Hello World! Welcome Friends! Food waste and body weight may seem like two entirely different issues that require different solutions. The former is a global crisis that ultimately affects the environment while the latter is more of a personal challenge that everyone can face at some point in their lives. But what if, reducing your food waste at home and trimming down your fats are related to each other more than you think?
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That’s right. If you’ll look closely, you can pinpoint their biggest common denominator: food.
Take food waste for example. What happens is that we utilize every piece of land on the planet to grow crops and dairy animals. The processes that are involved in these industries release tons of CO2 into the atmosphere and chemicals into the water systems so that we can put some food on the table.
But let’s admit it. Not every item that we buy from the supermarkets or grocery stores doesn’t end up in our tummies. Some (or most) of them just end up in the garbage. This is where it becomes a pressing global issue. Imagine all the damage that the food manufacturers had done to the planet to produce all these items just to be thrown in the trash, literally.
Another problem that comes with people’s food hoarding tendencies is body weight. This is where the guilt comes into play. The more food you buy, the more you convince yourself to finish them off so you won’t feel guilty wasting them. Even though you’ve already had too much. The result? Weight gain.
As we’ve already explained, you can’t separate food waste and body weight from each other. You have to solve these problems as if they are one.
So if you have plans of trimming down some weight, you can also reduce your household food waste along the way. Here’s how you can pull it off:
- Skip the pre-packed items in supermarkets. If we were you, we’d rather bring our own reusable bags and buy vegetables and fruits in local markets where we can pick piece by piece. This way, you can control how much you’ll consume for the week.
- Same with meat. Instead of buying pre-packed meat, it’s better if you ask your local butcher for a specific amount of meat that you’ll need for a week or two. Don’t forget to bring your own tote bags, too! If you do this regularly, you can lessen your environmental footprints and control your food consumption significantly.
- If you’re into nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, the best way to store them is by keeping them in refillable mason jars or repurposed jars. You can avoid buying these items that are normally in plastic packaging in grocery aisles. Instead, buy from bulk food shops where you can simply bring your jars and refill them there.
- Instead of buying bottles of water, it’s wiser if you just install water filters in your taps. Also, don’t forget to bring your tumbler to work. So you could just refill them whenever you need to drink.
- Last and certainly not least, reduce your meat and dairy consumption as much as possible. Meat and dairy industries, unbeknownst to many, are some of the biggest contributors to pollution, food waste, and some of the health problems that most people face.
If you’re dedicated to cutting down your food waste and your body weight, going vegan is a great option. Although it’s certainly not for everybody, you can always give it a try anytime. Just click here to learn how.
But if you think you’re not ready for that yet, reducing your meat consumption can already be impactful in keeping the Earth and your body in great shape.
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