“Climate change is here,” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in July, the hottest month ever recorded. “It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning.” Here’s the latest on a planet entering off-the-charts territory...and the difference your diet can make.
Things aren’t looking good for Planet Earth.
“If you look at average temperatures around the world going back to 1850, what’s most worrisome is the acceleration in climate change,” says Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Are these the 10 best foods? Nope, but they're 10 of the best foods. In fact, there are plenty more healthy staples. Almost any fruit or vegetable or bean is a winner. Enjoy!
One of the healthiest diets—it’s endorsed by the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and other health authorities—is DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).
For starters, beans are plant proteins, so they’re easier on the planet than red meat, poultry, and dairy. And they’re vitamin and mineral overachievers. It’s not just fiber and protein. Beans are also packed with potassium, magnesium, folate, zinc, and iron. Is that a bargain, or what?
When we say beans, of course, we mean beans, lentils, chickpeas, and split peas. All legumes are superstars. They’re a solid source of fiber and plant protein. They’re also packed with other nutrients (hello potassium, magnesium, folate, zinc, and iron!). And they’re easy on the planet.
One more upside: Think of already-cooked beans as nature’s fast food. Here are some of our favorite supermarket finds for a quick and easy meal.
Enjoy this simple, delicious, and amazingly versatile soup tonight. Then pack your bags. The recipe makes 9 cups, so you can be in Greece tomorrow, Mexico the day after, then India.
