Welcome to part 5 of our mini series on Conscious Buying Decisions to Help Climate Change. Last time we covered ‘Knowing Your Food Source for Healthy Eating’. This time we’re looking at ‘Growing Your Own for a Healthy Diet’, which is also part of our series on Eating Sustainably.
You can find all content in this mini series at Mini Series: Conscious Buying Decisions to Help Climate Change.
Before we get started, it’s worth saying that this mini series is based on the Kiss the Ground Purchasing Guide. Many of the facts come from the book called Drawdown.
Find the Book Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed To Reverse Global Warming by Paul Hawken That You Can Find Here on Amazon*
There are 8 Steps To Eat for Your Health and the Climate:
Knowing Your Food Source
Growing Your Own
Composting
Choosing Meat That’s Regenerating Land
Choosing Dairy That’s Regenerating Land
Buying Seafood to Help Revitalise the Ocean and Ecosystems
Knowing Your Annuals and Perennials
Going Beyond the Healthiest Foods
In this piece we’re looking at step 2, Growing Your Own for a healthy diet.
Many fruits and vegetables lose nutrients the first day after they’re picked. Having your own garden, instead of buying from a shop, allows you to incorporate more fresh, nutrient-dense, and great-tasting foods for a healthy diet.
Read more at Grow Your Own for a Healthy Diet [Step 2 of 8]