With global warming increasing at an alarming rate and Antarctica going green recently, it is imperative that we think about how our lifestyle including dietary habits are responsible for all this, and to what magnitude do they play a part. With all the talks about sustainability and concerns around climate change, it is important to understand how our carbon footprint affects our planet and its future. When it comes to food choices, there is a lot to distinguish between meat and plant-based diets and why the latter is the need of the hour: 1) Strain on Natural Resources: Land, Water, Energy It is common knowledge that meat is resource intensive and needs a lot of land, water and energy. It requires huge areas of land for grazing and a lot of water during production and procurement. When it comes to plant-based foods, the resources used go down significantly. For instance,…
