We all know we should be doing our part to save the planet. But what does that mean when it comes to food? 

We all know we should be doing our part to save the planet. But what does that mean when it comes to food? It can be easy to get overwhelmed with all the different eco-friendly choices. Here are 6 eco-friendly recipes to help you get started on your sustainable living journey.

We all have a duty to look after planet Earth, so one approach is incorporating more eco-friendly recipes into our diet. Because when we eat sustainable foods, we reduce our carbon footprint and help preserve the planet for future generations.

What’s more, by eating more whole food plant based dishes (WFPB), we are also doing our bodies a favour. WFPB recipes are not only eco-friendly but they are packed with nutrients and antioxidants that help support our immune system and protect us from chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancers.

So if you’re looking to take steps toward sustainable living, start with these eco-friendly recipes. They are delicious, good for the planet and many of them are also diabetes diet friendly and heart smart as well.

Quinoa Mung Bean Salad 

Eating more pulses, like beans, is a powerful way to care for the environment. Pulses are a low carbon footprint food, meaning that farmers need to add little or no nitrogen fertilizer. What’s more, pulses use half to one-third of the water it takes to produce other protein sources.

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Vegetarian Kebabs 
By eating less meat, you’re helping to slash water usage drastically because taking care of animals for meat and dairy is incredibly water-intensive.

Quinoa Lentil Stuffed Zucchini Boats 

Like beans, lentils are pulses that support soil health by feeding microorganisms in the earth. This benefits other crops that grow in rotation with pulses.

Easy Fluffy Pancakes 

Cut food wastage and save money by using over-ripened food, such as bananas, in baking.

DIY Lacto-Fermented Mixed Vegetables 

Incorporate more gut healing foods into your diet to boost your gut health and reduce the need for stovetop or oven energy.

Chickpea Kale Curry with Spaghetti Squash 

Being a “rainfed” crop, chickpeas don’t require significant amounts of water, and like other legumes, they enhance soil health by fixing nitrogen. This can favour crop rotation, meaning a more sustainable model of agriculture.