Eat for your health and the planet—choose local, plant-based, and less processed foods to reduce your carbon footprint.
As climate and health concerns grow, what we eat matters more than ever. Eco-eating—also called sustainable eating—focuses on plant-based, local, and minimally processed foods while limiting red meat and waste.
Eco-eating is more than a diet—it’s a lifestyle of mindful nourishment.
It’s about making good food choices for our bodies and the planet. Unlike regular healthy eating, eco-eating adds an environmental lens. It looks at how food is grown, transported, and consumed, encouraging mindful, balanced habits that reduce our carbon footprint and promote well-being.
For nutritionist Geeta Karki, eco-eating is a way to blend traditional food wisdom with modern nutrition science to help people eat healthier while protecting the environment.
Author's summary: Eco-eating promotes healthy and sustainable food choices.