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eries from the store or accumulate plastic bags which are detrimental to the ecosystem. His mom told me once, she tried something from the supermarket and got really ill. Why? Because she is not used to pesticides and additives like the rest of us.Unfortunately, many are used to eating fast or processed food every day, month after month. So, eating homemade meals, buying local produce, or growing your own food will help you to stay healthy.<figure id="ef9a"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*jKv0Al9WdcHWNKiYwuYQrg.jpeg"><figcaption>My veggies at home</figcaption></figure>How to Start with Food Sustainability.I understand, not everyone can have a greenhouse or live in a rural area where growing food is the norm. But with little innovative thinking and local research, you can at least get closer to eating fresh produce. Many urban areas have programs to sign up to be part of the local community garden. If you can’t find any, you can buy fresh produce from the local farmers.Here in Spain, this option is easily accessible and affordable. In the US it is a possibility to buy fresh vegetables and fruits but is more expensive than in the grocery stores. However, the health benefits are greater than the cost in the long-term. Besides, you would be supporting y

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our local community and producing your own food will give you a sense of belonging and satisfaction.The Many Benefits of Food Sustainability.1. Staying healthy.2. Saving money long-term and on doctor’s bills.3. Leading to less waste.4.<a href="https://readmedium.com/how-i-lost-30-lbs-following-the-mediterranean-diet-for-8-months-cd2751d1ddc2"> Losing weight.</a>5. Learning how to cook delicious meals.6. Teaching your kids to do the same.<figure id="3033"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*RQtzIVIJfgbjxst_9-AMGg.jpeg"><figcaption>Grapes from the garden in Guejar Sierra, Spain</figcaption></figure>Eating sustainably means taking responsibility for your community, environment, and planet. During the process of planting, watering, and harvesting your garden, you will gain gratitude for the food you consume. If you can’t, there are many other possibilities such as supporting your local farmer.Since my childhood, I have always eaten homemade meals, but I know so many who do not know how to cook or prepare food. Now is the best time to learn this important skill during our stay-at-home days. Besides, cooking should be simple. It is fun and gives you a feeling of pride.</article></body>

30 Day to Sustainability-Day 5: From Fast Food to Slow Food

Garden of my friend in Guejar Sierra, Spain

Taste it. I beg you.” my husband offered me cherries from the tree. “Holy grail!” I screamed after I took a bite.

I can guarantee you, it was the finest cherry full of flavor I had ever experienced, or at least since I was a child. That summer I savored everything from tomatoes to peppers and cucumbers. It was like reliving my childhood once again. The real taste of veggies and fruits is unforgettable.

Guess where it was? Which country grows the finest tasting produce and the sweetest grapes for making wine?

Italy?

Spain?

France?

Wrong.

Moldova. Yes, this tiny eastern European country, which is the poorest in Europe has the freshest vegetables, fruits, and wine.

What is their secret? It is sustainable gardening and the rich black soil full of nutrients. No pesticides needed.

My husband is from Moldova and his elderly parents are real self-sustaining folks who rarely go to a supermarket to buy food. They don’t get groceries from the store or accumulate plastic bags which are detrimental to the ecosystem. His mom told me once, she tried something from the supermarket and got really ill. Why? Because she is not used to pesticides and additives like the rest of us.

Unfortunately, many are used to eating fast or processed food every day, month after month. So, eating homemade meals, buying local produce, or growing your own food will help you to stay healthy.

How to Start with Food Sustainability.

I understand, not everyone can have a greenhouse or live in a rural area where growing food is the norm. But with little innovative thinking and local research, you can at least get closer to eating fresh produce. Many urban areas have programs to sign up to be part of the local community garden. If you can’t find any, you can buy fresh produce from the local farmers.

Here in Spain, this option is easily accessible and affordable. In the US it is a possibility to buy fresh vegetables and fruits but is more expensive than in the grocery stores. However, the health benefits are greater than the cost in the long-term. Besides, you would be supporting your local community and producing your own food will give you a sense of belonging and satisfaction.

The Many Benefits of Food Sustainability.

1. Staying healthy.

2. Saving money long-term and on doctor’s bills.

3. Leading to less waste.

4. Losing weight.

5. Learning how to cook delicious meals.

6. Teaching your kids to do the same.

Grapes from the garden in Guejar Sierra, Spain

Eating sustainably means taking responsibility for your community, environment, and planet. During the process of planting, watering, and harvesting your garden, you will gain gratitude for the food you consume. If you can’t, there are many other possibilities such as supporting your local farmer.

Since my childhood, I have always eaten homemade meals, but I know so many who do not know how to cook or prepare food. Now is the best time to learn this important skill during our stay-at-home days. Besides, cooking should be simple. It is fun and gives you a feeling of pride.