As the years pass climate change has become an important concern and has led people to find an eco-friendlier lifestyle and dealing with food is no exception. More and more people want to know where their food comes from and its impact on climate change as well as possible substitutes for products that require more resources.
Wile reading this article there is one phrase that catches your eye, “it takes almost 100 times as much land to produce a gram of protein from beef or lamb versus a gram of peas” this phrase really makes us think if our consumption choices are the best.
Nathan Rice, the author of the article, teaches us some options for a more sustainable diet such as:
· Peas, Mushrooms and Aquatic Plants - these foods have a rapid growth and can be used to replace meat as the source of protein in our meals;
· Meat alternatives - they are not impossible, and in addition to mushrooms, seaweed and beans, there are a few more cutting-edge protein alternatives being developed to fill an emerging need for sustainably produced meat-free products, such as seeds and cereals;
· Insects? - This food source has kept civilizations alive for millennia, but in modern society it’s tough to get past the “yuck” factor. Food manufacturers are now considering how insects may play a role in protein alternatives without requiring consumers to eat bugs for dinner.
With these and many more alternatives we can find a way to keep our diet balanced and also have a positive impact on climate change.
Author of the article: Nathan Rice