Can I change the world?
simply, yes.
Think about your last meal - where did it come from? Go beyond the restaurant where you ate, or the grocery store where you shopped. Consider where the vegetables were grown, who harvested them, and how they arrived to where you live. How the ingredients were prepared and how they tasted. Do you like what you see?
Live your values - community, environment, equality... as you begin to align your diet with these ideals you'll improve your own health and happiness while having a positive impact on people and the planet.
Live your values - community, environment, equality... as you begin to align your diet with these ideals you'll improve your own health and happiness while having a positive impact on people and the planet.
Nourish your body.
Begin with you. Maybe you'd like to improve your health by eating more vegetables. But it's hard to enjoy soggy green beans from a can or mealy tomatoes that traveled thousands of miles. By enjoying locally-grown produce you'll receive more nutrients from your fruits and vegetables and enjoy filling your plate with amazing flavors. Planting herbs in your backyard or on your windowsill will brighten up your home and add fresh taste to your homemade meals.
Support your community.
Purchasing fresh food at a local farmer's market is an incredibly powerful way to support your local economy. You'll provide small farmers with income, learn how your food is produced and harvested, and try delicious veggies that never make it to supermarket shelves. Dining at local restaurants and joining your local food cooperative or natural foods store allow your community to remain unique and your neighbors to build thriving businesses.
Indulge a little.
Enjoy coffee, chocolate, coconut and other tropical treats. You can ensure that your indulgences have a positive impact on people around the world by choosing Fair Trade Certified products and selecting organic when possible. These certifications ensure that farmers abroad are earning fair wages for their products, working to protect the environment, and strengthening their own communities.