Meanwhile, if I can figure out how my camera works now that I lost my Director of Photography (my bf), I will post some pictures of food that I've had in restaurants in the past week. Until then, here's some food for thought:
Did you know...
- Meat production causes 20% of the common water pollution related to consumer expenditures and uses about 860 million acres of land in the United States alone
- One hamburger causes 55 square feet of rain forest destruction and 12 pounds of livestock feces and other pollutants
- More than 100 species of food fish have been driven to full or near extinction due to long lines that can span 80 miles, with thousands of hooks and huge nets that destroy the ocean floor and drown everything in their way
- The average American will eat 1100 animals in his or her lifetime
- Approximately 68% of all deaths in the U.S. are caused by diet-related diseases
- The average American consumes about 50% more protein than the recommended daily amount
- Excess animal protein, which is often high in saturated fat and cholesterol, raises blood cholesterol levels, and can contribute to heart disease, kidney disease and osteoporosis
- Nuts and legumes (e.g., beans, peas, lentils, and peanuts) are excellent sources of protein and fiber---a 3-ounce serving of tofu has 6 grams of soy protein for soft tofu and up to 12 grams of soy protein for the firm varieties
Vegan Food Pyramid (click to enlarge)
Animals are friends, not food
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