Balancing Nutrition for People and the Planet
Consumers are not only concerned with their physical and mental health, but also with the planet’s health.
One wonderful consequence of the pandemic has been that there has been a boost of interest of eating healthier. As plant-based foods continue to be a strong trend in 2022, we will also see lots of seed, ethnical diverse foods and alcohol free drinks. The pandemic also had other effects such as shortages in supply chain as well as an increase of awareness of food waste. Greenhouse gas emissions at every stage of the food system, plus water, fertilizer, packaging, labor, and more.”
The pandemic also had other effects such as shortages in supply chain as well as an increase of awareness of food waste. Greenhouse gas emissions at every stage of the food system, plus water, fertilizer, packaging, labor, and more. “Most wasted food ends up in landfills, where it generates methane, a greenhouse gas that is up to 86 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.”
“The plant-based movement ties into a number of trending consumer priorities, including health protection, environmental stewardship, and ethically driven eating,” says Cynthia Sass, MPH, a registered dietitian in private practice in Los Angeles. “My clients constantly tell me they feel better physically and feel good about how they are spending their food dollars when they eat more plant-based foods.”
“When you reach for plant-based foods, you’re doing your health a favor. But did you know that the planet is thanking you, too?… Research shows that many of the foods that are most harmful to human health are also the worst for the environment — contributing to everything from climate change to the loss of animal and plant species around the world.”
https://www.nrdc.org/food-waste
https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/tips-to-make-your-eating-habits-more-sustainable/