Eat your veggies.
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Using meat as a side dish or accent will help you save money at the grocery store and present numerous health benefits. According to the Department of Agriculture, the average American eats nearly 200 pounds of meat each year—an amount that has not been good for our nation’s waistlines. But the production of meat uses vastly more resources than produce, which is why climate scientists and green chefs like Laura Stec recommend a diet that is mostly plant based.
