Am I Mindful Of The Environmental Impact Of My Food Choices?

In today’s convenience-first world, it’s easy to forget that our food choices don’t just impact our bodies; they impact the planet too. With global supply chains, ultra-processed options at every turn, and access to strawberries in winter and avocados year-round, we often eat based on cravings, cost, or convenience. What we don’t always see is the environmental footprint behind every bite: the energy used to grow, process, package, and transport our food, or the waste produced when leftovers get tossed into the bin. From carbon-heavy diets to single-use plastics to uneaten groceries ending up in landfills, our daily decisions quietly shape the health of the planet. And the tricky part? Most of these habits are automatic. We don’t think twice about buying imported produce, choosing heavily packaged items, or cooking more than we can finish - but collectively, these choices contribute to climate change, resource depletion, and ecological imbalance. So, how environmentally conscious are your eating habits? This quick self-assessment invites you to pause and reflect. You’ll get a clearer sense of where you stand and discover whether your choices support a sustainable future - or if a few simple tweaks could make a meaningful difference for both your plate and the planet.