Being a vegan lowers your carbon footprint a lot but it can also help you stay in shape. It seems that people who don’t eat meat are usually lighter with about 10 pounds that people who eat meat. If you just can’t stop eating meat, you should at least reduce its consumption to about 3 days per week. This way you will reduce some of its negative effects on your body. If you are worried about the variety of foods you can eat, you shouldn’t be. There are many products that can serve as substitutes for meat, so you can actually eat whatever you want.

Raw food is also important, it reduces your carbon footprint because you consume less energy to cook your food but it’s also incredibly healthy and filled with antioxidants. There are many recipes with raw food and it can make you feel more energized. If you can’t eat raw for the rest of your life, you can try to follow detoxifying diet plans that include raw food.

Another important thing you can do to reduce your carbon footprint and lose weight is walk or use a bicycle; this will work great with your diet plan and you won’t have to use the car that often. This is an excellent and healthy way to travel.  Gardening is also a great exercise and it will also provide you with organic food, which is definitely better.

An advantage to green eating is the fact that all your meals will be home cooked; you will know exactly what you put inside and how much energy you consume to cook them. Also, people who eat home cooked food eat healthier than those who choose fast food or prepackaged dinners. The amount of salt and chemicals in prepackaged meals is great so you will just harm your body by eating that way. Also, avoiding soft drinks and just drinking fresh juice or plain water will also help you lose more weight.

Remember these tips for a healthy and responsible way of eating and losing weight without harming your body.