Grab & Goat

What are emissions? We`re exploring the key emissions produced by food.

A third of all global greenhouse gas emissions can be linked to the food system! From growing to processing, transporting to storage, and managing excess food waste, each step in the food chain produces carbon emissions. But what are greenhouse gas emissions?

Greenhouse gases, or GHGs, are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. Human activities like burning fossil fuels and industrial farming have accelerated the concentration of these heat trapping gasses over the last few centuries. The higher concentration of GHGs is contributing to unpredictable, extreme weather patterns and climate change.

The top greenhouse gasses are:

1️⃣ Carbon dioxide (CO2) accounts for about 79% of human-created emissions.

2️⃣ Methane (CH4) makes up only 12% of human-created emissions, but is 28 times more effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere as CO2.

3️⃣ Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a lesser known yet formidable GHG. It is 256 times more powerful at trapping heat in the atmosphere than CO2.

🌲 Most CO2 emissions in agriculture are due to the clear-cutting of forests for the expansion of farmland, especially for carbon production.

🐄 Animal agriculture is the biggest culprit for this GHG, due to methane released during the digestive processes of ruminant animals like cows, lamb, and goats.

💩 Soil management practices in farming, including the use of chemical fertilizers and the management of livestock manure, account for around 75% of N2O emissions.

Fight food`s role in climate change with us and flip the switch to plants. Legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains offer a vibrant array of tasty, nutritious, and diverse options — with a fraction of the environmental impact!

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Reduce your carbon footprint with these 11 ways to flip the switch to plants for Earth Day and beyond!

☕ Switch cow`s milk (33g CO2e) to oat milk (14g CO2e) in brewed coffee.

🥑 Switch bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich (1,097g CO2e) to avocado toast (312g CO2e).

🥛 Switch cow`s milk (268g CO2e) in cold cereal to oat milk (110g CO2e).

🥜 Switch cream cheese bagel smear (270g CO2e) to peanut butter (54g CO2e).

🥪 Switch roast beef (4,689g CO2e) on your sandwich to turkey (499g CO2e).

🌯 Switch cheese (493g CO2e) on a sandwich or wrap to avocado spread (94g CO2e).

🥗 Switch a salad topped with chicken (499g CO2e) to a salad topped with tofu (199g CO2e).

🍔 Switch a grilled beef burger patty (4,689g CO2e) to a grilled chicken patty (499g CO2e).

🥕 Switch ham/bacon toppings (279g CO2e) in a salad to beans (48g CO2e) or vegetables (29g CO2e).

🫘 Switch beef chili (2,439g CO2e) to vegetarian chili with beans (190g CO2e).

🍜 Switch beef (4,689g CO2e) in stir fry to chicken (499g CO2e).

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Hilltoppers - It`s Spring - let`s see what`s in season!
Check out our quick guide on the freshest produce as well as their culinary applications 👇

1️⃣ Asparagus | This versatile plant can be steamed, roasted, grilled, sautéed, or whatever you can imagine!
2️⃣ Kiwi | Best eaten raw or puréed into dessert sauces, cocktails, or mocktails.
3️⃣ Lettuce | Although commonly eaten raw, consider braising, sautéing, or even grilling your leafy greens to take your salads to the next level.
4️⃣ Peas | Simple boiled peas can do no wrong, but up the ante by adding them to sauces, hummus, or even pesto!
5️⃣ Radishes | Although deliciously pungent when raw, these early root vegetables are mouthwateringly mellow when sautéed or roasted.
6️⃣ Strawberries | Well-known for sweet applications, consider unique cooking methods like pickling or roasting to bring out a unique flavor profile.
7️⃣ Mushrooms | Although varietals have differing applications, we especially love mushrooms when they are sautéed or roasted to bring out that umami flavor. For something more out-of-the-box, consider using mushrooms as a bacon-alternative.

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Boost flavor and nutrition with these 10 ways to incorporate more plants in your kitchen!

🍅 Think seasonal. Produce offers the most flavor and nutrients when grown close by and harvested at their prime.

🥫 Preserve the season. Consider canned or frozen vegetables and fruits during their off season. (Maybe even try canning yourself!)

🌈 Eat the rainbow. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to stave off boredom and boost nutrients.

♨️ Roast to bring out sweetness.

🍲 Soup`s on! Most nutrients aren`t lost in water through boiling.

🍳 Think beyond steamed vegetables. Try a new culinary technique to keep things interesting: grill, sauté, or even smoke!

🫒 Add a little fat. Fats enhance flavor and help with nutrient absorption. A little goes a long way — about 1 teaspoon oil per 1 cup vegetables will do the trick.

🌿 Flavor with herbs and spices. Keep your kitchen stocked with a variety of spices and herbs. Some even offer phytonutrients!

🍔 Blend `em in. Slyly add vegetables to your main dish like spinach in lasagna or mushrooms in your burger.

🍋 Brighten with citrus. A squeeze or slices of citrus can amp up the flavor of your dish.

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