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Easy Ways to Eat for the Planet

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    Eco-Friendly Eating

    Trying to eat healthier and be an eco-conscious consumer at the same time? You're in luck: Turns out the same food choices that are good for you are almost always good for the planet, too. By limiting the energy and resources used to prepare your meals, you'll get the benefits of fresh, nutrient-rich foods without artificial additives.
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    Eat More Veggies

    Substituting produce and plant-based proteins for traditional meat entrees will reduce your saturated fat intake -- and your carbon footprint.

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    Avoid Overfished Seafood

    Choose heart-healthy seafood that reproduces in great numbers and that fisheries obtain without damage to any natural habitat, such as Dungeness crab in season and wild Alaskan salmon. Alaskan black cod (aka sablefish) makes a tasty alternative to Chilean sea bass, serves as a great source of omega-3s, and its populations are constantly managed to remain abundant.

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    Cook Less

    By preparing foods without the use of a stove, oven, or microwave, you save energy and natural resources. No-cook meals are also a great way to get more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

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    Start a Garden

    Growing your own herbs and produce will cut down on your grocery bills -- and the amount of pesticides in your food.

    Organic Gardening Tips

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    Opt for Whole Foods

    Choosing whole foods and meals made from scratch over factory-produced products and microwave dinners will help reduce energy expenditures and keep artificial preservatives out of your diet.
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    Be a Locavore

    Today's food travels an average of 1,500 miles to get from farm to table. By eating locally produced fare, you can reduce the trucking and air travel required to transport food, support sustainable growing practices, and help out your own farming community. Plus, food tastes better when it's fresh.

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    Know Organic Labels

    Just because a food says "organic" doesn't mean it's the best environmental choice. Learn how to recognize a truly eco-friendly product.

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    Join a Community Group

    Becoming a member of a local food co-op or community-sponsored agriculture program helps you pitch in and support regional farmers.

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    Shun Paper and Plastic

    Keep reusable eco-bags in your purse, car, or anywhere else they'll be handy when you need to pick up groceries on the fly.

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    Drink Shade-Grown Coffee

    The beans in your morning cup of joe may have been grown on land where rainforests once thrived, now clear-cut to allow sunlight to reach coffee crops. Buying shade-grown coffee helps discourage this technique; look for brands with the Rainforest Alliance or Bird Friendly seal to ensure that the most eco-friendly farming practices were used.
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    Try Eco-Friendly Wines

    Choose vino from winemakers who use organic, sustainable, or biodynamic farming practices.

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