Agriculture use approximately 70% of our fresh water
(globally on average). That said, the production of meat
requires around 1000% more water (1 kg requires from
5000 to 20,000 liters of water) than some grains like wheat
(1 kg of wheat requires between 500 and 4000 liters of
water).
In addition, a lot of the grain is cultivated to feed the animals
we eat and if we started eating that grain and reduce our
consumption meat, less water and resources would be used
to produce animal food.
In conclusion, Plant-based eating is for everyone, the main
idea is not to “diet” or remove something from your nutrition
but more about adding more vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole
grains, and legumes.
Now it’s time to put your learning into action, pick a day
when you will start your plant-based nutrition, select your
meals (find recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes)
and make a grocery list, go shopping (get your grocery
items) and implement the change! Plant-based eating is not
a diet but a more a way of living. Make it simple and have
fun with it!