Some people feel that the suggested lifestyle changes of going green are extreme and inconvenient. If you're not willing to overhaul your lifestyle to benefit the planet, there are some changes you should consider to improve your health, help you lose weight and plump your bank account, all while helping Mother Earth at the same time.
1. Walk or bike instead of driving. Many of us live only a stone’s throw away from the places we frequent, like the post office, grocery store or library. Instead of driving, walk or bike, and you'll burn 200-300 calories per hour and breathe in air that’s a little bit fresher.
2. Ditch the drive-thru. According to TheDailyGreen.com, every time you use a drive-thru, you burn about 18 cents worth of gas with an idle car. Instead, park and walk in. You’ll burn a few more calories by walking and standing in line, and you’ll also save money on gas.
3. Buy local and organic food. Buy the fruits and vegetables on your plate from a local grower at a farmers market where it’s fresh, containing higher levels of nutrients. Buying directly from the farmer eliminates the cost of the middleman.
4. Grow your own garden. From a tiny paper packet of seeds you can grow a month’s worth of tomatoes, peppers, or cucumbers. Plus gardening burns up to 230 calories an hour.
5. Clean house. Using non-toxic cleaning supplies can protect your health by reducing the chemicals you inhale. Spending three hours deep cleaning your abode burns an average of 390 to 675 calories. And the same goes for your lawn.
6. Go flexitarian. Flexitarians don’t give up meat completely but do cut back. It takes a lot less energy and land to produce fruits, vegetables, and grains, than it does to produce meat. Most people who reduce their meat consumption lose weight and get healthier since plant-based diets are often lower in calories and unhealthy fats.
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