I try to make small, everyday efforts to help take care of the earth: I recycle, take shorter showers to save water and (usually) remember to bring my reusable shopping bags for groceries. Last year for Earth Day, I wrote about easy ways I’ve found to go green in the kitchen. This year, I have three easy ways to eat green:
Shop in season. Although most fresh produce is available nearly year-round, buying fruits and veggies in season is generally when you’ll get the best prices. Along with those low prices, look for our SimpleNutrition tags that highlight the various vitamins, minerals and antioxidants found in fruits and veggies.
Eat it all. Don’t toss the edible peels or stalks on fruits and veggies – eat them! If you peel the skin off veggies and fruits you throw away important vitamins and minerals. You also forgo some fiber. For example, a medium baked potato with the skin on has 5 grams of fiber, but a skinless potato has just 2.5 grams. Eat edible stalks of veggies like broccoli, too: dice them and add to soups and casseroles. As always, thoroughly wash fresh fruits and veggies with clean, running water (but not soap) just before cooking and eating.
Love your leftovers. I have to admit, I’m not a huge fan of leftovers. I get bored eating the same dish night after night. So I make double-duty dinners instead: they’re purposefully made to turn leftovers into completely different meals!
What are your tips for eating green this Earth Day?
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