Originally Posted by 2MuchMark

I'm a total hypocrite when it comes to meat. I love beef and chicken but never ever do I want to visit a slaughterhouse or similar facility. I know they exist and I hope the animals are treated humanely. Anything beyond that is blocked out of my mind.

Here are my own "rules" for eating properly and saving the planet.

- I give myself smaller portions, never filling my plate or bowl.

- A few more carrots, a little less meat.

- Buy locally. Produce grown locally means less fuel used to transport it to the store.

- Restaurants always serve too much food. My better half and I almost always share a meal instead of order separate ones, except when its something fancy.

I still love junk food and treat myself to a Big Mac once a month or so, but I think just eating slightly smaller portions and substituting a little less meat for a little more veggies is a good thing.