October Kitchen Corner
NEWSLETTER
NEWSLETTER
Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Through Food
Carbon Footprint: total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that come from products. This includes the production, use and end of use.
Recently there has been a great amount of attention on environmentally friendly eating. Reducing food waste and saving money tend to go hand in hand. Most individuals think that switching to a plant-based diet is the best way to reduce their carbon footprint however there are so many other easier things we can do everyday.
Reducing Food Waste at Home:
• Only prepare as much food as you need. Although leftovers are great, a lot of the time they get wasted. If food is left over and is freezable consider freezing for later meals.
• If perishables in fridge are starting to go bad use them for recipes like stir fries, soups, casseroles or freeze them.
• Freeze vegetable scraps and bones from meat to use for broth later.
• Try growing your own produce from scraps such as garlic, celery, potatoes and green onion by plac- ing the roots in water just enough to cover, then planting in soil once they have rooted enough.
• Carry a reusable water bottle with you or invest in a water filter instead of buying plastic bottles.
• Remember to store perishables properly and that root vegetables (potatoes and carrots) last a lot longer than items like lettuce and berries. Items that may go bad quicker should be left at the front of your fridge as a reminder.
Reducing Food Waste When Shopping:
• Have an idea of meals and foods you will need each week so you don’t buy unnecessary items that may be wasted later.
• Make use of marked down items at grocery stores like fruits and vegetables. Roast the vegetables as soon as possible and freeze the fruits for smoothies.
• Use reusable bags and produce bags as much as possible to reduce plastic waste.
• Shop locally or at farmer’s markets where you can buy bulk products to reduce waste from plastic packaging.
• Always check the expiration dates of products before buying to ensure you can use it within that amount of time.
• Eat less takeout and dine in more often to minimize plastics.
Submitted by: Dallas Smith Nutrition Co-op Student
Hilltop Highlights and Events
May Events
Food Services is planning a special Mother’s Day on May 10th
Update on Mealtimes at HVH Resident Council has voted in unanimous favor during the March meeting to move the larger meal from lunch time to supper time. This was implemented and residents are enjoying the change based on the majority of feedback collected so far. Special holiday meals will be scheduled for lunches as specified. ~ Food Services Team
Our annual Painted Lady Butterfly project will commence again this spring. We anticipate receiving our Painted Lady caterpillars during the last week of May. We will watch their transition from caterpillars to butterflies, and then release them into the garden park in early June. Stay tuned for details!
As a Resident of Harbour View Haven; 2. “You have the right to be involved in decisions about your care.” Residents may give or refuse consent for treatment, including medication, in accordance with law, and must be informed of the consequences of giving or refusing consent.