Low carbon diet
Low Carbon Diet
A Low Carbon Diet (pronunciation: loʊ ˈkɑːrbən daɪət) is a dietary plan designed to help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with food consumption.
Etymology
The term "Low Carbon Diet" is derived from the concept of reducing one's "carbon footprint," a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced. In this context, "diet" refers to the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism.
Definition
A Low Carbon Diet minimizes the emissions released during the production, packaging, transportation, and waste of food. It typically involves eating less meat and dairy, as these are among the most carbon-intensive foods, and more locally-sourced fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Related Terms
- Carbon Footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere by particular human activities.
- Sustainable Agriculture: Farming in sustainable ways, which means meeting society's present food and textile needs, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs.
- Vegetarianism: The practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat, and may also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter.
- Veganism: The practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Low carbon diet
- Wikipedia's article - Low carbon diet
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