Being green includes limiting waste and maximizing the value and enjoyment of the food you eat. It’s all about the little things you and your family can do to cut down on waste, eat foods that are wholesome and natural, and stay within your budget.
The dinner table is a good place to start a conversation with your family about what you can do to live life more green. Here are some thought-starters:
- Break the disposable water bottle habit – replace it with tap water, a pitcher with filter, or reusable water bottles when you’re on-the-go.
- Limit your use of virgin white paper napkins and paper towels. Replace them with cloth, or look for 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper products on sale.
- Replace your plastic storage containers with glass. You can use them indefinitely (provided you don’t break them!), wash them in the dishwasher, and count on their clarity forever.
Make every dining dollar count
According to the October 2011 issue of Women’s Health magazine, “It’s likely that more than half of your grocery budget goes to foods that come in a bag, box, or can. But scan a typical ingredients panel and you’ll see that what you are really paying for is a lot of added fat, sodium, and chemical preservatives. To help you get more nutritional bang for your buck, our team of pros did a supermarket sweep for the buys that are as beneficial for you as they are for your wallet.”
Featured on the magazine’s annual 125 Best Packaged Foods for Women list in the meats and seafood category are Hormel® Always Tender® teriyaki-flavored pork loin filet Enjoy!
Rejoice and recycle
You’ll be happy to know that Hormel® Always Tender® Oven Ready™ meats are not just delicious, they’re environmentally friendly, too. No messy preparation—simply remove the sleeve, peel off the film, and place the aluminum baking tray directly in your oven. Then when the cooking’s done, simply recycle the aluminum tray and sleeve, no cleanup required. And no waste.
A short ingredients list
Many people today look for foods that are free of preservatives, artificial ingredients, nitrates, and nitrites. Look no further than Hormel® Natural Choice® products. They’re 100 percent natural, fresh and full of flavor, with nothing standing in the way of the great taste. What’s more, these meats are gluten-free and free of the Big 8 allergens, too.
Try Hormel® Natural Choice® meats in these easy recipes:
Signature Honey Ham Sandwich
Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Savory Smoked Turkey and Blue Cheese Salad