Oct 16, 2024
How Indians are saving the planet — one dish at a time
Siddhartha JanaA climate-friendly diet focuses on plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and nuts, which have a lower environmental impact than animal-based foods.
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Reducing reliance on animal products is key, as they contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions in the food system.
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Sustainable practices include consuming local, seasonal foods, minimizing food waste, and supporting biodiversity through diverse crop cultivation.
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India’s diet, rooted in plant-based traditions, exemplifies a climate-friendly approach, with millets playing a major role due to their minimal water requirements and resilience to climate challenges.
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The National Millet Campaign promotes the benefits of millets, which help lower carbon emissions compared to meat production and are rich in nutrients.
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India’s use of pulses and legumes as protein sources contributes to both environmental sustainability and human health by offering fibre, vitamins, and minerals.
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