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Food & Drink
Our food and drink choices influence the methods used to produce our food and drink, and the quality of the food and drink we ingest to maintain our wellbeing. So what can we do to help encourage more sustainable production, manufacturing and distribution of healthy food and drink?
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Locally produced food that is grown in sync with the seasons is fresher, and it doesn't take as much energy to produce it and transport it to you. |
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Too many pesticides, herbicides and fungicides in your energy intensive genetically modified food? Try eating organic. |
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Avoid eating overfished and threatened fish species. |
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Replace at least one meat meal per week with a vegetarian option. Land used for beans and vegetables produces 10 times as much protein as land used for raising beef. |
Environmental
Many food and drink production practices in Australia have resulted in soil loss, salinity and reduced productivity. The widespread use of fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides have a detrimental effect on surrounding ecosystems. The required shift to farming practices that nurture ecosystems requires consumers help. Through identifying and purchasing quality produce, we can support these positive farming practices. Wellbeing
Food and drink percolates though the fabric of our bodies and our lives. It provides a wealth of opportunities to improve (or harm) our wellbeing. We can enhance our health through the growth, collection, preparation, cooking and eating of things delightful and necessary. |
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