Written by: Cassie Vanderwall, MS RD CD CDE CPT
Being green, getting sustainable and saving the environment have become more than trends and hobbies of our fellow “tree huggers.” Reducing waste and pollution has become everyone’s business and can truly benefit not only the globe, but individuals.
Locavores have sprouted up as part of this movement. Locavores are persons who consume food that is locally produced. “Local foods” are currently not defined and thus they are self-defined, meaning that individuals can define what they believe is local. Some organizations say that it is regional, others say it is within 100 miles, etc. The closer the distance the more fresh the food. The more fresh the food the higher the nutritional quality because farmers and manufactures do not have to artificially ripen the fruit and vegetables, or utilize as many preservatives.
The following infographic does a fantastic job of illustrating the individual, economic and environmental benefits of buying local and recruiting more locavores to join the club! Food for thought!
