There’s no denying that more and more of us are trying to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle in order to do our bit in saving the planet. If you’re a keen cook, you may be surprised to learn that there are a number of things you can do to make your cooking more sustainable. Whether you cook one slap up dish each week or a family meal every day of the week, read on for our top tips in making your cooking more sustainable for the good of the environment.
Reduce food waste
It is very easy to use up only the ‘obvious’ parts of each food type – the green, fluffy parts of the broccoli, the breast off the chicken. But almost always, more of the food can be used than you might think – this reduces food waste hugely. Apple peel can be dried and air fried to create apple chips; potato skin can be used in soups – you get the idea.
Avoid superfoods
Though they do have some great health benefits, some foods such as avocados carry a hefty carbon footprint, since they use some significant airmiles to get here. Use them as and when – but remember many local foods are just as beneficial for health.
Try Flexitarianism
You may have heard the term flexitarian – just by cutting down meat a little, you can make a big difference to the planet and your food budget, too according to Healthline.com.
Hold onto hot water
Keep a good flask near the kettle and store that excess freshly boiled water. This saves electricity in reboiling the kettle. Plan your kitchen accordingly – for specialist help with a kitchen refurbishment Guildford, visit specialists thekitchenrefurbishmentcompany.co.uk.
Avoid highly processed & packaged foods
While cutting down on meat is beneficial for the environment, be aware that highly processed vegan foods which come with a tonne of plastic are certainly not beneficial for the environment.
