Wednesday, 17 March 2010 15:06

Meatless Day, a global event held since 1984 in over 30 countries. Why Meatless Day?
- Because it saves animals from the cages, crowding, deprivation, abuse, beatings, mutilations and a torturous life and death.

Each person who takes a plant-based diet, saves the life of 95 sentient animals each year. In the period of his life, a person can save more than 6,000 animals, choosing only eat a plant based diet.

- Because it reduces the risk of heart attacks, cancer and other degenerative and chronic diseases, which annually kill 1.4 million Americans and millions more worldwide.

- Because it decreases the exposure to infections such as salmonella or E. coli, which afflicts millions of people annually around the world.

- Because it raises our energy level, lowers power and simplifies budget preparation and cleaning of food.

Because it increases the available amount of grains, cereals and legumes for human consumption, as the animals are inefficient at converting energy into protein.

- Because it protects the soil, water and air pollution from methane, urea, faeces, urine, hormones and pesticides.

- Because it preserves the soil, groundwater, forests and other forms of wildlife because it does not devastate crops to make them fodder for animals.

- Because it protects the soil, water and other vital for the survival of our children and their children.

This March 20 we encourage everyone to leave the meat for a day, not just today but every day of his life. For the animals, your health, the planet, in solidarity, to join Meatless Day!

In Colombia


Bogota: Saturday 20 March from 14.00 to 17.00. Carnival, batucada and tasting vegan products for cruelty-free hold. Venue: Centro Comercial Gran Estación, Calle 26 Avenida El Dorado Carrera 62 (up from 68).