Audio: Do Hard Times Make Us Eat Healthier and Greener?

March 2, 2009 RSS Feed Print
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I recently spoke with WTOP radio in Washington, D.C. about a recent report that the recession may be making our diets healthier, and by extension, greener. To save money, Americans are buying less alcohol, sweets and meat - all of which can have a large carbon footprint. We're buying more milk, eggs and veggies (though we're not choosing pricy organic foods).  At the same time, Americans are foregoing sit-down restaurant meals in favor of fast food, which means more trips through the McDonald's drive-through - which is bad for both our waistlines and our planet. You can listen to the interview here:

Are We Eating Better in These Lean Times?

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Maura Judkis is a producer at U.S. News. She writes about the green movement and looks for ways to be an ecofriendly consumer without breaking the bank. Send her your green tips.

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