Meat Free Mondays - The animals have the day off!

Why go meat free?

Try one meat free night a week and discover new healthier recipes. Switch from a chicken curry to one packed with fresh Irish vegetables or a bean chilli that is lower in fat than the meaty version. Peas, beans and lentils can be used to replace meat in most dishes.

Make it fun - experiment!

Benefits

1. Fibre

By adding more vegetables, peas, beans & lentils into your diet, you are increasing your fibre intake.

Soluble fibre has many benefits including moderating blood glucose levels and lowering cholesterol - good sources are oats, peas, beans, lentils, barley, fruit and vegetables.

Insoluble fibre, the kind found in brown rice passes through the body assisting the elimination of toxins and offering many benefits to intestinal health including a reduction in the risk of occurence of colorectal cancer.

2. Feel fuller for longer!

Fibre rich foods take longer to break down after eating so the body stays fuller for longer, leading to fewer calories consumed over a longer time. Good for those watching their weight!

3. Help reduce saturated fat intake

Eating too much saturated fat is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. Saturated fats are found in animal products such as butter, cheese, whole milk, ice-cream, fatty meats, coconut oil and palm oil.

4. Support your local vegetable grower.

Why not get a box delivery of organic, locally grown vegetables once a week or visit your local farmers Market. Discover what is in season and the vegetables will be beautifully tasty. Experiment with recipes and vegetables you wouldn't normally eat. Maybe even try and grow your own!

Visit www.meatfreemondays.ie for more info.

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[nestea485]

Hahaah Rebecca Your so funny :) :) !!

[1pilate]

very good . doubt if herods up in time to do breakfast though! oops lol

[1pilate]

very good . doubt if herods up in time to breakfast though ! lol

[debarramike1976]

...thats tooooo funny and fabulous at this time of the morning! :) Amanda, John E, Tim and me :)

[melodey123]

lol at marie!!

[lindadaly]

That's gas Dee - well done!

[MultiFootballLegendZ]

Very good!!