Food has the power to do more than fuel us. Thoughtful choices about the foods we choose can positively impact our health, the health of the planet, and the health of generations to follow.
How to
Eat Well for People and the Planet
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Food that provides nourishment, promotes earth health, one that is accessible and culturally tailored.” -Naudia Jones, RDN
cite a lack of understanding about healthy, sustainable diets
With the help of these leading voices in health and wellness, Clif is committed to getting the word out about how we can work together toward a more sustainable food future.
Ari Adams
ShiftCon
Third-party sustainability certifications
Plant-based ingredients
Brand actions and values
When considering sustainability, understanding how a food is grown and made is just as important as where it fits on the plate.
Fruits and vegetables
Plant-based
proteins
Whole
grains
Animal-sourced proteins
Nutritious packaged foods
Clif Bar & Company asked 20 leading voices in health and wellness, including registered dietitians what it means to eat a healthy, sustainable diet.
Here are a few things to look for:
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Jessica Beacom, RDN
The Real Food Dietitians
Natasha Beck, MPH Psy. D
Dr. Organic Mommy
Berto Calkins
What’s Good, Berto?
Aaronica Cole
The Crunchy Mommy
Stephanie Congdon, RDN
The Nourished Dietitian
Brooke Froelich Murray
Brooke Froelich
Kate Geagan, RDN
Kate Geagan Sustainable Nutrition
Emilie Hebert
Emilie Eats
Naudia Jones, RDN
Naudia Jones Nutrition
Catherine McCord
weelicious
Jackie Newgent, RDN
Jackie Newgent
Sonja Overhiser
A Couple Cooks
Chantel Rodriguez
Choose Love Blog
Kim Rose, RDN
Kim Rose Dietitian
Rachel Steenland
The Plant Riot
Kristina Todini, RDN
Fork in the Road
Jamie Vespa, RDN
Dishing Out Health
Erica Wells, RDN
A Waste Not Kind of Life
Stephanie Williams
Vegan What?
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“Focus on whole foods that are grown and raised in a sustainable way, such as organic farming.”
Jessica Beacom, RDN
The Real Food Dietitians
A Healthy, Sustainable Diet is Associated With…
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“Don’t be intimidated by organic. Compare products and incorporate what you can.”
Ari Adams | ShiftCon
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“There is no one size fits all. Eating more sustainably should be personal and individualized.”
Natasha Beck, MPH, Psy. D
Dr. Organic Mommy
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“Have a favorite family recipe or cultural dish? Try a plant-based version of it!”
Berto Calkins
What’s Good, Berto?
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“Cost may seem like a barrier to eating more sustainably, but plant-based choices can be both delicious and affordable.”
Aaronica Cole
The Crunchy Mommy
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“Follow the 80/20 rule and focus on making healthy, sustainable choices 80% of the time.”
Stephanie Congdon, RDN The Nourished Dietitian
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“Choose foods that provide long lasting energy, and make for a lasting earth.”
Brooke Froelich Murray
Brooke Froelich
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“A sustainable food system restores vitality and health for people and planet, now and in the future.”
Kate Geagan, RDN | Kate Geagan Sustainable Nutrition
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“Shop for what’s in season. It’s usually ripest, tastiest, and most affordable.”
Stephanie Williams
Vegan What
“Start small. Choose one meal or snack that can easily be made more sustainable.”
Emilie Hebert
Emilie Eats
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“Select foods that provide nourishment, promote earth health, and are accessible and culturally tailored.”
Naudia Jones, RDN
Naudia Jones Nutrition
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“As much as you can, look for science-based resources or nutrition experts who are providing credible information.”
Catherine McCord weelicious
“Aim to fill half your shopping cart and half your plate with plants.”
Jackie Newgent, RDN Jackie Newgent
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“Focus on whole, plant-based foods as much as possible.”
Sonja Overhiser
A Couple Cooks
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“Sustainable eating focuses on health for not only our body, but for our planet, as well.”
Chantel Rodriguez
Choose Love Blog
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“Remember the law of addition. Add more plants, like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and seeds.”
Kim Rose, RDN
Kim Rose Dietitian
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“Emphasize progress over perfection. We need everyone trying to be sustainable in some way.”
Rachel Steenland
The Plant Riot
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“Take baby steps toward plant-forward eating. If we all take one small step we can make a big impact.”
Kristina Todini, RDN
Fork in the Road
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“Plant-forward meals can be delicious, easy to make, and inexpensive.”
Jamie Vespa, RDN
Dishing Out Health
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“Eating more sustainably is about progress, not perfection.”
Erica Wells, RDN
A Waste Not Kind of Life
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A Variety of Food Can Fit into a Healthy, Sustainable Diet
Nutritious Packaged Foods
Some Animal Proteins
Whole
Grains
Plant-Based
Proteins
Fruits and Vegetables
How Do You Know if Foods are Grown and Made in a Sustainable Way?
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What’s the Greatest Barrier to Adopting a Healthy, Sustainable Diet?*
5 Tips to Shop and Eat for a Healthy, Sustainable Diet
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"Look for sustainable packaging or more sustainable versions of your favorite foods. For example, frozen foods can last a long time and can help reduce food waste at home." – Rachel Steenland
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"Fill half your shopping cart and half your plate with plants." – Jackie Newgent, RDN
Start Small
"It doesn't have to be all or nothing. Choose one meal - maybe breakfast or a snack - and try to make a more sustainable choice." – Emilie Hebert
Aim for Half
"Have a favorite family recipe or cultural dish? Try a plant-based version of it!"
– Berto Calkins
Personalize It
Snack with Purpose
"Look for snacks and foods with whole food ingredients that have certifications, such as USDA Organic and Rainforest Alliance Certified." – Catherine McCord
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Here's what they said.
Healthy, sustainable diets don’t need to be expensive or inconvenient! While the foundation of any diet should be whole foods, nutritious packaged foods can provide on-the-go nutrients and beneficial ingredients that are good for both people and the planet.
The good news is that making sustainable food choices can mean a variety of things! Selecting foods with a lower carbon footprint, creating less food waste at home or choosing brands that pay workers a living wage are all steps towards eating a more healthy, sustainable diet.
Aaronica Cole
The Crunchy Mommy
Berto Calkins
What’s Good, Berto?
Natasha Beck, MPH Psy. D
Dr. Organic Mommy
Jessica Beacom, RDN
The Real Food Dietitians
Ari Adams
ShiftCon
Naudia Jones, RDN
Naudia Jones Nutrition
Emilie Hebert
Emilie Eats
Kate Geagan, RDN
Kate Geagan Sustainable Nutrition
Brooke Froelich Murray
Brooke Froelich
Stephanie Congdon, RDN
The Nourished Dietitian
Kim Rose, RDN
Kim Rose Dietitian
Chantel Rodriguez
Choose Love Blog
Sonja Overhiser
A Couple Cooks
Jackie Newgent, RDN
Jackie Newgent
Catherine McCord
weelicious
Rachel Steenland
The Plant Riot
Kristina Todini, RDN
Fork in the Road
Jamie Vespa, RDN
Dishing Out Health
Erica Wells, RDN
A Waste Not Kind of Life
Stephanie Williams
Vegan What?
*Perceived barriers according to 20 leading voices in health and wellness.
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