What is Sustainable Food?
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WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE FOOD? A GUIDE 
TO EATING MORE SUSTAINABLY
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Introduction
For a healthy body, a healthy planet, and a 
healthy future, it's important that we each look 
carefully at including the most sustainable 
foods in our diet. 
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WHAT IS 
SUSTAINABLE 
EATING?
Sustainable foods are types of foods that are 
grown or reared in a manner that limits their 
negative impact on the environment and the 
communities that produce them. 
Sustainable foods are environmentally friendly 
foods that minimize greenhouse gas emissions 
and use resources as sustainably as possible.
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Eat More Plant-
based Foods
Today, more people than at any other time in 
history are opting for diets made up of plant-based 
foods such as nuts, beans, and vegetables. 
Plant-based foods have been demonstrated to be 
healthier compared to animal-based options. 
People are taking inspiration from Asian 
communities such as Malaysia and China that 
largely rely on plant-based foods.
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Growing your own 
Food
When you grow own food, it means that you 
have cut the need to transport food over long 
distances using vehicles that release emissions 
into the environment. 
It also means that you will help to absorb some 
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using your 
food crops.
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Avoid Wasting Food
Today, the average home throws away about 
30% of the food it purchases. However, this is a 
waste of resources and cash. 
To reduce wastage, it is advisable to carefully 
review your family food requirements and only 
buy enough quantity. It is also worth exploring 
using food preservation methods such as 
drying and cooling.
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Initiate Conversation 
about Sustainable 
Eating
One fact that people who are focused on 
achieving sustainability agree on, and that is 
that the “fight” cannot be won alone. Rather, it 
becomes easier to march forward when 
working as a community. 
Therefore, you should consider carrying the 
conversation to close friends and encourage 
them to also adopt sustainable eating.
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Eat seasonally
Blueberries don't grow in Montana during 
January, yet you can still buy them "fresh" at 
this time. This means they're likely coming from 
far, far away. 
When possible, focus on foods that are 
available in season where you live and you'll be 
supporting sustainability.
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Rethink your grocery 
list
Opt for foods in bulk, more minimally processed 
foods and more plant-based meals. These 
choices often require less packaging, waste, 
energy and water to produce them.
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Look local
Exploring farmers markets helps you find fresh 
produce grown locally, but equally important, 
you can meet the people who produce your 
food. 
Such relationships are opportunities for 
education: you can learn how your food was 
grown, when it was harvested, and even how to 
prepare it.
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THANK YOU