Tasty Ideas to Be Healthy and Earth-Friendly
How does what you eat help the environment? Well, the choices you make do add up over time and make a difference. Here are just a few expert tips for being healthy and earth friendly in your kitchen.
Go Plant-Forward!
You don’t have to cut out meat entirely to help the environment. Eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and legumes—and reducing the amount of meat you eat, by any amount—can be both good for you and good for the environment. Chef Marion Gibson offers delicious ideas about eating plant-forward (in just a few minutes!) in this short podcast.
Get Scrappy
Wasting food wastes the resources needed to grow, harvest, process, transport, and cook it (an additional waste of money and a contributor to climate change). The good news? There are plenty of things home cooks can do to help cut food waste. “The trick is finding ways to be creative,” says Chef Andrew Bergholtz.
Low Carbon = Cool
Did you know the food we choose, purchase, and consume can make a difference when it comes to our carbon footprint? Coolfood meals are a great example of striking a balance. Find out how to identify more climate-friendly foods—along with a few recipes to make at home—at the link.
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.