When it comes to sustainable eating, one might perceive the idea as expensive, inconvenient and limiting. However, sustainable eating allows us to make healthier food choices, while we become more mindful of our environment.
Here are some ways to promote healthier and more sustainable food purchasing choices:
1) Shop for produce that is in season
2) Support local farmers (e.g. farmer's markets)
3) Follow a plant-based diet (consume less meat)
4) Create a garden to plant your own food
5) Buy fair trade foods
6) Shop organic produce
7) Eat less processed foods
Personally, I started hopping on the plant-based diet over a year ago, and I recently began incorporating more organic foods on my plate after gaining more knowledge about toxic chemical exposures from food consumption. However, I am trying to build the habit of eliminating or reducing processed foods in my diet by experimenting with cooking whole foods in my kitchen.
This link provides a list of raw, whole food, plant-based recipes!
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Howdy Candy,
ReplyDeleteI just love the list of ways to promote healthier and more sustainable food purchases. I took a photo of your post and used it when I went to the market last week. I typically do numbers 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7. I want to plant a garden but I do not have a green thumb. I really need to adopt a plant-based diet to be more healthy.
Thanks for sharing,
Cinnamon