Resources for the “meat denied”

The North American Meat Institute has resources available for the “meat denied,” those whose offices are restricting access to meat in the workplace, on a new website, IChooseMeat.com. Among the resources are the helpful lists, “Top 10 ways to sneak meat into the office” and “Best excuses to get out of your office’s meatless lunch.” IChooseMeat.com features a guide to different cuts of meat and how to cook them, a thorough product center featuring prepared meat choices that fit nutrition profiles such as low/reduced fat, low/reduced sodium, natural, organic, and American Heart Association Certified. It also includes resources addressing meat myths including many of the prominent myths about meat’s environmental impact. “It is disappointing that any company would make a decision to remove a nutritious and delicious food choice, especially when the data is clear that the path to meaningful environmental impact reductions is not through the stomach,” said Meat Institute Vice President of Public Affairs Eric Mittenthal. “For both environmental and employee morale purposes, companies are far better served by working to reduce their energy consumption and encouraging public transportation.” — WLJ