Jamie Hopkins
4/10/2022 4:35 PM
Eating less meat often means eating less fat which is healthier for me. I have to make sure I'm still getting enough protein in my diet.
Jamie Hopkins
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 348 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO28meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO53more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO1.2locally sourced mealsconsumed
Jamie's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 5 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Transition to cricket based dog food
Insects are a low impact alternative to mammals and fish for protein.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
Farm Irrigation Efficiency
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Jamie Hopkins 4/16/2022 4:20 PMNeed to pack better lunches with more vegetables -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
Jamie Hopkins 4/10/2022 4:32 PMBegan planting our community garden which is organic. Will be a few weeks before we are able to harvest peas, lettuce and spinach.-
Tammy Alverson 4/16/2022 9:35 AMNice! -
Carolyn Ramseur 4/11/2022 8:06 AMThat is going to be the best salad ever though! high reward.
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Jamie Hopkins 4/06/2022 11:12 AMI want to help reduce global warming in any way I can. Also, it's healthier for me! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use More Fruits And VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
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Connie O'Connor 4/07/2022 4:15 AMIt seems to be so much harder to eat veggies and fruits in winter. I have been trying to cook with more frozen produce. I wish I had the time, talent, and space to can my own produce from local sources in summer!
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