Health Care

  What constitutes a "green" diet? Green eating is a method of eating that is healthier for the environment and yourself, not the newest fad diet. Whether your goal is to gain muscle mass, shed pounds, or follow the diets of our ancestors, there are a plethora of options available. A green diet, however, is just a healthy, sustainable diet that is beneficial for both the environment and you. It's not just another fad to add to the list.   "Diets with low environmental impacts which contribute to food and nutrition security and to healthy lives for present and future generations" is how the UN describes sustainable eating. Put differently, eating green involves more than just maintaining a healthy diet for the present; it also involves making sure that future generations of our family have access wholesome food.    Why is a green diet necessary?   There is no denying the effects of climate change: heat waves, flooding, and ocean warming are all g...