Food for the Ark: Chapter Ten — Feasting with Purpose: Go Vegan for the Holidays and Nourish Yourself and the Earth!

This holiday season, make a positive impact on the planet by choosing a vegan meal. Choosing to eat vegan or reduce your consumption of animal products can significantly benefit the environment. For example, just 100 grams of beef produces approximately 55.12 pounds of CO2 equivalents, and other meats have similar effects. If everyone transitioned to a plant-based diet, food-related emissions could decrease by up to 68% in just 15 years, helping combat global warming. A plant-based diet can promote better health by reducing the risk of heart disease. So, this season, treat yourself to a delicious and environmentally-friendly meal while caring for our beautiful home.

Annie stood in the greenhouse, teeming with life. Her eyes sparkled as she gazed at the first signs of a remarkable transformation. Three weeks earlier, tiny, inconspicuous spores had gracefully floated down and delicately landed on a dark, loamy surface brimming with the essential nutrients they needed for their mission. With an almost mystical determination, each spore unleashed its power, sending out delicate strands known as mycelium, surreptitiously weaving a mysterious and enchanting web beneath the surface. Like skilled wizards, each worked tirelessly beneath the dirt, creating an…