Kick the Beef

The USDA recalled 143 million pounds of frozen beef. That's right, I said 143 million. The packer supplies beef to school lunch programs and fast food chains. Who wants to hit the drive thru? Might also want to pack the kids lunches.

If this isn't enough to kick the beef here are a few interesting facts. You could save massive amounts of water and lessen carbon dioxide production by sticking to veggies. Eating one pound of hamburger does the same damage as driving your car for more than three weeks. Meat based diets also require 7 times more land that a veggie based diet.

Try to reduce the amount of meat you consume each week, it's not as hard as you think. I haven't consumed meat or dairy in years, but in the past 48 hours I have not consumed refined flour, sugar, or caffeine and I survived. If you crave the cow I've provided links to some meatless alternatives that still provide that bovine flavor.

Check out these links to learn more:
USDA Beef Recall
Co2 Production
Meat production's environmental toll
The flavor without the mad cow
I Heart Vegans