You can still include modest amounts of animal-sourced foods throughout the week. When transitioning to a plant-forward diet, it might be helpful to focus on taking small, positive steps. For example, if you currently eat 5+ weekly servings of meat, you might try setting a modest initial goal such as only 3 weekly servings. One simple tip is that when you’re eating a meal that includes meat, think of meat as a side portion taking up about 25 percent of your plate, rather than the main feature of your meal. The other 75 percent of your meal can consist of plant-based foods.
This expert information is shared courtesy of The Gaples Institute, a physician-led educational nonprofit. For more information and to participate in their full “Learn to Eat Sustainably” course, please visit: https://www.gaplesinstitute.org/sustainable-diets/