Going green on your plate: How a plant-based diet can help save the planet!

Studies show that animal agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for a whopping 14.5% of global emissions according to the Food and Agriculture Organization.

That's more than all the emissions from transportation combined!

But here's the good news: choosing plant-based proteins over animal-derived ones can significantly reduce your environmental impact.

In fact, a study by the University of Oxford found that cutting out meat and dairy from your diet can slash your food-related carbon footprint by up to 73%!

Have you been thinking of making the switch to a plant-based lifestyle? Know that it's not an all-in or not situation. You can always start slow and get into the flow eventually. 

Think of it like easing into a pool – baby steps are key. Start with swapping out a few everyday ingredients- coconut milk coffee can be a wonderful switch from coffees made with dairy products. Your taste buds and the planet will thank you.

Vegan ice cream options are growing like, well, weeds, and trust us, they’re anything but bland. So, ditch the all-or-nothing mentality and embrace the sprinkle-on-goodness approach. Baby steps may lead to giant leaps, but hey, even a tiny green hop is a hop in the right direction, wouldn't you agree?

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