{"id":15868,"date":"2020-10-19T17:27:02","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T15:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/sostenibilidad-en-la-alimentacion\/"},"modified":"2020-11-12T09:33:44","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T08:33:44","slug":"sustainability-in-food-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainability-in-food-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability in food What is it and how do you start?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that implementing sustainability in food is essential for <strong>good<\/strong> <strong>health and well-being<\/strong>? Therefore, we must be aware of eating a varied and safe diet that provides the necessary nutrients for a healthy and active life. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Greenuso<\/a> we are committed to <strong>sustainable transformation<\/strong> and the creation of models of healthy nutrition and systems. That is why today we will talk to you about sustainable food and give you some ideas for eating in a sustainable and ecological way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainability-in-food-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-start\/#What_is_sustainability_in_food\" >What is sustainability in food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainability-in-food-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-start\/#Benefits_of_a_sustainable_diet\" >Benefits of a sustainable diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainability-in-food-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-start\/#Ideas_for_eating_ecologically\" >Ideas for eating ecologically<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainability-in-food-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-start\/#1_Betting_on_local_and_seasonal_products\" >1. Betting on local and seasonal products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainability-in-food-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-start\/#2_Eat_more_fruit_and_vegetables\" >2. Eat more fruit and vegetables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainability-in-food-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-start\/#3_Dont_overeat_food_of_animal_origin\" >3. Don&#8217;t overeat food of animal origin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainability-in-food-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-start\/#4_Choose_the_natural\" >4. Choose the natural<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainability-in-food-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-start\/#5_Betting_on_sustainable_consumption\" >5. Betting on sustainable consumption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainability-in-food-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-start\/#6_Choose_bulk_products\" >6. Choose bulk products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainability-in-food-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-start\/#7_Avoids_food_waste\" >7. Avoids food waste<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/sustainability-in-food-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-start\/#8_Look_at_the_ecological_and_sustainability_labels\" >8. Look at the ecological and sustainability labels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_sustainability_in_food\"><\/span>What is sustainability in food?\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of food is known as sustainable food. It is a way of eating healthily and at the same time promoting respect for the environment. It advocates <strong>reducing pollution<\/strong>, fighting climate change and the emission of greenhouse gases. It also calls for the strengthening of terrestrial and marine biodiversity and the protection of ecosystems.\n\nSustainable food includes vegetables, legumes, seasonal fruits and the reduction of consumption of ultra-processed products.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_a_sustainable_diet\"><\/span>Benefits of a sustainable diet\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The diet of some people is often harmful, as it leads to some diseases such as <strong>obesity <\/strong>. These are linked to the consumption of animal products, refined cereals and sugars.\n\nTherefore, by eating <strong>sustainable and healthy food<\/strong> many risk factors in the development of disease and premature death could be avoided.\n\nIn addition, a sustainable diet also has other <strong>advantages <\/strong>, such as\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take action against climate change.<\/li><li>Protect the forests.<\/li><li>Improves health.<\/li><li>Contributes to food security.<\/li><li>It favours the survival of threatened species.<\/li><li>Preserves water resources.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ideas_for_eating_ecologically\"><\/span>Ideas for eating ecologically\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we want to achieve <strong>sustainable food<\/strong>, we must be committed to our environment. An excellent way of achieving this is to change our eating habits, that is, to make our consumption more sustainable:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Betting_on_local_and_seasonal_products\"><\/span>1. Betting on local and seasonal products\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eat foods such as vegetables or fruit that are in season. If you buy seasonal food, you&#8217;re guaranteed to have <strong>fresh food<\/strong> with a high nutritional value.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alimentacion-sostenible.jpg\" alt=\"alimentacion sostenible\" class=\"wp-image-14667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alimentacion-sostenible.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alimentacion-sostenible-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alimentacion-sostenible-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n\nIn addition, its maturation process takes place naturally. This means that the suppliers keep the food in industrial cold stores until it is sold.\n\nIf you buy local food you are contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions. These are derived from the transport that must be used to get the food to remote areas.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Eat_more_fruit_and_vegetables\"><\/span>2. Eat more fruit and vegetables\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eat a balanced diet, how can you do it? This is possible by increasing the proportion of <strong>fruit, vegetables and legumes<\/strong> consumed and reducing foods of animal origin. This type of diet is much healthier for humans.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dont_overeat_food_of_animal_origin\"><\/span>3. Don&#8217;t overeat food of animal origin\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent years the world&#8217;s population has been consuming more and more of these products. It is therefore having <strong>negative consequences<\/strong> for the environment.\n\nIf you moderate your meat consumption you will have a much healthier diet. Excessive consumption of food of animal origin brings with it risks of disease such as diabetes, cardiovascular problems and some types of cancer.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Choose_the_natural\"><\/span>4. Choose the natural<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Processed or pre-cooked products<\/strong> are not recommended for healthy eating. They are not fresh products and they do not respect the seasonality of the season, as they can be found at any time of the year. Moreover, they are more caloric and contain a higher proportion of sugars, fats and additives.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Betting_on_sustainable_consumption\"><\/span>5. Betting on sustainable consumption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nBuy only what you really need. This way, you&#8217;ll be generating less waste and helping to prevent food waste. To achieve this, you can plan your weekly menus, freeze the food you are not going to eat, etc.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Choose_bulk_products\"><\/span>6. Choose bulk products\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a good option when making purchases, as bulk products reduce the impact of the use of packaging. However, they have a shorter shelf life and must be stored properly.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Avoids_food_waste\"><\/span>7. Avoids food waste\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not wasting food would lead to <strong>efficient land use and better water management<\/strong>. This has a positive effect on the fight against climate change. To avoid food waste we recommend you:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Serve small portions on the plate so that food is not thrown away if there is a surplus.<\/li><li>Reuse leftover food and make new dishes.<\/li><li>Buy smartly, i.e. only what you will need and consume.<\/li><li>Keep the temperature indicated in the fridge to preserve the food well.<\/li><li>Convert food leftovers into compost.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Look_at_the_ecological_and_sustainability_labels\"><\/span>8. Look at the ecological and sustainability labels\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check that the food is <strong>ecologically responsible<\/strong> and does not contain toxic elements such as pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Remember, these are very polluting for the environment.\n\nThere are many labels that guarantee the <strong>sustainability of the product<\/strong> and that you can find on the label. Among the most popular are:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>EU organic logo:<\/strong> Provides a visual identity on organic products marketed in all European Union countries.<\/li><li><strong>Fairtrade:<\/strong> Certifies that the product is complying with fair trade criteria.<\/li><li><strong>UTZ:<\/strong> Certifies the sustainable agriculture process and good practices.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nIf you put these habits into practice in your diet, you are opting for a sustainable and <strong>healthy<\/strong> diet, in addition to your contribution to the care of the planet. 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