Paul McCartney Urges You to Forego Meat Consumption to Save the Planet!
When interviewed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) McCartney urges the world to focus on vegetables and fruit and give up meat. He said raising cattle is a huge factor in global warming and giving up meat is urgent to protect the environment. McCartney also often discusses the health benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. He promotes a diet without meat to aid longevity. He also expresses dismay at the way animals are raised and slaughtered for human consumption.
McCartney has also sent letters to KFC and McDonalds complaining about the abusive way in which their chickens are raised. He urged the CEOs to "end the egregious forms of abuse endured by chickens raised by KFC and McDonalds." Doesn't make fast food seem too appetizing does it ?
So, will you take Paul McCartney's advice to give up meat for the sake of the planet and future generations? Many Americans (including myself) have given up beef; I rarely miss it. This is probably because my Biology teacher in High School once talked about the filthy conditions in slaughterhouses and told us meat is very unsanitary by the time it reaches the supermarket. Ewwww was my response then and that feeling has stayed with me.
However giving up chicken too would be very difficult for me. I try to have several days a week where I do not consume any chicken or any meat but I know it would be tough to give it up all together. Also, I was raised on family traditions of Lebanese food, and that uses lamb in most recipes.
I know it is impossible for me to give up lamb. My Lebanese recipes are in my blood, I learned them when young, spent wonderful time around the kitchen table learning them from my Mother and Grandmother, and now that they are gone those recipes link me to them in almost a primordial way.
However I try to ever increase the days of the week that I do not eat meat. When I was more of a total vegetarian my cholesterol was 142. It hasn't been that low since the unfortunate day I reintroduced chicken to my life. Since I have always had a bit of a crush on Paul McCartney (and indeed most things British!) I do believe it may be a bit easier for me to eschew meat now..... I'm doing it for Paul....and the planet.
Should you want a free PETA vegetarian starter kit go to www.GoVeg.com.
Published by Julia Bodeeb
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Post a CommentSmoking dope causes mind pollution, Paul!
Going meatless on Mondays is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to make a difference in the health of the environment. I work for a national non-profit public health campaign called Meatless Monday. Our campaign supports this idea of helping yourself and the environment by choosing healthier food options. If you are interested in finding great meatless recipes or learning more about the campaign, we urge you to check out http://www.meatlessmonday.com/ and http://nphw.blogspot.com/2008/04/friendly-foods-happy-planet.html. Also, feel free to email info@meatlessmonday.com with any questions. Small changes on an individual scale can make big changes globally.
Nothing like passionately believing in your cause! I can't say that I will quit eating meat, but I have to admire someone for standing up for what they believe. Very informative article.
I wish I could do it right away, but like others it will be hard................I'll try....................
Great read, but giving up chicken would be so hard for me indeed!!!!!!!!!!
I adore lamb. I have cut back buying it. I buy turkey sausage & ground turkey (for chilli's, burgers, and such). I am trying to buy more seafood. Once in a while, I buy a pork roast to fix for company. Once in a while I prepare a curried oxtail stew. I'd like to cut out cooking meat at home & eating it dining out except lamb & fish. I'm buying more veggies & fruits now. So far, so good.