There was a time not so long ago when dietitians would tell people to “go green” and it meant eating more vegetables! While that’s still true… going green these days has a whole new meaning – and it’s not just from tree huggers and environmentalists! I’m talking about the “low carbon” diet, which is basically about minimizing that carbon footprint when it comes to food intake. (this one’s for you, Clint!)
Cheryl Forberg is on my short list of nutrition expert idols. I hope to be able to make as big of an impact on people’s lives as she has been able to do. (She is the dietitian for The Biggest Loser after all!) Not only that, she writes book, counsels clients, and keeps a great blog updated several times a week. I interviewed her awhile ago about her book, Positively Ageless. Check out the interview in case you missed it.
Then check out her blog post about the “low carbon” diet.
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Thanks for the information. I didn’t know you could go environmentally green on your diet habits as well. I’m going to check out her blog right now.
Thanks for the post!
It’s amazing how much going green can be incorporated into your everyday eating habits. As a registered dietitian myself, I learned about the various issues surrounding our food system after joining Bon Appetit Management Company; I continue to be amazed at the strong connection between health and sustainability. Our food choices have so much to do with the environment, our communities in addition to our personal well being.
Bon Appetit’s Low Carbon Diet Calculator is a great tool to help you make more “green” food choices–hope you enjoy it! http://www.eatlowcarbon.org
Great interview with Cheryl!