TOP 5 TAKEAWAYS
1
When evaluating packaged foods, do a
mental check of three elements:
the food in the package,
the words on the package, and
the package itself.2
For sustainable packaging, try for bulk and
reusable containers versus single-use ones
whenever possible; for you, others, and the
planet, glass is the best type of container.3
To read food labels, focus on two things:
the ingredients list (first ingredient =
most important); and
the Nutrition Facts panel (keep added
sugar, sodium, and unhealthy fats as low
as possible).4
When it comes to calories, both quantity
and quality matter—for both human and
environmental well-being.5
Cutting out one thing in the diet almost
always means replacing it with something
else. The same goes for ingredients in
processed foods. Ask yourself whether the
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