Low Carbon Diet
The latest environmental catch phrase is “low carbon”, as in a low-carbon economy, which strives to cut back on fossil fuels to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Take the concept to your plate and you have a low-carbon diet, which maximizes foods that require less energy to grow, produce or transport.
How do you know if you’re eating low carbon? A new web site allows you to rate your plate, carboni-style, and even suggests how to lower the carbon footprint of your diet. You can drag and drop “foods” onto an imaginary skillet and the site estimates the CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalents) emmissions of your meal. CO2e is an international measure of greenhouse gasses, such as carbon dioxide and methane.
The site: http://www.eatlowcarbon.org/
Top 5 Low-Carbon Diet Tips
- Don’t waste food. If you buy it, eat it.
- Eat regional foods in season.
- Limit meat and cheese to small portions of those you really love.
- Don’t buy air-freighted foods like seafood and produce out of season.
- Avoid processed and packaged foods.
