nutrition that we need. Since eating more plant-based meals with your favorite foods is one way to improve your overall health, Meatless Mondays are a great way to celebrate National Nutrition Month with your friends and family. Savor the taste and enjoy good health for this Meatless Monday! To find out more information on NNM, please visit this link: http://www.eatright.org/resources/national-nutrition-month
Monday, March 21st, 2016
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Looking to eat some healthy, protein-packed, sustainable foods for this Meatless Monday? The Food & Agriculture of the United Nations has named 2016 the International Year of the Pulses (IYP) in order to promote more nutritious diets and sustainable agricultural practices. According to the UN, pulses include beans, lentils, peas, and chickpeas, all of which are readily available in Evans Dining Hall all days of the week. Stack up on your pulses today and enjoy being good to yourself and the environment! To find out more information about IYP, please visit this link.
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Monday, April 4th 2016
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Happy Meatless Monday!
In 2015, the United Nations developed 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030, one of which includes ending world hunger through specific measurable means. According the experts in UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, one of the best ways to fight world hunger is to reduce global meat consumption. As we speak, there are about 70 billion grain-eating livestock raised for food each year. This system is both unsustainable and water-depleting, and represents an inequity in food distribution, which could be directed toward malnourished children instead. By committing to a meatless day, you are not only improving your health and protecting the environment, but also impacting the global food system. To read more information on this subject, please visit this link.
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Monday, April 11th, 2016
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Happy Meatless Monday!
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April is National Garden Month, which is dedicated to promoting sustainability initiatives such as recycling and reduction of waste. It also serves to encourage us to reap the benefits of healthy eating and remind us of the effects food choices can have on the environment.
According to the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, there are things which you can do celebrate this month that do not involve getting your hands dirty. One of the listed ways is to have a Meatless Monday in order to decrease fossil fuel usage, conserve water, and reduce greenhouse gases as well as replace foods high in saturated fat with fiber, rich plant-based foods. This small change can make a huge difference for both the environment and your health. To find out about more ways to celebrate this month and incorporate sustainability initiatives into your lifestyle, please see this link. Thank you, and enjoy being eating green today!
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Monday, April 25th, 2016
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Happy Meatless Monday!
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Although Earth Day has passed, there are still plenty of ways to continue to fight against the growing problem of climate change. To learn more about how simple, small changes in your plate can have a tremendous impact, please come down to Lower Evans at 5:00 p.m. to listen to a presentation on sustainable nutrition by two special guest speakers. In the meanwhile, enjoy your Meatless Monday and feeling more healthy and green!
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Monday, May 2nd, 2016
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Happy Meatless Monday!
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The connection between nutrition, health, and sustainability continues to grow stronger with each new study. According to a recent TIME article, a reduction in meat intake and movement toward a more plant-based diet can both save trillions of dollars in health care costs and decrease Greenhouse Gas Emissions by at least 63%. By practicing Meatless Mondays, you will be a part of this movement toward a healthier, more greener world. To see this original article, please see this link: http://time.com/4266874/vegetarian-diet-climate-change/
In case you were unable to attend the Sustainable Nutrition event last Monday, which discussed this connection further in length, you may view the presentation at this link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fKOunUIdUj3bDCYXn_VJz4ZSXQqEP6qieuxS6tk424Y/edit
Monday, May 9th, 2016
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Happy Meatless Monday!
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According to many polls and reports, more students are looking for more meatless, plant-strong options at their local dining services. A poll by Technomic found that 21% of U.S. college and university students regularly ate meatless meals. This dietary trend towards the meatless spectrum continues to increase both in the U.S. and globally. Currently, 35 countries representing 6 continents and 23 languages actively participate in Meatless Mondays programs. Enjoy being a part of the growing movement towards improved health and environmental protection. For more information on this trend, please read this article here.
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Monday, September 19th
Headline: Happy Meatless Monday!
Today marks another day Evans Dining Hall pledged to participate in the Meatless Mondays Global Campaign for each dinner. By this small change, we are not also promoting health on-campus, but also supporting food programs that strive to reduce overall greenhouse emissions, with animal agriculture being the largest contributor. To learn more about how this movement relates to the this year’s Summit Global topic, Diet for a Hot Planet, please watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqXdmm2yFaA. Enjoy your day of being more green!
Monday, October 3rd, 2016
Headline: Win $250 on This Meatless Monday!
Want to promote your health, protect the environment and save animals lives while being entered to win $250 for going meatless one day? Well, then you have some good luck! To celebrate Vegetarian Awareness Month, the North American Vegetarian Society is having a random drawing of non-vegetarians who participate in meatless days during October. One-day pledgers can win $250 while those who pledge for one week can win $500. Please see details and submit a pledge at this link, and may the odds be ever in your favor!
Monday, October 17th, 2016
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The Meatless Mondays Global Campaign not only serves to promote health and environmental sustainability, but also to help protect the lives and reduce the suffering of 10 billion animals raised for food each year by encouraging more plant-filled meals. If you would like to learn more about this important topic, then attend the Kirk Fund and SUMMIT co-sponsored Ethics Lecture, titled “Effective Altruism and the End of Farmed Animal Suffering” this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in Graves Auditorium.
For more information, please see the speaker, Jacy Reese’s website at this link: http://jacyreese.com/.
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Monday, October 31st, 2016
Headline: Happy Spooktacular Meatless Monday!
Although this Monday marks the last day for Vegtoberfest, small snacking swaps for more nutrient-rich and environmentally-protective options could continue to be made throughout this cool Fall. I mean, what could be better than some garlic-flavored hummus with salt-seasoned pita chips? If you are looking for last-minute, health-centered candy or dessert ideas for this spooktacular Monday, then try some quick recipes at this link: http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2011/10/meatless-monday-recipe-round-up-1024.html. Enjoy your Monday and don’t get too spookified!
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Monday, November 14thHeadline: Happy Meatless Monday!
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Want to learn more about the politics and environmental effects behind global food systems, critical issues which underlie the Global Meatless Mondays Campaign? The Center for Global Learning is co-sponsoring a Cowspiracy screening & discussion on Wednesday, November 16th at 6:00 p.m. in Buttrick G-4. Rebecca Portman, Food and Nutrition Coordinator at the Humane Society of the United States, and Lorena Mucke, CEO of Ethical Food Choices, will be the co-facilitators of the event to moderate the discussions and provide expert insight.
Students classified as first-years can receive extra-credit by attending this event. The event is also free and open to the public.
Please come and share along, and I look forward to seeing you there!
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Monday, November 21st, 2016Headline: Thanks for Meatless Mondays!
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With the all food feasts for the Thanksgiving holidays are on way, thank goodness there are there plenty of delicious, plant-strong and sustainable options available that are easy-to-make! If you are interested in trying some new tasty meals with your families and friends, go to this experienced chef’s blog: http://cookieandkate.com/2016/20-vegetarian-thanksgiving-recipes/. Gobble up, and have a wonderful, satisfyingly sustainable Thanksgiving!
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Monday, December 12thHeadline: Apply to Become a Meatless Mondays Campus Ambassador!Body:
Happy Meatless Mondays, Scotties! Now that finals have finally came to a close and the break has arrived, we can all take a big breather.
Starting in January 2016 out of a health and sustainability initiative, the campus Meatless Mondays Campaign is looking for 2-4 student ambassadors for next semester to promote the campaign and its sustainability. If you are interested in food, nutrition, animal rights, and/or environmental issues and gaining more experience in communication and social media, then this would be a great position for you. Long-term opportunities may be available.
The deadline to apply is Monday, January 2nd and applicants will be notified about their application on Monday, January 9th. Please go to this form to apply, and email the Center for Sustainability at [email protected] if you have any questions. Thank you, and we look forward to reviewing your applications!
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