Nicole Avila

Woods Charter

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
141 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

12

meatless or vegan meals

consumed

Nicole's actions

Materials

Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Materials

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 6 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

In your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?

Nicole Avila 4/19/2019 1:39 PM

I believe it's the perspective. In the United States and Mexico it's thought that meat fills the plate. That it's what gives you the strength to build muscle. Meat is found in the majority of fast food restaurants and plays a huge role in the main dishes in Mexico. While yes, in Mexico they have their Mexican rice and black beans. It's not viewed as the main dish but rather the sides of your meal. This is unless you get gorditas with black beans and cheese. Regardless, it's hard being vegetarian in Mexico, especially vegan when there are so many problems with whether the vegetables have been irrigated with clean water. As for the United States, meat is just tastier and more heavily advertised in commercials.

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