1. Cut back on meat Producing animal protein requires up to 17 times as much land as vegetable protein, up to 26 times as much water, and up to 7 times as much phosphate, a dwindling natural resource1. Meat is an environmentally inefficient way to feed ourselves. 2. Avoid out-of-season produce One study shows that […]
Good health is driven by what we do most of the time rather than by occasional indulgences. Here are five everyday habits that can make a big healthy difference. 1. Drink mainly water Fruit juice and soda are full of free sugar. One large glass (300 ml) of fresh orange juice contains around 25 grams […]
A group of toxins, known as persistent organic pollutants (POPs), are present throughout the environment. They come mainly from pesticides, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals and industrial waste. Avoiding them completely is impossible. They are even found in remote areas like the arctic. The best we can do is reduce our exposure to them. Our main exposure […]