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Day One: Dear Diary, pass the Beano

posted by motherbumper

This morning, over in my little corner of the 'sphere, I bragged to the reader, scratch that world that I was going to be all organized like and tackle NoMeatPoWeek with zeal.  Yet here I am, having to go the grocery store tomorrow because I forgot about tomorrow night (and the night after that).  I just dove in, with ingredients for one meal and forgot the meaning of "Week" in NoMeatPoWeek.

NoMeatPoWeek

We've been eating one meatless meal per week through the month of January, and now it's time for the ultimate meatless meal challenge!

Bloghers ACT Canada is teaming up with two blog forces to be reckoned with, the League of Maternal Justice and Green Mom Finds, to bring you (drumroll please...)

Naomi's Veggie-Focussed Meal Plan

Contributed to BlogHers ACT Canada by Naomi of Urbanmummy

Going (almost) meatless isn't that difficult, but it does take a little planning. Eating lower on the food chain is one very easy way to lower your environmental footprint and make a difference.

If you are used to eating meals focussed around the meat, it can be daunting to cut it out completely.If you are not ready to give it up however, try lessening the focus of your meal from the meat to the other dishes.  Including one or more meatless meals each week will help.  For the meals where you do include meat, try reducing the amount. Aim for 1/3 meat, 1/3 vegetable, 1/3 grain. Choosing whole grains and brightly coloured vegetables will add some variety to your meals, as well as increasing the nutritional value.

Grilled Veggie Sandwich...plus some exciting news!

So how is everyone doing with their meatless meals?  I found this week a struggle, I’ll admit.  I planned out our meals for the week, as usual, but then realized I had forgotten to build in a meatless night.  Well, I’m here to tell you this week, that if you normally eat meat with your lunch or breakfast, omitting meat from these meals counts, too!