5 Tips for Sustainable Eating Habits

HOW TO MAINTAIN

Sustainable EATING HABITS

Sustainable diet is about choosing food that is healthy to your body as well as the environment.

Eat plant-based meals

Shifting to a plant-based diet that focuses on vegetables, beans, and nuts will not only add flavor and variety to your meal but also help in mitigating deforestation and reduce freshwater withdrawals for food production.

Plant-based diets are easy to follow and help you live an ethically healthy life. Ideally, a plant-based meal involves minimally processed food, moderate quantity of fish, minimal red meat (meat with low-fat content is preferable), and lowfat dairy.

Time to take up the “Meatless Monday� challenge! Cut the meat, one day a week.

Meat production contributes majorly to global warming, and the livestock sector alone represents 14.5% of the total greenhouse gas emissions. There are many alternatives to red and white meat that are a source of protein while

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allowing you to curb emissions. In addition, you can always switch to vegan meat and meat substitutes like tofu, tempeh, seitan, beans and legumes to satisfy your meat cravings.

Choose Ocean-friendly Seafood

Seafood is undoubtedly a healthy dietary choice. However, fishing and aquaculture are affecting our marine ecosystem negatively as some species are exposed to overfishing while others are farmed in ways harmful to the environment. Read these seafood recommendations before heading out to the fish market near you. Shrimp, salmon, tuna, or any other species - learn the story behind your favorite seafood and make an ocean-friendly choice.

Shop Local

Explore local farmer’s markets near you to eat fresher, tastier, and healthier food. They are certainly more socially responsible and offer you a glimpse of how the food served in your plate is grown and harvested. By shopping locally, you not only save gas but also contribute to mitigating pollution as the food does not have to be transported from a distance. Additionally, you get the opportunity to know the farmers and other people involved in the entire process and gain valuable insights from them.

Resist Temptation & Eat Mindfully

Did you know mindful eating is actually a Buddhist concept?

It’s about recognizing and coping with your cravings and food-related behaviors by paying full attention to the physical cues while you are having food. Eating mindfully helps in avoiding binge eating and unhealthy eating behaviors.

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