Jon Stewart interviews Gene Baur of The Farm Sanctuary about his new book Living The Farm Sanctuary Life: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully, Living Longer and Feeling Better EveryDay.
Jon admits that " It's harder to eat meat when you know the animals name". He confesses a health issue and how his eating habits tie into his Jewish background and it's all in a funny way, of course.
Gene talks about how animal agriculture uses "50% of water in US". And about how we could save 70% of health care costs with a plant-based diet.
In the book’s introduction they list ‘10 Small Steps,’ offering suggestions to help people get started. The first of these is, “Participate in Meatless Monday.” Other small steps they include are to avoid the cruelest animal products like veal, caged eggs, chicken meat and foie gras; to replace meat in recipes with plant-based options; to eat ethnic, exploring and rediscovering traditional dishes which tend to be plant-based; to get to know beans and use them to add protein and flavor to your meals; and to shop at farmer’s markets for fresh seasonal produce which helps support more local, humane, and sustainable food systems.
With Jon Stewart leaving the Daily Show I'm getting ready for Jon Stewart withdrawal symptoms. Is there a group for this?