Shipping fruits and vegetables across the world have become a major CO2 expense. To cut down this footprint, begin checking where your vegetables are from and stop buying the ones shipped from the other side of the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The seasonal fruits and vegetables for you will of course depend on where you live. It should be pretty easy to look up if you are not sure what to get. If you even want to start growing your own vegetables, it is also important. The plants native to your environment will most likely have the highest survival rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In most instances, the plants in season carry much more taste and nutritional value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, you may have heard this a million times or never before, but cutting down on meat and dairy products can make a huge difference. Cows in particular emit enormous amounts of greenhouse gasses. Unfortunately, the industry is gigantic and the only way for us to shrink it is to change our support of it. If the demand for meat and dairy goes down so will the supply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now it may seem daunting at first, but it is actually a lot easier than you may think. Often cheaper as well. Meat and dairy are rooted in many cultures – mine too. But you do not have to change everything at once. Small steps make a great difference. Especially when we are more people doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To start, maybe try to make a meat-free dinner once a week. Or even switch your beef out with chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For my family, we found that meat substitutes were not what could make a dish interesting. Instead, we make more plant-based dishes that were not originally with meat. Though the substitutes may work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you think plant-based food sounds boring, you probably just have not tried recipes with more spice. You can marinate vegetables just as well as meat. It is delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meat is not the only edible thing containing lots and lots of protein. Beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds have tremendous amounts and are great for everyday cooking. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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