“The fact is, most people in the U.S. eat way more meat than is good for them or the planet, but even knowing this, the chances are little that we are all going to become vegetarians, much less vegans. Asking everyone to go vegetarian or vegan is not a realistic or attainable goal, but we can focus on a more plant-based diet and support the farmers who raise their animals humanely and sustainably. This is why I am such a big believer in the Meatless Monday Movement and the Environmental Working Group’s Meat Eaters Guide to Climate Change and Health.”
– Mario Batali, chef, restaurateur, award-winning author, and television personality
“The single most important thing any of us do to shrink the environmental footprint of our eating is to cut back on our meat-eating – doing so has a much bigger impact than eating local or organic. Meatless Monday is one way to do it; another is to treat meat as a flavoring or side dish rather than as the main event of a meal. It need not be an all-or-nothing proposition. EWG's guide gives consumers solid advice on how to improve one's health and the environment by making better informed choices, particularly around which meat and how much they eat.”
– Michael Pollan, best-selling author, In Defense of Food and The Omnivore’s Dilemma
“Skipping meat just one day a week is an easy way to so something good for your health and the health of the planet. Take Chef Mario Batali's Meatless Monday Pledge and consult EWG’s Meat Eater's Guide and Health and you'll join a movement that's having an incredible effect around the world.” – Sid Lerner, founder and chairman of The Monday Campaigns, Inc.
"Want to shrink your children's risk of obesity, cancer and heart disease? It's simple! Just ease back on the number of times you feed them red meat... and reduce or totally cut out processed meats."
– Dr. Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP, author of the book/DVD The Happiest Baby on the Block.
"Americans consume more meat and dairy than any other country in the world, and have the high rates of colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes to prove it. Making adjustments in our diets with an emphasis on eating more plant-based products like fruits, vegetables and whole grains can produce dramatic, long-lasting improvements to people's health. EWG's Meat Eater's Guide is an easy-to-use tool for those consumers looking to improve their health through shopping better for themselves and their families."
– Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, and professor of public health, University of Arizona
"By eating less red and processed meat, you can effectively reduce your toxic exposure since toxins accumulate more in fat. In fact, most of our dioxin exposure is from food, almost entirely from animal fat. If you do eat meat, look for organic, grass-fed meat – it’s less fatty, less toxic and provides more omega-3 fatty acids, which are critical to good health. EWG’s Meat Eater's Guide can help you start eating less and healthier meats today – chances are, you'll live longer."
– Mark Hyman, MD, chairman of the Institute for Functional Medicine and four-time New York Times bestselling author
“The EWG Meat Eater’s Guide to Climate Change + Health shows you the qualitarian ways to make the right choices for meats and cheeses when you choose to incorporate them in your diet. It also makes recommendations about how you can reduce your intake of meat and still get all of your nutrient needs met. At the end of the day it is a win for your health, as well as the health of the environment.”
– Ashley Koff, R.D., celebrity dietitian, author, health & lifestyle contributor
