A long time advocate of integrative medicine, supplementation and being open to new approaches to healing, my friend Barbara wants to find out how she can apply an eco-friendly approach to alternative medicine. Barb's a smart cookie and rather than turn to something obscure, she started her quest on how to cook responsibly for health and for the environment.
Here are some of Barbara's tips:
Shop locally. Look for locally grown produce at farmers markets, farm stands and food coops. You get fresher food, support your community and help reduce fuel waste and emissions from long-distance shipping.
Microwave water for tea or use a hot water pot instead of turning on the stove.
Use passive boiling whenever possible. This means not boiling pasta or potatoes as long as a recipe says. Boiled water takes a long time to cool. Turn off the burner soon after you hit a boil, put a lid on the pot, and the cooking will be done fuel-free.
Grill it. Outdoor frills take less energy than your stove and heat out of your home in the summer.
Use cooking lids that fit. Cooking food in an open pot or pan is wasteful because so much of the heat is lost.
Save leftovers in glass containers rather than in plastic containers or bags.
Environmentalists are urging people to try to reduce their cook print or the strain they put on the planet each time they prepare a meal. Most of the advice is about taking a different approach to cooking rather than trying something that is brand new. Some find the new approaches more convenient than their old way and adopt them quickly. It is more about being mindful about your environment.
It can only gie you a good feeling to know that you can balance your health and still be environmentally friendly. If you are serious about taking more steps to reduce your carbon foot print I recommend you read the short report Green Living Tips for Boomers. It's available at no cost. Click on this link to claim your free report.
To your health and success,
Ruthan
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