Category: Diet
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There are many myths circulating around Net Zero. But one of the biggest myths that people think is that getting to Net Zero requires us to be vegan or vegetarian. This puts many off the idea of adapting to a sustainable lifestyle because it is so restrictive. The path to Net Zero designed by climate…
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What climate change scientists recommend is that we aim to halve the carbon footprint of our diet by 2030. When it comes to the food we eat; avoiding beef and reducing meat and dairy by 25% would be enough to reach this goal. But can we choose drinks in a way that cuts our carbon…
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A Net Zero lifestyle can improve your mind and body in so many ways. While climate change scientists recommend that a plant-based diet is the only sustainable diet in a Net Zero world; it is also the best diet for our bodies, according to nutritionists and the medical profession. What is a plant-based diet? It…
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Pizza and burgers are the most popular fast food in the world. Pizza ranks 1st in many countries as the most ordered takeaway and burger chains such as McDonalds dominate the fast-food market. They often feature in our eating habits, so how we can make better choices with pizzas and burgers to lower our carbon…
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In the process of cutting our carbon footprint, we still want to treat ourselves to nice things like takeaways. Indian and Chinese cuisine are amongst the most popular options in the world for a takeaway. How can we reduce carbon emissions when ordering an Indian or Chinese takeout? Indian takeaways and carbon emissions Research by…
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It is lunchtime, and you are going to choose a sandwich from the coffee shop. Which sandwich has a lower carbon footprint that others? You probably think that a vegetarian sandwich is always the best option over sandwiches with meat. But this is not always the case and the research into the carbon emissions of…
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Which desserts have a lower carbon footprint? What makes a big difference is individual ingredients in desserts. Dairy ingredients such as milk, butter and cream increase the carbon emissions of a dessert because they are cow-related products. Cows produce the largest number of emissions out of any animals and therefore any product that comes from…
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It is widely understood that eating meat is bad for the environment. It is recommended by climate change policy makers that we should cut our meat intake by 2050. But there is one particularly effective way that reduces your carbon footprint in your diet. There is no meat that produces as high carbon emissions as…
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Changing your diet is probably the easiest way to cut down your carbon footprint. We have more control over the food options available to us than any other area of our lives, such as how we travel and the energy efficiency of our home, which would require much more effort and investment. So, what changes…
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What snacks should you eat if you want to reduce your carbon footprint? Professor Bridle’s book ‘Food and climate change without the hot air’ analyses the most popular snacks we eat and suggest ways we can make small changes in our snacks to change our carbon footprint. Chocolate Chocolate bars will vary in their carbon…