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Meat Footprint Journey, London (2025)

03/01/2025

New Year, New You – One Meatless Meal a Week!

It’s the start of a new year, and small changes can make a big impact! What if you committed to replacing just one meat-based meal a week with a plant-based alternative? Let’s break it down:

Health Benefits

1. Calorie Savings: On average, swapping a meat meal for a plant-based one can save 500–700 calories weekly.

2. Reduced Saturated Fat: Lower cholesterol and improve heart health by cutting down on animal fats.

3. Boost in Fibre: Plant-based meals are rich in fibre, aiding digestion and keeping you fuller for longer.

4. Improved Gut Health: A more diverse microbiome leads to better immunity and energy levels.

5. Lower Gout Risk: Reducing purine-heavy meats can ease flare-ups and pain.

Planet Benefits

1. Carbon Footprint: Swapping one meat meal weekly for a plant-based option can cut your annual CO₂ emissions by 50 kg – the equivalent of driving 125 fewer miles in a car!

2. Water Savings: Producing plant-based foods uses significantly less water. You could save up to 55,000 litres of water annually – enough to fill a small swimming pool.

3. Land Use: By reducing demand for meat, you save approximately 14 m² of land per week, preserving ecosystems and biodiversity.

A Simple Swap

Here’s a comparison for one meal:

Traditional Spaghetti Bolognese (beef):
Calories: 700 | Saturated Fat: 12g | CO₂: 6 kg

Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese:
Calories: 450 | Saturated Fat: 1g | CO₂: 0.8 kg

Small steps can lead to big results, and it’s not just about what you lose – it’s about what you gain: better health, a lighter conscience, and a happier planet.

Start this New Year with one simple change. One meal, one week at a time – you’ve got this!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year, Happy New You! 🎉✨

Wishing you all a fresh start in 2025, a year of healthier choices, lighter footprints, and a better you. 🌱💪

I’m here to help and serve with tips, recipes, and support. Let’s make this the year of positive change together!

19/12/2024

Your Gut is Talking!!! Are You Listening? 🧠💬

Your gut isn’t just a food processor, it’s a thriving ecosystem of over 39 trillion bacteria 🦠, and it’s calling the shots on your health more than you might think.

Here’s the kicker: too much meat in your diet 🍖 can throw this delicate balance into chaos. Studies show that diets high in red and processed meat feed harmful bacteria, leading to inflammation 🔥, weakened immunity 🤒, and even a 53% higher risk of colon cancer 🎯. Meanwhile, fibre-rich foods like vegetables 🥦, grains 🌾, and pulses 🥙 fuel the good guys, helping to reduce gut inflammation and promote overall well-being. ✅

But there’s more: fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha 🥬🍶 act like reinforcements for your gut’s army, boosting diversity and helping your digestive system thrive. In fact, people who regularly consume fermented foods report fewer digestive issues 🚫🤢 and stronger immune responses 💪.

Think of it this way: your body has two brains—one in your head 🧠 and one in your gut 💡. And they’re in constant comms. What you eat doesn’t just affect your stomach it affects your mood 😃, energy ⚡, and even your mental clarity. ✨

So, next time you’re at the table 🍽️, ask yourself: are you feeding your gut bacteria for success? Try swapping that steak for a colourful veggie dish 🌈🥗 and washing it down with a glass of kombucha. Your gut brain will thank you, and your head brain might just feel sharper too! 🙌

🎥 Challenge: Watch the documentary Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut on Netflix to dive deeper into this fascinating topic.

Here's a link ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.netflix.com/title/81436688

16/12/2024

Caramelised Carrot Delight with Ricotta (Vegan Option)

Im super excited to share this one with you I absolutely love this amazing dish. I was making this dish about 20 years ago in a very high end Resuratunt, so here goes.

If your looking for something that’ll brighten up your meals or make a perfect healthier snack for lounging in front of the TV? Try this vibrant and very cheeky one.

Tender roasted carrots, caramelised to perfection, served atop creamy whipped ricotta, drizzled with hot honey, and finished with crunchy pistachios and fresh herbs. It's a comforting blend of sweet and savoury that’s as indulgent as it is nutritious.

🌱 MFP Tip: Cutting back on dairy doesn’t mean sacrificing taste! For a plant-based version, swap the ricotta for a dairy-free alternative like cashew cream or soy-based ricotta. This simple tweak keeps the dish rich and satisfying while fitting into your journey of reducing dairy—not cutting it out entirely.

Why It Fits Your Meat Footprint Journey:

Carrots are a powerhouse of vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre, making this a nutritious choice for your plate or your movie night.

Pistachios provide healthy fats and a satisfying crunch, keeping your energy up and your cravings in check.

Reducing dairy, even by small amounts, helps cut greenhouse gas emissions, save water, and conserve land. Every mindful choice you make has a positive impact, proving you don’t have to go completely vegan to see the benefits.

So, whether you're dressing up your table with this dish or enjoying it as a snack in front of the telly, this recipe hits all the right notes—delicious, healthy, and sustainable. 🌿🍯

Full Recipe in comment.

13/12/2024

Imagine this!!!!

If every household in the UK skipped meat just one day a month for a year, the results would be nothing short of extraordinary, a massive win for the planet, achievable with minimal effort.

Impact in Numbers (Hold onto Your Hat!)

1. Carbon Emissions Saved:

Per Household: One meat-free day a month cuts 14 kg of CO₂ emissions per household annually.

Nationwide: With 28.4 million UK households, that's a staggering 400,000 tonnes of CO₂ saved in just a year!

What’s That Like? It’s the same as taking 193,000 cars off the road for a year! Imagine the M25 running clear, not from fewer cars, but cleaner skies.

2. Water Saved:

Per Meal: Skipping meat saves 605 litres of water per meal.

Nationwide: In a year, this small habit could save a jaw-dropping 200 billion litres of water, enough to fill 80,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools. That’s the kind of splash we need!

3. Land Freed Up:

Meat production uses vast amounts of land. Just by going meat-free one day a month:

The UK could reduce land use by an area equivalent to more than 28,000 football pitches.

Less land for livestock means more room for forests, wildlife, and cleaner air.

What Could We Do With These Savings?

With less carbon, we slow down climate change.

With more water, we combat droughts and replenish natural reserves.

With freed-up land, we restore nature, creating space for trees and biodiversity.

This isn’t just a drop in the ocean, it’s the start of a tidal wave. If just one day a month can do this, imagine what we could achieve with even more mindful choices. One small action multiplied by millions is how revolutions begin.

So why not make your meat-free day the start of something extraordinary?

12/12/2024

"Meat-Free Aisles: A Small Step with Big Impact"

I took a quick video in the supermarket today, and wow, just look at this! Meat-free chicken and duck fillets, plant-based prawns, even the good old Pukka Pie has gone meat-free. The aisle is absolutely massive, packed with choices that would have been unthinkable a few years ago.

Now, let’s be real, some of these are processed (like your classic veggie nuggets), but others, like mushrooms and pulses, are as natural as it gets. It’s all about balance. Think of these as your “training wheels” for cutting down on meat—a bit like switching to e-cigarettes or a ni****ne patch when quitting smoking.

Here’s the kicker: if every household swapped to just one meat-free meal a week, we could collectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 million tonnes a year, that’s like taking 10 million cars off the road! It’s a small choice that makes a massive difference.

So, what’s stopping you? Next time you’re browsing the aisles, why not grab a plant-based pie or those cheeky veggie prawns? You might just surprise yourself and the planet will thank you.

What’s the best meat-free product you’ve tried so far? Let’s build up a list of go-to favourites!

09/12/2024

Looking for a way to flip the script on bread and make it a health boost instead of a carb bomb?

Let me introduce you to Lentil Flatbread—packed with protein, gluten-free, and a sneaky hero for your Meat Footprint Journey (MFP). With this recipe, you can ditch the wheat while packing in flavour, texture, and serious health benefits.

Ingredients

1 cup yellow or orange lentil flour (blend dried ones into a fine powder if you can’t find it).

½ cup water (adjust for consistency).

2 tbsp olive oil.

½ tsp baking powder.

½ tsp salt.

Optional: A pinch of cumin, paprika, or herbs like thyme for extra flavour.

Method

1. Grease a heavy pain and warm to a medium heat.

2. In a bowl, mix lentil flour, baking powder, salt, and any spices/herbs you like. ( I use a pinch of cumin and chilli powder)

3. Slowly add water and olive oil, stirring until you get a pancake-batter-like consistency.

4. Pour batter directly into a hot, lightly greased skillet, spreading into a flat circle.

5. Cook for about 3 minutes per side on the stove, flip a few times until firm and golden.

This recipe yields 4 small flatbreads or 2 larger ones, perfect for wraps, dips, or eating as-is.

I slapped in some of that pea HUMMUS from yesterday, owwww the protein overload 😚😙😂

So why is Lentil Flatbread a Game-Changer let me explain.

1. Packed with Protein

One flatbread delivers a whopping 8-10g of protein, 3x more than traditional wheat bread. Perfect for keeping you fuller longer and building muscle.

Great for meat reducers looking for plant-based protein sources to cut down on animal products without losing nutrients.

2. Lower in Calories & Carbs

Lentil flatbread clocks in at 110 calories per serving, while traditional white bread is closer to 160 calories for less protein and fibre.

It’s lower GI too, meaning no blood sugar spikes your pancreas will thank you.

3. Gut-Loving Fibre💐

Provides 5-6g of fibre per serving, supporting digestion and making you feel satisfied. Wheat-based bread can’t compete here!

4. Nutritional All-Star🌿

Loaded with B-vitamins (especially folate), iron, and potassium, helping with energy production, healthy blood, and reducing sodium levels.

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So how It Helps Your Meat Footprint.

By adding protein-rich plant foods like Lentils into your diet, you reduce reliance on meat as a protein source. For every loaf of traditional bread you swap for lentil flatbread, you're actively:

Saving 10-15% of the emissions compared to supporting industrial wheat farming (a high-water crop).

Supporting pulses, which fix nitrogen in the soil, reducing the need for synthetic fertilisers.

Enjoying protein sustainably, knowing no animals (or the planet) were harmed.

This flatbread is like your friendly wingman, keeps you healthy, helps the environment, and lets you enjoy your food guilt-free. Plus, it tastes like a dream dipped in hummus or spread with avocado.

Give it a try and watch your bread game, and Meat Footprint go green!

08/12/2024

🌱 Pea Hummus: The Mighty Green Protein Bomb! 🥗

Peas. They’re the underdogs of the veggie world—often pushed to the side of your plate, overshadowed by flashier greens. But today, I’m here to give peas the glory they deserve! These tiny powerhouses are nutritional gems that pack a serious punch.

💡 Why Peas Deserve a Standing Ovation:

Protein Packed: 1 cup of peas has 8g of protein—more than an egg!

Eco-Friendly: Growing peas requires 80% less water than raising livestock.

Low Carbon Impact: Producing peas emits a fraction of the greenhouse gases compared to meat.

Nutrient-Dense: Full of fibre, Vitamin C, and antioxidants to keep you glowing and thriving.

Cost-Effective: A bag of frozen peas costs less than a fancy latte!

So, let’s whip up something so good, you’ll never look at peas the same way again.

🌟 Mitch’s Banging Pea Hummus Recipe 🌟
Perfect for your Meat Footprint journey—great taste, less impact!

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen peas (cooked and cooled)

2 tbsp tahini

2 tbsp olive oil

1 garlic clove (or 2, if you’re feeling bold!)

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

Optional: A handful of fresh mint for a herby fresh kick

Method:

1. Chuck everything into a blender or food processor.

2. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if it’s too thick.

3. Taste, adjust seasoning, and blend again for silky perfection.

4. Serve with veggie sticks, pita bread, or dollop it on your toast.

🌎 Meat Footprint Stats to Impress:

By swapping a single serving of beef for peas, you save 2.5kg of CO2 emissions.

Growing peas uses 7 times less water than producing the equivalent amount of beef protein. .

This hummus gives you nearly 10g of plant-based protein per serving!

💬 What’s your favourite way to use peas? Share your ideas below and tag someone who needs this pea hummus in their life!

The Meat Footprint Journey, Delicious food, lower impact, and a healthier you. Let’s change the world, one bite at a time!

What do you think? Too pea-sy? 🤣🤣 (couldn't resist)🤣🤣

06/12/2024

🌱 Hey Team! How’s Your Meat Footprint Journey Going? 🌱

We’re checking in with all you legends today whether you’ve gone full plant-powered or you’re still staring at your steak like it owes you money! Wherever you are on your journey, we’re here to support you.

Got any wins to share? Maybe a new veggie recipe you nailed? Or even a funny mishap (who hasn’t accidentally turned a tofu dish into a kitchen disaster)? We’d love to hear your stories—big or small.

Quick Stats to Keep You Inspired:

Every 1 kg of beef you skip saves 15,000 litres of water—that’s a LOT of showers! 🚿

Reducing meat consumption by 80% could cut your carbon footprint in half, so you’re basically Captain Planet. 🦸‍♂️

And hey, you’ll save around 50 animals per year just by making small changes. 🐄🐖

Still just thinking about it? That’s fine too! The fact that you’re here means you’re already making a difference. Small steps lead to big changes.

🔗 Challenge for the Week: Share your favourite plant-based snack or meal idea in the comments. Let’s inspire each other to keep going!

Remember, this isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress. So whether you’re swapping one burger a week for a bean patty or fully embracing the chickpea life, we’re proud of you.

Let’s keep the conversation going! 👇 Tell us how you’re getting on, and let’s celebrate each win together.

Reduce your Meat Footprint, one lentil at a time!

05/12/2024

Alright, folks, it’s time to talk tofu. Yes, I said tofu—don’t click away just yet!

This isn’t just any tofu. This is Crispy Tofu with a Spicy Peanut Sauce so fiery it’ll make your taste buds do a conga. I’ve spent a year perfecting this recipe because I wanted it to be so good that even the most die-hard carnivore would be left saying, “Wait, I don’t need meat for this meal to slap.”

It’s crispy, it’s spicy, it’s peanutty, and honestly, it’s a game-changer. And the best part? By choosing dishes like this, you’re not just feeding yoursel you’re feeding the planet. Every meat-free meal means fewer emissions, more water saved, and a little less guilt next time you eye up a steak.

So, grab the recipe in the comments and get cooking. Post your results so its not just me.

02/12/2024

🌱 Meat Footprint Game-Changer: Mashed Potato Puffs 🥔✨

Got leftover mashed potatoes? Don’t let them go to waste, turn them into these game-changing mashed potato puffs! Light, fluffy, and packed with flavour, they’re perfect for reducing waste and your Meat Footprint. 🌍

For an extra crunch, line your muffin tins with filo pastry before baking. And if you’re going plant-based, just swap the cheese for a vegan alternative, easy as that!

Recipe in the comments. Who said leftovers couldn’t be exciting? Let me know your favourite leftover transformations below! ⬇️

Fun Fact..🥔

Potatoes can do more than feed us, they can generate electricity! By inserting copper and zinc electrodes into a potato, a chemical reaction produces enough energy to power small devices. It’s a clever example of nature’s versatility, much like finding creative, sustainable ways to reduce our Meat Footprint.

01/12/2024

A Taste of Morocco – With Less Meat, More Magic!

Today, I’m sharing something truly special, my perfected Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey Sauce.

This recipe has taken me weeks to get just right so you don’t have to lift a finger beyond your kitchen. Imagine perfectly roasted cauliflower, seasoned with aromatic Moroccan spices, topped with a silky, nutty tahini sauce that’s kissed with honey. It’s sweet, savoury, and absolutely mouthwatering.

This isn’t just a meal; it’s a journey. A step towards reducing your Meat Footprint while still enjoying vibrant, delicious dishes. The best part? You’ll never miss the meat.

Trust me, your taste buds will thank you, your body will thank you, and the planet will thank you.

The recipe will be in the comments later, but why wait? Clear your evening and get ready to create something unforgettable.

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