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Healthy Monday: Do It For Your Health

October 27, 2014 by saraeholmes Leave a comment

Eating large amounts of red and processed meat (like bacon, deli meats, and hot dogs) has been linked to an increase in colon, rectal, and prostate cancer. Excessive meat consumption can also lead to other preventable diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

This week, start off with a Meatless Monday. See if you can swap red and processed meats for leaner sources of protein like beans, lentils or tofu.

Check out the Meat Free Monday song by Paul McCartney.

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Healthy Monday: Cut Your Meat Consumption

April 28, 2014 by saraeholmes Leave a comment

How often do you eat red meat?

Eating large amounts of red and processed meat (like bacon, deli meats, and hot dogs) has been linked to an increase in colon, rectal, and prostate cancer.

This week, start off with a Meatless Monday. See if you can swap red and processed meats for leaner sources of protein like beans, lentils or tofu.

Filed under City of Decatur, Decatur Active Living Tagged with Healthy Monday, Meatless Monday, Monday Campaigns, nutrition