Eating to be Kinder to the Earth and to Your Body
For a decade now I have been trying to reduce my carbon footprint. What I learned is that it is possible to walk more simply on the earth through a diet that is focused on minimally processed plant foods. I also learned something that seems to have been a secret. The key to human health is eating fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and whole grains because of the thousands of phytonutrients they provide that are essential to good living. Most amazing are the studies showing how plant-based eating improves body weight, cholesterol levels, blood sugar, digestion, and well-being.