Food is fuel – for the body and soul. However, many food production practices have a highly negative impact on our planet, with greenhouse gas emissions and increased energy consumption being the most significant factors. Yet, whilst we cannot eliminate the carbon emissions caused by the food we eat, we can choose more environmentally friendly options.
Protein, for example, is an essential component of any healthy diet, particularly for children who need protein to grow and stay healthy. As we now know, animal protein production is extremely harmful to the environment because it necessitates using numerous resources, such as land, animal feed, chemical fertilizers, and water. Furthermore, livestock produces large amounts of methane, exacerbating the environmental impact of animal farming. Whilst many adults are eliminating or reducing the amount of meat and and cow’s milk they consume, many families have been hesitant to do so. Yet there are plenty of
