1
Feel and look
better. Replac-
ing meat with more
vegetables, grains and
other plant sources
helps to improve
your blood pressure,
energy levels and
even can make your
skin glow.
2
Reduce your
carbon footprint.
It is estimated that
the meat industry
generates one-fi fth
of the man-made
greenhouse gas emis-
sions*.
3
Save water. It
is estimated
that 1,800 to 2,500
gallons of water go
into one pound of
beef.
4
Eat better. Trying
new plant-based
recipes can expand
your palate and intro-
duce you to fl avors.
Visit popular sites, like
meatlessmonday.com
for recipes to wow
the family.
Did you know that by eating less meat, you could
signifi cantly reduce your risk of cancer, cardiovascular
disease, diabetes and obesity? Of course you did. But
having one day a week, say Monday, when you avoid
meat can do much more. — Jennifer C. Smith
In 2017, 11.6 million women-
owned businesses employed
nearly 9 million people and
generated more than $1.7
trillion in revenue.*
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*National Association of
Women Business Owners
