Make it your own.

Want to try eating less meat, but still eat fish, eggs, dairy, seafood, nuts, & beans? Try the ‘classic’ Meatless March for one month. Want to eat less meat, but not all day long? Try going meatless before 5:00 p.m., or having Meatless Mondays for one month. Find your own variation that challenges you while still being attainable.

Why Meatless March?

There are many reasons people decide to eat less meat. Health, environmental benefits, and quality of life for animals are some reasons. If you’re interested in trying to eat less meat, but not sure where to start, then a one month challenge like Meatless March might be right for you. It doesn’t have to occur in the month of March - you could take the challenge any time! (Try Meatless Midsummer in July/August!)

Leverage your community.

It can be easier to stick with a temporary challenge like this with the support of those around you. It might help to try the challenge along with colleagues or friends. Consider making a plan with anyone you share meals with so they are aware of your goal.

About MeatlessMarch.org

Our names are Matt and Hanna, and if you had asked us just a few years ago, we would have said we were the last people to try eating less meat. Food and recipes with meat had always been a central part of our lives. However, when a small group of work colleagues decided to try eating less meat for one month in 2018, Matt saw an opportunity to try something different. We have been participating every March since then, and we’ve enjoyed sharing the experience with friends and family who were interested to try it. If you think Meatless March might be for you, give it a try - and don’t hesitate to reach out to share your ideas, suggestions, and stories!

Sincerely,

Meatless Matt & Healthful Hanna