Tom Hanks Supports Meat Free Monday

Doing without meat is good for the planet, and the animals we share it with, says Hanks. Wilson chimes in to say that plant-based diets also have health benefits.

Its nice to do with less meat those who arent full-fledged vegans or vegetarians, no meat on Monday, its actually a simple and easy thing to do. Let's do it, says Hanks.

Why not try one day a week without meat? Good for the planet and your body. #MeatFreeMonday @PaulMcCartney @StellaMcCartney @maryamccartney pic.twitter.com/UJxROBbrpY - Rita Wilson (@RitaWilson) June 17, 2019

For their 10 year anniversary, Meat Free Monday launched its #MFMCountMeIn campaign that asks celebrities, businesses, nonprofits and other supporters to share how they go meat-free. Search the hashtag on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram to see how others support the movement.

Other celebrity supporters include Alec Baldwin, Chris Martin of Coldplay and Katy Perry. All have shared their support on Instagram.

View this post on Instagram Meat free Monday!! A post shared by Alec Baldwin (@alecbaldwininsta) on Jun 17, 2019 at 1:06pm PDT

View this post on Instagram Happy 10th birthday to #MeatFreeMonday! #MFMCountMeIn Love c, w, g, j & p A post shared by Coldplay (@coldplay) on Jun 17, 2019 at 2:38pm PDT

Of course, you shouldn't follow the movement just because a celebrity said so. Research consistently shows that plant-based diets are linked with a lower risk of cancer , heart disease, and blood pressure. If you want to reduce meat consumption without sacrificing protein, fill up on lentils, beans, quinoa and broccoli .