10 reasons why eating more fruits & vegetables in your diet is better for you and the Planet
Every being is born equal and in order to keep peace & harmony balanced in this world we must start with ourself. One small step towards this feat, starts with being environmentally aware of our every day decisions and this includes our daily diet. Now, cutting down or cutting out meat completely doesn’t mean just that…It means that you are;
helping the environment, buy lessening the amount of the harmful chemicals being released into the air, saving water, trees and forests, reducing greenhouse gases and C02 emissions.
Did you know:
If all America cut out meat, only one meal a week, the c02 emissions saved would be equivalent to taking more than half a million cars off the road.
improving your overall health by omitting harmful GMO, hormones and many other cancer and disease causing agents out of your diet.
no longer contributing to animal slaughter and torture
Fruits and Vegetables provide vital nutrients for maintaining a strong, healthy body. They prevent diseases, high blood pressure, cancers and give us the energy we need to keep going. Plus they’re even more nutritious when organically grown. Each vegetable is full of essential vitamins and nutrients so try and at least add a handful to every meal! Switch it up & try something new or start experimenting with creating custom meals just for you!
Nobody is perfect, but even by simply cutting down YOU ARE HELPING to reduce these horrible acts and improve the overall health of our precious planet! Roam from this wonderful world and explore as we have yet a lot to discover! Let’s be passionate about our happiness, health & wealth, our future and our children’s future. Let’s work together to be creative on how to inspire others to use more natural resources. You don’t have to be a hippy to start living more sustainably, you can be exactly who you are right now and do what you will with this information! A little?.. a lot?.. anything is better than nothing! And remember – Less is More!
Below are our top 10 Health Benefits for us and the Planet
Low waste!
Typically, you can find a lot, if not most produce package free! Eliminating plastic from our landfills and oceans!
Good for your health!
By incorporating more fruit & veg into your daily diet you can reduce the risk of many diseases and even cancers!
Loaded with essential nutrients!
Such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre that your body needs to thrive!
Low in calories!
Keeping you feeling and looking your best!
So flavourful!
It’s amazing how much delicious flavour, plant based meals can be with ingredients, sourced directly from nature!
They can last!
Simply be freezing you can extend the shelf life immensely!
Overall better for the planet!
Growing fresh produce is easier on mama earth vs the agriculture farming industry and packaged foods.
You can grow it yourself!
Depending on your living situation, you can grow your own produce and know exactly what it is you’re consuming, while also lowering the risk of chemicals, and saving you money in the meantime!
Quick and convenient!
What’s easier, faster and less waste than grabbing a piece of fruit on your way out the door!
Good mood food!
Science has proven that by indulging in a more plant fuelled diet, you can elevate your mood, reduce stress, and promote a sense of well-being
Did you know a lot of fruits and veggies are shaped like what they heal?
Written by Cadie Piecuch @naturallycadie
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