London Heathrow Marriott Hotel has been going meat free on Mondays since 2022. “We like to be at the forefront of sustainable initiatives at the hotel and as an organisation. Meat Free Monday has been a huge success – there’s no going back!” – Ron Vos, General Manager
Touted as a superfood, as well as an aphrodisiac, asparagus has long been considered a delicacy and is at its best in spring. Loaded with nutrients and low in calories (less than four kcal per average spear), asparagus can be boiled, steamed, grilled, fried and roasted.
Aubergine
With deep purple, glossy skins encasing cream coloured flesh, aubergines (or eggplants) are full of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre and can help lower cholesterol.
Radish
Crisp and crunchy with a peppery kick, radishes are low in calories and carbs, and full of vitamins and minerals. If you like things milder, try a white radish such as daikon (popular in Japanese cuisine).
Spinach
Spinach contains iron as well as an abundance of other essential vitamins and minerals. Throw into pastas and pestos, ragu and ravioli, soups and smoothies – spinach is a real all-rounder!
Peas
At their best in early summer, peas grow inside long, rounded pods. A cup of these little green gems contains less than 100 calories but provides plenty of protein, fibre and micronutrients.
“We know that this is THE most important thing we can do to save our earth, and it’s also the best thing we can do for our health. Plus it’s so yummy! Join me on this adventure of plant-based living and please be meat-free Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and if you can only do Monday we’ll be OK with that too. The more the merrier, thank you!”
— Alicia Silverstone
“Try it, you might like it … and the planet definitely will appreciate it.”
— Woody Harrelson
“I grew up in the ‘meat and two veg’ era but there’s so much more choice now in terms of plant-based food – it’s far more exciting on the plate! I’m consciously reducing how much meat I eat, and that’s no bad thing for the planet and all of us living on it.”
— Ainsley Harriott
“Meat Free Monday is a simple idea which makes so much sense! By not eating meat at least one day a week we help the environment, save animals and improve our health. Try it, get your friends and family to try it and why not encourage your school to try it too?”
— Fearne Cotton
“Meat Free Mondays is a great idea though I live meat free every day. Being vegetarian is good for your body, good for the planet and a peace and loving thing to do.”
— Ringo Starr
“Thank you for inspiring the way I live my life now. Even if you’re not veggie, vegan or plant-based, reducing our meat and dairy consumption, even for just one day a week, has a positive impact on our planet, the animals we share it with and our own personal health.”
A modern twist on a classic. We’ve made a few #MeatFreeMonday switches with our Kale Ceasar Salad, swapping romaine lettuce for nutritionally dense kale, as well as adding roasted butter beans for crunch and protein! 🥬
INGREDIENTS kale butter beans lemon juice nutritional yeast Dijon mustard tahini plant-based mayonnaise croutons plant-based cheese
🫛 Beans: tiny but mighty – great for the gut. 🫘 Yes, you heard us right! Beans aren’t just packed with protein and fibre – they’re also loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that do wonders for the whole body. Take a look at our cheat sheet of the best beans for protein and fibre and save this for your next food shop....
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QUICK DIPS: Elevate your DIY hummus game with our Roasted Red Pepper Hummus! 💚 With only 6 ingredients and ready before your pitta’s finished toasting, this quick dip is sure to be a firm favourite. Link in bio for the full recipe 🔗
🥕 Eat with the seasons! 🍎🥦 Swipe to see what`s in season this September and try using as many of these as possible to ensure meals are diverse and delicious!
🌈🍜 These Rainbow Noodle Salad Jars are layered with fresh, crunchy veggies and noodles, perfect for meal prep, picnics or a quick desk lunch. Plus they’re packed with protein and fibre to keep you fuelled until dinnertime! 💚
People support Meat Free Monday for many reasons, including reducing carbon emissions and eating more healthily. But let’s not forget the animals. Andrea Arnold’s 2021 documentary ‘Cow’ provides a unique opportunity to look at life through the eyes of a dairy cow called Luma.
