The concept of work has evolved drastically, and it is associated with terms like love, happiness, and fun. However, reprogramming our relationship with work to include hard physical challenges can bring a sense of commitment and improve mental and emotional health.
Many packaged foods contain seed oils, even those that claim to use healthier oils like avocado. A UC Davis study found that 83% of surveyed avocado oils were either cut with soybean oil or entirely comprised of it, making it important to read ingredient labels before purchasing.
The soil can hold three times more carbon than what is currently in the atmosphere, making healthy soil a crucial factor in remedying climate change. Loss of organic matter in soil is responsible for 30-40% of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere.
This podcast talks about a couple who decided to only eat food that has been wasted and found thrown away in some way, shape, or form for around six months. It delves into the inefficiencies of our food system and powerfully sheds light on food waste.
Food waste is the number one source of climate change, contributing to about 50% of greenhouse gases. The end-to-end food system, including transportation, storage, refrigeration, and waste, needs to be addressed in order to mitigate its impact on the environment.
From developing protein-rich flours from soil bacteria to utilizing perennial plants to create animal-product alternatives, there are various ways to address the issues of sustainability and nutrition in the food industry.