Why meatless? Going meatless once a week may reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. It can also help reduce your carbon footprint and save precious resources like fresh water and fossil fuel.
Why Monday? For most Americans the week begins on Monday. On Monday we move from the freedom of the weekend and back to the grind. We set our intentions for the next six days. Studies suggest we are more likely to maintain behaviors that begin on Monday throughout the week. That makes Monday the perfect day to make a change for your health and the health of our planet.
With all that said, I would like to add my opinion of another added bonus of Meatless Monday. With the food pyramid a thing of the past, the MyPlate guidelines are in full effect. MyPlate aims to get half of your plate full of fruits and vegetables and Meatless Monday offers this opportunity in a fun and creative way. Fill your plate with fruits and vegetables with the help of a healthy list of recipes from the meatless monday webiste (www.meatlessmonday.com) and kill two birds with one stone--go meatless and meet the MyPlate guidelines.
Updates
This is our last week of being with the dietitians. Next week= Thanksgiving break (yes, we get the WHOLE week off). When we return, we are on our own (yikes!).
This weeks rotation: wound care and behavioral health. I have had a hunch before I even began rotations that I would enjoy working in a behavioral health unit, aaaaand I was correct. I have always had a weird obsession of wanting to understand why people with addictions do what they do. I have really enjoyed working with those who have eating disorders and I hope to get more exposure in this area.
Projects: Lunch and learn (present on Thursday!), case study, and super foods cafeteria project.
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