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Dear Planet Green,

I'm trying to eat in a healthier way and I'm also thinking about the environmental impact of eating meat. I'm considering becoming vegetarian, but my husband is dead set against it. What should I do?

Dear Confused Cook:

There are lots of ways you can eat less meat, and even get your husband to enjoy his dinner. You might want to look at a flexitarian way of eating, meaning that you are largely vegetarian, but eat meat sometimes. Here are some tips: