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Meatless Mondays is turning into a huge success. No wonder. Since the April 26th launch of the new Down to Earth Meatless Mondays event, every Monday customers are receiving up to 40% off selected All-Vegetarian Preferred Brand items.

"Our goal is to make it easier for everyone to go meatless on Mondays by giving them big savings on great tasting meat alternatives," explains Mark Fergusson, Down to Earth's Chief Vegetarian Officer. "By eating less meat people can reduce global warming, protect the environment, and improve their health. There are only positive benefits to going meatless, with no unwelcome tradeoffs or unintended negative side effects,” he explains.

"Participating in Meatless Mondays will help improve your health, help reduce your carbon footprint, and save you money while you do it!"

The studies on the effects of meat on your health are only getting stronger. Read more in this issue’s Feature Article.

Plus check out this month’s Health Tip for easy and practical ways to use meat substitutes in some of your favorite dishes. We’ll show you how easy it is to eat less meat without sacrificing flavor.

What Dietary Changes Inhibit Cancer in 100% of Cases?

Everyone knows someone who has or has died of cancer. There are so many different kinds of cancer, and so many potential causes, that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. When you consider the recent estimation that within the next forty years one in two men and one in three women will contract cancer, it’s even easier to throw up your hands and give in to the mysterious and terrifying threat that cancer poses.
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40% Off "Meatless Mondays" Is A Success!

Meatless Mondays at Down to Earth has proven to be a huge success since it was launched this past April26th—offering a whopping 40% off the regular price of selected ALL VEGETARIAN Preferred Brand Items every Monday. Sales for the items on special for Meatless Monday were up significantly. This means customers like this campaign. That's great news!
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View the items on sale in the
Meatless Mondays Sales Flyer!

“Wow, wow, wow! I never imagined meatless meals could be so satisfying.”

-Oprah Winfrey
Oprah’s Blog, June 04, 2008

Using Meat Substitutes, Made Easy

Who said going meatless means you must give up your favorite dishes? Most long-time vegetarians will tell you that you can convert many of your favorite dishes with vegetarian meat substitutes or replacements. Today, eating meatless has become easier than ever thanks to the availability of meat replacement options on the market. Of course, meat replacements have come a long way since they were first introduced 20 years ago. It’s easy to fool even the biggest meat lover when using today’s meat substitutes.
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United Nations: Livestock Production is Threatening the Environment

Those who visit Down to Earth’s website or receive the monthly e-newsletter probably have seen the statement that “The single most important thing an individual can do for the environment is to adopt a vegetarian diet.” The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) agrees: Raising animals for food impacts global warming by generating more greenhouse gases than all the cars and trucks in the world combined. This fact in itself is a powerful argument for a vegetarian diet – but it’s just the beginning!
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Featured Recipe

For your cooking delight we are bringing you our monthly cooking class recipes:

Feature! Mexican Casserole

Additional tasty recipes:

Enchilada Sauce

Fresh Pineapple Salsa

Strawberry Shortcakes