Tag Archives: Environmentally friendly

June 1, 2020

MAKING GOOD FOOD CHOICES #4.

The economy of food

By choosing Fairtrade where possible, we can help to make a positive contribution to the world when we buy food. 

It’s a widely supported idea that poverty in developing countries can be overcome by supporting small-scale farming and businesses. 

The more Fairtrade we buy, the more we can help people to move from poverty to sustainability and independence. Of course not everyone is able to make the most ethical, environmental, and health conscious choices when buying food. Health food, especially organic products, can have a hefty price tag.

In most cases, though, there are good budget options that are just a little less hip. And the most essential healthy foods are cheap – kale, spinach, whole grains, beans, and lentils, for example.

Careful food planning and prepping can save you money and reduce waste. Cooking from scratch is also great for keeping within a tight budget.

May 1, 2020

MAKING GOOD FOOD CHOICES #3.

The natural choice

Many people choose to buy organic when possible, especially for soy products that are most likely genetically modified if they’re not organic. 

Genetically modified (GM) foods are possibly harmless for our health, and our history of eating this kind of food is relatively short, so it’s a gamble to eat lots of it. 

Another issue with GM foods is that these crops are threatening the natural diversity of original seeds. Farmers worldwide have reacted with despair at the dependency on global seed manufacturers who restrict the varieties of plants grown for food to a few favoured for their reliability, not quality.

Genetically modified foods are not the standard everywhere, of course, and several countries have placed restrictions on GM crops to protect the environment. Supporting small scale, organic farming is a good thing.