Meat production is a major contributor to climate change, deforestation, and water pollution. By eating vegetarian one day a week, you can help to reduce your environmental impact. In Green Hero, we hope that once a week, you and I can be meatless for a day or just for a meal for the start. Every big action to see the world heal starts with a small step and that small step have to come from us. So why do we need to reduce our meat intake? Let's read further.
To Reduces greenhouse gas emissions: Meat production is a major contributor to climate change, accounting for about 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This is because livestock produce methane, a greenhouse gas that is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. By eating vegetarian once a week, you can help to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
To Conserves water: Meat production requires a lot of water. It takes about 1,800 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef, but only 39 gallons of water to produce one pound of vegetables. By eating vegetarian once a week, you can help to conserve water resources.
To Reduces deforestation: Forests are being cleared at an alarming rate to make way for livestock grazing and to grow crops to feed livestock. By eating vegetarian once a week, you can help to reduce deforestation and protect our forests.
As a vegetarian, I'm always looking for new and exciting places to eat. I love trying different cuisines and discovering new dishes, but I also appreciate a good old-fashioned comfort meal. That's why I make it a point to check out local vegetarian restaurants whenever I travel.
Here are a few of my favorite top-rated vegetarian restaurants near me:
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Lily Vegetarian Kitchen in nearby Georgetown, Penang, is a great place to go for a variety of vegetarian dishes. The menu features everything from classic Malaysian dishes like nasi lemak and laksa to Western favorites like pasta and pizza. Lily Vegetarian Kitchen also has a wide selection of vegan and gluten-free options.
Address: 98, Lorong Madras, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Pin Xin in nearby Georgetown, Penang, is a great place to go for a traditional Chinese vegetarian meal. The restaurant offers a variety of thali meals, which are served with a variety of rice dishes, curries, and vegetables. Pin Xin also has a selection of sweets and desserts.
Address: 38, Lebuh Tye Sin, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Journey2Life Restaurant in Bayan Lepas, Penang, is a great place to go for a variety of vegetarian dishes. The menu features everything from classic Malaysian dishes like nasi lemak and laksa to Western favorites like pasta and pizza. Journey2Life Restaurant also has a wide selection of vegan and gluten-free options.
Address: C-3, 1, Lorong Bayan Indah 3, Taman Pantai Jerjak, 11960 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
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HARE KRSNA PURE VEGETARIAN FOOD in Bayan Lepas, Penang, is a great place to go for a traditional Indian vegetarian meal. The restaurant offers a variety of thali meals, which are served with a variety of rice dishes, curries, and vegetables. HARE KRSNA PURE VEGETARIAN FOOD also has a selection of sweets and desserts.
Address: 10, Lorong Bayan Indah 3, Taman Pantai Jerjak, 11960 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
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Xuan Yuan Vegetarian 素轩缘 in Bayan Lepas, Penang, is a great place to go for a Chinese vegetarian meal. The menu features a variety of classic Chinese dishes, such as dim sum, noodles, and stir-fries. Xuan Yuan Vegetarian 素轩缘 also has a selection of mock meat dishes, which are made with plant-based ingredients to imitate the taste and texture of meat.
Address: 11900, No 52, Jalan Aziz Ibrahim, Taman Pantai Jerjak, 11960 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
These are just a few of the many great vegetarian that I personally can suggest. If there is any great suggestions from your end, do let us know and we will update it to this blogpost.
Thanks for reading and see you in the next post.