You know that eating meat – especially red meat – can be unhealthy. This is especially true when you eat it too often. And yet, it’s hard to pass up a nice juicy hamburger or think about giving up meat altogether. Fortunately, you don’t have to completely avoid meat in your diet to get healthier. You simply need to limit how much you eat. There are a few ways to do this.
Declare a Meatless Day
Pick one day a week to commit to meatless meals. To keep it simple, start your week off right with Meatless Monday – it’s easy to remember. Enjoy heart vegetable soup and other meals that taste delicious without having to add meat.
Step Outside the Box
Many people turn their noses up at the thought of eating soy burgers and tofu burgers. While this is understandable, you really never know how it will taste if you haven’t tried it. Step outside of your comfort zone from time to time and you just might discover something new to love – or at least like enough to trade for one meal here and there.
Switch Meat
When you do eat meat, aim for more chicken, fish, and other healthier types. This doesn’t have to be done for every meal, but if you can cut your red meat intake down to a couple of meals a week, you’ll reap some significant health benefits.