While we work to nourish both the planet and ourselves, we all need convenience and can't be perfect all the time. This EatingWell special edition shares simple and thoughtful steps that you can make in your own home to limit food waste, save money and better your health along the way in order to live a more wholly sustainable lifestyle. This edition also highlights the future of food through innovative technologies that are reimagining how the land and sea is used and what that means for our environment and much more.
Sustainable Eating • Simple Changes That Start at Home
A Thoughtful and Mindful Way to Live • Simple shifts in the way that you shop and cook can make a meaningful difference for the health of the planet, all while nourishing yourself in the process.
A Sustainable Table • Making your kitchen more eco-friendly doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some simple tips to get you started.
Mostly Plants, Yes. And You Can Eat Your Meat • We asked renowned nutrition expert Marion Nestle and Mark Bittman, a best-selling author and food journalist, how one can follow an environmentally conscious diet in a way that’s both realistic and enjoyable.
A Guide to Sustainable Cooking • You don’t need to change your entire life in order to cook in a more eco-friendly way. Small shifts can make a big difference.
The Stem and All • This use-the-whole-veg, root-to-leaf cooking approach delivers 100% outrageously good food. Zero waste.
Eight Food Scraps You Can Eat (and Two You Can’t) • Find out which items you’re throwing away that you should instead be using in your cooking.
The Lessons I Learned From a 30-Day No-Waste Challenge • Food waste is a huge problem, but tackling it can be easier said than done. To put my money where my mouth is, I tried not to create any trash for an entire month. Read on to see how it went and what I learned along the way.
A Month of Sustainable Living • Join us for 30 days of making greener choices and cutting down on food waste.
Grow Your Own • Learning how to plant your plate brings with it a host of environmental and health benefits. Here are the basics on starting a garden, even in small spaces.
Why Growing Food at Home Helps the Planet and Your Pocket • Look to your yard or windowsill for produce instead of heading to a major grocery store. Not only will you save money, but you’ll cook more sustainably too.
Nine Health Benefits of Gardening • Plant a garden and get ready to reap the healthy rewards. And we’re talking more than just farm-fresh peas and carrots. Studies show that gardening can help keep you happy and healthy from head to toe—no green thumb required.
How to Start a Vegetable Garden • Here are the basics of growing your own food. Learn how to create a vegetable garden plan, source seeds and get essential garden tools, and find out what vegetables to plant first.
Composting at Home • By combining a few simple ingredients in the right proportions, you can be on your way to reducing food waste.
Growing Food in Small Spaces • Your one-stop shop for growing herbs, greens and vegetables in pots and containers—plus when to know when the fruits of your labor are ready to harvest.
Cook with Fresh Herbs • Never waste extra basil or parsley again. Here’s how to prep, store and cook your favorites.
The Future of Food • The latest science promises some innovative solutions to global food supply challenges. Certain research-backed shifts can make an impact on your health and the world around you.
The Responsible Burger • Plant-based meats have muscled their way onto supermarket shelves and restaurant menus nationwide—billed as a more environmentally friendly alternative to beef. But are they, really?
In Hot Water • Americans...