Happy Earth Day!
The old adage "Reduce-Reuse-Recycle" is still as important as ever, but more and more people are considering the powerful effects our food choices have on the earth as well.
Ten Things You Can Do To Eat Green
- Eat Local. Local foods are high in flavor as well as "low carb"- low in carbon emissions.
- Buy Organic. Not just for the birds and the bees; our entire ecosystem (ourselves included) benefits from responsible agriculture.
- Grow your own food. In your garden you can plant heirloom seeds, grow them organically, and eat them quite locally in your own backyard.
- Eat less meat. Feed lot meat is carbon-intensive. Go grass fed or vegetarian.
- Cook more often. Make more time to be in the kitchen. Highly processed and packaged foods take a lot of energy to make and transport.
- Compost. Take your food scraps out of the landfill and turn them into "black gold" for your garden.
- Bag it yourself. Instant karma. Bring bags with you when you shop.
- Pay more, eat less. Consider paying a higher percentage of your income on food. Food insecurity is a real issue in many households in this country and the world beyond. However, we spend less time working to get food on our plates than ever before in history. (Is that cable t.v more important than the organic milk?)
- Plan ahead. From packing a lunch to preserving apples, planning ahead can help you avoid buying energy intensive convenience foods that you don't really want.
- Educate. Share meals and ideas. Request local, organic, and sustainable foods at your favorite restaurants and grocery stores.
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