

CFREE Tip #9.10 Benefits of a Plant–Free Diet
Major changes in the US diet are already underway! From 2003 to 2018, greenhouse gas emissions related to the US diet fell by more than 35% due primarily to reductions in consumption of meat and dairy. More than 50% of this decrease in emissions was due to lower beef consumption. That’s great progress, but there’s still more to do! 2021 study at University of Wisconsin-Madison CFREE (Carbon Free Residential - Everything Electric) is a subcommittee of the Lincoln Green Energy


CFREE Tip#9.9 Benefits of a Plant–Based Diet
Life without Beef: Grist/Getty Images “Beef” doesn’t just mean steak. It’s also consumed in burgers, burritos, stews, meatballs, roasts, pasta sauce, etc. The best recipe for it is Beef Sayonara. CFREE (Carbon Free Residential - Everything Electric) is a subcommittee of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee. CFREE provides guidance on how households can reduce use of fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions to help Massachusetts meet statewide emissions limits set for


CFREE Tip#9.8 Benefits of a Plant–Based Diet
When starting to move away from eating meat, it’s not necessary to go whole hog. Here are some popular transition pathways: “Meatless Monday” or “Vegan before 6” Reducetarians are committed to eating less meat, dairy, and eggs — but following their own hearts and individual motivations. Flexitarians mostly eat plant-based foods but occasionally take meat, fish, eggs, or dairy. Planetarian Life is an approach that makes plant-rich cooking simple, sustainable, and delicious w


CFREE Tip #9.7 Benefits of a Plant–Based Diet
Thehumanleague Can I get all the protein I need if I start cutting back on meat? Absolutely. As long as you’re getting enough calories and eating a varied diet, there’s a 99.9% chance that you’re getting enough protein, even if you’re eating only plant-based foods. UCLA Health CFREE (Carbon Free Residential - Everything Electric) is a subcommittee of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee. CFREE provides guidance on how households can reduce use of fossil fuels and decrease green


CFREE Tip #9.6 Benefits of a Plant–Based Diet
Though food alone can’t stop climate change, the data is clear: we can’t save the earth without changing our eating habits. Planetarian Life CFREE (Carbon Free Residential - Everything Electric) is a subcommittee of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee. CFREE provides guidance on how households can reduce use of fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions to help Massachusetts meet statewide emissions limits set for 2030, 2040, and 2050. It also provides information abou


CFREE Tip #9.5 Benefits of a Plant–Based Diet
Whole Grains Vegetables Fruits Lentils/Beans Nuts Seeds Plants rule! They contain health-promoting substances such as fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidants. Eating a diet that is largely or entirely plant-based can: - Support your immune system - Reduce inflammation, - Promote a healthy weightIt can also help your body fight diseases including: - Cancer - Diabetes - Heart disease




















