Healthy foods for the climate and your wallet

Many people think that it is expensive to buy healthy food. To some extent this is of course true.

• Organically grown produce is more expensive than conventional produce.
• A loaf made of only whole grain or spelt cost more than a bread only baked on white flour.
• Cookies cost a lot less than fresh fruit.
• And so on.

But it doesn’t have to be more expensive to follow a healthy diet. If you are prepared to change your habits just a little you can save money AND eat better.

Are prepared to make ONE single change in your diet? One change that has a big positive impact on your health, your wallet and the climate.

Then swap meat for dried beans, lentils and peas.

Start with one day a week. If you like it then add another day. Take one step at the time.

Why are dried beans, peas and lentils so good?

• They are really inexpensive
• They are very nutritious
• You can boost their nutritional value even more by sprouting them
• They are many, many variations

Another benefit of course is that you then eat less meat. Meat is really bad for global warming. Too much meat is bad for you healthy (and yes we eat too much meat). Meat is expensive especailly if you by “good” meat that is not filled with antibiotics and additives.
Preparing dried beans, lenses and peas is very easy and consumes very little time. The only thing you need to do is plan ahead. Many need to soak for a day or two. And they need to cook for quite awhile. But during this time the need practically no attention.
How long time does it take to put some peas in a bowl and pour over water? 2 minutes.
How long time does it take to put beans, canned tomatoes, spices, water, onion and some vegetables in a pan at put it in the oven? 10 min
You can even use a slow cooker and skip the soaking.

Try different recipes. Pots, salads, soups, chilli, hummus or burgers. Make dishes with inspiration from India, Mexico, Brazil.

A bit of meat or ham can be used a spice but it is not the main, belly filling ingredient, like in a pea soup.

For the climate. Meat production adds to global warming; 3 times more fossil fuels are needed to produce a meat centered-diet vs a meat-free diet

Emergency pack. Keep an emergency can of you favourite beans at home at all times.

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