Honor the Earth through the food we love!
Within a few weeks scientists will be out with new data on our warming planet and how this warming is affecting all of us. By news accounts, it will not be good news. The study is out: climate study
There is no planet B!
Many have of us have experienced the storms, floods and fires of the past few years. These will only get worst if we don’t stop the warming of our planet and find an equilibrium of Earth stability. Everybody has a part to play, and if everyone does just a little, it adds up to a lot!
There is no planet B and we all need to do better so our future generations can have a livable planet.
This week I attended a virtual workshop honoring the Earth through food. Two big changes we can make to our lives to honor the earth and help reduce climate warming are to eat meatless one or more days a week, and really get serious about reducing food waste.
We all know ways we can eat healthier. Reducing beef and pork in your diet is a win- win for the planet and can also makes enormous changes to better your health. Changing your diet could add up to 13 years to your life, study says | CNN
Eating for Health® : Bauman College | Berkeley, California
Shopping in bulk will reduce plastic in your diet!
I think a good way to eat healthier and eat less meat is to reduce your plastic packaging! Microplastics Could Harm Humans by Acting as Toxin ‘Magnet,’ Study Finds – EcoWatch
Wasting food is a waste of our time, water and lots of energy. It is something we all need to work on harder. In the United States 30-40% of our food is wasted. We can do better.
These were excellent suggestions from my workshop to reduce food waste:
1. Prepare meals with waste in mind. Work new meals around leftovers like into wraps, soups or rice bowls. 2. Plan meals ahead 3. Be mindful of the food you waste. How can you do better? 4. Optimize storage and maximize shelf -life. Check out storage options at savethefood.org 5. Shop more often and with a list 6. Be mindful of the food we eat and love.
https://www.ecowatch.com/how-to-store-produce.html
‘Love Letter to Food’ Video Shows How Much Food We Waste (nationswell.com)
Love Food Hate Waste – Dianne – Bing video
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