Earth Day, Everyday!

The SNAP-Ed Team encourages you to celebrate Earth Day everyday by learning more about your "foodprint"!"

“Your “foodprint” is the result of everything it takes to get your food from the farm to your plate.” By shopping, cooking, and eating sustainably we can reduce our foodprint and support a healthier planet!

A few quick tips to reduce your foodprint:

• Shop at local markets when able, and buy fruits and vegetables that are in season. 

• Meal plan and shop with a list to reduce food waste at home. 

• Try adding leftover fruits and vegetables to things that may not usually call for them- get creative and reduce waste! 

• Eat more non-meat proteins, like beans or seeds, which require much less water and energy to produce.

• Grow your own fruits and vegetables this summer for fresh veggies without the gasoline-intensive transport! 

If you would like to try shopping, cooking, and eating sustainably on a budget check out some tasty recipes at Nutrition for ME. Happy Earth Day, Everyday!

SNAP-Ed educators at Healthy Acadia offer year-round cooking and nutrition classes in partnership with schools and organizations throughout Hancock and Washington counties. To learn more or schedule a class, contact Kirsten in Washington County, or Nicole or Despe in Hancock County.