Our western diets have a negative impact on the environment due to the manufacturing, processing, packaging and transporting of our foods.

Many diet products come in fancy packaging which increases our overall wastage that goes into landfills. Recycling is great to do and  something we all know about.  Would it not be better, even greener when buying foods to choose those with little or no packaging.  This will actually reduce the need for recycling.

Opting for a more eco friendly diet that is 70% more fruits and vegetables can not only help you lose those unwanted pounds but can help you do your part to help save our planet.

An Eco friendly diet does not mean you have to eat only fruit and vegetables nor do you have to spend loads of money.  You can start with simple things like having a plan before you go shopping and sticking to a list and a budget that you have set out.

Choosing organic:

It can be more expensive so choosing your fruit and vegetables that are in season will work out to be cheaper.  Organic guarantees against the use of pesticides and chemicals.  As a result there is no negative leaching and contamination into our water sources providing a cleaner drinking water and protecting vulnerable marine life.   Organic foods taste better and are filled with more nutrients.  The farming methods prevent soil erosion and help to build healthy soil also organic farming is labour intensive so uses less energy.

Reduce Packaging:

Start by cutting down on processed foods, fast foods and snacks as these products mostly come excessively packaged.  You will also be doing your health a favor as these foods tend to be high in negative saturated fats.  This applies also to vegetarians, because just being vegetarian does not mean you have a eco friendly diet.

Eating meat:

We have been educated to have meat at every meal.  We do not need to.  Try introducing tasty vegetarian meals as part of your diet.  They are high in fibre which helps to eliminate waste and maintain the health of your colon.  By reducing the number of times you consume meat you can probably afford to buy a higher quality of meat.  Meat  that has been raised more humanely with less impact on the environment.  You can also taste the difference.  Meat production effects the environment, from pollution to the excess use of resources such as land, water and fossil fuel use.  Animals are also given antibiotics and hormones to meet standards based on consumer demand.

Growing your own food:

This a great way to have an Earth friendly diet.  Even if you live in an apartment you can grow sprouts that are filled with essential vitamins, minerals and live enzymes which help to provide more energy,  improve your immune system and improve your complexion. Growing food at home is very easy.  Get the kids involved and make it a family project.

Start Cooking:

Stop going out for meals and start cooking more at home.  Do it from scratch with fresh ingredients.  There are many meals you can cook that will take very little time and taste absolutely delicious.  They will be a lot healthier and better for the environment.  There will be no packaging and you will have control over what goes into your meal.

We have covered a few simple tips on how to go green with an environmentally friendly diet.  You can lose weight, improve your wellbeing and do your part to protect the planet.

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