How to Eat More Sustainably
More and more people are making environmental issues a priority and many are wondering what changes they can make to reduce their carbon footprint. One change we could all make that would have benefits for our health and that of the planet is to change our eating habits. Here are some tips on how you can eat more sustainably.
Eat more plants, including vegetables, beans and nuts
The first step to eating more sustainably is to increase your intake of plants, including vegetables, fruits, beans and nuts, and to eat a wider variety of these foods. Farming the same plants en masse is bad for the environment and, according to the WWF, 75% of the world’s food supply comes from just 12 plants (and five animal species). Considering how many options there are when it comes to vegetables, legumes, fruit and nuts, we could quite easily expand our diet beyond our usual staples...
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